The Home Inspo Stage is where innovation meets inspiration.
Each day, the stage showcases Home Design Experts, sharing a wealth of knowledge and the latest trends and practical tips.
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Naomi Findlay is an award-winning Australian interior designer and founder of Findlay & Co, a nationally recognised studio known for calm, liveable spaces.
She helps homeowners navigate renovations and new builds with timeless, functional design, clear planning and confident, lifestyle-led decisions across Australia today, nationwide.

QBCC
Angelo was appointed Commissioner and CEO in May 2025. A chartered professional engineer with 25+ years across construction and road operations, he has led large-scale transformation for major infrastructure and asset-intensive portfolios, bringing rare technical depth, commercial acumen and visionary leadership to the role.

Fix Your Floor Plan First
Most homes are designed by accident, around trends. Ania Mikina teaches homeowners to design on purpose. A Home Design Strategist with 20+ years' experience, co-founder of Zephyr and Stone and a community of 185,000+, she created Fix Your Floor Plan First™, a strategic method ensuring every square metre earns its place.

Eighty8 Interiors
Candice , award-winning interior designer with 20+ years' experience, blends cherished treasures with modern style. Her Tamborine Mt store features handmade decor and soft furnishings, supporting local artists. Specialising in residential, hospitality and Airbnb styling, she's twice been voted Scenic Rim's #1 designer.

Studio Chintamani
Chintamani Bird is an award-winning interior designer, keynote speaker and international thought leader, Founder & CEO of Studio Chintamani. Based in Australia, her practice specialises in biophilic design, mental health and sustainability, creating homes that put people and nature at the heart of every space.

Grafico Group
Damian is an Australian designer, entrepreneur and media personality, best known as Founder and Creative Director of Grafico Group. With over 20 years’ experience, he has grown the business into a leading design studio, recognised for innovative wallpaper, signage and interiors, and has featured on The Block.

ShapeScaper
With over two decades in the landscape and horticulture industry, Dan has gained comprehensive experience across projects of all scales from intimate residential gardens to major commercial developments. While often working in a range of different construction roles, his passion has however always focused on landscape design.

Feng Shui Concepts
Jane is an award-winning Feng Shui Master, speaker and author of Feng Shui: A Homeowner’s Guide to Abundance. Named one of Australia’s Top 100 Women in Construction, Jane brings traditional Feng Shui into contemporary homes and developments, showing how layout, orientation and flow can enhance wellbeing and liveability while contributing to buyer appeal and long-term property value.

JML Design
Julia Lloyd is the founder and principal designer of JML Design, a Queensland studio specialising in thoughtful, highly personalised interiors. A KBDi member and winner of the 2025 KBDi Queensland Small Bathrooms Award, Julia is recognised for creating practical, beautifully resolved spaces tailored to modern living.

Bearcanvas Interiors
Kirsty is the founder of Bearcanvas Interiors, bringing more than 30 years of experience across interior design and renovation projects. Passionate about thoughtful, functional design, she helps homeowners create beautiful spaces that enhance the way they live every day.

Build Play Live
Kribashini Hannon is a leading Australian building strategist, published author, and founder of BPL. She co-founded BuildHer and co-authored its bestselling guide, empowering thousands of women to renovate and build with confidence.

Elsewhere Pods
Matt is Founder and CEO of Elsewhere Pods, an award-winning modular design company. Inspired by Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers floods, he left finance to make sustainable, flexible living spaces more accessible. Through a national partnership with Bunnings, Elsewhere Pods now bring backyard studios and tiny homes.

Building Approvals and Advice
As Director of Building Approvals and Advice (BA&A) and active Spasa member, Michael Tyrrell helps ensure new pools and precast/ plunge pools are built safely and on schedule. A private building certifier with over 20 years of industry experience, Michael leads an award-winning pool certification team passionate about getting Brisbane’s pools and barriers delivered, safe and compliant.

SORT My Space
Tamara is the founder of SORT My Space, a premium home organising and decluttering service across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern NSW and Adelaide. A KonMari Certified organiser with a psychology background, she's transformed 100+ homes using her SORT Method, creating spaces that support how people actually live.

Kitchen Design Co
Trudi is the founder of Kitchen Design Co and an experienced kitchen designer with a background in cabinetmaking and interior design. Having spent many years leading renovation departments for cabinetmakers, she specialises in creating practical, beautifully planned spaces that maximise both lifestyle and property value.

4aHAUS Design Studio
Velya founded 4aHAUS Design Studio, a Brisbane-based practice specialising in bespoke kitchen, bathroom and interior design. Drawing on 15+ years' international experience, she's NKBA/KBDI qualified and was named a Top 25 Worldwide Finalist in the 2023 SBID International Design Awards.

Align Kitchens
Alana is a Designer, Director and Creative at Align Kitchens. With a background in design, event management and hands-on building experience, she creates considered, practical interiors. Known for calm leadership and attention to detail, Alana delivers thoughtful spaces that balance vision, craftsmanship and everyday living.

Cortec Floors
Belgian-born with a background in civil engineering and sales, Arthur moved to Australia for COREtec®, the world’s leading hybrid flooring brand, where he co-leads product development across the Asia-Pacific region.

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
Candice is a renowned interior designer with over 18 years’ industry experience, known for her eclectic style and bespoke approach. Founder of a design store on Tamborine Mountain, she specialises in residential, Airbnb and hotel styling, and was voted #1 Best Interior Designer 2025 in the Scenic Rim QLD.

Kave Home Australia
Clara is the Marketing Manager at Kave Home Australia, a Spanish-designed furniture brand present in over 80 countries. With international experience in the home and living industry, she leads marketing and e-commerce across ANZ, bringing the brand’s warm, timeless Mediterranean design to Australian homes.

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.

Disko Designs
Dave Harvey is an award-winning interior designer and the creative force behind Disko Designs, a Brisbane-based studio. Known for his collaborative approach, Dave creates functional yet beautiful interiors tailored to his clients’ lifestyles, delivering timeless spaces that feel personal and truly reflective of those who live in them.

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.

Designtank
Estelle is the Creative Director and Owner of Designtank. With a background in IT project management and formal training in interior technology, she brings structure, clarity and creative intuition to every project. Known for her problem-solving mindset and attentive approach, she designs kitchens that are tailored to how her clients live.

Build Play Live
Kribashini Hannon is a leading Australian building strategist, published author, and founder of BPL. She co-founded BuildHer and co-authored its bestselling guide, empowering thousands of women to renovate and build with confidence.

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.

Michael Christopher Design
Michael Davis is a Director at Michael Christopher Design, bringing decades of experience in kitchen design and the appliance industry. Having worked in Sydney, Seattle and Chicago, he blends global insight with an understanding of Australian living, creating kitchens that balance style, performance and everyday usability

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.

Re:scape Design
Re:scape Design founder Ricky Burgess knows a thing or two about how to level up a backyard. The Sunshine Coast family man began landscaping 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.

Sentra Tech
With over a decade in the electronics industry, Sam is the architect behind some of south-east Queensland’s most cutting-edge smart homes. From IT and A/V, to security, he doesn’t just design systems - he weaves them together seamlessly, creating connected homes that are as smart as they are effortless.

KBDi
Selina Zwolsman has been a familiar face in the KBDi community for over a decade. As Design & Communications Manager and Awards Judging Coordinator, she reviews Australia’s leading kitchen and bathroom designs and translates expert insights into practical, homeowner-friendly advice.
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.