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Black kitchen with a white waterfall island, rattan pendant lights and timber bar stools
The best time to bring an interior designer into a new build is before plans, electrical and selections are locked in. Here is what a designer does at each stage of a build, and what to expect.
Interior designer Julia Lloyd in a black and timber kitchen with rattan pendants
Interior design fees depend on the scope, size and complexity of your project and how the designer charges. Here is what shapes the cost, the common fee structures, and how to get a clear proposal.
Galley kitchen with black and timber cabinetry, gas cooktop and walk-in pantry
The decisions that shape a kitchen, from workflow and island clearances to appliances, storage and lighting, should be resolved before your cabinetmaker quotes. Here is what to decide, and in what order.
Award-winning small bathroom with a wall-hung timber vanity, round mirror and freestanding bath
A small bathroom works when every centimetre, fixture height and light source earns its place. Seven ideas from our 2025 KBDi Queensland Small Bathrooms Award winner.
Interior lighting design by JML Design
The best home lighting uses three layers: ambient, task and accent. Here is how to plan each layer room by room, and why the time to decide is before the electrical plan is locked in.
Colour is one of the most powerful tools in interior design, but it is often thought of as a finishing touch.
styling
Furnishings and decor play a pivotal role in shaping the look and feel of your home. Here is how to choose the right pieces for your space.
biophilic design
Biophilic design brings natural elements into the home, creating spaces that not only look good but support calm and wellbeing.
lighting design
Lighting design is a fundamental element of interior design. It can transform a room’s atmosphere, how the space functions and even your wellbeing.

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