Plan your renovation like a designer — without hiring one.

This is a practical, step-by-step guide to help you make the right decisions before you renovate.
Inside, you’ll clarify your scope, define your budget boundaries, align on style, prioritise where money matters most, and set decision rules that prevent stress later.

• 13-page fillable planning framework (scope, budget, timeline, layout)

• The exact decision sequence professional designers use

• Checklist to avoid costly changes mid-build

• Clarity on where to spend — and where to save

It walks you through early design decisions, budget allocation, timeline reality and team planning — so you can approach your renovation calmly, intentionally and with confidence.

Love our Woollahra Art Deco Kitchen and want to recreate it in your own home?

The exact finishes and selections used in our Woollahra Art Deco Kitchen.

Inside the pack:

• Complete finishes schedule & specifications
• Designer pro tips
• A curated shopping list

Everything you need to confidently recreate one of our most loved kitchens — without second-guessing a single detail.

Before you commit to construction, the Floorplan Review gives you experienced, independent eyes on your proposed layout. I assess flow, functionality, spatial planning and the small decisions that often lead to costly changes later. You’ll receive clear, practical feedback to help you move forward with confidence — knowing your layout works not just on paper, but for how you actually live.

A comprehensive, hands-on design service from concept through to completion.

For clients seeking a fully considered and expertly managed outcome, Hollier Studio provides end-to-end interior architecture and design. We guide every detail — from spatial planning to finishes and documentation — creating homes that feel cohesive, refined and deeply liveable.

Best for full renovations, multi-room projects or clients wanting a complete design partner.

Design Direction is Hollier Studio’s streamlined e-design service for homeowners who need expert eyes early in their renovation. Save $$$ on Full-Service design.

If you’re feeling stuck on layout, finishes or where to focus first, this service gives you personalised professional direction so you can move forward with confidence — without the commitment of full service.

A focused, tailored design review of your space, including:

✓ Layout advice and spatial direction
✓ Cohesive finishes guidance
✓ Key product and material suggestions
✓ Designer notes and rationale
✓ Clear next steps for moving forward

Everything is considered through the lens of your budget, how you live and the level of finish you’re aiming to achieve.

A practical set of tools to help you make confident renovation decisions before the build begins. Perfect for early-stage renovators who want guidance at their own pace.

What’s included:

✓ Decision Timeline
A clear guide to what to choose and when, helping you avoid decisions made in the wrong order.

✓ Budget Reality Check
A practical tool to sense-check your renovation budget and identify gaps early.

✓ Finishes Selection Starter Guide
Designer-led guidance to help you build a cohesive, timeless palette.

✓ Showroom Preparation Checklist
Know exactly what to bring and what to confirm before visiting suppliers.

✓ Designer Red Flags
Key early warning signs to help you avoid common renovation mistakes.