Full-Service Interior Design for Melbourne Renovations & New Builds

This service is designed for homeowners planning a substantial renovation, extension or new build who want their home to feel cohesive, considered and tailored to the way they live. It is particularly suited to clients who feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions involved or who want professional guidance before making costly selections and commitments.

The earlier, the better. Ideally, an interior designer should be engaged during the planning stage, before layouts are finalised, builder quotations are completed or fixtures and finishes are ordered. Early involvement allows design decisions, spatial planning, joinery and material selections to be properly considered before construction begins.

You can still engage Lúrae Studio once architectural plans have been prepared, but involving an interior designer before the plans are locked in provides more opportunity to review the internal layout and resolve potential issues.

Yes. Lúrae Studio can review your existing architectural or building plans from an interior perspective and develop the internal design from there. This may include refining layouts, reviewing room functionality, developing joinery concepts and selecting finishes, fixtures, lighting and materials.

Where changes to the building structure are required, these are coordinated with your architect, building designer or relevant consultant.

Yes. Collaboration is an important part of the renovation and new-build process. Lúrae Studio works alongside architects, building designers, builders, cabinetmakers, electricians, plumbers and other trades to help communicate the design intent clearly.

Detailed drawings, schedules and specifications give everyone involved a consistent reference point and help reduce misunderstandings during construction.

Selections may include flooring, tiles, stone, cabinetry finishes, paint colours, tapware, sanitaryware, appliances, handles, lighting, window furnishings and other interior finishes.

Every selection is considered as part of the overall design so that the materials, colours and details work cohesively throughout the home.

ItemThe documentation provided depends on the project scope and may include:

• Internal elevations

• Joinery design and elevations

• Kitchen, bathroom and laundry design

• Lighting and electrical plans

• Plumbing fixture locations

• Finishes, fixtures and fittings schedules

• Paint and material schedules

• Furniture and lighting selections

• Design details for builders, cabinetmakers and trades

The exact deliverables are outlined in your proposal before the project begins. description

Interior design considers the internal structure, function and permanent elements of a home. This may include layouts, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, lighting, electrical planning, fixtures and materials.

Interior decoration focuses more on the finishing layers, such as furniture, artwork, cushions and decorative accessories. Renovation and new-build projects often require both, but the interior design work needs to be resolved before the decorative layer is added.

Design management involves supporting the design throughout the construction process. This may include answering design-related questions, reviewing relevant shop drawings, clarifying selections and communicating with the builder or trades when further design information is needed.

Design management is not the same as construction project management or site supervision. The builder remains responsible for construction methods, site management, scheduling, measurements and compliance.

Detailed interior design documentation can help builders and trades understand the intended materials, fixtures, joinery and design details before they prepare their quotations.

This can make quotations easier to compare and reduce the number of assumptions or provisional allowances included. While no renovation is completely free from variations, resolving more decisions before construction can help reduce unexpected costs and rushed selections later.

No. You can engage Lúrae Studio before appointing a builder. In many cases, completing the design and documentation first gives builders more detailed information to price.

If you already have a builder, Lúrae Studio can work with them and provide the design information required for the project.

Procurement can be included depending on the project scope. This may involve obtaining quotations, placing orders, tracking lead times and coordinating the delivery of selected fixtures, furniture and finishes.

Any procurement services, fees and responsibilities are clearly outlined in the project proposal.

The timeframe depends on the size of the home, the complexity of the project and the level of documentation required. A renovation or new-build interior design project may take several months to move through concept design, design development, selections and detailed documentation.

It is best to allow sufficient design time before construction begins so that important decisions are not rushed.

The first step is to complete the enquiry form with information about your property, project scope, location, estimated construction timeline and the areas of the home you would like help with.

From there, Lúrae Studio will arrange an initial conversation to determine whether the service is the right fit and recommend the most suitable next step.