PLANNING your home
THOUGHTFUL GUIDANCE FOR THE DECISIONS THAT SHAPE HOW YOUR HOME WILL LOOK, FEEL AND WORK
Renovating or building a home comes with hundreds of decisions, and some are much harder to make than others. From understanding your plans and getting the layout right to finding a design direction that feels like you, knowing what to consider and when can make all the difference.
Here you will find practical guidance to help you feel more informed, more prepared and more confident as you plan your home.
Before you Renovate
The decisions worth thinking about before the work begins.
Renovation decisions have a habit of becoming more expensive once the work is underway. From understanding where an architect's role ends and interior design begins to deciding whether that wall really needs to come down, thinking things through early can give you far more options later.
This section contains:
Do I need an interior designer if I already have an architect?
When should I hire an interior designer for a renovation?
Can an interior designer help me decide whether to knock down a wall?
Plan your Space
Make sure the space works before you build it.
A floorplan can tell you the dimensions of a room, but it does not always tell you how it will feel to live in. Furniture, circulation, sightlines, storage, lighting and the way one room connects to another all matter. Exploring these decisions before they become permanent can make a significant difference to the finished home.
This section contains:
How do I know if my renovation layout will actually work?
How do I visualise my home from architectural plans?
What should I decide before my builder starts?
Find your Design Direction
Turn all those saved images into a home that feels like you.
Knowing what you like is a good starting point. Knowing how to bring it all together is something else. A considered design direction helps you move beyond individual choices and create a home where the colours, materials, furniture and spaces feel connected, purposeful and personal.
This section contains:
How do I know what to choose first in a renovation?
I know what I like but I do not know how to put it together. What should I do?
How do I avoid expensive interior design mistakes during a renovation?
Invest in the Right Design
Know where thoughtful design can make the biggest difference.
A renovation is a significant investment, and good design is not simply about making a home look beautiful. It is about making thoughtful decisions at the right time, understanding where professional input can add value and avoiding changes that become harder and more expensive once work has begun.
This section contains:
Where should I spend my renovation budget?
Is an interior designer worth it for a renovation?
Do I need to know my interior style before hiring an interior designer?