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Matthew James is an award-winning, boutique interior design studio for those who have vision, and trust in the creative process to deliver it. 

The unique multidisciplinary background of creative director and design lead Matthew James, has resulted in an all-in-one design service offering - eliminating your need to liaise with multiple design contractors. From concepts to specification and documentation, the studio seamlessly delivers a thoughtful space in an all-encompassing offering.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

At Matthew James Interiors, our focus is on creating interiors that feel timeless, refined and deeply connected to the architecture they sit within. MJI work across high-end single residences, new builds and multi-residential developments, partnering with homeowners, architects, developers and building designers who value considered design and a collaborative approach.

Drawing on both architectural and interior expertise, we bridge the gap between structure and space bringing clarity, functionality and a contemporary sensibility to every project. Our role is to ensure that the design intent is never lost in translation, and that the interiors we craft not only elevate the aesthetic but also serve the way people live.

CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, SEAMLESSLY DELIVERED

MJI’s complete interior design service takes a project from initial ideas through to detailed, builder-ready documentation.The studio manages every layer from spatial planning and finishes to bespoke joinery, lighting, services and full schedules of fixtures and fittings. This end-to-end approach provides confidence at every stage, ensuring seamless delivery on site.

Each project is guided through a structured design process, delivering spaces that are deeply considered, technically resolved, and intuitively aligned with the way people live.

offering 01 - full interior design & DOCUMENTATION 

For projects seeking a defined design direction, MJI’s concept service distils the essence of a home into a clear, cohesive vision. The studio develops planning solutions, finishes palettes and specification sets that capture the mood and intent of the interior, providing a considered framework for trades and consultants to refine on site.

Each concept distils the essence of a project into a clear vision, providing a cohesive framework that captures intent, inspires confidence, and sets the direction for every detail to follow.

offering 02 - CONCEPT DESIGN & SPECIFICATION

We see every project as an opportunity to craft something purposeful and enduring. What sets us apart is:
  • Architectural fluency — our ability to work as part of a consultant team, speaking the same language as architects and builders.
  • Contemporary perspective — a design approach that balances restraint with warmth, and detail with liveability.
  • Precision and clarity — documentation and drawings that leave no ambiguity, ensuring design integrity is carried through to completion.
  • Collaboration — an open, flexible process that respects the vision of every stakeholder while elevating the outcome.

WHY CHOOSE MJI

MJI engages with a select number of projects each year, ensuring each commission receives focused attention and precision. From bespoke residences to multi-res developments, interiors are approached with architectural fluency, contemporary sensibility and meticulous detail.
The result is spaces that embody contemporary design, foster connection, and stand the test of time.

A TAILORED EXPERIENCE AWAITS

MJI works alongside architectural practices to deliver cohesive, end-to-end design outcomes combining both Architectural design with Interior Design. For clients seeking a unified approach, this collaboration offers a complete architectural and interiors service, ensuring every decision, from structure to surface, is guided by a single creative vision.

With architectural fluency at the core of the studio’s process, MJI contributes detailed spatial planning, joinery design and full interior documentation that align precisely with the architectural framework. The result is a streamlined, design-led experience that maintains consistency, integrity and technical precision from concept through construction.

Architecture + Interiors Seamlessly Integrated

We're For Design That Is Connected, Human-Centric, Holistic, Progressive, Minimal,

Out Of The Box, Collaborative, Fresh, Considered, Modern.