MEET THE TEAM
For us, it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. We specialise in both commercial & residential interior design & we’re capable of managing your refurbishment from start to finish.
Boss LadY
Dana Tosolini
Dana has always had a passion (& an eye) for design. Her professional career began to take course in Paris, when at just 17 years old, she undertook a dual course spanning fashion & interior design.
Fast forward a few decades & Dana’s career has seen her work across multiple cities but ultimately settle in Canberra where she ran CID with her mother Jan for 29 years. She’s a member of the Master Builders Association, HIA & the Design Institute of Australia (where she was given a 10-year citation in 2002) & has won more awards than we can mention.
Most recently, Dana was selected to be one of the expert judges on the TV show ‘Australia By Design’ which aired nationally in 2017 & was also featured on Houzz TV for a recent project in Burradoo. Dana has also had work published in Belle Magazine, Inside Out, Delicious, Home Beautiful & House & Garden.
With more energy than she knows what to do with, Dana will stop at nothing to ensure that the highest standard is met across all CID jobs.
DESIGN DIVA
Alyssa
Alyssa is a self-proclaimed design nerd, spending countless hours drafting & designing in her spare time. She has always had a love & passion for everything interior design, from a young age she would read countless design magazines, visit showrooms, home shows & display homes to broaden her knowledge.
After discovering her love & talent for interiors she decided to pursue it as a career & study abroad in New Zealand. While studying interior design she worked as a lighting design assistant, working on projects throughout New Zealand.
Once she completed her studies she moved back to Canberra & spent the next few years working as a kitchen specialist full-time at IKEA in between travelling around Europe. After leaving IKEA she worked for a local joiner as a Kitchen Designer & Colour consultant before moving on to a Design Consultation role at Coco Republic.
Her passion for interiors is second to none. With extensive knowledge & background in joinery design, she will help you create a timeless, beautiful & functional home you will love for years to come.
CREATIVE QUEEN
Isobel
Isobel has achieved her Advanced Diploma in Interior Design & is thriving working for CID. Previously working for Coco Republic alongside Alyssa.
Ever Since she was a little thing she has always had a knack for colour & creativity. With her mother's experience working for Vogue as an Interior stylist, she has grown up in a family that appreciates the power & effect of beautiful surroundings.
Isobel's enthusiasm led her to work for Lucy Strutt Design on weekends & throughout her years of studying at design school. Isobel is our flatlay queen & loves fossicking through the materials library to find colours & finishes for projects. She has a passion for bathroom design & making a space feel homey.
Contact
Think we might be a good fit for your upcoming project? Reach out — we’d love to talk details & see how we can help.
We have multiple models of engagement: We can work directly with individuals for private residences, partner with builders & contractors on corporate or commercial projects, or simply be involved in the planning process. No project is too small, but we generally do prefer to work on complete design solutions for maximum outcomes. If you have any questions or ideas, we’d be happy to schedule a consultation.