We help create spaces that inspire the way you live, work, play and connect.
We are Interior Stylists that offer home, work and commercial, styling, decorating and fit out services. If you are looking to sell or lease your property, refresh your work space, or totally revamp your retail space, our styling services are here to help create that wow, ‘must have’ factor.
Our philosophy thrives on bringing you quality craftsmanship, a considered curation that does not date, a sense of playfulness, and the chance to bring your story and personality to life in your space.
We want to bring the joy back to everyday life, room by room, space by space, through objects and stories, conversation starters, laughter enhancers and calm corners of tranquility.
We have a holistic approach to lifestyle that takes in all spaces, their interiors, textiles, products and decorative arts.
Through the curation of colour, light, function, flow, fragrance and considered pieces, we maximise space (including those sticky nooks and spaces) with simple, effective, creative solutions.
We work with you to bring your vision to life.
We craft your space into something uniquely you, creating a space of warmth, calm and sanctuary; a space that is timeless and tailored to your way of living.
Drawing inspiration from our team’s diverse knowledge and expertise allows us to approach all projects through a commercial lens to ensure we plan, communicate clearly and deliver the best possible outcomes, all whilst managing client aspirations and expectations.
We are client service driven and results focused when it comes to all of our interior styling projects. First and foremost, we are here to deliver exceptional outcomes for your living arrangements, the sale of your home or your lifestyle aspirations. Understanding your needs and requirements is our utmost priority to ensure the desired outcome is achieved each and every time.
When it comes to styling your home, our approach is far from a cookie-cutter model. Coming from design, product development and commercial backgrounds ensures we deliver solutions that are both functional and bespoke to your home. We create spaces that are equally breathtaking and memorable as they are efficient and effective.
We know communication is fundamental to ensure openness and transparency, resulting in a clear brief that delivers a successful project. We encourage you to be as involved in the journey as you care to be – you can make decisions alongside us, or hand over the reigns completely. Whether you are a home styling or property styling to sell, we work to your determined budget and communicate efficiently to ensure there are no unwanted surprises, only delightful outcomes.
Always proactive and hands-on, we work well under pressure and love a good deadline. We thrive on challenging spaces and circumstances that allow us to create something truly unique and exceeds expectations.
Aisha has spent her whole life crafting brand narratives, curating spaces, creating immersive experiences and chasing innovations. After setting up Hills & West in 2014 as a product design business, in 2018 Aisha decided it was time to take her big picture strategy, creative direction and extensive project delivery knowledge into interior styling which was a lifelong passion. This was the start of Hills & West Interiors, initially starting in homes before evolving to commercial and retail styling and decorating projects.
Luckily the 20 years of corporate strategy, communications and managing global teams in multiple industries (including technology, finance, retail, TV, media and aviation) brings with it extensive experience in delivery, compliance and juggling multiple projects, stakeholders and diverse budgets.
Aisha works to create balanced, harmonious spaces that are bound together by a carefully considered design narrative, through the layering of materials, texture, colour, art and objects. Aisha’s approach to interiors is influenced by her love of design, art and culture in Australia and abroad.
Over the last few years Aisha has focused on interior styling and decorating of homes, home offices, residential projects to sell and staged property developments in Sydney, with a few fabulous projects abroad. This is on top of the hundreds of fashion shoots, events, rebrands, film sets and so much more that was undertaken before Hills & West was born. Aisha has even designed the livery and interiors for an airline, but that is a whole other conversation…
We are on a Mission to empower people to create spaces that enrich the way they live, work and play, ultimately enjoying a happier, more connected and stress-free way of living.
– We love what we do and our passion is infectious.
– Creating joy for our team, clients and all in our community is what drives us.
– We empower others to be brave: brave to make choices, brave to follow their dreams, brave to seek what is in their hearts.
– We energise others with our positivity and our understanding approach.
– We are the happiness maximisers in every situation.
– Complacency is not our thing. We set high standards when it comes to all our home styling, property styling and brand re-imagining projects. We have relentless attention to detail and we love giving everything a go to our best ability.
– We are proactive to seek out how we can do better, to face challenges head on, and to create a sense of wonder and surprise.
– We are committed to constantly improving – personally, collectively and for our clients.
– We are always early and ask ‘what can I do next’. It gives us joy to delight and amaze.
– We go above and beyond in all we do… it’s just who we are.
– We always do what we say we will do… and more.
– We are simplifiers and communicate in a clear, concise and honest way. We don’t over complicate things and always welcome questions.
– We are brave to tell the truth, we believe in authenticity in our efforts towards your perfection.
– We believe everyone is equal and we reflect on one’s viewpoint to achieve the best results.
– We treat everyone as family, with respect, care and generosity.
– We are committed to continuously improving, learning and challenging the norm, personally and collectively.
– We invest the time to seek out knowledge until we are satisfied there is enough input, and then seek a little more.
– We solicit ideas and information from everyone, everywhere, constantly staying inspired, and of course curious, when it comes to design, interior design, architecture, interior styling and space decorating.
– We mandate simplicity where possible – intuitive and stress-free is our primary goal.
– We are forever searching for the magic ingredients to create the best result.
– We create spaces with considered purpose, by keeping core to our client’s values and to our own.
– We are inspired by our community of good people, doing good things.
– We are generous with our time for the greater cause and to help others.
– We love doing what we can to protect the environment and chose the better alternative.
– We are here to enrich the way we live, work, play and connect, one space at a time. We believe in home styling and property styling with a difference that you will come to love and adore.
We believe in purposefully living our values in the way we behave, and the things we do, every day.
Ever had that wake-up moment when you ask yourself what the hell you’re doing with your life? Mine was in October 2014.
I was a 30-something aching to follow my passions, to uncover new experiences, and meet the creatives who were adding so much colour to the world. Brought up in a family with an international business, I had an appreciation for life, travel and different cultures ingrained in me from a young age – and it was time to break out.
So I left a pretty great career, packed my bags and went in search of adventures.
In that first year I realised a longstanding desire: to create luxury accessories. I debuted with a handmade, leather handbag and accessory range under the banner of Hills & West. And I decided I would share my journey online.
I also started collaborating with some brilliant minds and creative souls. My aim then, and now, is to collect and create little gems that inspire, tempt and encourage other people to take that leap of faith and do what they love. Like other makers have done for me.
Why Hills & West?
My business name is a combination of my nickname (Hills) and the strong influences from my Western European upbringing (West). Plus, I always think two is better than one, and Hills & West had a ring to it.
(PS. If you’re wondering where ‘Aisha’ comes from, Stevie Wonder sings about his daughter Aisha and the meaning of her name – ‘life’ – in his song Isn’t She Lovely. My parents adored Stevie, so I became Aisha and I was always encouraged to embrace everything life had to offer. And sing along to all their Stevie Wonder records.
I hope you enjoy my stories and the things I create as I indulge my lust for the new and appreciate the art of living.
HANDCRAFTED, LOCALLY PRODUCED
Hills & West was born out of a desire to make luxe, timeless lifestyle accessories more accessible, while supporting my local community and creating a vehicle for giving.
We have this overarching mission: do what we love, create exceptional pieces and make people happy along the way.
Our core business is in staple collections that cater to busy lifestyles. Our products are the embodiment of four collections, each with a story.
1. Morgan Collection – our first collection, an ode to my husband’s surname, comprises of a luxury backpack, clutches, folios and accessories, all to make your everything work attire more stylish.
2. Everyday Collection– a collection of timeless transeasonal bags from shoppers to bucket bags to make your everyday easier (and more stylish of course)
3. Traveller Collection – as we moved from Sydney to Melbourne for work we started to explore the local areas on weekends, hence the weekender bag and toiletry bag, both making up the Traveller Collection.
4. Chevron Collection – as I completed a 4 month residency in Italy to further my skills, I was inspired by the architecture and chevrons that appeared throughout history. This translated into my Chevron Handbag, Crossbody, Clutch and Belt bags. I named the bags Darcy, Parker, Baxter and Lenny, all named after my favourite children’s names as the collection took 9 months to develop and nurture.
5. Lunar Collection – a lover of the moon, the Lunar Max, Mini, Half Moor and Crescent Clutch are a reflection of the moon’s shades and changing forms. Versatile, striking and a timeless must for the woman who wants to make a statement.
6. Gentleman’s Essentials Collection – as we moved into our fourth year it was time to make a capsule collection for the dapper gents amongst us. A Messenger, Backpack and Duffle complimented with card and passport holders, in premium navy and black leather, crafted for the stylish man.
7. Surry Collection – as an ode to our neighbourhood during restricted influenced pandemic times, the Surry Crossbody, Clutch and Mini were born, each to support the different levels of restrictions and to bring joy amongst uncertain times.
8. A-Tote For All Collection – Crafted from 100% apple leather, this capsule collection is a celebration of sustainability and versatility. With four unique styles—Oversized, Daily, Mini Box, and Attachable Pocket—these totes are designed for every occasion and purpose. Thoughtfully made to reduce waste and crafted with timeless appeal, A-Tote For All is your perfect companion for a more conscious and stylish future.
9. Hills & West Signature Collection – Coming soon in 2025
No two bags are exactly the same
Instead of offering hundreds of items, we design and develop pieces that are each a little bit unique. Because of the craftsmanship – that premium stamp of handmade, your investment will only get better with age.
Many of our products come in classic ink black, navy, whiskey, grey and cowhide, finished with a range of tasteful hardware features. Our Styled By You service lets you personalise your items.
We carefully engineered the voids, zips, slips, and pockets so you can fit a lot in what looks to be a relatively compact space. This versatility and cohesiveness allows the products to look chic on their own or be collected as a set.
With their formal simplicity and understated accents our pieces are refined, clean, minimalist, simple – what we call ‘modernist-classic’. All designs are made to work well with and transcend every season, occasion and outfit.
We have always believed in…
In 2014, Hills & West was born out of a desire to craft luxe, timeless and versatile lifestyle accessories, while supporting local artisans and creating a platform for giving back.
Today, that same ethos extends to interiors and product design, where we curate and create spaces and objects that are artful, multifunctional and enduring — each telling a unique story.
From bespoke lifestyle accessories to thoughtfully designed interiors, we bring beauty, purpose and connection into every creation.