Studio May and Eveneer: Crafting spaces that celebrate form and function

Studio May is a partnership between designers Martine Bonich and Naomi Webster, both experienced interior designers with complementary backgrounds and years of project experience under their collective belts in Australia and abroad. Working together (and yet physically apart through COVID), they have found a unique working methodology which has delivered some very special spaces to date.

As a small firm, they are agile and present; service is personalised and hands-on across every step of the design and delivery process, adopting an end-to-end business ethos; their integrity embracing quality over quantity.

Humble and soft spoken their humility belies the passion and commitment they have to their clients and the industry. Their Boutique Office fit out, a finalist for the AIDA awards is evidence of their passion, skill and expertise. The project, for a new venture client in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, empowered the designers to explore a refined selection of authentic and tactile natural materials, imbuing a sense of quality, generosity, and professionalism. The resulting palette is a restrained blend of natural stone, Even Walnut timber veneer and tan leather with warm neutral undertones for a timeless aesthetic: a hint of traditional with contemporary detailing, a refinement of texture and tonal sophistication sitting above style and trend.

Studio May’s commitment goes beyond their clients, embracing a shared responsibility to specify products and work with businesses like Elton Group, that promote ethical and environmentally sustainable processes as well as actively supporting young designers, paying it forward and acknowledging the mentoring and knowledge passed on to them.

Interior Design: Studio May
Photography: Peter Clarke