Living Room & media room Designers – Northern Beaches

Established in 2007, Matt Michel Design is a Brookvale-based interior design studio creating bespoke living rooms that balance style, function, and state-of-the-art audiovisual integration.

Whether you're after a practical family-friendly space or you’re an audiophile after a high-performance setup for your audiovisual gear, we design custom cabinetry, sleek TV units and integrated speaker solutions that blend form and function. From hidden storage to neatly concealed wiring, we tailor every detail to suit your lifestyle and technical needs.

As trusted interior designers with over 20 years experience creating living area and audio-visual spaces in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, we collaborate closely with clients and our network of cabinetmakers, builders, and trades to ensure high-quality outcomes that look exceptional and stand the test of time.

Bespoke Living Room Design Tailored to Your Lifestyle

Every living room we design is unique — reflecting your taste, household needs, and architectural style. From open-plan layouts to cozy retreats, we balance comfort, functionality, and flow.

Decorative wooden and white shelf unit with various vases, framed photos, a small horse sculpture, and a potted plant, displayed on a wall in a modern living room.

Open shelves for decorative display

Modern living room with stone fireplace, wooden built-in shelves, a mounted flat-screen TV, artwork on the wall, a green bench with cushions, a black sculpture on a wooden console, a red armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

Concealed tv with pivot mounting (photo Simon Whitbread)

Integrated Audiovisual for Seamless Entertainment

We specialise in discreet yet high-performance audiovisual integration – custom TV cabinetry, in-wall speakers, hidden cable management, and more – all designed to enhance your lifestyle without compromising on aesthetics.

Vintage turntable with a black platter, tonearm, and a wooden lid raised behind it, set on a black cabinet with a wooden top against a light yellow wall.

Turntable hidden into audiovisual unit bnechtop to create a clean seamless space when not in use.

Black mesh kitchen cabinet door leaning against a cabinet, with the kitchen appliances and wooden countertop in the background.

Perforated metal doors on audiovisual unit conceals equipment whilst allowing full use or controls and speakers.

Designing Around the Hearth

We collaborate closely with our clients to create living spaces that are warm, inviting, and centred around connection. We can design with a fireplace as the true focal point –bringing comfort, character, and a natural gathering place into the heart of your home, whether gas, ethanol, electric or even wood fired.

Living room with a large stone fireplace, a beige armchair with a dark furry throw, a glass table with a plant, and floating wooden shelves with decorative objects, all illuminated by natural light from two windows.

Stone clad chimney incorporating an Escea gas ducted fireplace and open shelving.

Modern living room with a fireplace, flat-screen TV, white sofa with turquoise blanket, coffee table, large windows and balcony view of water and buildings.

On the 10th floor of an apartment with no flue, a real flame, ethanol burning fireplace from Eco-smart.

Why Choose Matt Michel Design for living areas?

With over 15 years of experience and deep knowledge of interior joinery, we combine design creativity with technical know-how. Our trusted network of trades ensures a result that’s built to last.

Bright living room with white walls, white curtains, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a glass-tiled coffee table, and a view outside through a door leading to a balcony.
Modern office with two orange leather lounge chairs, a small purple side table, a navy blue built-in cabinet with decorative items, and large window with black framing.

Through the use of a TV cabinet for hardware, ceiling speakers and a picture frame TV, the audiovisual is hidden but still accessible.

With this media room and bar, we assisted in the procurement of custom made furniture to suit the space and match the lounge sofa.

INTERIOR DESIGN THAT CAN PAY FOR ITSELF

At Matt Michel Design, our established relationships with local suppliers, trades and manufacturers mean we’re often able to secure exclusive trade discounts on materials, fixtures and fittings. On some projects, these savings have exceeded the cost of our design fee — meaning our service can pay for itself. We’re transparent with all pricing and happy to pass these savings on to our clients as part of a value-driven, collaborative approach.

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CONTACT US

Like to have an obligation free chat with one of our INTERIOR designers?

If you live in Sydney or Sydney’s Northern Beaches and are searching ‘audio visual space’ or ‘living room remodel near me’, we would love to chat regarding your renovation. Please complete the form below and we will be in touch soon to discuss.

Our address:
Loft of Suite 302,
20 Dale Street
Brookvale NSW 2100

Mailing address:
PO Box 7162,
Warringah Mall NSW 2100

Phone:
0411 887 427