With our changing lifestyles comes the evolution of the modern-day bathroom – now an inartful retreat that evokes feelings of wellness and relaxation in the comfort of our own home!  Much like the rest of the home, bathroom styles and designs vary around the world based on culture and lifestyle. One of the beauties of […]

Ensuites have come a long way from the small utility room that adjoins the master bedroom. Now offering an escape from the the daily grind of life, the ensuite has become a room focused around personal wellness, grooming and relaxation. So what are the defining elements that take your ensuite from just another standard bathroom […]

Apartment living has many benefits and with many people choosing to downsize from their large family home, we are seeing a growing demand for renovating those that are outdated and in need of a refresh. While many aspects of an apartment renovation may be similar to that of a home renovation, there are a lot […]

Nothing makes a house feel more like a home than a family photo wall… a very traditional element of almost every family home and certainly something that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Despite it being such a traditional addition to the home, it doesn’t mean it can’t be switched up along […]

I think you will struggle to find a single person that doesn’t appreciate some form of art!  As interior designers it is such a valuable and captivating element in defining a space and / or creating a focal point.   But when it comes to displaying art what can make or break a space is often […]

Bedsides are an element of the bedroom that hold a different purposes for every one, whether it be a home for your reading lamp, reading glasses, a photo frame, essential oil diffuser or all of the above.  We are aware there are a lot of myths lingering around about bedsides, which seem to make shopping […]

Never underestimate the importance of your relationship between your bed and bedside tables!   There are two important factors to consider when selecting the perfect bed / bedside table combo….  First up, is the other furniture within the space. Whether it’s new furniture or existing, this (along with the size of the room) will dictate what […]

Welcome to the last of our wallpaper series! There is something about entering the new year that inspires change. Considering the year we’ve had, which has consisted of a whole lot of sitting at home (trying to stay sane), changing up the interior of your home could be exactly what you need to step into […]

It’s the first thing we see before we wake in the morning and the last thing before we hit our heads on the pillow at night. The trusty bedside is a staple for any bedroom and if you’re anything like me, it can sometimes become a dumping ground for endless random stuff…we’re talking nail files, […]

Hey! I’m Claudia,  I am a freshly graduated student from QUT now working full-time here at Darren James Interiors as an Interior Design Assistant. I started here at Darren James in March of 2020 as a student intern.  After 100 hours of work experience and a sad goodbye, it was only a few months later […]