FAQs

Yes. Our initial appointment is a two-hour working meeting held in your home, offered at a fixed fee of $800 + GST. From the moment we begin you’ll receive ideas, inspiration and clear guidance directly from Julianne, our Principal Designer and Founder. During this session we’ll discuss your project in detail, explore design possibilities and gain practical advice on the spot.

Together we’ll define the scope of your project so we can follow up with a detailed scope of works and a tailored fee estimate. This meeting is also an important opportunity for us to understand your lifestyle, goals and vision, as well as discuss budget, timelines and how our process works.

To book your consultation please reach out via our Contact page.

Our fees are tailored to the specific scope and complexity of your project. Wherever possible we provide a fixed-fee proposal for the design stages so you have clarity from the outset and no unexpected surprises.

For each project we review your brief in detail and estimate the hours required to complete each stage. These estimates are based on our experience delivering similar projects and are outlined clearly in your proposal. Our work is completed by our qualified design team and charged at their respective hourly rates.

Some aspects of a project—such as site meetings, client meetings, showroom visits, and installation/styling services—are more difficult to estimate in advance. These items are billed at an hourly rate. Throughout the process our team maintains detailed timesheets and shares these regularly so you always have full visibility over how time is being used, including any variations or additions to the original scope.

Design Management Services and site attendance during construction or installation are estimated separately from the outset. The total for this stage depends on the level of involvement you require and how hands-on you’d like us to be throughout the build or renovation.

Our goal is always to provide transparent, accurate fee structures and to manage your project with professionalism, efficiency and care.

No. We do not act as the project manager for your build. Once you appoint a builder they become responsible for managing the site, coordinating all trades, overseeing timelines, and delivering the construction works in line with their contract.

Our role during this phase is Design Management. This means we work closely with your builder to ensure the design is executed as documented, answer queries, review finishes and details, and advise on any variations that may arise. We also carry out regular site visits to check progress and maintain alignment with the approved design.

While we oversee the design integrity and support you throughout the process, the responsibility for construction, timeframes, and on-site management rests entirely with your appointed builder.

Yes. We have a trusted network of builders and tradespeople we work with regularly, and we recommend the team best suited to the size and complexity of your project. Renovations can be stressful and having the right people on site makes a significant difference. It’s important that you feel comfortable with the professionals working in your home and confident in their ability to deliver.

Over the years we’ve built strong relationships with builders, architects, trades and suppliers who share our commitment to quality, communication and care. When everyone works collaboratively the process runs more smoothly and the outcomes for your home are consistently stronger.

We provide a full suite of design documentation to guide your builder and trades through the execution of your project. This typically includes:

• Detailed schedules outlining all finishes, fixtures, fittings, paint colours, materials and their specific applications.
• Floor plans, elevations and joinery drawings for kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes and custom joinery, as well as furniture layouts and decorative lighting placement.
• 3D renders for key areas when required, giving you a clear visual of how your new spaces will look.
• Electrical plans, if needed, to support clear and coordinated lighting and power layouts.

All drawings are produced to scale; however they are conceptual design documents. It is the responsibility of your appointed builder and relevant trades to check all dimensions, verify measurements on site, and ensure all work complies with building codes and regulations.

If your project involves structural changes or requires formal construction drawings we will engage an architect, building designer or engineer to provide the necessary technical documentation.

Our studio is open from 9am – 5pm Monday through to Friday. We understand that there is need for flexibility at times and will try to co-ordinate where possible client needs.

Based in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne, we work in and around Melbourne and extend to the Mornington Peninsula.