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Nikolina Stevens

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Founder & Creative Director @monostudios.co
Property Styling | Interior Design | Pre-Sale Preparation

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MONO speaks a language most rooms never get to hear - a hard edge softened by an unexpected colour, a piece set down exactly where it wasn’t invited.

Nikolina Stevens doesn’t decorate. She composes. Shape before symmetry. Colour before convention.

This is the language of MONO. MONO speaks a language most rooms never get to hear - a hard edge softened by an unexpected colour, a piece set down exactly where it wasn't invited. Nikolina Stevens doesn't decorate. She composes. Shape before symmetry. Colour before convention. This is the language of MONO. taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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2 months ago

Incredibly excited to officially launch MONO™!

After more than seven years styling thousands of properties across Sydney, MONO is the culmination of everything I have learnt about property, design and what makes buyers connect with a home.

MONO is built around one thing - property.

How it looks. How it feels. And how people connect with it.

Our approach is simple. No two homes are the same, so they should not be styled the same.

Every property is individually curated around its architecture, location, campaign and ideal buyer.

The right furniture. The right art. The right florals. The right feeling.

Working alongside trusted local galleries, florists and trades, we bring every element together to create spaces that feel considered, elevated and unique to the property.

Alongside property styling and pre-sale preparation, MONO will also offer interior design.

This has been years in the making, and I am so excited to finally share it with you.

Welcome to MONO™

Designed for the Buyer.
Curated for the Campaign. taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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3 months ago

A closer look at our recently styled Double Bay residence.

A home with a strong architectural language and a distinct sense of luxury.

Our approach was to build on what was already there. Introducing considered furniture, texture and detail while retaining the character and history of the home.

Existing artwork, layered with our curated pieces, brought warmth and personality throughout.

Knowing what to add. Knowing what to keep.

Styled by MONO.
 Curated with intention. taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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10 days ago

Double Bay Residence
A home with presence.
A considered approach to finishing it.

This Double Bay residence already had a strong architectural language and a distinct sense ofluxury. Our role was to build upon that foundation — bringing in furniture, texture and considereddetails to make the spaces feel complete.

We incorporated a curated selection of our pieces throughout the living and dining spaces, extendingoutdoors into the entertaining areas and carrying that same warmth through to the bedrooms.

The difference was in the layers.

We also worked alongside the vendors’ existing artwork, intentionally keeping pieces on the walls rather than stripping the home back.

The artwork brought personality and history to the spaces, and helped retain the feeling of a family home — something we felt was important to preserve.

Our approach was never to start from a blank canvas. It was about understanding what was already there, then adding the right pieces to createbalance, warmth and cohesive .

Because luxury isn’t always about adding more.

Sometimes, it’s about knowing what to keep.

A considered approach to a home designed for living, entertaining and connection.

Styled by MONO.
Curated with intention. taken in Double Bay Sydney by @nikolinastevens

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17 days ago

A side of MONO you don’t usually see.

The moments between the moments. The questionable dance moves. The conversations that probably didn’t need to be filmed.

And the footage that was definitely never meant to make the final cut.

A little reminder that behind every polished project is a team of real people, a lot of laughs and absolutely no shortage of things that happen off script.

We take our work seriously. Ourselves? Not always.

A little behind the scenes at MONO. 🤍 taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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9 days ago

An architectural masterpiece by the water’s edge.
An unrivalled Double Bay lifestyle.
Coming Soon. taken in Double Bay by @nikolinastevens

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19 days ago

MONO was created from a simple belief: property should be presented with intention.

After more than seven years styling thousands of homes across Sydney, I saw an opportunity to do things differently.

Not just styling a property for sale, but looking at the entire process. What needs to be done before it goes to market, what could be improved and how we can bring it all together.

That is where MONO comes in.

From pre-sale preparation and property styling through to interior design, every property is approached individually, considering the architecture, location, campaign and, most importantly, the buyer.

For vendors, preparing a home for sale can be overwhelming. For agents, coordinating everything that needs to happen before a campaign can take a huge amount of time.

Our job is to make that process easier.

We take care of the details, prepare the property and bring the vision together, so agents can focus on selling and vendors can focus on what comes next.

Starting MONO gave me the opportunity to bring everything I love about property and design together under one roof.

Because I do not believe every property should look the same.

Every property deserves its own point of view.

That is MONO.

Different by design.

MONO™

Designed for the Buyer.
Curated for the Campaign. MONO was created from a simple belief: property should be presented with intention.

After more than seven years styling thousands of homes across Sydney, I saw an opportunity to do things differently.

Not just styling a property for sale, but looking at the entire process. What needs to be done before it goes to market, what could be improved and how we can bring it all together.

That is where MONO comes in.

From pre-sale preparation and property styling through to interior design, every property is approached individually, considering the architecture, location, campaign and, most importantly, the buyer.

For vendors, preparing a home for sale can be overwhelming. For agents, coordinating everything that needs to happen before a campaign can take a huge amount of time.

Our job is to make that process easier.

We take care of the details, prepare the property and bring the vision together, so agents can focus on selling and vendors can focus on what comes next.

Starting MONO gave me the opportunity to bring everything I love about property and design together under one roof.

Because I do not believe every property should look the same.

Every property deserves its own point of view.

That is MONO.

Different by design.

MONO™

Designed for the Buyer.
Curated for the Campaign. taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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19 days ago

Thirdi Neutral Bay Residence.

A different layout, a different rhythm.

This ground-floor residence had a natural sense of flow, with the kitchen, dining and living spaces opening into one another and working as one connected space.

Rather than separate zones, we wanted the furniture to enhance that relationship.

Strong forms define the spaces, while a neutral palette and considered textures keep everything feeling cohesive.
Nothing too loud. Nothing competing for attention.

Just enough contrast, warmth and texture to bring the spaces together and let the architecture do the talking.

A considered approach to a home designed for connection.

Designed for the buyer.
Curated for the campaign.

This is MONO. taken in Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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a month ago

A magical week in paradise with you @cmrstevens 🌴🩵 taken in Kokomo Private Island Fiji by @nikolinastevens

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a month ago

For this high-end Neutral Bay residence by Thirdi Developments, the styling was all about complementing the interior design rather than competing with it. With an incredible material palette already setting the tone, from the statement marble and warm flooring to the beautifully considered joinery. Our approach was refined, layered and intentional.

We introduced soft, sculptural furniture, natural textures and a restrained colour palette to balance the strong architectural finishes and bring warmth to the spaces. Curved forms were used to soften the clean lines of the joinery, while tonal fabrics, subtle patterns, and layered textures added depth without overwhelming the interiors.

Every piece was selected with scale, proportion and flow in mind, creating spaces that felt elevated and luxurious.

The result was a home that felt sophisticated, cohesive and effortlessly refined. Styling that enhanced what was already there and allowed buyers to truly appreciate the quality and detail of the property. taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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22 days ago

Can’t believe this is only 4hrs from Sydney!

This island is incredible 🏝️ taken in Kokomo Private Island Fiji by @nikolinastevens

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a month ago

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY! 🤍

I can’t believe it has been a decade together and four years married to my best friend.

We have shared so many incredible memories, travelled to some amazing places and built a life together that I am so proud of.

I feel very lucky to have spent the last 10yrs by your side and even more excited about everything still ahead of us.

I love you so much Xxx taken in Sydney, Australia by @nikolinastevens

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a month ago