About Danka

Danka has spent more than 20 years building a stellar reputation in the interior design and property development industry. Over the years, she has been nominated for numerous awards and has worked on a wide variety of projects, including private residences, penthouses, clubs, bars, art galleries, resorts, and hotels.

While Danka’s expertise spans various design styles and project types, her focus has evolved to specialize in complex, large-scale home renovations. These projects allow homeowners to improve and modernize their living spaces without needing to relocate. As Danka often says, “Why move when you can improve?”

Recently, Danka Interiors has evolved to Danka Interiors and Constructions to better reflect the full scope of services offered. This shift highlights the company’s extensive experience not only in interior design but also in construction, with a strong emphasis on large-scale renovations. With over 26 years on the Gold Coast and more than a decade at the same office location, Danka and her team have developed a deep understanding of the local market and the needs of their clients.

Another exciting milestone is the launch of the South Harbour Project, a new venture into luxury developments. Returning to her roots, Danka is thrilled to undertake projects under her own development banner, creating bespoke, high-end properties.

Danka’s approach centers on understanding her clients’ personalities, tastes, and preferences to ensure every project exceeds expectations. She places a high priority on privacy, keeping project details and locations confidential, with only select projects featured on social media when they are on the market.

Her extensive knowledge of design, space, and the construction process ensures projects meet her exacting standards and are delivered on time and within budget. It’s no surprise that most of Danka’s clients are repeat customers or come through recommendations—a testament to her dedication and expertise.

She particularly enjoys bringing tired old heritage buildings to life and transforming them into highly desirable residential and retail spaces. Her other interest in property development is in the construction of boutique luxury apartments for the owner occupier.

Danka lives on the Gold Coast with her husband has one daughter who is a naturopath and a son who is an architect.

Having gone through cancer, she loves rowing with a Gold Coast women’s dragon boating team; a club that supports survivors of breast cancer.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Nominated for telstra women of the year 2017 entrepreneur of the year category and runner up for QLD
• First career was in banking and working as a bank auditor/investments
• Property development on our own projects from my early 30’s
• Member of Gold Coast Chamber of industry and commerce – promoting Gold Coast as a destination through our own backpacker industry businesses.
• Interests in Export of Australian products/organic and health food to Middle East and China
• Elected 2022 – executive board member/Director of Australian Arab Chamber of commerce and industry, representing Australian
  businesses in the export of high quality health foods/organic produce.
• Assisting with export and trade in the Middle East.
• Council awards: Commercial Landscape Design 1999.
• Sculpture exhibition in 2000 Gold Coast Art Centre award first clay medium.
• Women in Business Award 2010. Recognised for achievements in the industry.
• BSA award 10m category – Eco Resort.
• Best of the Best Design Publication 2009.
• BSA recognition in project management and quantity surveyor.
• BA DipEd-Arts.

Attending courses and trade fairs relevant to her industry on a regular basis is just another way Danka likes to keep ahead of the latest trends and construction materials to include in her projects.

AUTHOR:

Currently completing two books

• Titled: “PROPERTY and PROFIT” difference could be an emotional connection.
• Titled: “Living in the CBD” is it for you?

Some of the many builders and developers that Danka Interiors has worked with: