WHO WE ARE
Wrightson Stewart are synonymous with contemporary Australian design.
With an approachable, collaborative way of designing and solving problems, Wrightson Stewart dream big and strive to arrive at fresh solutions.
Led by creative directors Ian Wrightson and Steven Stewart, the design studio imagines projects that are refined, playful and unexpected - working with passionate clients to create memorable experiences.
Their award winning interiors feature regularly in publications such as Australian House & Garden, The Local Project, The Design Files, ArchDaily & Dwell Magazine.
Wrightson Stewart is based in Brisbane, Queensland - but are adept at working on exciting commissions Australia-wide.
OUR STUDIO
Wrightson Stewart pride themselves on delivering a unique and thoughtful response to each project.
What does this mean for you?
Quite simply put, we aim to improve our clients lives through gathering a unique perspective into how they live and function - for now and into the future.
Our studio engages on every detail of the design process. We actively collaborate with our clients in a process that flows through from initial conceptual design to floor plan development; renders; interior architectural detailing; design and selection of furniture and furnishings - right through to installation.
Our creative team provides a wealth of interdisciplinary design skills and collaborative know-how, guiding the decision making process to an outcome that is attainable, liveable and responsible.
The team is well supported by strong administration, handling all aspects of the procurement process.
We expand our practice of Interior Design and Interior Furnishing into partnerships and collaborations with leading Architects, Builders, Developers, Landscape Designers and Artisans of all shapes and sizes.
We would love the opportunity to start a conversation about how we can work with you!
Awards
& Commendations
2022
Finalist
AIDA awards
Residential Design
New Farm Apartment
2021
Finalist
AIDA awards
Residential Design
Hendra Project
2018
Finalist
House & Garden
Top 50 Rooms
Roma Farmhouse Addition
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Finalist
IDEA awards
Single Residential
Wilston Project
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Finalist
HIA Qld Design Professional - Interior Design
2013
Winner
AIDA awards
Best of State Residential Design, Qld
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
Finalist
Houses awards
Apartment, Unit or Townhouse
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
Finalist
IDEA awards
Designer of the Year
Wrightson Stewart
Finalist
IDEA awards
Single Residential
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
Finalist
IDEA awards
Event
La Boite Theatre Pop-up Bar
Publication
House & Garden
‘Best of the Best’ Interior Specialists
Finalist
IDEA awards
Workplace Under 1000sqm
Wrightson Stewart Studio
2011
Finalist
IDEA awards
Single Residential
Kangaroo Point Apartment
Publication
Interiors Australia & New Zealand
Thames and Hudson Publication
pages 220–225
2010
Publication
21’st Century Beach Houses by Andrew Hall
Image Publishing
Gold Coast Beach House
pages 144–147
2009
Highly Commended
QDOS
Interior Design
New Farm Penthouse
In The Media
2021
The Local Project (online)
Extension of Lightness
words by Bronwyn Marshall View ➝
The Design Files (online)
An Elevated Take on Old Meets New
words by Amelia Barnes View ➝
ArchitectureAU (online)
Suburban Charm: Hendra Project
words by Michelle Bailey View ➝
Dwell Magazine (print)
March/April Issue ‘The Sum of Its Parts’ words by Ben Morgan
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Australian House & Garden (print)
February Issue ‘Walk This Way’ words by Jackie Brygel
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2019
Brisbane News (print)
Southbank Apartment
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West End Magazine (print)
Southbank Apartment
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Dwell Magazine (online)
Wilston Project
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Australian House & Garden (print)
April Issue
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment 2
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2018
Interiors Addict (online)
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment 2
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Prestige Property Magazine (online)
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment 2
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(inside) Interior Design Review (print)
Issue #99
Wilston Project
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Australian House & Garden (print)
February Issue
Wilston Project
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2017
The Design Files (online)
November
Wilston Project
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Est Living (online)
Wilston Project
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Australian House & Garden (print)
September Kitchen Specials
Wilston Project
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Brisbane News (print)
August
Wilston Project
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2016
Homestyle (online)
September
Toowong Apartment
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Desire to Inspire (online)
August
Toowong Apartment
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Adore Magazine (online)
July
Toowong Apartment
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2015
Home Beautiful (print)
November
Petrie Terrace Residence
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Brisbane News (print)
23rd September
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Architectural Digest Mexico (print)
19th May
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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2014
Vogue Living (online)
25th February
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment, Brisbane
by Wrightson Stewart
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Indesign Live (online)
15th January
PGH Bricks in Award Winning Project
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Financial Review (online)
7th March
'Hip neighbourhoods keep it gritty'
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McGrath (print)
24th May
Designing Brisbane with Wrightson Stewart
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(Inside) Interior Design Review (print)
Issue #84
Top 5 Collectables
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2013
Vogue Living (print)
September Issue
Bathroom Special ‘The Bathroom’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Australian House and Garden (print)
September Issue
Kitchen Special ‘The Entertainer’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Australian House and Garden (print)
August Issue
‘Best of the Best - Interior Specialists’
page 269
Deltalight - The Lighting Bible (print)
Interior/Wall Surface ‘Be Cool’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse
page 508–509
Sourceable (online)
19th August
‘Restored Warehouses:
Alternative Aesthetic’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
words by Mercedes Martty
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Courier Mail, Q Weekend (print)
20th July
'Home Teneriffe’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
words by Margie Fraser
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PGH Bricks (online)
July
‘Interior Design Award Winner
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Luxury Houses & Apartments (print)
Number 1
'Gold Coast Beach House'
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The Home Journal (online)
9th July
‘Award Winning Design by Wrightson Stewart‘
words by Kylie Jackes
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Meadow at Dusk (online)
6th July
‘Design Crush: Wrightson Stewart’
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Houses Magazine (print)
Issue #92
‘Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment’
words by Margie Fraser
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2013
Courier Mail, Home Edition (print)
11th May
‘Queensland’s New Hope’
words by Melanie Burgess
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Weekend Edition (online)
7th March
‘Take a drink at La Boite’s pop-up bar’
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Voyeur Design (online)
Featuring Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Habitus Online (online)
14th February
‘Brooklyn Brisbane’ featuring
Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
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Vogue Living (print)
March Issue
‘Modular Marvel’ featuring
WS Workshop
words by Margie Fraser
page 184
House & Garden (print)
Little Black Book
'The best in the business'
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Courier mail, Q Weekend (print)
15th December
'The Art of Living'
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The Kitchen Tools (online)
December
'Fisher & Paykel - Inspiration'
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Desire to Inspire (online)
27th May
Wrightson Stewart Studio
and La Boite Theatre Pop-Up Bar
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(inside) Interior Design Review (print)
Issue #77
‘Wrightson Stewart Studio’
words by Gillian Serisier
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Scoop (print)
Issue #7
Kitchens and Bathrooms
‘Australian Style - Monochromatic’
featuring Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment
pages 56–57
Studio Annetta (online)
3rd July
‘Wrightson Stewart’
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2012
Total Venue (online)
November
‘Cabaret Club’
Total Venue (online)
April
‘Kisoji Restaurant’
Monument Magazine (print)
Issue #93
‘The New Classic’ featuring Isle of Capri Kitchen
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2011
Dabble Magazine (online)
Winter Issue
‘It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere’
featuring New Farm Penthouse
Dabble Magazine (online)
Summer Issue
‘Aussie Ahhhh’ featuring
Kangaroo Point Apartment
The Kitchen (online)
11th April
‘Wrightson Stewart:
Modern Australian Kitchen, Designer Profile
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Total Venue (online)
March
‘Cinco Bistro’
2010
(inside) Interior Design Review (print)
Issue #72
‘The 80’s Rephorm’
featuring Kangaroo Point Apartment
words by Adrienne Hughes
pages 70–74
Australian House and Garden (print)
August Issue
Kitchen and Bathroom Lookbook ‘Shape Shifter’
page 205
Courier Mail, Q Weekend (print)
20th March
‘Metro Retro’ featuring
Kangaroo Point Apartment
words by Sandra Killen
pages 180–181
Australian House and Garden (print)
March Issue
‘Modern Makeover’ featuring
Isle of Capri Kitchen
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Queensland Homes Gold Edition (print)
‘What Makes a Great Home’ featuring
Ian Wrightson and Steven Stewart
page 62
Australian Design Review (online)
3rd December
featuring Kangaroo Point Apartment
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2009
bLiving (print)
‘What’s in Outdoors’ featuring
Gold Coast Beachfront Apartment
Meade Design Group - The Blog (online)
19th July
‘In Conversation with ...’ featuring Ian Wrightson & Steven Stewart
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QHA Review (print)
‘New Look for The Port Office Hotel’ featuring
The Port Office Hotel
pages 22–29
Total Venue (online)
June
‘The Port Office Hotel
Courier Mail, Q Weekender
'Night Shift'
words by Cindy Lord
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