period homes - restoration, renovation, addition

Edwardian Era

Edwardian Era Home

Canterbury

Family with 3 young kids purchased this run down period home (with a heritage overlay).  Wanting to create a family home that would grow with them and that embraced the basic principles of Feng Shui

Their journey started with another Designer and home design that required a lengthy and costly VCAT process for approval.   Only to discover at the end of the VCAT process when obtaining quotes from Builder's, that their home design was more than double their budget.  It was at this point that we connected and started co-creating together.

Town Planning was approved in record time with no objections.  Neighbours who having gone through the earlier VCAT experience, were literally re-armed for another round when I lodged the new Town Planning application.  By the end of the journey, the neighbours were happy and pleased with the result.

The entire design and documentation process was smooth, flawless and enjoyable, BECAUSE of the energy my clients embodied. 

I am truly thrilled construction is almost complete.

PERIOD RENOVATION + NEW ADDITION

concept MOODBOARD

harmony

calm

connection

A comfortable                is a great source of                          . It ranks immediately after health and a good                         

happiness

house

conscience.

— Sydney Smith

Genkan (entry)
home office
formal living
open plan kitchen, dining + family room
kids play room
1 x bathroom
2 x ensuites
1 x powder room
laundry
double garage
mudroom
outdoor dining area.

Scope of Works

Full home design service including; 
  • Concept design + documentation to be able to obtain preliminary pricing from Builder.
  • Town planning documentation + application
  • Internal + External material selections
  • Full Specifications
  • Engagement of all specialist consultants
  • Full construction drawings. 
  • Assisting Building Surveyor with information 

Approx Budget

$800k

Design, Town Planning 
+ Documentation

16mths

Builder

VK Homes

“Emily is an approachable person with genuine passion in helping families achieve their dream space

- Mr L. Tan & Mrs S. Chen

She was attentive with a great eye for detail in meeting the briefs provided by my wife and I (even our kids). She managed to integrate all of our ideas and requirements into a harmonious living dream that will last generations.

Emily was focused and motivated; she was often ahead in schedule, was always there to advise and act on any ad-hoc requests, and kept us informed of major updates. With her help, we managed to secure a town planning permit in record time for a heritage home.

Emily sent voicemails regularly on top of email communication which was a very nice personal touch and a great break from reading emails.

Emily was sensitive and well-informed on new products in the building industry and her ability to offer creative solutions to suit our living habits and culture was second to none.

Emily is a golden find and we couldn't be happier with our dream home!

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