THE STUDIO

Designed by Arna is Newcastle’s premier Interior Design Studio, founded and led by Interior Designer Arna Sleishman.

The Founder

Hi, I’m Arna, a Newcastle-based Interior Designer with over a decade of experience in creating bespoke interiors and managing seamless renovations.

I studied at Hunter Design School and have proudly collaborated with homeowners across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens. To date, I’ve helped over 2,000 residents transform their homes with bold and beautiful designs tailored to their unique needs.

Through these home renovation projects, I’ve gained invaluable expertise in the renovation process, mastering cost-saving strategies that never compromise on style or functionality. As a passionate interior designer, I’m committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring every project reflects your lifestyle and aspirations.

I stay inspired and informed by regularly attending national and international design events, including the prestigious Milan Design Week - a career highlight that continues to shape my creative vision and my understanding of global design trends in home design.

Whether it’s a kitchen makeover, a bathroom refresh, or a full home transformation, my goal is to craft a space that inspires you every day—a home you’ll proudly call ‘Designed by Arna.’

Interior Designer Newcastle Arna Sleishman

  • Arna nailed it, our consults were productive & informative. She listened, understood the brief & delivered on a design that is so uniquely us in functionally & style, she also saved us money in unexpected ways. A true professional, I cannot recommend her highly enough!

    ~Nicole / Belford Project

  • Impeccably designed, functional and beautiful. Arna ensured every detail was as we dreamed!

    ~ Rebecca & Tony / Waratah Project

  • “Arna was absolutely fantastic! We recently had our new kitchen designed by Arna and now it is finished we love it! From the layout to the functionality it’s just perfect.Arna also guided and provided us with the new colour palette and interior layout for our whole interior house renovation. From the new paint to Karndean flooring, bathroom finishes, fixtures and window furnishings. Her professionalism advice and service was exactly what we needed to give us our new dream home. We would highly recommend Designed by Arna to anyone.”

    ~ Stuart & Rebecca / Cardiff Project

  • Arna’s design ideas were on point for our small bathroom reno. Can’t thank Arna enough for her design skills. She absolutely nailed it!!

    ~ Karen / Adamstown Heights Project

  • Arna took everything into consideration with what we wanted in our design, colour, bench tops and discussed what would work and what wouldn’t. Her approach was honest, her personality a delight, we couldn’t have been happier with the final result. Highly recommended.

    ~ Barbara & Peter / Anna Bay Project

  • I loved working with Arna Sleishman. She understood my wishes and made it my one true dream kitchen. Fancy And practical.

    ~ Catrien / Leiden, Holland Project

  • “Arna’s imaginative and consultative approach to interior design gave us a kitchen and laundry that far exceeded our expectations.We had some idea of what we wanted these two spaces to be but with Arna’s patient and creative guidance we arrived at an outcome that we would not have thought possible. Importantly, her quick problem-solving skills and ability to seamlessly coordinate all aspects of the design and construction stages brought the project to completion within the estimated timeframe.Thank you, Arna, we couldn’t have done it without you.”

    ~ Anne / Hamilton Project

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