Darren James - Design & Construct

Darren James - Design & Construct Our full service approach means professional processes and a flawless execution strategy DESIGN . CONSTRCTUION .

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At Darren James, we’re residential experts specialising in the seamless integration of design, interiors, and construction. Based in Brisbane, we create bespoke, luxurious homes that balance beauty, functionality, and timeless appeal. Our Story
Founded by award-winning husband-and-wife duo Darren James and Elissa Greer in 2005, our studio combines creative design excellence with experi

enced construction expertise. From large-scale renovations and extensions to new builds and bespoke interior transformations, we deliver homes that are thoughtfully designed and meticulously built to reflect each client’s unique lifestyle. Our talented team of designers and construction experts work collaboratively to manage every step of the process—from concept to completion. With authenticity, passion, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we create homes designed for living, built to last, and truly unforgettable.

We’re expanding the team.Building Designer / Architectural DesignerInterior DesignerContent CreatorRoles across design +...
02/04/2026

We’re expanding the team.

Building Designer / Architectural Designer
Interior Designer
Content Creator

Roles across design + construction — from concept through to delivery.

If it feels like the right fit, reach out to me directly
[email protected] 🤍

Some of the best feedback we receive isn’t about finishes or styling, it’s about possibility.Helping clients see beyond ...
26/02/2026

Some of the best feedback we receive isn’t about finishes or styling, it’s about possibility.

Helping clients see beyond what exists today is often where the real transformation begins. 💫

It’s pretty special to be recognised like this by the alongside some of the best in the industry. Every year we keep pu...
31/10/2025

It’s pretty special to be recognised like this by the alongside some of the best in the industry.

Every year we keep pushing to create smarter, more beautiful, and better-built homes, so regardless of the outcome, just to be up here at this level and finalists in these categories means a lot.

🏆 2025 HIA Queensland Residential Design of the Year

🏆 2025 HIA Brisbane Renovation/Addition Project Over $2 Million

🏆 2025 HIA Queensland Kitchen Design of the Year

🏆 2025 HIA Brisbane/Toowoomba Custom Built Home Over $2 Million

🏆 2025 HIA Queensland Professional Small Builder/Renovator

🏆 2025 HIA Brisbane & Toowoomba People’s Choice Home

Massive thanks to our clients, our crew, and all the event sponsors!

Design is a forever learning game!⁠We spend as much time in showrooms and meeting with suppliers as we do on site. The m...
30/10/2025

Design is a forever learning game!
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We spend as much time in showrooms and meeting with suppliers as we do on site. The more we understand how things work, the better our designs.⁠
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Understanding how appliances integrate, the venting, power, and spatial requirements behind the scenes can completely change how a kitchen or space comes together, both in how it performs and how it functions day to day.

Just as important is understanding the features and technology behind each product, so we can do our best to guide our clients toward the appliances that best suit them and their lifestyle….

Showroom Visits

Date day… but make it tile shopping 😂 ~ nothing says romance like arguing over terrazzo v. travertine 💝
08/10/2025

Date day… but make it tile shopping 😂 ~ nothing says romance like arguing over terrazzo v. travertine 💝

Proud to share that Darren James has been named a Finalist for the 2025 HIA Queensland Professional Small Builder/Renova...
01/10/2025

Proud to share that Darren James has been named a Finalist for the 2025 HIA Queensland Professional Small Builder/Renovator Award.⁠
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This one hits a little different as it’s not about one standout project, it’s about how we operate and show up day in, day out.⁠

We stay in our lane: boutique, design-led renovations and builds, delivered with the systems and standards of a big outfit and the alignment and personal pride of a tight and aligned team.⁠
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From design briefs & documentation to sawdust, schedules and site handovers, we run the full process all in-house, ONE team, ONE aligned goal.⁠
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Couldn’t be prouder of this crew! ⁠🙌

Design selections look glamorous until you see the follow-up grout consult from the driver’s seat.⁠⁠Relationship status ...
30/09/2025

Design selections look glamorous until you see the follow-up grout consult from the driver’s seat.⁠
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Relationship status ~ united in life, divided on grout selections 😂

SOL’s kitchen - living space intentionally blurs the line between cooking, gathering and unwinding. Sculpted cabinetry, ...
26/09/2025

SOL’s kitchen - living space intentionally blurs the line between cooking, gathering and unwinding.

Sculpted cabinetry, layered textures and shifting light creates a calm yet dynamic environment, an open, flowing zone where everyday rituals unfold. A space built for rhythm: prep, pour, plate, lounge, repeat ~ all without stepping away from the conversation. Vibe ✌️

Designed + Built by Darren James Pty Ltd

Development .manly

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Out in the wild today, curating the details that turn a house into a Darren James home.. 🏡 🖤
23/09/2025

Out in the wild today, curating the details that turn a house into a Darren James home.. 🏡

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This kitchen was all about having fun with form, finishes and hidden moments - and now has been named Kitchen Design o...
23/09/2025

This kitchen was all about having fun with form, finishes and hidden moments - and now has been named Kitchen Design of the Year at the IDA Brisbane Awards 🏆

Thank you to our clients for letting us play 🙏 and to our team for bringing every detail to life 💫👏

Today has that fresh notebooks and new beginnings kinda vibe… welcoming some new faces to our team, both in the studio a...
08/09/2025

Today has that fresh notebooks and new beginnings kinda vibe… welcoming some new faces to our team, both in the studio and on site ✨

Address

931 Stanley Street East
East Brisbane, QLD
4169

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61738990627

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