David Hicks

What David Hicks does

David Hicks is an Australian luxury interior design studio founded in 2000 by David Hicks, operating across Melbourne and Sydney with 1-10 employees. The firm provides bespoke interior design services to high-net-worth residential clients, property developers, and fashion retail brands, with a portfolio that includes flagship projects for Alannah Hill, Bettina Liano, and Calibre. Beyond commissioned design work, the studio has extended into branded consumer products — a signature candle and the book 'David Hicks: A Life of Design' — and operates a curated short-term rental property called Future Space in partnership with the Contemporary Hotels group.

The business runs on a project-based fee model typical of boutique design practices, with revenue derived from three streams: design services on a commission basis, direct-to-consumer product sales, and short-term rental income. The studio's go-to-market relies heavily on founder reputation and earned international press coverage in Vogue, Forbes, the Financial Times, and Architectural Digest, which functions as the primary demand-generation channel. There is no disclosed technology platform; the offering is a craft service anchored in the principal's aesthetic and personal brand. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding history and operates at the scale of a single-firm creative practice rather than a scalable agency.

Name

David Hicks

Legal name

David Hicks Pty Ltd

Website

https://davidhicks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

David Hicks is a Melbourne and Sydney-based luxury interior design studio founded in 2000, serving high-net-worth residential clients, property developers, and fashion retail brands such as Alannah Hill, Bettina Liano, and Calibre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury interior design
• Residential design services
• Building design
• Interior decoration
• Spatial planning

Headquarters

HQ city

South Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Design and Decoration Services: Full-service interior design and decoration practice providing concept design, design development, spatial planning, heritage design, documentation, furniture sourcing, project management, and builder contract management for private homes, multi-residential developments, hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces.
2. Product Sales (Editions): Sale of branded products including the book 'Intimate – A Private World of Interiors' ($200) and 'Leather Noir' scented candle ($90). Handmade candle burns 60+ hours, 100% soy wax, pure cotton wicks.
3. Future Space Short-Term Rental: Luxury short-term accommodation offering in Darlinghurst, Sydney, booked through Contemporary Hotels booking agent. Features high-end finishes, custom furnishings, and premium amenities for style-savvy travelers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

David Hicks is a luxury interior design practice providing Building Design, Interior Design, and Decoration services for private homes, multi-residential developments, hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces. Services span concept design through project delivery, including spatial planning, heritage design, documentation, furniture sourcing, builder contract management, and project management. The practice also operates Future Space, a boutique short-term accommodation offering in Darlinghurst, Sydney, and sells branded lifestyle products.

Product overview

David Hicks is an internationally acclaimed luxury interior design practice established in 2000 in Melbourne, Australia. The company offers a cohesive design philosophy encompassing architecture, interior design, and decoration for private homes, multi-residential developments, hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces. The product portfolio includes: (1) Design Services — comprehensive building design, interior design, and decoration services covering concept design through project management; (2) Future Space — a boutique short-term accommodation concept in Sydney's Darlinghurst; (3) Editions — curated lifestyle products including the 'Intimate – A Private World of Interiors' book published by Thames & Hudson (2016) and 'Leather Noir' signature scented candle handmade in Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services Comprehensive luxury design services spanning Building Design, Interior Design, and Decoration. Encompasses Concept Design, Design Development, Spatial Planning, Heritage Design, Documentation and Scheduling, Furniture Design/Sourcing/Acquisition, Tender Process Management, Builder Contract Management, Project Management, Council Planning Submissions, Permit Applications and Approval Management, Building Surveyor Submission and Approval Management, Consultant Coordination, and Hard Landscape Design. Served to private homes, multi-residential developments, hospitality venues, retail and fashion brands, and commercial spaces.
• Future Space A boutique short-term accommodation concept in Darlinghurst, Sydney, offering a luxurious inner-city sanctuary in an iconic building. Features original artwork, custom furniture, lava stone floors, silk carpet, marble, Gaggenau appliances, and luxury amenities. Bookable through Contemporary Hotels.
• Leather Noir Scented Candle A signature scented candle designed as the signature scent for the David Hicks studio, handmade in Sydney by The Raconteur. Features a robust leather accord with citrus, woody, and amber notes. Burns 60+ hours, 100% soy wax with pure cotton wicks, free of paraffin, parabens, phthalates and lead. Weight: 300g. Priced at $90.
• Intimate – A Private World of Interiors (Book) David Hicks' personal perspective book showcasing his references, inspirations, and design approach from architecture through decoration. Features approximately 40 houses and apartments with photography by Ivan Terestchenko and Shannon McGrath. Priced at $200.

Quantifiable outcome

• Apartments sold within weeks of going to market using David Hicks brand

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Contemporary HotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContemporary Hotels serves as the booking agent for Future Space, David Hicks' luxury short-term accommodation offering in Darlinghurst, Sydney. The partnership enables distribution of the high-end short-term living concept through Contemporary Hotels' accommodation platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yabu Pushelberg: Globally established luxury design firm offering interior design for hospitality, residential, and retail at much larger scale; comparable in client type (luxury hotels, branded residences, retailers) and design sensibility but with significantly greater resources and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Victoria Hagan Interiors: New York-based luxury interior design firm serving private residential and select commercial clients with a classical-modern sensibility; comparable boutique firm serving UHNW clientele in a major metropolitan market.
• David Collins Studio: London-founded luxury interior design studio renowned for hospitality and residential projects with a strong signature aesthetic; comparable founder-led, editorial-driven, full-service luxury design practice.
• Studio Indigo: London-based luxury interior design firm serving private residential and hospitality clients at the top end of the market; comparable in full-service model, HNW client focus, and editorial-driven acquisition.
• Flack Studio: Melbourne-based luxury interior design practice serving private residential and commercial clients with a similar integrated architecture-interiors-decoration offering and Australian editorial footprint.
• Kelly Wearstler: US-based luxury interior designer with a strong personal brand, hospitality and residential work, product lines, and editorial presence — analogous founder-led luxury design practice with brand extension into products.
• Greg Natale Design: Australian luxury interior designer based in Sydney with a comparable focus on high-end residential projects, layered decorative style, and editorial presence in Belle and Vogue Living — directly comparable peer in the same Australian luxury interior design category.
• Thomas Hamel & Associates: Sydney-headquartered luxury interior design firm serving HNW residential and hospitality clients; comparable in service model, target clientele, and editorial positioning to David Hicks.

Emerging players

• Darren Palmer Interiors: Australian interior designer with growing media profile (Block judge, TV appearances) serving residential clients; comparable in market and segment but with a more mass-market-luxury positioning and faster media-driven growth trajectory.

Regional players

• Ackee Design Group: Australian interior design firm with comparable focus on high-end residential and multi-residential projects across Melbourne and Sydney; serves similar developer and private client segments in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/davidhicksdesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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