Maria Cerne, Studio Black Interiors

Maria Cerne

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER 

 

Hello and welcome to my website! I’m thrilled you stopped by and I would love to introduce myself a little further. I’m Maria, lover of all things design.

I grew up in a family deeply rooted in the building and construction industry and had the unique privilege of witnessing first-hand the hard work and passion required to run a business.

My father, an immigrant from Greece, with no formal education, was my first mentor in design. I watched him build a successful career from humble beginnings, running various small businesses and ultimately becoming a prominent commercial builder and entrepreneur in the Canberra building scene.

His journey taught me the power of perseverance and entrepreneurship in making a lasting impact.

In pursuit of following in his footsteps and creating my own small business, I earned a Bachelor of Communications in Advertising and Marketing and furthered my education by completing a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

In 2016, I proudly launched Studio Black Interiors, which is now an award-winning studio recognised for designing spaces that balance function, beauty, and simplicity.

Interior design is my true passion. I thrive on creating spaces that are sophisticated, effortless, and always magazine-worthy.

My design philosophy is simple: to create function-driven spaces that not only support but enhance your lifestyle. Each design is meant to feel effortless, bring joy, and reflect your unique personality.

When I’m not designing, I’m a proud mother of two beautiful teenage daughters and the wife of Michael, my sports-obsessed husband. As a family, we share a love for travel (Greece is one of our favourite places!) and cherish our summers spent at the south coast.

 

CORE VALUES

I believe beauty and functionality go hand in hand.

 

I design with intention

I take the time to get to know you, so everything I design is customised to suit you, your family and your lifestyle.

 

I have a passion to help people

Helping people create spaces they love coming home to is the foundation my studio is built on. This is my privilege and my passion.

 

I’ll always be direct

Honesty is at the core of who I am. I believe in transparency, and that’s how I like to do business. I support clear boundaries, and honest communication in all that I do.

 

I’m always learning

I rely heavily on my knowledge and past experiences, but I also know that I don’t know everything. I prioritise learning, growing, and evolving and can call on a team of trusted experts when needed.

 

Thanks for stopping by. Make sure you check out my portfolio. I look forward to hearing from you!

Maria