Our take
Darren James combines building design, construction and interiors from an East Brisbane studio. Its current services include renovations, extensions, apartment renovations and character homes, so it is not simply an interior decorating practice. For owners comparing design led builders in Brisbane, the integrated approach is relevant to homeowners wanting design decisions and building work managed within one business. Its enquiry form also states a construction project minimum, which prospective clients should check before discussing scope.
- Renovations and extensions
- Apartment renovations
- Building design
- Interior design
Who will you deal with?
Darren James and Elissa Greer founded the studio as a husband and wife team. Darren is identified as a licensed builder and interior designer, while Elissa is a founder and manager. The published team includes Project Coordinator Kelly Knowles and Construction Manager Cameron Killips, alongside building designers, interior design staff, site supervision and carpenters.
From the firm's own website, its ABN record and what clients say in their reviews. Checked October 2026.
What clients say
Recent reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile.
We had had the pleasure of working alongside the team at Darren James Interiors for the past few months, and their commitment to clients has been outstanding. We've seen their unwavering dedication to ensuring client satisfaction during every construction project. DJ are all about offering top notch client support. We wholeheartedly recommend Darren, Elissa, Kelly and the team for their outstanding client centric…
Engaging Darren James Interiors for our house renovation was the best decision we made. We are delighted with the outcome our home is such a pleasure to live in now. Despite the Covid shutdown, our project was completed on time, on budget and the process was transparent and seamless. Just one look at our updated spaces speaks volumes about the quality of their work and experience. We cannot speak highly enough of…
From the beginning of our kitchen project we were very comfortable with Darren, Elissa and team. Our project was not just a new kitchen. We needed to pull walls and a fireplace out, replace ceilings and lay new flooring. DJ’s diverse team were able to oversee the entire project. They presented concepts that we didn’t think possible and were able to turn rough ideas into our dream kitchen and living space. DJ and his…
Checked against the ABN register
| ABN | 86 139 909 907 |
|---|---|
| Registered entity | DARREN JAMES PTY LTD |
| Entity type | Australian Private Company |
| ABN status | Active since 9 Oct 2009 |
| GST | Registered since 9 Oct 2009 |
| Registered location | QLD 4169 |
| Business names on this ABN | Darren James Interiors |
An active ABR record was matched to the business using its published company details, local address or official QBCC identity. This is not a website published ABN. Checked October 2026.
From their blog
Darren James publishes articles on its own website one of our listing criteria. An article we checked:
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