Weaving sustainable textures with layers of local craftsmanship, and timeless vintage details into spaces that inspire.
At Banksiia Design Studio, we specialise in conscious interior styling for holiday homes and AirBnb’s rooted in the unique rhythm of Bellingen and the surrounding region. Our approach is grounded in sustainability and inspired by the philosophy of critical regionalism — celebrating local materials, craftsmanship, and the natural environment.
Whether you’re refreshing an Airbnb to increase bookings or preparing a property for sale, we turn everyday spaces into thoughtful, character-filled homes that feel connected, welcoming, and memorable.
We offer tailored styling packages, eco-conscious furnishings, and locally influenced design guidance that makes it easy and affordable to elevate your property — without losing its authenticity.
Styling with Soul. Spaces with a Story.
Our Services
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Air BnB Styling
Transform your holiday rental into an authentic regional destination with sustainable styling that honors place and maximizes bookings.
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Property Staging
Local expertise meets strategic staging—interiors that reflect our regions’ unique character. Showcase the authentic lifestyle that buyers are seeking.
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Home Styling
From choosing the perfect paint color to complete room transformations—I help you create a home that feels authentically yours and beautifully connected to our region.
Benefits from Banksiia.
"Where Native Character Meets Modern Living"
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Meet Grace
Grace Menzies is the creative director of Banksiia Design Studio, bringing a diverse background that uniquely shapes her approach to interior design. With formal training from Billy Blue combined with her experience as a visual artist, Grace offers clients both technical expertise and creative vision.
Her professional journey includes valuable experience in visual arts, event coordination, and painting and decoration, complemented by lifelong exposure to house builds and design processes. This multifaceted background has equipped her with practical knowledge of trade requirements, supplier communications, and project scheduling that proves invaluable during renovations and new builds.
Grace's time managing a live music venue in Melbourne and coordinating community arts projects has honed her ability to create spaces that facilitate meaningful human interaction. Her years as a house painter and decorator developed her meticulous eye for detail and deep understanding of materials and finishes, brought to original authenticity through her artistic lens.
“Our designs honour the existing character of your home or business while introducing elements that reflect your identity. Every project begins with listening and ends with a place that feels authentically yours, whether it's where you live, work, or welcome others”
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