Queensland Designer Homes

Queensland Designer Homes Brisbane’s trusted home designer. Helping QLD families live better, by design. Explore our portfolio & reviews. Kind regards,
Sam.

Specializing in custom homes, renovations & extensions, we create functional, stylish spaces. Hi, I'm Sam Davies, owner of Queensland Designer Homes. I specialise in providing comprehensive Building Design & Drafting services in Brisbane and surrounds. I have been helping clients with their architectural drafting & building design needs for the last 13 years. I love what I do, and hope I can help

you with your next project. Check out some of our past projects and client reviews at www.qdhomes.com.au, and I hope to talk to you about your next building project soon!

28/05/2026

What actually adds value in a renovation?

Most people think it’s the finishes, the fancy kitchen, the plunge pool or the luxury extras.

But in reality, the biggest value driver is often something much simpler the number of bedrooms.

Taking a property from 3 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms can instantly shift the price bracket of the home and add anywhere from $50k to $200k depending on the suburb.

Buyers shop by bedroom count first. the finishes help sell the emotion, but the layout and functionality are what drive the value before spending big on cosmetic upgrades, make sure you’re maximising the fundamentals first.

Some renovation decisions feel easy to change during the planning stage… until construction starts.That’s when “small ch...
15/05/2026

Some renovation decisions feel easy to change during the planning stage… until construction starts.

That’s when “small changes” can suddenly mean demolition, engineering updates, builder variations, delays, and expensive rework.

Over the years, we’ve seen the same costly changes happen again and again usually after clients realise how the space will actually feel once construction is underway.

The good news? Most of these issues are completely avoidable with better planning early on.

👉 Swipe through to see 4 renovation decisions that become brutally expensive to change later.

If your project is still in the design stage, this is exactly where good planning can save you thousands later.

10/05/2026

There's no shortcut to understanding a home.

Every room walked. Every measurement written down by hand. Every corner of the subfloor inspected with a torch. Because before we can design how a home could live, we need to understand how it already does.

There's something about understanding a home with your own eyes and hands before you reimagine it that shapes the way you design its transformation, adapting it for hopefully, another 100 years.

We see a lot of Queenslanders, but each one is unique, with its own character and personality.

This one in Brisbane is getting raised and built under. Big transformation ahead.

But first... we take the time to really see it. The journey starts here. Now the real work begins.
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Imagine waking up to this. Every. Single. Morning.Welcome to 'Horizon'. Perched high on a ridge in a scenic rural estate...
05/05/2026

Imagine waking up to this. Every. Single. Morning.

Welcome to 'Horizon'. Perched high on a ridge in a scenic rural estate. With views that aren't measured in distance, but in time.

The kind of place where wallabies graze below your pool at dusk (swipe for proof). Where the horizon tells you the weather before your phone does. Where your kids grow up knowing what quiet actually sounds like.

We designed this home to almost disappear into the hillside... low-slung, verandahs all around, open to every direction the light comes from. The pool sits at the edge of the hill like it's always been there, reflecting the evening sunset like a mirror.

The second slide? Shot on site. No filter. Just a Queensland autumn sunset, distant hilltops beckoning, a backdrop full of gums... and a mum wallaby with her little one tucked in close.

Some places choose you. 🌿

28/04/2026

A couple bought a home in Graceville for a whopping $1.3m with plans to raise and build under. Then they came to us to start designing...

Our pre-discovery call research flagged the worst - a significant flood overlay across the entire property. Minimum habitable floor level: 10.2m. Their ground levels: 6.2 and 4.6. The home floor level itself sat well below below the 2011 9.2m flood line at 8.3.

The raise they'd imagined simply wasn't livable at the height it would've needed to be.

They hadn't done anything wrong. Competitive market, estate agent pushing hard, building and pest came back fine. But no one looked at what the property could actually become.

That's exactly why we built the Design Fit Report.

Get Clarity Before Commitment:
👉 qdhomes.com.au/designfit

Seven gable roofs. Seven different briefs.1- Coastal Open Gable2- Heritage Character3- Scandinavian A-frame4- Simple Que...
22/04/2026

Seven gable roofs. Seven different briefs.

1- Coastal Open Gable
2- Heritage Character
3- Scandinavian A-frame
4- Simple Queenslander
5- Decorative Hamptons
6- Post-war Character
7- Cleanline Queenslander

Same thinking behind every one... What does this home call for, how do we make it proportional, and how does this now feel like home?

Finish, pitch, materials, detail. Each one dialed in for the site, the budget, the owners. No two gables are the same.

Drop YOUR FAVE gable number below 👇

You know what you want. But how do you get from idea to builder-ready plans?Get what you’re after with the right concept...
14/04/2026

You know what you want. But how do you get from idea to builder-ready plans?

Get what you’re after with the right concept idea progression.

Before > 3D views > Render > Built.

Most homeowners come to us with a rough idea and a lot of uncertainty. Our job is to take that and turn it into something a builder can price and construct without the guesswork.

Step 1 - Design. Realistic visualisation is crucially important here.
Step 2 - Once you get the look you’re after, we translate that into detailed plans a builder can build from to stay true to the design outcome.

What clear visualisation and detailed plans mean for you
No costly surprises on site.
No miscommunication between what you imagined and what gets built.
Just a clear, documented path from your existing home to the one you’ve been planning.

DM us to get started.

02/04/2026

Do you need to have a design perfectly in mind before engaging a building designer or an architect? 🤔

No. In fact, it could work out better if you don’t!

Some people come to us with a clear vision (even their own CAD drawings), while others just know their home is not working for them, and they need a renovation. Most sit somewhere in between.

Wherever you’re starting from, our role is to guide you. Through our in-depth design process, we dig deeper into how you live, what you need as a family, and what you want your home to become now and into the future.

The best designs aren’t always clear from the start. They’re discovered. Work with us to discover your home’s best design through our highly personalised and structured design framework. ✨

Seven of our favourite bathrooms from 2025.Different materials. Different moods. Same goal… Spaces that feel calm, funct...
18/03/2026

Seven of our favourite bathrooms from 2025.

Different materials. Different moods. Same goal… Spaces that feel calm, functional, and restful.

Which one would you die to come home to?

(Drop the number below 👇)
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Renovating can feel overwhelming… and honestly, it’s right to be cautious. However...Most renovation stress doesn’t come...
11/03/2026

Renovating can feel overwhelming… and honestly, it’s right to be cautious. However...

Most renovation stress doesn’t come from the construction phase. It starts much earlier, during the planning and design stages.

When the brief is unclear, budgets aren’t checked properly, or the project team isn’t aligned, problems tend to compound later.

A well-planned design process helps remove a lot of that uncertainty.
Clearer ideas. Realistic expectations. A smoother path to and through construction.

If you’re thinking about renovating in Brisbane and want clarity before committing to anything, feel free to reach out for a complimentary design consultation at qdhomes.com.au/contact

What part of renovating feels most overwhelming to you right now?
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