Interior Decorator Gold Coast

Elizabeth May provides interior decorating and home styling services across the Gold Coast, helping clients create cohesive, beautifully considered spaces through furniture, colour, artwork, lighting, textiles and finishing details. Whether you need help refreshing one room or furnishing an entire home, Elizabeth can take care of the creative direction, sourcing and final styling.

LAYERED TEXTURE. LIVED-IN BEAUTY.

We work with natural materials, subtle tones, and artisan details to bring softness, depth, and character to your space. Our decorating approach is rooted in simplicity and soul creating homes that feel welcoming from the moment you step inside.

STYLED AROUND YOU, NOT TRENDS

Your home should reflect the way you live and what you love. Whether it’s a single room refresh or a whole-home update, we style with purpose layering furnishings, textiles, and accents that support your lifestyle and bring your story to life.

DETAILS THAT COMPLETE THE STORY

Great decoration is more than just selecting pieces, it’s about thoughtful placement, balance, and flow. We take care of sourcing, selection, and final styling, ensuring every detail contributes to a space that feels whole, harmonious, and uniquely yours.

LAYERED TEXTURE. LIVED-IN BEAUTY.

We work with natural materials, subtle tones, and artisan details to bring softness, depth, and character to your space.

STYLED AROUND YOU, NOT TRENDS

Whether it’s a single room refresh or a whole-home update, we style with purpose layering furnishings, textiles, and accents.

DETAILS THAT COMPLETE THE STORY

We take care of sourcing, selection, and final styling, ensuring a space that feels whole, harmonious, and uniquely yours.

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Modern farmhouse interior design living room in Bronte by Elizabeth May Design

Modern farmhouse interior design bathroom in Bronte by Elizabeth May Design

Interior Designer or Interior Decorator: Which Do I Need?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but the right service usually depends on the stage of your project. If you are renovating, building, changing layouts, selecting permanent finishes or designing joinery, you will usually benefit from interior design services. If the structure is already resolved and you need help with furniture, colour, rugs, artwork, lighting, soft furnishings or styling, interior decoration may be all you need.

Full Room Decoration

Complete styling and furnishing of any room bringing comfort, cohesion and character through thoughtful decoration.

Furniture Sourcing & Specification

Custom-selected furniture and finishes that align with your space, style and lifestyle delivered with sourcing confidence.

Art & Accessories Styling

Finishing touches that make a space feel lived-in and layered, ideal for home refreshes or real estate presentation.

Colour & Finish Consult

A one-on-one session to choose paint colours, finishes, and decorative details that enhance natural light and material tone.

Pre-Sale Property Styling

Strategic styling that highlights your property’s potential designed to photograph beautifully and appeal to your target market.

Short-Stay & Airbnb Styling

Custom styling solutions for short-term rental properties that balance durability, comfort, and wow-factor.

Our experience & expertise saves you time and money

Decorating a space can be deceptively complex with endless options, supplier logistics, and the challenge of bringing it all together. With our knowledge, sourcing experience, and trusted supplier network, we simplify the process, avoid costly missteps, and ensure each piece fits beautifully within the whole.

We Know Where To Look

With so many furnishing and styling options available, knowing what works and where to find it can save you hours of searching. We source with precision, selecting pieces that align with your style, suit your space, and bring your vision to life.

We Deal With Suppliers

We take care of the back and forth. From checking availability to managing orders and delivery schedules, we liaise directly with suppliers so you don’t have to keeping things seamless and stress-free.

We Lead and have a Plan

Decorating without a clear direction can lead to mismatched pieces and wasted time. As your decorator, we guide the creative vision and ensure every item is selected with intention, resulting in a space that feels thoughtful, cohesive, and beautifully resolved.

We Reduce Project Costs

Thanks to our strong industry relationships, we often secure trade pricing that beats standard retail. Particularly on larger decoration projects, this can result in significant savings without compromising on quality or style.

Our experience & expertise saves you time and money

We Know Where To Look

We Deal With Suppliers

We Lead and have a Plan

We Reduce Project Costs

Elizabeth May

Lead Designer

AT A VERY YOUNG AGE, I FELL IN LOVE WITH FABRIC AND TEXTURE WHILST EXPLORING MY NANA’S SEWING ROOM WHICH WAS MY ALADDIN’S CAVE…

From a young age, I found joy in rearranging rooms at friends’ houses, at home, and anywhere I went. I didn’t realise it then, but those early instincts were the first signs of the passion that would shape my career.

I went on to complete an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design at the TAFE Design Centre Enmore and spent 13 years honing my skills with leading design firms in Sydney before launching my own practice in 2013.

Over time, I’ve developed a signature style that is relaxed, organic, and grounded in earthy tones and textures. I love pairing natural materials with clean, refined lines to create spaces that feel warm, layered, and deeply personal.

My work spans the East Coast of Australia, from Sydney to the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Noosa, and Northern NSW, across hospitality, retail, and residential projects. Each one is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the people and stories behind them.

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth May brings over 20 years of experience designing calm, refined interiors across residential and commercial spaces.

Known for her considered, collaborative approach, she creates spaces that feel effortless, cohesive, and deeply personal.

Based on the Gold Coast, working across the East Coast of Australia.

How we work together

Interior decoration doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Whether you need help refining a concept, sourcing the right pieces, or styling your space to completion, we offer flexible support at any stage. Some clients engage us for full decoration projects, while others need assistance with specific elements. Whatever you need, we’re here to make the process smooth, enjoyable, and beautifully resolved.

Style Consultation

This initial consultation helps define your style, goals, and the level of support you’re looking for, from finishing touches to full-room transformations.

Decoration Concept

We develop a clear decorative direction. This may include colour palettes, mood boards, and styling ideas that guide every selection and ensure consistency across your space.

Sourcing & Selection

We source and select the ideal furnishings, textiles, lighting, and styling pieces. We take care of liaising with suppliers to streamline the process and find just-right items for your space.

Installation & Styling

We coordinate delivery and oversee the final placement of key pieces, ensuring the space comes together beautifully. From cushions to artwork, every layer is styled with care and intention.

How we work together

Style Consultation

Decoration Concept

Sourcing & Selection

Installation & Styling

Sovereign Islands, Gold Coast

The Sovereign Islands home was a new build working alongside Enclave Constructions situated on the water in an exclusive residential precinct. Initially, the client came only with a simple set of architectural black and white drawings and needed all the finishes selected including the external facade.

Tallebudgera, Gold Coast

A captivating exploration of playful elegance and edgy sophistication, nestled in the heart of Tallebudgera. The project’s essence was to furnish and decorate the space, ensuring each element resonated with the home’s vibrant aesthetic and the client’s dynamic persona.

Client Testimonials

If you're looking for an interior designer who can transform your space into a beautiful and functional haven, Elizabeth May Interior Designer is the perfect choice. Her exceptional skills and customer service will exceed your expectations and leave you with a space you'll love for years to come.

Sarina Thompson

Elizabeth is exactly what I was looking for in an interior designer! I had ideas of what I wanted, just didn't know where to start. The professional brief from her at the start was exactly what I was after - something other designers didn't even do! Her ability to pull everything together and present options helped us immensely; she does all the hard work for you! I would definitely recommend Elizabeth!

Cindy Cloete

I contacted Elizabeth May to advise me on choices to redecorate and modernise our Gold Coast apartment. I could not be happier. She is a delight to work with, reliable, calm and contactable, and has magnificent taste. I am so happy with the result. I found that we could get a great result with a moderate budget.

Mike & Noisie Pelly

Liz was amazing from start to finish. I find home decorating quite overwhelming, but she presented me with enough ideas to get my creative juices flowing. She stuck to the brief but added her own personal flair to them which really brought the house to life, and worked seamlessly with my builder which was such a relief!

Stefanie Slater

Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with. Creative, attentive to the brief, and professional from start to finish. She has an eye for detail, is adaptive and never short of ideas to address the difficult or challenging aspects of the design. Could not have achieved the overall look and feel of my home without her involvement

Greg Smith

Elizabeth May is such a talented interior designer, I had the pleasure of working with her on our recent house in Tallebudgera. Her eye for detail and texture does not go un noticed in our interiors and soft furnishings. Lizzy is such a delightful lady and always responds promptly! I love all of our furniture choices and could not be happier with how our house has turned out.

Ash Pennel

WHat clients say

Frequently Asked Questions About Interior Decoration on the Gold Coast

What does an interior decorator do?

An interior decorator focuses on how a finished space looks and feels. Elizabeth can help with furniture selection and layouts, colour, rugs, lighting, artwork, window furnishings, accessories and final styling so the whole room feels considered and cohesive.

What is the difference between an interior decorator and an interior designer?

Interior decoration focuses primarily on furnishings, colour and styling, while interior design can also include space planning, renovations, permanent finishes, joinery and working with builders. Elizabeth offers both services and can advise which is appropriate for your project.

Can an interior decorator help me furnish an entire home?

Yes. Elizabeth can develop a cohesive direction for the whole home, source furniture, lighting, rugs, artwork and soft furnishings, coordinate suppliers and deliveries, and complete the final installation and styling. See our Tallebudgera project.

Can I use an interior decorator for just one room?

Yes. Interior decorating can work particularly well for a living room, bedroom or other individual space where you need help with layout, furniture selection and the finishing details rather than structural changes.

Can Elizabeth work with furniture I already own?

Yes. A decorating project does not require replacing everything. Existing pieces can be incorporated where they work, with new furniture, colour, artwork and styling selected around them to create a more cohesive result.

Do I need an interior decorator or a full interior design service?

If your project mainly involves furniture and styling, an interior decorator may be enough. If you are renovating, building, changing layouts or selecting permanent materials and finishes, the interior design service will usually be more appropriate.

How do I get started with interior decorating?

Start with a Design Direction consultation. Elizabeth will look at the space, understand what you want to achieve and help determine whether you need a room refresh, furniture and styling support or a broader interior design service.

Let's talk about your project

Share your details and tell us a little about your project and Elizabeth will guide you on the best next step. No pressure, no obligation.