With over 25 years of design expertise, Brett Mickan is a leading figure in Australian interior design, celebrated for his bold use of colour, masterful layering of vintage treasures, and the creation of spaces that are as functional as they are unforgettable. His extensive portfolio spans film, theatre, exhibitions, yacht interiors, and both commercial and residential projects—each showcasing his signature aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail.

Renowned for blending contemporary lifestyles with the timeless elegance of period architecture, Brett transforms homes into vibrant, liveable works of art. After establishing his career in Sydney, he relocated to the United States in 1998 to become Senior Designer at a leading Miami firm, where his work earned international recognition, including two prestigious International Interior Design Association (IIDA) awards for Best Residential Design.

Since returning to Australia, Brett has solidified his status as an industry leader, receiving six Best Residential awards and being named Best Small Design Studio at the Sydney Design Awards. His work has been recognised in House & Garden’sTop 50 Rooms, where he received accolades for Best Kitchen and Best Use of Materials, and he has been a finalist in the DULUX Colour Awards.

Brett’s deep affinity for fine art informs every aspect of his interiors, reflected in his five-year tenure on the Design Council for Art Edit magazine and in masterclasses delivered for Mercer Design School and The Design Coach. A respected voice in the industry, he has served as a judge and panelist for numerous design events.

His distinctive, photogenic interiors have been widely published in leading Australian and US titles, including Vogue Living, Belle, House & Garden, Art Edit, Inside Out, Home Beautiful, Artichoke, Florida Design, Miami Herald Magazine, Home and Design, Sydney Morning Herald’s Domain, and Men’s Health.