Effortless, atmospheric and soothing are the words that spring to mind when contemplating the work of Sydney-based interior designer and stylist Joss Knight. Here, the founder of Studiojos shares the art, products and music that shape his day-to-day and inspire his signature style.   

Indivi Sutton’s pigment powder artworks

I’ve always been drawn to the work of Indivi Sutton. There’s something incredibly grounding about the way her pieces hold space – soft, tonal and atmospheric, yet deeply emotive. I find her use of colour and gentle gradients creates a kind of visual stillness that I really connect with personally and creatively.

Her artworks have become almost like anchors in my world. They sit quietly in my home and studio, reminding me that restraint can be just as powerful as expression. That idea resonates with my own design ethos – creating quiet spaces that are rich in texture and feeling.

There’s a subtle tension between control and freedom in Indivi’s work that I love. It mirrors a lot of what I explore in my interior design work. Her paintings remind me to trust in softness, which is a perspective that I think is so necessary in both life and design.

Golden Goose Super-Star sneakers 

Golden Goose sneakers have become an integral part of my personal style. I love how they carry this lived-in, grounded quality while still feeling considered. Their international imperfection gives them the perfect balance of refined, relaxed and effortlessly cool. 

I’m always striving to strike this balance in my design work. Whether I’m designing a home or curating a space, it’s never about perfection but achieving casual sophistication. I like things to feel warm, tactile and quietly luxurious. Golden Goose is all of this in a wearable form.

Berlioz (Open This Wall – 2024 playlist)

When I’m working, music is the thread that ties everything together. Jasper Attlee’s project Berlioz has become the soundtrack of my studio recently. It’s been described as “If Mattise made house music”, which is so appropriate. It’s so fluid and layered, building up before softening down. It’s atmospheric but still bright and a little bit unexpected sometimes. 

The ambient beats and layered rhythms give me access to my emotive side, helping me find the style, sensibility and energy that I want to communicate in my projects. 

Towelling from Knightly by Studiojos

Knightly is a homeware and lifestyle brand I’m in the process of creating. I’ve been developing it quietly behind the scenes of my interior practice and I’m hoping to bring it to the public soon. For now, I’ve been testing and fine-tuning each product at home, making sure that it’s the perfect addition to my own rituals and routines and lives up to the intention of the collection to elevate the everyday through refined, sensory rituals that bring calm, creativity and connection into our lives.

This hand towel is an important part of the Bath collection. What I love about it is the weight of the fabric, the neutral palette and its understated finish. Our hands and our skin do so much for us, and I believe we should never overlook the importance of the towels we use to care for them. I’m excited to soon be able to offer the range to others so they can enrich their own rituals. 

Porter’s Paints’ Limewash in stone

Porter’s Paints limewash has become a fundamental element in my work and I find myself returning to it again and again. Limewash has a natural, understated softness to it as well as subtle movement through its texture that animates the walls of a space without overwhelming. It reflects light beautifully too, which is essential for giving spaces with neutral colour palettes depth and interest. 

In my Bellevue Hill project, you can see how the limewash has been layered across the surfaces to evoke the emotional quality I’m always seeking to express – restraint, serenity and an effortless kind of elegance. It’s subtle, but it holds the space together gently and beautifully. 

Silver Travertine from Cav’art

Travertine, especially in this soft, silver-toned variation, has become one of the most expressive materials I use in my projects. Just like the layered tones of limewash or the blurred beauty of an Indivi Sutton painting, travertine lends its natural rhythm to any space. It’s solid and enduring, the way stone innately is, but with its subtle veins, it holds its own without demanding attention. 

(S)MER – Nuit Blanche – Eau de Parfum

The Nuit Blanche scent from (S)MER has become an essential part of my sensory world. For me, scent is as important as texture or tone. It has the power to ground you and evoke memory and emotion in an entirely instinctual way.

Nuit Blanche is warm, clean and a little mysterious. It’s the perfect finishing touch that ties everything together and helps me set my emotional tone for the day. 

For more tonal and refined inspiration, check out Stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones’ artful discoveries.