Renovations & Pre Sale Makeovers

When it comes to renovating your space, sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference I like to keep things simple: thoughtful design, smart spatial planning, and honest advice to help you create a home that just works better.

I handle renovations for two reasons: preparing properties to sell, and helping people improve the homes they're living in. The approach is different for each, but the quality and care are the same.

When you're getting ready to sell, we need to think strategically. What will buyers in your area actually care about? What improvements will photograph well and deliver returns?

Painting Fresh paint makes a massive difference. I recommend colours that appeal broadly—contemporary neutrals that let buyers imagine their own style.

Flooring Worn carpet or tired tiles can sink a sale. New flooring transforms how a space feels and looks in photos.

Kitchens & Bathrooms Full renovations often don't make financial sense before selling. But smart updates do—new benchtops, refreshed cabinets, updated fixtures.

Lighting & Finishes Better lighting, modern switches, new door hardware. The details that make everything feel current.

Gardens & Outdoor Areas First impressions matter. A tidy, well-maintained garden tells buyers the whole property has been cared for.

Typical investment: $15,000 - $120,000 depending on what your property needs

Pre-Sale Work

Sometimes you're not selling—you just want your home to work better. Different priorities here. We're thinking about how you actually live, what frustrates you, what would make your daily life easier.

Kitchens Designed for how you cook, how you entertain, how your family uses the space.

Bathrooms Functional, beautiful spaces you'll enjoy every day.

Extensions Creating more room where you need it.

Full Renovations Complete transformations when you're ready for a big change.

Typical investment: $20,000 - $150,000+ depending on scope.

Client Renovations

Client renovation options:

For when you want someone to handle the whole project. We'll take care of:
- Design planning and decisions
- Finding and managing the right trades
- Keeping track of your budget
- Ordering materials and fittings
- Managing timelines
- Regular updates on progress
For when you want to manage the project yourself, with some expert help along the way. You'll get:
- Design advice when you need it
- Help with planning your space
- Guidance on choosing materials
- Documentation for your trades
- Site visits if you'd like them
- Optional phone support when you get stuck
For when you want to make your space work better. We'll help you:
- Look at how you actually use your space
- Find ways to improve flow and function
- Create 2-3 improved layout options
- Make the most of every square metre

Good Tradespeople I only use licensed, insured people I trust. You won't meet cowboys on my jobs.

One Point of Contact You deal with me. I deal with everyone else. No chasing multiple people.

Realistic Timelines I build in buffer time because unexpected things happen. I'd rather be honest than optimistic.

Clear Communication Regular updates. Clear invoicing. You'll know what's happening.

How I Work

1. I Visit Your Property We talk about what you need and what you're trying to achieve. For pre-sale work, I'll assess what makes sense financially. For client renovations, we focus on what will work for your life.

2. You Get a Proposal Detailed scope, transparent pricing, realistic timeline. For pre-sale work, I'll include expected returns.

3. Work Happens I manage everything. You get updates without having to chase anyone.

4. Final Check We walk through together. If something's not right, I fix it.

For pre-sale work with styling, everything coordinates—the paint works with the styling, the renovations showcase the spaces properly.