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 […]

This week I posted about getting my home office organised for 2021. With all the unknowns for the year ahead and working from home becoming the norm for so many of us, I thought there is no better time to get my crap sorted. Here’s how I approached it… De-clutter  My number one tip when […]

Wallpaper has had its bad rap, but over recent years, dare I say the wallpaper industry has made a redemption!  We are so excited seeing standard floral patterns transform to beautiful pieces of art enveloping the rooms we live in.  With some incredible artists and designers collaborating on patterns, fabrics and colourways, the sky really […]

I think it’s fair to say that 2020 has seen its fair share of major events and (unwanted) surprises! Don’t get me wrong, every year has its defining moments, but this past 12 months has been world changing!!! As the World continues to deal with the aftermath of what has been one hell of a […]

Welcome to the first of our wallpaper series, we are kicking it off with our essential do’s and don’ts guide to selecting the right wallpaper! We love the art of wallpaper and the magic it can bring into a space, but we do know how intimidating the process can be… (throwback to the 70’s of clashing […]

If you tuned into our Instagram stories last Thursday night you would know all about our Bauble making workshop / PJ party here at the studio!  Every year, in the lead up to Christmas we step away from our roles designing and building for a couple of hours and try our creative hands at something […]

As December rolls in, so begins the festive decorating. For those who celebrate, holiday decor can be a really special tradition where a lot of fun memories with friends and loved ones are made!  So what better place to start this years festive decor, than your front door! Seasonal front door styling is a great […]

The season of giving is upon us, and although giving to our loved ones is so special, I think we can all agree that it can be so tricky finding the perfect gift! Now we may be bias… but you can’t go wrong with gifts for the home, and we know our fair share of […]

If you are able to establish a wine collection quicker than you drink it, then perhaps it is time to start thinking about designing a home wine cellar! Whether you only have a few bottles to store or you have invested in a notable collection of a few hundred, a beautiful wine cellar will ensure […]

On Friday the 6th November, we attended the 2020 Queensland Housing Awards event, and what a night it was! We are stoked to announce that two of our projects have won the title of four awards.  QLD Kitchen Design & QLD Kitchen of the Year  Our Ascot residence project is the gift that keeps on […]