Designtank

About Us

Designtank is a boutique interior design studio based in Brisbane. We specialise in residential renovation and new construction projects. From older homes to new builds and apartments, Designtank understands how to make the most out of your property. We pride ourselves on ‘rethinking interiors’ to deliver innovative design solutions with your home and lifestyle in mind. Estelle Cameron is the founder and creative behind designtank. After a successful career managing projects in the banking and IT industries, Estelle decided to follow her passion for interior design. This career change led to further study and a Diploma of Interior Technology. Estelle established designtank in 2011 and since then has built a thriving interior design practice focusing on the individual needs of her clients. Estelle takes on each project as if it’s for her own home, providing an attention to detail that larger companies simply can’t offer. Estelle has the skills and life experience to not only deliver creative design solutions, but also the business experience to manage projects large and small.

Services Provided

Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Units, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Wardrobes, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Hallway Design, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Theatre Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovating, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Wardrobe Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design

Areas Served

Brisbane

Awards

Certificate 4 Project Management Diploma of Interior Technology

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23 Reviews for Designtank

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Anitra

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We have recently finished a full house renovation. Estelle came on board in the design phase and has been nothing short of amazing. She ensured we understood the process, helped us navigate each step of the design phase and ensured we were always on track. Our renovation started at the outset of COVID in Feb 2020 and thanks to Estelle’s foresight we were able to purchase our tiles, tap ware etc to ensure we didn’t have any supply chain issues. Our house is amazing and we love every aspect of it. Estelle ensured there was continuity throughout, each room feels as though it is part of a bigger picture. We could not recommend her highly enough.

June 30, 2021

Comment from Designtank:

Thanks Anitra! So lovely working with you and your family and the subsequent recommendations to your friends. What an amazing home you have!

Leanne Thomas

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Estelle is wonderful. She listened to my brief and advised accordingly in keeping within my budget and style. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I would highly recommend Estelle. She came to me recommended as well, as her reputation clearly precedes her. Thanks Estelle.

September 14, 2020

Dean Mackenzie

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Not having any idea about how to design or renovate a bathroom, we looked for someone who could help us and found Estelle at designtank. She walked us through the entire process, showed us what was possible, and then went to work coming up with something that completely rejuvenated our old look. She then managed the renovation itself, meaning it was done with very little effort on our part. We're super happy with all the help Estelle gave us and would recommend her to anyone looking to renovate.

March 5, 2020Last modified:March 6, 2020

Comment from Designtank:

Thankyou, Dean. It was a pleasure to work on your project and I'm over the moon with the finished result!
Kind regards
Estelle

Graham Jordan

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We found Estelle to be a lovely lady to deal with and helped us greatly with our renovations to our townhouse. She was punctual and efficient and has great ideas.

February 24, 2020

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Thankyou, Graham. I enjoyed working on your project and wish you all the best with the build phase.
Kind regards
Estelle

Sharon McC

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We have just added an ensuite and WIR to our period home. I spent a long time reading reviews and looking at portfolios before I contacted DesignTank. I'm so glad we were able to get Estelle's experience and talent both for the design and for the project management of the build. We are so pleased with the final result. The ensuite is amazingly both in keeping with the character of our home as well as being timeless. It's thoroughly practical and also beautiful. I'm certain I could have not achieved anywhere close to this without Estelle. The ultimate outcome, in fact, far exceeds my best expectations for this project. Thank you, Estelle!!

December 9, 2019

Comment from Designtank:

Thankyou Sharon. It was a pleasure working on your home and creating this space for you. Enjoy it! I look forward to seeing the home office take shape and to getting my hands on your kitchen... :))

amandaq

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We recently purchased a new home and were left a bit unsure of how to make it “ours”. Estelle came and spent a valuable 1.5hours with us as we walked room to room discussing our ideas and her suggestions. We left the session invigorated with our new direction and how to make it come to life. Thank you Estelle for your guidance and for making me realise I needed to share my personality in the home. She also sent follow up images and recommendations to further cement our ideas. I’ve since made lots of tweaks and getting a lot of compliments about our home. If you’re in need of seeing the potential of your home, then Estelle’s services are absolutely recommended! Delighted with our session- thanks again Estelle!

October 12, 2019

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Thanks Amanda! It was lovely to meet you and learn about your plans for your new home. I'm so pleased that I was able to contribute to the beautiful home you are creating.

Gary Thompson

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We sent out a message to a number of interior designers. We selected design tank partly because they had shown previous projects that attract us, but largely because Estelle was very easy to deal with and straight forward. She took the time to understand our request and needs, offered the right service to suit us. We had pretty good idea what we wanted to do and wanted someone to review our plans, provide professional guidance and if need be challenge some of our ideas and work on alternatives. She delivered on all these areas and also gave us ideas that we weren't expecting. Designtank were well worth the consultation cost.

June 12, 2018

Timothy de Souza

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We have just finished renovating the whole of upstairs in our family Queenslander which included the living area, deck, kitchen, study, stairs and landing. My wife and I wanted someone who could help us design the space and manage the project from start to finish. Estelle fit the bill perfectly. She has the technical skills to draw all the kitchen cabinetry and custom built fitted furniture, which included a beautifully made walnut table, chairs and shelving. She has a good eye for colours and soft furnishings and was great at sourcing some lovely pieces for us which included lighting, sofas curtains and rugs. She also helped choose and source all the new kitchen appliances. Estelle has re-imagined the space for us which included moving a door, moving a window, building wall to wall bookshelves, a built in outdoor barbi and completely reconfiguring the kitchen. We love the result. A much better use of space that looks beautiful. Very happy. Thankyou Estelle

May 1, 2018Last modified:May 1, 2018

Comment from Designtank:

Thankyou Tim and Leanne! I'm so pleased you love it as much as I do! Thanks for the great review :)

jocelyn_gabbett

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Client

Estelle was first recommended to me when I urgently needed plans drawn up for my ensuite renovations. She was very obliging and professional and we continued to work together to upgrade my whole apartment. Estelle’s willingness to consider her client’s lifestyle needs whilst providing guiding advice and then excellent, efficient service sets her apart. Thank-you Estelle, I’m delighted with the result.

December 15, 2017

Comment from Designtank:

Thanks for the lovely review, Jocelyn. It was a pleasure working on your project :)

Lois Milner

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My experience with designtank was a positive one. Estelle managed to change my new unit from an all white, clinical space to an interesting, warm inviting home while working with the pieces I wanted to keep. She was a pleasure to deal with and her extensive knowledge and access to great tradesmen made everything go smoothly. I would recommend designtank to anyone looking for a true professional.

August 18, 2017

Amanda N

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Feeling our bathroom layout could be better, but not sure what to do, we called in Estelle to give us some expert advice. Estelle listened to our needs and promptly came up with the most sensible solution for our awkwardly shaped family bathroom. Estelle quickly identified our style and presented a selection of tiling, fittings and finishes that we loved. She was consultative throughout the whole process and encouraged us to make choices we would never have had the confidence to make without her. The result is a WOW factor bathroom that reflects our family, is practical and beautiful. Estelle was always organised, professional, good humoured and efficient. Estelle took all the stress out of renovating our bathroom and her advice ensured we dodged making potentially expensive mistakes.

July 27, 2017

Comment from Designtank:

Thanks Amanda! What a lovely review! I'm so pleased you're happy with the result, it was a joy to work with you and create this bathroom for your family.

Dan D

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Client

We recently discovered Estelle Cameron of designtank when we needed to update our ensuite and powder room. Estelle was great to work with and came up with some fantastic suggestions and design concepts but was also very willing to listen to our ideas and incorporate them into the final design. She also project managed the job very well for us and ensured the whole project ran on time and as smoothly as possible. We are extremely happy with the end result and would have no hesitation in recommending Estelle and designtank.

January 22, 2017

Comment from Designtank:

Thanks Dan. I'm so pleased with how it all turned out! Looking forward to arranging some professional photos soon. Such a stunning result!
Kind regards
Estelle

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Commented: Name of handles?Thanks for your question. Are you in Australia? They are from an Australian supplier called Kethy.

September 15, 2021

Commented: Where was the pressed tin splash back sourced from?Lots of tile stores across Australia stock them but the supplier is Southern Cross Ceramics and the style is called Richmond. http://www.southerncrossceramics.com/ProductsDetails.aspx?ProductRange=Inf...

May 17, 2021

Commented: Recess behind vanityHello. Thanks for your question. The recessed section is more of a 'built out section' behind the vanity and doesn't run into the shower area. However, I always get shower screens custom measured, mad...

February 29, 2020

Commented: Paint color?Hello. Thanks for your interest in this project! The paint colour used on the library shelving is Resene Baltic Sea. Good luck with your project!

December 19, 2019

Commented: I would love the name of this tile floor.Hi Samantha. Thanks for your question. I sourced these tiles from Amber Tiles in Albion (Brisbane). Aren't they lovely!

February 19, 2019

Commented: proximity of cabinet to tub

October 15, 2018

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