Brisbane Interior Designer
creating homes that feel right to live in.
SAGE Interior Design & Decor helps homeowners, renovators and downsizers create spaces that feel beautiful, functional and deeply connected to the way they live.
Through personalised interior design advice, renovation support, furniture sourcing and window furnishings, Deborah Townsend works closely with each client to bring clarity and cohesion to every step of the design journey.
Founder & Principal Designer
Deborah Townsend
Founder & Principal Designer
Meet your designer. Hi, I’m Deborah.
I believe good design is about more than how a space looks. It’s about how it feels to live in.
I work with clients who want more than a beautiful finish, they want a home that feels considered, personal and enduring. One that reflects how they live today and supports the way they want to live in the future.
Through careful listening, thoughtful guidance and a structured design process, I help bring clarity to your vision and confidence to the decisions that follow.
Creating clarity from complexity.
Many clients come to us with good ideas and too many decisions to make, often not knowing where to start on their renovation or interior design selections. Others, particularly busy professionals, simply don’t have the time or capacity to navigate the countless selections, layouts, finishes, colours, furnishings, and details involved in creating a cohesive home.
Too many decisions, not sure where to start?
Between finishes, colours, layouts and furnishings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We help you find clarity and a clear first step.
Renovation overwhelm?
When you're managing trades, suppliers and decisions all at once, it helps to have a sounding board and guide on side.
Cohesion issues
Do you have a collection of ideas and lovely individual pieces, but not sure of the best way to put them all together?
Furnishing decisions
When you're trying to visualise layouts, scale and styling, and making significant decisions with your budget, we can help.
Too busy to manage the details?
For busy professionals who don’t have time to navigate selections, suppliers and endless decisions, Deborah provides a full-service interior design approach that brings everything together seamlessly.
Design uncertainty
If you're stuck and second-guessing your decisions, work with SAGE to keep your project moving forward with confidence.
Four easy steps to your design solution.
The SAGE Design Blueprint provides a considered path through strategy, selections, sourcing and specialist guidance. Whether you need early support or more detailed implementation, the process is designed to reduce overwhelm and give you confidence at every stage.
01
Design Direction Consultation
We begin by understanding your home or commercial project, discussing your goals, priorities and ideas, while providing professional guidance to establish a clear direction for your project.
02
Design Concept
Using the brief developed during your consultation, we create a considered design concept, including a mood board and the overall vision that brings your project to life.
03
Design Development
Your approved concept is developed into a detailed design, with selections, layouts, drawings, documentation, and specifications refined to prepare your project for implementation.
04
Implementation
We coordinate sourcing, ordering, deliveries, trades where required, installation and styling, bringing every element together to ensure your project is completed with care and attention to detail.
Start with Step One today :
Interior design guided by the way you live.
Every project begins with understanding not only what you’re drawn to visually, but how you want your space to feel, function and support your everyday life.
Rather than following a formula or imposing a particular style, Deborah works closely with you to understand what feels right for your home, your lifestyle and your goals.
Through thoughtful guidance and experienced design direction, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence needed to make decisions that feel cohesive, personal and enduring.
Guiding Principles
Designed for the Way You Live
Beautiful spaces should support the way you live, work, gather and unwind every day.
Personal, Not Prescribed
SAGE does not impose a signature style. Every design direction is shaped around the client, the home, and the feeling the space is intended to create.
Beauty with Purpose
Every choice should earn its place, balancing beauty, comfort, functionality, proportion and long-term liveability.
Atmosphere Matters
The feeling of a space is created through light, texture, materiality, flow, colour and the thoughtful details that bring everything together.
Guided with Discernment
Professional experience, careful listening and considered guidance help clients make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
Interior design services, tailored to your project.
Design Direction Consultation
A personalised interior design consultation to bring clarity to your project.
Residential Interior Design
Thoughtful interiors tailored to the way you live.
Interior Design
Bringing atmosphere personality and cohesion to your home
Renovation Design
Professional guidance before, during and after renovation projects.
Window Furnishings
Custom curtains, sheers and soft furnishings for homes, large-scale commercial projects and developments.
Outdoor Living Design
Creating outdoor spaces that feel connected to your home.
Furniture Sourcing
Finding furniture and decor that works beautifully together.
Commercial Design
Considered deign for boutique apartments and commercial spaces.
“Many clients come to SAGE knowing something isn’t quite right, but unsure where to begin on their renovation or interior design project. We simplify the process with clear design direction, practical guidance and thoughtful recommendations, so you move forward with confidence.”
A glimpse inside.
What it’s like to work with SAGE.
Interior design across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast.
SAGE Interior Design & Decor works with homeowners, renovators, downsizers and boutique commercial clients across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.
Brisbane
Interior design, decor and outdoor living design for inner-city homes, riverside residences and apartment renovations across Brisbane.
Sunshine Coast
Interior design & decor for coastal homes, hinterland retreats and new builds from Caloundra to Noosa
Gold Coast
Interior design & decor for apartments, canal homes, acreage properties and family homes across the Gold Coast.
Let’s create a home that feels right for you.
Whether you’re looking for a simple consultation or support through a larger project, the first step is a conversation.
