PROFILE

THE DESIGN CONSULTANT

 

The Design Consultant is a multi-award winning Interior Architectural design practice based in Sydney, Australia. With over 20 years of industry experience, our team work closely with our clients to create innovative design solutions and deliver successful project results. The Design Consultant’s objective is to achieve the utmost functionality, originality, and aesthetic appeal through astute planning, detailing and creative design that reflects the client’s style and exceeds the project brief.

Lesley McClennan, a visionary interior & building designer, transforms spaces into artistic marvels. For over two decades, her keen eye for detail and passion for harmony have made her a standout in the industry. Beginning in Melbourne, her fusion of aesthetics and functionality, backed by a strong educational foundation, led her to spearhead top-tier projects across Retail, Commercial, Hospitality, and Residential sectors.

Now based in Sydney, her business, The Design Consultant, consistently delivers exceptional results. Renowned for capturing clients’ visions, her portfolio spans opulent residences to cutting-edge retail spaces. Lesley’s designs embody her clients’ essence while adding her signature touch of elegance and sophistication.

Beyond her projects, Lesley shares her expertise through lectures, articles, and speaking engagements, inspiring designers and enthusiasts alike. Her unwavering commitment to excellence cements her as a pivotal figure in interior & building design, continuing to shape and inspire the industry.

LESLEY MCCLENNAN

Director & Design Principal

“Site work is exciting – it is where we see our design become reality in its built form. I love being involved in the different stages of the building process – site visits, demolition, liaising with Builders, Engineers, Certifiers, Planners, Joiners, Tilers, Painters, Landscapers, Plumbers, Electricians, EVERYONE involved’. Lesley McClennan – designer, stylist, business owner, mother.

LESLEY MCCLENNAN

Director & Design Principal

Lesley McClennan, a visionary interior & building designer, transforms spaces into artistic marvels. For over two decades, her keen eye for detail and passion for harmony have made her a standout in the industry. Beginning in Melbourne, her fusion of aesthetics and functionality, backed by a strong educational foundation, led her to spearhead top-tier projects across Retail, Commercial, Hospitality, and Residential sectors.

Now based in Sydney, her business, The Design Consultant, consistently delivers exceptional results. Renowned for capturing clients’ visions, her portfolio spans opulent residences to cutting-edge retail spaces. Lesley’s designs embody her clients’ essence while adding her signature touch of elegance and sophistication.

Beyond her projects, Lesley shares her expertise through lectures, articles, and speaking engagements, inspiring designers and enthusiasts alike. Her unwavering commitment to excellence cements her as a pivotal figure in interior & building design, continuing to shape and inspire the industry.

“Site work is exciting – it is where we see our design become reality in its built form. I love being involved in the different stages of the building process – site visits, demolition, liaising with Builders, Engineers, Certifiers, Planners, Joiners, Tilers, Painters, Landscapers, Plumbers, Electricians, EVERYONE involved’. Lesley McClennan – designer, stylist, business owner, mother.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Working with The Design Consultant was the best investment” – Client, Seaforth NSW

“Skilful design and clever planning” – Client, Clontarf, NSW

“Save yourself a lot of problems by starting with the right design advice” Builder, NSW

“A very efficient and professional design service” -Client, Fairlight NSW

“An amazing way to see the full potential of a property” Real Estate agent, NSW

“So many clever ideas from one source” – Industry Colleague, Melbourne, Victoria

“An invaluable design consulting service for any property owner” – Real Estate agent, NSW

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