Melbourne Design Duo Creates Dream Home for AFL Star Josh Daicos and Influencer Annalise Dalins

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Two Melbourne sisters who started their interior design business as teenagers have transformed their passion into a thriving studio that's now creating dream homes for Australia's most prominent couples. Elle and Alanah Giuliano launched Twostyle in 2018 when they were just 22 and 19 years old, driven by their obsession with interiors and natural ability to understand what makes a home truly functional.

Seven years later, their Melbourne-based studio has evolved into a full-scale design business employing a team of 11 professionals. The company has built its reputation on crafting spaces that perfectly balance luxury with personality, creating environments that feel both aspirational and livable. "We believe great design should feel as good as it looks," explains Elle Giuliano. "It's about creating spaces people can actually live in, not just photograph."

Twostyle has deliberately positioned itself against the trend of sterile styling and generic design solutions. Instead, the sisters focus on creating homes that evoke genuine emotional responses from their inhabitants. Their signature aesthetic combines natural color palettes with bold accents and unexpected character details, ranging from playful powder rooms to meticulously layered kitchen designs. Every element is carefully considered, with finishes selected to enhance both visual appeal and practical functionality.

The sisters' design philosophy stems from their upbringing in Melbourne's dynamic property scene, where they developed an early understanding of spatial flow, proportion, and character development. This background, combined with their strong instinct for visual storytelling, forms the foundation of Twostyle's current approach: creating homes that are simultaneously beautiful, practical, and emotionally resonant.

"At Twostyle, design is never about following a formula – it's about storytelling," says Alanah Giuliano. "Every project should reflect who the client is and how they live, while still carrying that unmistakable Twostyle signature." The studio's services range from comprehensive large-scale renovations to their increasingly popular Virtual Styling Sessions, which provide clients across Australia with personalized design consultations via video call. This accessible option allows people to receive expert advice and the distinctive Twostyle approach without committing to full-service design packages.

Their most high-profile recent project involves designing a Victorian-era home for AFL star Josh Daicos and model-influencer Annalise Dalins, one of Australia's most closely watched young celebrity couples. From the project's inception, Elle and Alanah recognized that the design needed to capture the couple's unique combination of down-to-earth authenticity and contemporary sophistication.

"Our inspiration truly came from Josh and Annalise themselves," Elle reveals. "They're such a grounded, genuine couple, but also stylish, ambitious and full of life. We wanted their home to reflect all of that – a place that feels timeless yet young, elegant yet welcoming." The design approach began with extensive mood boarding and in-depth conversations that went far beyond aesthetic preferences to explore lifestyle patterns and personal values.

The home's design foundation emphasizes calm and organic elements, featuring a neutral base enhanced with tactile textures and rich, unexpected details. However, true to Twostyle's philosophy, the design doesn't play it completely safe. "We've layered in the Twostyle signature: bold pops of color, unexpected details and those wow-factor moments – especially in the powder room," Alanah explains. "It's that perfect balance of restraint and risk, grounding and play."

The collaborative design process proved crucial to the project's success. "It really came to life once we got to know them on a personal level," Elle explains. "Their interests, their energy, the synergy between them – that understanding shaped everything." When Twostyle presented their initial concept, they encouraged the couple to envision the full potential of their space and explore how far they could push their vision.

"We wanted to share an elevated version of what their home could become," Elle notes. "They connected with the ideas straight away, and that sense of trust and excitement set the tone for the rest of the project." Throughout the entire process, Twostyle maintains its commitment to collaboration, inviting clients into every stage from material selection to final styling to ensure the result feels genuinely personal.

"We want every client to walk into their finished space and feel like it's theirs – just better," says Alanah. Whether working on multi-million-dollar renovations or virtual styling sessions, the team approaches every project with identical levels of attention and care. "It all comes down to thought and heart," Elle emphasizes. "Every project deserves the same attention."

With an expanding portfolio of standout projects and a strong social media presence, Twostyle is rapidly establishing itself among Australia's new generation of interior design tastemakers – young, bold, and unafraid to push creative boundaries. "Homes that feel as good as they look – that's always been the goal," Alanah concludes.

For those looking to transform their own spaces, Twostyle offers several key recommendations. Start by editing ruthlessly, as reduced clutter creates greater visual impact. Incorporate natural textures like timber, stone, and linen to add warmth and depth to any space. Never underestimate the transformative power of proper lighting, and add small bursts of color to bring life to neutral color schemes. Most importantly, always anchor each room around one standout hero piece that serves as the focal point.

As the Giuliano sisters summarize their philosophy: "Even the smallest space can feel luxurious when every element is intentional." Those interested in learning more about Twostyle's interior design services, styling options, or upcoming projects can visit their website or follow twostyle.interiors on Instagram.

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