MELBOURNE FULL HOME RENOVATION & NEW BUILD DESIGN
Renovation & New Build Design Package
The whole design worked out before your renovation starts, so nothing gets figured out on the fly once the build begins.
Most clients arrive here after months, sometimes years of thinking about their renovation or new build. They've saved the ideas, had the conversations, gone back and forth on what to do, how much to spend, and whether they're ready to start. But when it comes to actually moving forward, everything still feels unclear. What happens first? What decisions matter most? How do you make sure it all comes together and stays on track once the build begins?
This is where things often go wrong. This package is designed to prevent that.
I create a complete design for your home, resolving every key decision before construction begins, so your builder can execute with clarity and you're not left making high-pressure choices on the fly. Every decision, from finishes to joinery to the order they get made in, gets worked out in advance, not pieced together once the project's underway. You move into your build knowing exactly what you're doing, and why.
WHAT THIS GIVES YOU
WHO THIS IS FOR
A clear, cohesive vision for your home, not fragmented ideas
Confidence that every decision was made with the full picture in view
A structured plan your builder can follow without confusion or gaps
Protection from costly last-minute changes and misaligned decisions
The ability to move through your renovation feeling informed, not overwhelmed
Homeowners who are ready to move forward and want to do it properly. You don't want to piece decisions together as you go, rely on guesswork, or risk getting to the end of a significant investment and feeling like something was missed. You want a home that actually feels finished, and a process built to get you there.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
In-depth design briefing to understand how you want your home to feel and function
Concept direction and moodboard to establish a cohesive visual foundation
Spatial planning and layout to ensure the space works effortlessly
Selection of finishes, fixtures and fittings, chosen together, not one at a time
Joinery design and documentation where required
Up to 3 item changes per moodboard following presentation
2–3 in-person meetings across Melbourne
A complete handover pack for your builder or trades, ready for implementation
Optional add-ons:
High-resolution 3D renders to bring clarity before committing
Lighting layout to support both function and atmosphere
Site meetings as required
Investment: Quoted following an initial consultation.
The Lúrae Studio Design Process
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Following your complimentary discovery call, I come to you. We meet at your home for an initial consultation, typically 1 to 2 hours, where I gain a thorough understanding of your scope, budget, and timeframe. This is where the detail matters: how you want the home to feel, how you use each space, what's working and what isn't.
From there, I prepare a fee proposal outlining your scope and the design fees to deliver it. Once you're happy to proceed, we sign a contract and your project is formally onboarded.
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Using everything gathered during our initial consultation, I develop the overall design direction for your home. This includes the layout, how the spaces connect and flow, and the visual direction, the look, feel, and mood of the finished home.
This is presented to you as a full concept presentation, moodboards, inspiration images, proposed colour palettes, floorplans, and schematic drawings for any joinery requirements, delivered to you at your home. You'll see the big picture before any detail decisions are made. We work through your feedback together so the concept can be refined until we're completely aligned before anything moves forward.
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Following the concept presentation, I organise a day to meet with all relevant trades on-site, to discuss feasibility, timelines, and cost. The budget forecast is then updated off the back of these conversations, so we can move into the design development stage making informed decisions with a clear picture of where things stand.
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With the concept confirmed and trades briefed, we refine every detail. Finishes, fixtures, materials, joinery, everything gets resolved at this stage, together, so nothing feels disconnected or like an afterthought. This is delivered in a comprehensive presentation at your home, where you'll have the opportunity to touch and feel the different materials and see how they interact in your space.
Optional 3D renders are available at this stage for clients who want to visualise the completed design before any commitments are made.
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Everything gets documented. Full drawings, specifications, and schedules are prepared so your builder has everything they need to execute the design accurately. This is what protects you during the build, clear, complete documentation that leaves no room for misinterpretation.
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This is where I stay across the build on your behalf. I manage the builder relationship, review progress, handle variations, and coordinate procurement where required. You're kept informed without being burdened. Any issues that arise get resolved before they become expensive problems.
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The finishing touches that bring the whole home together, furniture placement, styling, and the final layer of detail that makes a house feel like a home. We do a full walkthrough together to make sure everything is exactly right before I hand over a completed home you love.
Upon completion, we love to document the finished project and will arrange a time for a professional photoshoot, a fitting way to mark the end of what we've built together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a renovation or new build comes with plenty of questions. Here are a few of the things clients commonly want to know before working with Lúrae Studio.