Journal
Notes from the studio.
12 February 2026 · 8 min
How much does an interior designer cost on the Sunshine Coast? (2026 guide)
A clear breakdown of what you'll pay for a consultation, a single room, or a full residential project — and what each fee actually buys.
28 January 2026 · 6 min
How long does an interior design project actually take?
From the first phone call to handing over the keys — realistic timelines for consultations, renovations and new builds on the Sunshine Coast.
15 January 2026 · 7 min
The seven kitchen renovation mistakes we see most often
Most kitchen regrets aren't about the stone or the splashback — they're about decisions made too late, in the wrong order, or by the wrong person.
10 December 2025 · 6 min
Small bathroom renovation ideas that actually work
How to make a compact ensuite or family bathroom feel calm, generous and quietly luxurious — without knocking out a wall.
22 November 2025 · 5 min
Sunshine Coast interior design trends for 2026 — and what's quietly leaving
What we're specifying more of this year, what we're using less, and what we never followed in the first place.
30 October 2025 · 5 min
Do I really need an interior designer for a renovation?
An honest answer from a designer — including the moments where the answer is no.
18 September 2025 · 6 min
How to choose an interior designer on the Sunshine Coast
Six questions that separate a designer who'll deliver from one who'll only mood-board.
4 August 2025 · 6 min
The real reasons renovations go over budget (and how to avoid it)
It's rarely the tile, the tap, or the stone. The overrun starts months earlier — in the decisions that were never made.