Sentient Space

⏳ Only 2 Days Left to Enrol — Don’t Renovate Blind in 2027

If you’re planning a renovation next year, this is your chance to get clarity, confidence and a proven roadmap used by industry professionals.

Inside the Ultimate Renovation Roadmap you’ll learn how to:
✔ Plan your DA/CDC pathway
✔ Choose the right architect, designer + builder
✔ Manage budgets, timelines + quality
✔ Avoid costly mistakes
✔ Lock in materials + finishes with confidence

Transform overwhelm into a clear, guided plan — perfect for anyone wanting a smoother, smarter renovation experience.

Enrol before places close:
Northern Beaches & Mosman College
https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/your-ultimate-build-renovation-roadmap

INTERIOR DESIGN ESSENTIALS
Ready to transform your passion for interiors into real design confidence? ✨

Join our 8-week course starting Tuesday 20th October, 10.00–12.00pm at Northern Beaches & Mosman College.
Learn from Sally Darkes, Founder of Sentient Space Interior Design & Project Management, and discover how to create beautiful, functional spaces with purpose and personality.

💡 What you’ll learn:
• Core principles of interior design
• Discover your personal design style
• Colour theory & harmonious palettes
• Space planning for functional layouts
• Materials & finishes selections
• Furniture & styling techniques
• Lighting fundamentals
• Creating cohesive mood boards

⭐️ “I loved the styling part of the course! It gave me confidence and clarity in my home projects.” – Andrea

📍 Few spaces left!
Visit or call 02 9970 1000 to secure your spot today.

Renovating in 2027? Get one step ahead with the Ultimate Renovation Roadmap for TERM 4.

Why This Course Works:-

✔ Downloadable renovation checklists
✔ Live project examples - budget, timelines, contractor selection
✔ Professional Residential Project Management Guidance
✔ Step‑by‑step Processes
✔ Lock in Materials, Finishes and Interior Design Early

Enrol now Northern Beaches & Mosman College - https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/your-ultimate-build-renovation-roadmap

Walk away with a complete renovation roadmap you can use immediately — from small upgrades to full home transformations.

DAVIDSON PROJECT | Skylight Detail
Light becomes sculptural when it’s shaped by form.
These skylights — rendered with a curved bullnose finish — soften the transition between light and shadow, creating a calm, diffused glow that moves gently across the interior.

Every curve, every reveal, every surface finish has been considered to elevate the experience of daylight. Beautiful to the eye. Functional in purpose.
This is the art of architectural light.

SENTIENT SPACE SERVICES - Most people see me teaching Interior Design & Renovation courses… but behind the scenes, Sentient Space has been quietly delivering full‑scale design and project management for homeowners across Sydney.

✨ Interior Design Services
✨ Full life‑cycle Project Management
✨ Pre‑Sale Renovation Consultations for fast, high‑impact results

With nearly 30 years in both design and construction, I guide clients from the first idea to the final reveal — coordinating trades, refining details, and ensuring every decision supports the vision. If you’re planning a renovation or preparing your home for sale, I’d love to help you create something exceptional.

Here’s a glimpse of my Davidson project, a beautiful new build I’ve been immersed in all year. More exciting project reveals coming soon.

Moodboard Creation — Tell Your Design Story
Whether digital or hands‑on with material flatlays, moodboards are a powerful canvas for expressing imagination. They allow you to curate objects, colours, textures and finishes into a visual story — the foundation of every successful interior design concept.

In Interior Design Essentials, you’ll learn both approaches with confidence.
And yes… you’ll finally unlock the magic of colour — understanding how to apply the 60:30:10 Rule to distribute colours beautifully throughout a space for cohesion, balance and visual impact.

Term 4 Starts 20th October — Enrol Now
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10.00am – 12.00 noon
Northern Beaches & Mosman College

This 8‑week course is perfect for renovators, design lovers, or anyone wanting to elevate their styling skills with professional techniques.

Spots fill quickly — secure your place now.

For private courses or bespoke training, contact me directly:
[email protected]

Thank you Tessa for showing me around the stunning showroom and talking me through timber manufacturing processes . Australian Handcrafted Furniture at its finest as well as devine timber doors and stunning joinery. Can’t wait to work with you on Berowa Waters project and many more to come.

Developing Exceptional Interior Design Skills - Week 4: Students are now creating stunning mood boards, building on their knowledge of Design Style, Colour Theory, Colour Psychology, and Space Planning from previous weeks. Join our upcoming Taster Course on October 6th, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Northern Beaches College, Brookvale, to learn more. Alternatively, DM us for information on our comprehensive Interior Design and Project Management Services.