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Every so often a project comes along that reminds me why I love this work. Not because the house needed saving, and not because the transformation was dramatic. This facade makeover is the opposite of dramatic, and that's exactly the point. When the owners of this two...

Standing seam may be having a well-deserved moment in façade design, but its value goes well beyond being on-trend. Used thoughtfully, its strong vertical lines can change the way you perceive a home’s proportions—particularly when the house is long, elevated or...

When homeowners start researching home facade renovation before and after inspiration, what they usually discover is plenty of colour schemes, material ideas, and beautiful finished homes. What they don't always see is the thinking behind the transformation. This...

As a facade design expert, I could immediately see the potential in this architecturally designed home - it just wasn’t being realised. While the structure itself had been well considered, the materials hadn’t stood the test of time. Finishes were beginning to look...

Through my lens as an exterior designer, I could immediately see the potential in this home. However, it was being weighed down by dark, heavy finishes. Set on a generous parcel of land, it had presence… but the dark brick, deep tones, and lack of detail made the...

As a facade designer, I’m often brought in when a home has all the right ingredients, but still doesn’t feel quite right. For example; this South East Melbourne project home, valued at around $2.8M, had a generous footprint, good proportions, and a strong street...

This exterior renovation project didn’t begin from scratch. The clients had already worked closely with a building designer and had invested a lot of time getting the internal layout right. And it showed - the bones of the home were solid. But the exterior? It just...

This project began in a place I see quite often. The clients had already engaged an architect and had a full set of plans. The internal layout worked beautifully. The functionality was there. But when it came to the facade… something didn’t quite sit right. They...

If you built a project home 10–20 years ago, it probably served you beautifully. It was practical. Sensible. Within budget. It allowed you to live in the area you love. But now? You’ve grown. Your success has grown. Your equity has grown. And your home… hasn’t. The...

A coastal home renovation should make your house feel intentionally calm and cohesive, usually with the use of naturally warm colours and textures. Too many coastal-style renovations end up looking busy - all-blue (see below!), layered cladding, mixed materials,...