Restoration & Rejuvenation
Sometimes it’s hard the see the potential of your tired old home. We so easily get used to living with what we have, it can be hard to envision how a new layout would make it more functional or how a different colour on the walls would completely change the vibe. If you’re struggling to visualize your space, or even where to start when it comes to tackling a renovation, get it touch and I’ll help you transform your home into a place you want to spend time in and enjoy.
Check out some of the projects below for inspo and to see how with a little Home Candy magic your place too can be rejuvinated and refreshed.
villa glow up
Working on older homes is a real passion, and this villa restoration was a pleasure and a privilege to work on. Restoring character while bringing this old girl into the modern world is always a balancing act when it comes to restoring a home of this age. But working with clients who understood the charm of a villa, and who love colour made this project so much fun.
large space calls for bold design
Small spaces are often thought of being the most challenging when it comes to interior design, especially layout planning. And it’s true they certainly have their difficulties, but just as, if not more challenging are overly large spaces, like this bathroom. It in fact used to be a bedroom and was turned into a bathroom by previous owners to my clients. And while they put up with the very quirky space (seriously I’ve never seen a bathroom like it, before or since!) once it started to leak to their downstairs it had to go…
I know I say this every time, but the before snaps of this are really something to behold. Make sure you click through to see what decisions we made and why for this beast of a reno.
living room refresh
Earlier this year my beautiful clients experienced the worst tragedy fathomable in their home. I was honoured when they reached out to transform this room urgently so they could return to their home, which they had temporarily moved out of.
Over a few short weeks a window was removed (part of the long term plan we already had in place) re-lined, painted, new carpet and most importantly new window treatments went up and they got these fabulous new couches.
To see before and after snaps of the transformation click here, or there is a video walkthrough on my Insta.
home away from home
When my clients purchased this awesome retro brick home the plan was always to live upstairs and AirBnB the downstairs bedrooms. Then a global pandemic hit, which meant we weren’t getting so many of those overseas visitors but they would have plenty of time to crack into the renos!
The rooms were all bright funky colours, I’m talking sunshine yellow walls, and red architraves. Yes, architraves. So transforming them into a calm retreat was just the kind of challenge I’m up for!
awkward space, smart design
Working with older homes, which is my passion, can often be challenging due to existing layout, or in this case structural elements. This is the main bathroom for this home, it’s located upstairs with dormer windows. There are strange angles, a half wall, and other walls meeting the ceiling all over the show! For a large space verything had been pushed down into one end of the room. There were a miss mash of colours, wallpapers and tiles leaving the room feeling not only dated but very confused.
You have to click through to see the before shots of this one!
Small office, big design
Working with a small space doesn’t - and shouldn’t - mean playing it safe. I wanted this loft office to have impact right upon entry, chosing a bright bold wallpaper certainly does that. You get glimpses of this paper when you walk up the stairs enticing you into this light airy space.
Small space design is a delightful challenge that I releished. You can see more snaps of this office fitout here.
Getting girly
This bedroom was transformed for a six year old girl. The brief was a feminine, relaxing space that was timeless and fit the rest of the house. It needed to be a space that she could grow with but still had a little magic and whimsy. It needed to suit her needs now as well as those of a teenager for 7 years down the track.
To see before and after pictures of this space, and read more about what we did, click here.
Retro/modern bathroom makeover
This clients bathroom was in desperate need of a new fresh look. The room was incredibly dark, and felt smaller than it actually is. This makeover was done with a few stipulations from the client that made this a challenging project that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The rimu paneling that was installed in the 1980s must stay
No tiles, this is a cold home and the homeowner didn’t want cold tiles
Must have a mirror cabinet with storage
Mood boards for the diy dreamers
I’ve written a whole blog on this (you can read it here) but one of the services I offer for people who are ready to crack into their own renovation but might be unsure of where to get started, or struggling for inspiration. Having mood boards put together by a designer can actually save you money in the long run as you’ll avoid costly mistakes or changing your mind along the way. I can help you put a comprehensive plan in place before you begin your reno journey. This service includes:
One on one consult at your home
Two mood boards
Breakdown of design recommendations
You can see some of the boards I’ve put together for clients here.