Rose-Marie Hillier
Rose-Marie Hillier is a magazine journalist specialising in decorating, design, architecture and renovation. She is a former Editor of Australian House & Garden magazine and a Professional Colour Consultant, with over 50 years’ experience writing about design.
She has edited interior design books in both Sydney and London, and as a design commentator and photographic stylist has honed a keen eye for detail — one she is generous in sharing with her students.
Rose-Marie has published a memoir reflecting on a life immersed in design, but it is her enduring passion for colour — burnt orange is her favourite — that continues to shape her work.
Rose-Marie has been teaching at Sydney Community College since 2013.
Upcoming classes
- Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners (Tue 10 Feb 2026 – Tue 17 Mar 2026)
- Interior Design Colour Theory Workshop (Tue 31 Mar 2026 – Tue 31 Mar 2026)
- Interior Design: Decorating & Styling Small Spaces Workshop (Tue 24 Mar 2026 – Tue 24 Mar 2026)
- Interior Design: Decorating & Styling Small Spaces Workshop (Tue 16 Jun 2026 – Tue 16 Jun 2026)
- Interior Design & Styling Course: Beginners (Tue 05 May 2026 – Tue 02 Jun 2026)
- Interior Design Colour Theory Workshop (Tue 09 Jun 2026 – Tue 09 Jun 2026)