A woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing earrings, a white blazer, and blue jeans, smiles and stands with her hands in her pockets beside a leafy houseplant, against a plain white background.

Hi, I’m Gaylene

interior designer for real life homes.

I help families in Central Queensland create warm, functional and beautifully tailored spaces that feel calm, comfortable and truly lived in. With a background in both interior and building design, I combine creativity with practical expertise to make your renovation or new build feel simple, supported and stress-free.

MY VALUES


01.

TAILORED

Every home is thoughtfully designed

to reflect the unique lifestyle, needs,

and personality of each family.

02.

COMFORTABLE

Design decisions are made to create

spaces that feel easy to live in, warm

to be in, and simple to maintain.

03.

FUNCTIONAL

Behind every beautiful f inish is a

practical plan, ensuring the space

works seamlessly for everyday life.

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My story

Hello, I’m Gaylene!

My journey into the world of design began with a love for creativity and structure. After earning my Diploma in Interior Technologies, I spent nearly a decade honing my skills in drafting and building design in beautiful Gladstone. This experience shaped my understanding of how spaces work for families like yours. At Gaylene Drew Designs, I’m dedicated to creating homes that are not only stylish but also practical and welcoming. My core values revolve around empathy, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring that your vision is at the heart of every project.

With a background in both interior design and building design, I bring a unique perspective to every project. My expertise includes whole home renovations, custom new builds, and standalone kitchen, bathroom, and laundry designs. I understand the intricacies of spatial planning and the importance of creating a cohesive flow throughout your home. My goal is to simplify the design process, ensuring you feel supported and informed every step of the way.

I pride myself on being approachable and relatable. As a mother of two, I understand the challenges of balancing family life with home design. My approach is calm and reassuring, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout the process. I’m here to simplify decisions, reduce overwhelm, and create spaces that truly feel like home, where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy life with your loved ones.

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Featured podcasts

01.

SKETCHING SUCCESS - THE STORY OF GAYLENE DREW DESIGNS

My love for design began with a passion for creativity and structure. After studying interior design, I spent nine years as a draftsperson and building designer before returning to my true calling - creating interiors that balance beauty with real family life. Along the way, I’ve built a business in regional Queensland, navigating growth, social media pressures and the challenges of starting out while staying true to my vision. I’m passionate about supporting others, sharing what I’ve learned and designing homes that feel calm, functional and deeply personal.

02.

WHAT THE SECOND YEAR OF BUSINESS IS REALLY LIKE…

In my recent chat on Designing Success from School to Studio with Rhiannon Lee, I shared an inside look at my second year in business. We covered the lessons I’ve learned about building a sustainable design business and the evolution of my work-life balance as I aim for a career that truly supports my lifestyle goals. From refining my processes to finding confidence in my expertise, it’s been a year of growth and grounding. If you’re on a similar journey or just starting out, tune in to hear what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how I’m setting myself up for success.

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Ready to create a home that feels like you?

When you work with me, you get more than beautiful spaces. You get a partner who listens, understands and supports you through every step of your project. I bring a calm, down-to-earth approach, detailed documentation and a keen eye for design so you can feel confident and excited about your home.

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  • Kind words

    “Gaylene listened to our wants and concerns and created a design that ticked all the boxes. She was approachable and showed genuine desire to transform our kitchen into a beautiful and functional hub of the home.”

    B &J MURCHIE

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    “GDD is all about professionalism and meeting the customers’ needs. The service provided starts from the consultation right through to completion where she approaches your vision with clarity and friendliness, nothing is a problem.”


    L. PLUMRIDGE

  • Kind words

    “Very professional and prompt service. Lots of attention to detail and great capacity to explain design ideas to clients.”


    J & K ROBY

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    “Gaylene is very easy to work with and accommodating. Gaylene made the design process easy and was able to provide solutions to our requests.”


    K & C GRAY

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    “Building a new house can be very daunting and overwhelming. It is very different to renovating. I found by using Gaylene it helped to keep me on track and bring together my ideas and transfer them onto paper. Gaylene would then take the ideas and present them visually which I found was super helpful in making decisions.”


    B & C HALE

  • Kind words

    “Could not be more thankful for the support, passion, knowledge, and professionalism shown by Gaylene in working with us to come to a final design for our kitchen renovation.”


    K & A O’BRIEN

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