The client approached us in July 2016 to discuss updating his investment unit in a serviced apartment complex in Fortitude Valley. Initially the intention was to renovate the studio apartment and to continue letting it (furnished) for short stay visitors, as it was a good income spinner, but on reflection he decided he wanted to sell the property instead.

The 55m2 studio apartment is located in a building that was built in the late 80’s and had not been maintained very well, and was in desperate need of an update.

The overall project included renovating the main living area, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and bedroom.

We provided some recommendations to address the immediate concerns, but also offered a bigger picture vision for the property which included:
• Spacial Planning i.e. zoning specific use spaces within the main living area
• Renovating the kitchen
• Renovating the very small bathroom
• Renovating the laundry area which is located in the bedroom
• Retiling the entire unit - main living/dining/kitchen, bedroom, bathroom.
• Installing a robe in the bedroom
• Repainting the interior
• Installing new window treatments
• Updating and reconfiguring lighting, light switches and power points and upgrading circuit board to accommodate new appliances
• Furnishing and decorating the entire apartment

Client Brief: To update the entire unit, maximizing the available space, making it feel spacious and comfortable with an urban living feel.