RJP Design & Decor

I established RJP Design & Décor in 2004, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to become an interior designer. The business is based in Caloundra, Queensland, and I work with a talented team of professionals to provide expert interior design and decorating services to customers right across the Sunshine Coast.

I believe that quality interior design should be accessible to everyone. At RJP Design & Décor, our aim is to offer a friendly, affordable service to help guide homeowners to make the right decisions the first time! We take a collaborative, client-focused approach, guiding customers through the maze of finishes, colours and materials to help them create the home of their dreams.

“Passion for what I do, seeing what I achieve and the happiness it brings to my clients is truly rewarding”

In 2018, I was incredibly proud to be named KBDI WINNER of the Designer Small Kitchen award. I hold a National Certified Kitchen Designer accreditation (KBDi) and am a member of the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

I have a genuine passion and affinity for great design, and draw inspiration from many sources including architecture, travels abroad, networking within the industry, trade shows and seminars. I also undertake ongoing professional development to keep ahead of trends, industry developments and new products.

RJP Design and Décor’s talented team of professionals successfully achieve and often exceed our clients’ expectations in every project we undertake. Quality, value and satisfaction are our team goals for every service offered — whether it be bathroom and kitchen design, styling and decoration, colour selections and finishes, or new builds and renovations.

We’re looking forward to sharing your design journey with you!

Rosanna Pappalardo

Principal Designer, RJP Design & Decor

FACT 1

The cliché that Interior Designers are for the rich and famous or those with a lot of money is not necessarily true. In reality they can save you a great deal of time and money regardless of your financial status!

FACT 2

Hiring a professional Interior Designer can help you avoid costly mistakes that will help you save money and increase the value of your home.

FACT 3

A designer will give you a professional assessment of your situation and can create a design plan to use existing furniture and introducing new pieces.

FACT 4

Having a designer engaged for your project will keep you on budget and save you time and money in relation to your home. Researching and sourcing of products and trades can be a tedious job and can take up a lot of time when personally involved, so having a neutral person will help with seeing things in a different perspective.

FACT 5

When building or renovating a home, the designer can liaise between you, and the builder to ensure the end result is achieved for all parties.

FACT 6

Designers have vendor resources as well as home improvement industry contacts which will save you time and stress trying to identify reliable and suitably qualified contractors and suppliers.

INTERIOR DESIGNER VS DECORATOR

Often confused within the industry and consumer understanding – what is the difference between an Interior Designer and Interior Decorator?

• A good interior designer will have a formal qualification of design from a Registered Training Organisation as well as at least 5 years industry experience.
• An interior designer can play the role of a decorator as well as have knowledge and experience of construction, project management, documentation and the Australian Building Codes and Standards.
• An interior decorator is defined as someone that accessorizes interior spaces with colour and soft furnishings including lighting, furniture, and space planning. Interior Decorators manage what is ‘on the surface’ and does not get involved with demolition or construction roles.