This is the foundation for every design decision that follows, and the North Star for the home.

We will uncover the essence of the home and translate it into a clear creative direction through colour, materials, atmosphere, furniture, lighting and a cohesive visual language. The aim is to create a home that feels considered and beautiful, while still feeling deeply personal to the people who live in it.

The concept will bring together the overall vision for the house, with considered direction for each room, the attic, garden, verandah and every space reflected in the floorplan. Together, these ideas will create a consistent thread throughout the home, allowing each space to feel connected while still having its own character.

Maximising the potential of the home through thoughtful planning, improving flow, functionality and ease of living while remaining sensitive to budget.

We will consider how the family will move, gather, work, rest and connect throughout the day, looking at the relationship between spaces and how each area can serve its purpose beautifully. Particular attention will be given to the long, narrow terrace, kitchen and family spaces, bedrooms, attic and the smaller corners that may hold untapped potential.
This may include, but is not limited to:
• Kitchen configuration, including whether an island is appropriate
• Dining, breakfast and family seating
• Productivity zones for Jess and James
• Children’s zones, play and quiet spaces
• Cinema and entertainment possibilities
• Bedroom layouts, bed orientation and dividing one bedroom into two
• Attic functionality
• Storage and potential joinery locations
• Furniture placement, circulation and sightlines
• Indoor-outdoor connection
• Privacy, natural light and ventilation
• Making purposeful use of underutilised spaces

The aim is to create a home that feels intuitive, spacious and considered, making the most of what is already there before considering what needs to change.

This chapter is to be commissioned together with Chapter 1.  Chapter 1 establishes the vision, atmosphere and visual language of the home; this chapter is where that direction becomes tangible through the permanent elements that shape the finished house.  Together, they create a cohesive design language across the flooring, walls, kitchen, bathrooms, stairs, windows, hardware and architectural details, ensuring every element feels connected to the original vision.

This may include, but is not limited to:
• Light white-oak flooring
• Kitchen design
• Wall treatments, paint and architectural detailing
• Kitchen finishes, tiles, benchtops and hardware
• Bathroom materials, fixtures and finishes
• Stair treatment and floor-covering strategy
• Plantation shutters and linen curtains
• Bathroom ventilation and high-level window opportunities, subject to building requirements
• Lighting considerations and coordination of materials and finishes

The Process Includes:
• 5 design meetings, including in-person meetings and a dedicated shopping day
• 5 site visits during construction

Design decisions will be communicated through drawings, sketches, material samples and visual references as required, allowing the design to be clearly understood and refined before it is brought to life.
ed shopping day  

Joinery is an opportunity to make the most of the home’s space while adding character, purpose and a sense of story. Thoughtfully designed pieces can solve practical needs while becoming meaningful features in their own right.

Kurt’s figurine collection, for example, offers a particularly lovely opportunity to make something personal part of the architecture of the home, while James’s study and the attic can become genuinely useful spaces rather than afterthoughts.

This may include, but is not limited to:

• Figurine display, thoughtfully integrated into the home  
• James’s writing desk and storage  
• Bedroom wardrobes and storage  
• Bathroom joinery  
• Attic joinery and functionality  
• Bespoke storage and display opportunities  
• Joinery finishes, colours, materials and internal configurations  
• Hardware selection, including knobs, handles and pulls  
• Design development for custom joinery pieces  
• Budget consultation and consideration of cost-effective alternatives  

The Process Includes:
• Detailed joinery drawings for approved bespoke pieces  
• Finish, material and hardware selections  
• Budget guidance and liaison with the joiner and/or builder  
• 1 round of revisions  
• Liaison with the joiner and/or builder to communicate the design intent

This chapter considers the furniture needed to make the home feel complete, functional and beautifully connected to the overall design direction.

Each piece will be thoughtfully considered in relation to the mood, proportions, colour palette and materials established in the design concept. We will provide furniture selections and purchase links, creating a clear reference for furnishing the home at your own pace, whether all at once or gradually over time.

For the strongest overall result, we recommend following the selected pieces, proportions and colour direction as closely as practical. Where an exact piece is unavailable or the budget calls for an alternative, we can help identify options that retain the intention and harmony of the original selection.

This may include, but is not limited to:

• Hero sofa
• Dining table and chairs
• Beds and bedside tables
• Key occasional chairs
• James’s writing chair
• Selected outdoor furniture
• Rugs and other key pieces where appropriate
• Sourcing within an agreed budget
• Furniture selections with purchase links

The Process Includes:
• Curated furniture selections aligned with the overall design concept
• Dimensions, finishes and colour direction for each selected piece
• Purchase links and sourcing information
• Budget-conscious alternatives where appropriate
• 1 dedicated furniture shopping day

This is the layer that makes the house feel lived in and personal. Rather than filling shelves for the sake of decoration, we will use objects, flowers, photographs, books and collected pieces to complete the family’s story and give each space a lived in touch. the cherry on top 
This may include, but is not limited to:
• Vases and vessels
• Bowls and decorative objects
• Textiles
• Artwork and framing
• Books and family photographs
• Plants and flowers
• Styling of shelves and joinery
• Final styling direction