PROFILE
Emma L. Lane
Growing up in the idyllic English countryside with summers in the Canary Islands, founder Emma Lane is the first to admit that nostalgia plays a pivotal role in her approach to design.
With a degree in Creative Advertising, Lane began her career in marketing, where she honed her ability to channel creativity with purpose. Embracing her life experiences over fleeting trends, Lane’s passion for travel sharpened her creative lens to form a distinctive narrative style, now evident throughout her work.
In her late twenties, Lane moved to Sydney, where the laid-back Australian lifestyle inspired her to redefine the life she wanted. A decade later, now with four children, Lane realised her desire for a simpler, nature-filled life. She relocated to Byron Bay to focus on family and pursue studies in photography, integrative nutrition, yoga, and meditation, fostering a creative vision rooted in mindfulness and allowing her to work on projects with a conscious lean.
Today, Lane serves as Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Range Estates, an Australian lifestyle brand. Through The Range Estates, she has launched projects including Copperstone, Highground, Skynest, The Range, The Beach House and The Farm Byron Bay.
Lane published The Farm Community in 2018, a collection of stories, projects, and recipes that reflect her journey toward simplicity. She is currently working on her second book.
Alongside her work with The Range Estates, Lane leads Emma L Lane, her personal practice where she brings creativity to life in interior design, brand direction, and curation for clients worldwide.
Her work has garnered editorial in the likes of AD Mexico, Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveller, Belle, The Local Project, Est Living, ELLE Decoration, Wallpaper, The Australian Financial Review, Yolo Journal, The Design Files, and Milk Decoration and has appeared in various published titles including Byron Bay by Assouline, Still by Natalie Walton and A Home Away From Home by Beta Plus.
PHILOSOPHY
The Space Around You
Driven by a desire to create immersive atmospheres, Emma Lane draws inspiration from beautiful places and experiences - felt moments that transcend time and place.
Guided by the notion "The Space Around You," Lane’s work effortlessly connects the physical and metaphysical worlds. A believer in the slow living philosophy, she combines natural and crafted elements to create spaces that blend indoor and outdoor living, using tactile surfaces, quality craftsmanship, and functional design.
“I always try and incorporate the outside surroundings and nature in my design, whether that’s in colours, scents or textures, as this brings a level of peace and harmony to the space.”
EMMA L. LANE
Lane’s aesthetic blends heritage with "barefoot sophistication," merging classic and contemporary influences. Inspired by travels to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Mexico, Lane’s designs reflect an authentic Australian touch and a unique sensitivity to creating spaces that resonate deeply with her clients.
“A home is so important because it’s a meeting place, a place where family come together and create memories. I always try to capture this essence in the way I design.”
EMMA L. LANE
Her style evokes calm and understated luxury, honouring the heritage of each space while drawing on cultural influences that have shaped her journey. Rooted in memories of European summers, alpine winters, and cherished moments with loved ones, Lane’s designs create a tapestry of thoughtful, timeless beauty.
PRACTICE
An Exercise In Storytelling
Centred on the concept of “The Space Around You,” Emma L Lane creates living, sensory environments where clients feel inspired and at ease—whether at home, work, or on holiday.
Specialising in high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, Emma L Lane draws on founder Emma Lane’s deep expertise in interior design and decoration, brand and creative direction, and product and art curation to offer unmatched creative vision.
Leading an accomplished team of highly skilled architects, builders, artisans, landscape architects, and creatives, the practice approaches design as an exercise in storytelling, pushing boundaries with each new project.
Collaborating closely with clients to understand their vision, Emma L Lane blends elements of new and old to create authentic spaces that resonate emotionally.
Based in Sydney and Byron Bay, with projects worldwide, the practice takes pride in crafting spaces that bring a true sense of pleasure and belonging.
“Authenticity is crucial. Any time you walk into one of my properties, the fire’s going. There’s life.”
EMMA L. LANE
