The Home Inspo Stage is the place where innovation meets inspiration.
Each day, the Home Inspo Stage showcases Home Design Experts, offering a wealth of knowledge, trends, and practical tips.
James is a Sydney-based, multi-award-winning interior designer with over 30 years’ experience across design, real estate and building.
He is a TV presenter on Open Homes Australia and Renovate or Rebuild, and was a long-time designer on The Living Room. Known for his Practical Design approach, James mentors emerging designers and advocates sustainable materials.

QBCC
Cameron Byram is Director of Licensing Services at QBCC, with nearly 30 years’ experience across policing, compliance and regulation in Queensland. Formerly a Detective Inspector and senior investigator, he now oversees major improvements to the QBCC licensing program, drawing on extensive leadership across enforcement and regulatory roles.

Eighty8 Interior Designs
Renowned interior designer Candice O’Rourke has over 18 years’ experience and is known for her eclectic style blending treasured pieces with modern design. In 2024, she launched a bespoke design store on Tamborine Mountain, specialising in handmade décor, residential and hospitality styling, and supporting local artists.

Grafico
Damian Corney has been designing and producing wallpaper in Australia for over 20 years. Known for his creative expertise, he regularly appears on TV renovation shows, helping homeowners bring walls to life. Damian specialises in wallpaper trends, styling and practical application, making statement design accessible and achievable for everyday spaces.

Local Property Network
Local Property Network founder, Dennis Boca shares his perspective on the current state of real estate and how to tap into buyers agents, builders and brokers to achieve faster results in real estate.
With over 25+ years in the industry he shares some home improvement tips that add the most value to your home.

Royale Cabinets
Levi leads Royale Cabinets, a Brisbane-based joinery company specialising in high-end, design-led cabinetry since 1989. Working with builders, designers and homeowners across Southeast Queensland, he delivers cabinetry that balances refined aesthetics, practicality and enduring quality, guided by a strong commitment to craftsmanship, care and consistency.

Elsewhere Pods
Matt Decarne is Founder and CEO of Elsewhere Pods, a modular design company redefining how Australians live, work and travel. Inspired by Byron Bay and the 2022 floods, he created sustainable, flexible, beautifully designed spaces—now used for backyard studios, retreats and eco-resorts nationwide.

Building Approvals and Advice (BA&A)
With 20 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer and Building Certifier, Michael has seen thousands of Brisbane backyards transformed by pools and spas. Working with the BA&A pools team, he supports builders and professionals to streamline approvals, meet safety requirements and deliver residential pool projects smoothly, safely and efficiently.

Scape Design
Scape Design founder Ricky Burgess knows a thing or two about how to level up a backyard. the Sunshine Coast family man began mowing lawns as a teen in Cooroy and has since grown his business from the ground up. Today, Re:Scape Design operates across both the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

ADI Global
Adam Merlino is a leader in smart home technology and Vice President & General Manager Asia Pacific at ADI Global Distribution | Snap One. With 30+ years’ experience, he drives innovation in connected living, helping make smart, secure and reliable home automation accessible to Australian households.

Studio HJ
Hafia Javed is Design Principal at Studio HJ, an independent architectural lighting consultancy. With over eight years’ experience, she creates bespoke lighting for residential, hospitality and commercial spaces, using light to enhance architecture, functionality and atmosphere through a balance of creative vision and technical expertise.

Mango Kitchens
Jessica Gabriel, Certified Kitchen Designer at Magno Kitchens, is known for creating kitchens that unite style, function, and quality. Passionate about clever design and detail, she helps clients maximise storage, streamline workflow, and craft elegant spaces they love to use—turning dream kitchens into reality.

Melissa Betts, founder of Positive Space Design, has spent nearly a decade crafting beautiful, functional interiors across Sydney. A Certified Kitchen Designer specialising in space planning and renovations, she combines creativity, practicality, and a collaborative approach to deliver client-focused design solutions.

ShapeScaper
Dan Foreman is a landscaper and designer from Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs with 20 years of experience. He works with ShapeScaper and runs his own design business, sharing his passion for creative, high-quality landscapes and educating others at the Home Show.

Aquify Pools
Robert Gibb is a multi-award-winning sales professional with over a decade in the pool industry, helping 1,200+ families create their dream pools. Since joining Aquify Pools in 2014, he has driven growth from 70 to 300+ pools annually, setting records for sales volume and consistency through expertise and leadership.
Carmel is a passionate food presenter with over 30 years’ experience showcasing Australia’s freshest seasonal produce. Working closely with local food retailers, she demonstrates how to transform everyday ingredients into wholesome, family-friendly meals.
Inspired by her Southern Italian heritage, Carmel’s cooking celebrates food, family and community. She has shared the stage with celebrity chefs from shows including MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules, and returns to the Brisbane Home Show creating vibrant seasonal dishes using premium Smeg appliances.
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6-8 March 2026
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