ULTIMO is the ultimate destination for European design: kitchens, furniture, lighting, outdoor, and accessories.
Whether you are completing a new home, renovating a space, furnishing an apartment, or searching for that one exclusive stand-alone designer piece.
Established in 1998, Ultimo Interiors has grown from a local upholstery manufacturing business to a world class design destination showcasing the best of design coupled with excellent service and attention to detail for contemporary interiors and modern European furniture.
Infused with Italian passion and commitment , business owners Genny and Enzo Sberna expanded their business in 2000 with truly unique furniture options in dining and upholstery, then to also incorporate Italian design and German system furniture and upholstery. Drawing on international experience and local talent, the team and the design offering has grown from strength to strength, adding outdoor furniture and Italian kitchens to their unique product mix. Ultimo Interiors has established a spectrum of whole home design solutions that is unique in Australia.
Frequently pursued as a set location itself, the curated interiors at Ultimo Interiors often work alongside creative siblings in fashion, film and the arts to build a greater and more detailed cultural fabric in Western Australia. From exclusive hotels to bastions of design like Barbagallo Watch, you’ll find the Ultimo Interiors touch in leading design destinations as well as award winning Perth homes including Australian Home of the Year and Australian Apartment of the Year at the national Housing Industry Association Awards. Indeed, complete luxury residential design schemes have been completed by Ultimo Interiors in four states and three countries.
To mark the 2014 expansion of the showroom to the north, ULTIMO worked with Chindarsi Architects to develop a unique façade concept to enhance the street presence of the cavernous showroom whilst embracing the three spaces as one. The Cultivate event celebrated the fusion of architecture, art and design under one roof and marked the first collaboration with WA art powerhouse Linton&Kay Galleries.
In 2016 Ultimo Interiors launched the Ferrari California T to the Australian market in collaboration with Italian design house: Reflex, Barbagallo Ferrari and The Ferrari Car Club (WA). The Venetian manufacturer Reflex launched their inaugural Home Design Collection by of one of the world’s most famous industrial design houses: Pininfarina, alongside several iconic Pininfarina Ferrari designs in the ULTIMO showroom including a 1962 Ferrari 250e.
2017 saw the opening of the Wittmann Hayon Studio. Austria’s most revered furniture manufacturer, in operation since 1896, a collection comprising iconic designs from Josef Hoffmann through to contemporary designs by Jaime Hayon. Acknowledged by Le Corbusier as an inspiration, Hoffmann designs can be found in the permanent collection of the Guggenheim Museum and have been exhibited at AGWA.
To further expand the folio, in 2018 Ultimo Interiors launched Australia’s first Modulnova Kitchen Studio. A celebration of Italian living across kitchens, cuisine, bathrooms and bar areas, this addition to the brand line-up allowed for complete interiors including indoor and outdoor wet areas to now all be ultimisable.
Design Minds in 2019 was an Australian-first design masterclass event concept featuring the designs of European Designer of the Year Sebastian Herkner in an exclusive event celebrating his award-winning work. Covering five European brands and a showcase from Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner led a mesmerised audience on a tour through his mindful creations from inspiration to final product before a panel discussion featuring Fabric Quarterly founder Kaye Cohen and Wittmann CEO Hartmut Roehrig.
Beyond the now wholistic interior capacities Enzo Sberna then launched Ultimo Turnkey. Designing a complete oeuvre with building designer Andrea Basini of anb design, Villa Ultimo was born: the ultimate physical embodiment of Ultimo Interiors design sensibilities in a spectacular ode to brutalism and the legacy of Bulgarian architect Iwan Iwanoff. Winning Australian Building Design of the Year in the top category and also the National Award for Design Excellence, this pinnacle residence is a generational experience of designs potential to shape and enhance our lifestyle. Captured beautifully by photographer Jody D’Arcy and featured in Havenist Magazine Issue 3.
Launching into further artistic collaborations, Perth Design Week 2023 saw the inauguration of the Arketipo Studio – a dedicated studio featuring the works of the famous design house from Florence. Designs by Mauro Lipparini, Giuseppe Vigano, Nendo, Ludovica & Roberto Palomba, and Gino Carollo carve a striking niche in the contemporary design space.
Now able to offer complete turn-key design solutions across a myriad of styles and budgets the Ultimo Interiors showroom offers style, finish, function and price solutions for all manner of projects.
Into 2024/5 and further exclusive design studios taking up mono-brand residencies at Ultimo Interiors include Cattelan Italia, Rolf Benz, Fiam Italia, Varaschin, Gamma, Twils and Gallotti&Radice. With Tom Dixon and Guaxs capsule collections en route, make sure you join our mailing list for the excitement of our 25th Anniversary Year in 2025.
The company’s growth is a testament to the loyalty of repeat clients and word of mouth recommendations from esteemed customers. Ultimo continues to deliver breathtaking interiors, unparalleled quality and personalised exceptional service all of which have contributed to its success in the past 25 years.
