It All Begins Here

a collection of projects over time—a portfolio of experience in interior-spatial design, research, brand experience and storytelling.

Nina Rattenbury has directed, designed and styled across an impressive portfolio of projects. Her innate ability to translate concept into commercial viability and produce highly visual interiors and campaigns is what makes her work transferrable and sought after—in a world that demands both immersive visual stimulation, evidence-based design, and commercial growth.

Residential

Luxury Residential, Private Residence
1 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe QLD 4005

Lead Interior Designer and Stylist for two private residences as part of the One Macquarie Street development. Custom Bofi kitchen and bathroom fit-out with bespoke designed furnishings.

The four individual buildings of One Macquarie Street takes luxurious riverfront living to a new level. Positioned parallel to the water and with a classic north-easterly aspect, the 36 residences embody innovation, elegance and prestige.

Client
One Macquarie

Year
01/08/2008

Luxury Residential, Private Residence

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

Castlebar Cover is a luxurious riverside residence in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, commissioned for a comprehensive interior refurbishment and fit-out. The project responds to the property’s privileged inner-city location by establishing a strong relationship between the interiors, the Brisbane River, and the rich historical character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Drawing inspiration from the local architectural heritage, riverfront landscape, and subtropical setting, the design brings together refined materiality, considered detailing, and a warm, contemporary sense of luxury. The interiors were developed to enhance the residence’s connection to its setting while creating a calm, cohesive environment for everyday living and entertaining.

Every element of the fit-out was considered as part of a unified spatial experience—from the selection of finishes and furnishings to the refinement of interior proportions, transitions, and visual connections. The result is a sophisticated private residence that balances permanence with modern comfort, and celebrates the distinctive relationship between place, history, and the river.

Year
01/06/2010

Client
Castlebar Cove Residence

Interior stylng

Luxury Residential, Private Residence
Wilston, Brisbane

The outdoor kitchen and alfresco pool at this Wilston residence were designed as a relaxed, family-focused extension of the home. The project creates a versatile outdoor setting that supports everyday living, shared meals, entertaining, and leisure throughout Brisbane’s subtropical climate.

At the heart of the design, the outdoor kitchen establishes a practical and welcoming connection between cooking, dining, and socialising. Its considered layout and material palette allow it to function seamlessly as both a service space and an integral part of the broader outdoor experience.

The adjacent alfresco pool provides a focal point for recreation and relaxation, while strengthening the relationship between the landscape, architecture, and family living. Together, the spaces form a cohesive outdoor environment that balances functionality, comfort, and understated luxury.

Client
Wilston Residence

Year
01/01/2015

Luxury Residential, Private Residence

The Brightwater Residence where appointed by project builder Brad McLachlan Homes. Brightwater is an high end estate located on the Sunshine Coast, QLD.

Services included a full furniture fitout, with selections ranging from custom furniture pieces & fabrics to feature lighting, wall finishes and final presentation styling.

The brief was to attract a high end market situated on the Sunshine Coast, which would appeal to older couples who children have since moved out of home and or 3rd home owners. This was achieved by creating a sophisticated resort style of living. Complimenting the outdoor living and entertaining areas, whilst still keeping within a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Accents of colour, textures & patterns of linens were also used to create this sense of style to the homes.

Year
01/09/2014

Client
Brightwater Residence

hospitality

Restaurant Design and Fit-out, Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Sw7

Design Director and Business Development

Completed commercial interior design package and full refurbishment for a large international restaurant chain’s London debut. The client, Paramount Fine Foods is already recognised as the fastest growing Middle Eastern hospitality chain in North America, however their branding and interior concept needed to be updated to the London market to maximise their business potential.

Client
Paramount Fine Foods

Year
01/01/2018

design research

Sensory observational thematic mapping and qualitative research on the way-finding from the Footscray train station to the Footscray Community Arts precinct. This project proposed digital art signage in and around the main high street and infrastructure touch-points - connecting the community to the FCA enhancing moral, and ease in the journey for its largely neurodivergent patients.

Client
Footscray Community Arts Centre and RMIT, Master of Design Futures

Year
01/01/2026

Testing the viability of leather applications within a wellbeing setting and its sustainability over other use materials. Using ESG and WELL standards, developing leather design samples, and a wellness spa concept case study.

Year
01/01/0001

Client
The Echo Project

brand and lifestyle

Explore a curated collection of our past work, where imagination meets strategy. Each project reflects our drive to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions.

Client
Central Saint Martins

Year
01/01/2012

Awards & affiliates

IPSE CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD

2022

NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS MENTOR

2021

RMIT ALUMNI AND RESEARCHER

2019

Living room with a black leather sofa decorated with red and black patterned cushions, a stack of books on a wooden coffee table, and a large framed painting of four women sitting around a table with a vase of flowers, all against a white wall.

A cozy bedroom with beige pillows, a blanket, and a framed wedding photo on the bedside table. There is a vase with white flowers and a digital photo frame nearby. In the background, a wall-mounted TV and a bathroom with a shower are visible.

Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with a view of the city skyline through large windows.

Interior scene showing a staircase with dark wood steps leading upward on the right side, a partial view of a wooden and cane chair on the left side, and a white wall in the background.

A close-up of a spherical ceiling light fixture hanging from the ceiling, with a beige upholstered headboard and a dark piece of furniture in the background.

Interior room with a large arched black-window, sheer white curtains, a potted plant on a white cabinet, a wooden chair with woven backrest, and a small side table with a teapot and cup.

A modern dining room with a wooden table, eight chairs, a vase of dried flowers, a rug, a framed picture on the wall, and a contemporary chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Minimalist dining room with three wooden chairs around a round marble table, a beige rug, a wall-mounted mirror, a modern light fixture, and a fireplace with a mirror above it.

A modern kitchen and dining area with a glass table set for four, featuring white dishes, glasses, and beige napkins. A large white vase with green hydrangea flowers is at the center of the table. The kitchen in the background has dark brown cabinets

Outdoor patio with a wooden dining table, black and white striped chairs, potted plants, and hanging ceiling lights, overlooking a garden with lush greenery and a white fence.

Outdoor view of a modern hotel with a red Emporium sign, palm trees, green plants, parked cars, and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Interior hallway with wooden wall panels and strips of sunlight creating shadows on the concrete floor.

Interior of a restaurant with wooden furniture, a large plant, wall art, and warm lighting.

Outdoor patio with orange chairs and tables, concrete wall, and a white brick building with electrical wires.

A diverse group of five women standing outdoors in black tank tops, looking serious, with the text "A more efficient," overlayed.

Magazine cover titled "Lead the Field" featuring a woman with smoky eye makeup and black fur coat, promoting fashion, accessories, and design reflections.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting on a red vintage-style armchair in front of a large window with white panes. She is wearing a blue top with ruffled sleeves, black pants, sheer black socks, and white shoes with black laces. The settin

A woman standing in a bright, minimalistic room with white walls and large window, wearing a beige gown and a dark blazer with embellishments.