The Truth About Luxury Renovations on the Gold Coast | with Co-Founder of ABI Interiors
Mon Feb 02 2026
Some renovations feel timeless, calm, and valuable. Others look expensive and miss the mark.
In this episode, Luli Farrell, Co-Founder of ABI Interiors, breaks down what actually makes Gold Coast homes feel luxurious and why great renovation outcomes are rarely about budget alone.
We unpack the real story behind ABI Interiors, from a family side project to a global brand, and explore how design decisions, pairing materials, and understanding buyer psychology can dramatically impact how a home looks, feels, and performs in the market.
If you are renovating, building, or buying on the Gold Coast, this episode will change how you think about luxury, value, and design.
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Connect with Luli Farrell & ABI Interiors:
IG → https://www.instagram.com/abiinteriors/
Website → https://www.abiinteriors.com.au/
In this episode, we cover:
-What actually makes a Gold Coast renovation feel luxurious, not just expensive
-The real story behind ABI Interiors and how it scaled from a family business to a global brand
- Why luxury renovations are more about decision-making than budget
- Interior design trends shaping modern Gold Coast homes
- How to achieve high-end renovation outcomes on a realistic budget
- The importance of pairing fixtures, finishes, and materials correctly
-Common renovation mistakes that quietly hurt property value
- How buyers emotionally respond to well-designed homes
- Designing modern coastal homes for lifestyle, longevity, and resale appeal
- Where opportunity is emerging across the Gold Coast and Tweed region
If this episode gave you value, follow the show. It helps us reach more people who want real conversations about development, strategy and the Gold Coast property market.
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Some renovations feel timeless, calm, and valuable. Others look expensive and miss the mark. In this episode, Luli Farrell, Co-Founder of ABI Interiors, breaks down what actually makes Gold Coast homes feel luxurious and why great renovation outcomes are rarely about budget alone. We unpack the real story behind ABI Interiors, from a family side project to a global brand, and explore how design decisions, pairing materials, and understanding buyer psychology can dramatically impact how a home looks, feels, and performs in the market. If you are renovating, building, or buying on the Gold Coast, this episode will change how you think about luxury, value, and design. Connect with me! IG → https://www.instagram.com/buying_goldcoast Matt’s IG → https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_srama LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba/?originalSubdomain=au BGC Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZTdnNdku9iVdkBEFrND8V Connect with Luli Farrell & ABI Interiors: IG → https://www.instagram.com/abiinteriors/ Website → https://www.abiinteriors.com.au/ In this episode, we cover: -What actually makes a Gold Coast renovation feel luxurious, not just expensive -The real story behind ABI Interiors and how it scaled from a family business to a global brand - Why luxury renovations are more about decision-making than budget - Interior design trends shaping modern Gold Coast homes - How to achieve high-end renovation outcomes on a realistic budget - The importance of pairing fixtures, finishes, and materials correctly -Common renovation mistakes that quietly hurt property value - How buyers emotionally respond to well-designed homes - Designing modern coastal homes for lifestyle, longevity, and resale appeal - Where opportunity is emerging across the Gold Coast and Tweed region If this episode gave you value, follow the show. It helps us reach more people who want real conversations about development, strategy and the Gold Coast property market.