Concept Studio

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Steve and receiving professional guidance through his mentorship, and I can confidently say the experience has been incredibly valuable. Steve demonstrates a genuine level of care and respect for every client he works with. He takes the time to clearly walk through processes and outcomes, ensuring clients understand each step along the way. This creates real clarity and confidence, helping people move forward with certainty. What stands out most is Steve’s integrity behind the scenes. Having seen how he operates beyond the surface, I can say his commitment to his clients is both genuine and consistent. I’ve personally gained a great deal from working with him, and anyone who chooses to follow this path will be in excellent hands.

We worked through our design concept with Steve and he really brought our house plans to life. I would definitely recommend the team at concept studio for your project, they produce high quality results!

Steve at Concept studios was very easy to deal with and efficient. Would gladly recommend to any one extending or building new.

It has been a fantastic experience working with Steve! Steve has been incredibly respectful and understanding of our brief and throughout the design. He was able to accommodate all of our big concerns and added great value to our design. We are working with quite a small single fronted block and ended up getting features we didn't even think we could have had! Steve kept our budget in mind during the design and this is something we really appreciate. No point designing something if we can't build it! We love Steve's problem solving attitude and willingness to work through ideas to reach a suitable solutions. We highly recommended Steve and Concept Studio. You will not be disappointed! We're so glad we found Steve and look forward to getting to the Working Drawings stage.

Steve from Concept Studio has been a true professional with our project. He has taken the time to listen (important), understand our needs, likes and dislikes and even challenged us on the ideas to ensure we get bang for buck. Ultimately he has played back these ideas in an easy to understand format and clearly articulated next steps throughout the journey. Thanks for being involved in our project.

Steve has been amazing every step of the way! He has expertly guided us through the entire design process, explaining all of the necessary steps and answering all of our many questions. I would absolutely recommend Steve and Concept Studio, you won't regret it.

Have been working with Steve Drougas and Concept Studios for over a decade on various projects. He's a great designer and importantly understands the cost factors in construction that result in a happy client with a project they can actually build.

I wholeheartedly recommend Concept Studio to anyone seeking a top-notch building designer. Working with Steve and his team has been an absolute pleasure. Their designs stand out for their cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and practicality. The communication from Concept Studio was exceptional, and their reliability made the entire process smooth and stress-free. A definite go-to for anyone in search of a professional and reliable building design service!

Concept Studio is great to deal. They make sure you understand everything before proceeding. Fantastic ideas and a great network. Nothing is a problem, nothing is big or to small. I would highly recommend Concept Studio's for your next project, as I have had a great result and will use them on my next project.

I cannot recommend Steve highly enough! We engaged him to come up with designs for our indoor and outdoor renovation. He came up with brilliant ideas that were practical, helped us save costs - and he still give us everything on our wish list and more! He is a consummate professional, an excellent communicator, and he is incredibly responsive. He turned around our plans in such a short time frame that was even quicker than he estimated. He is honest and transparent and has really helped us fit our dream renovation into our desired budget. It’s hard to find people to work with who are as incredible as Steve, and I am so grateful for everything he has done for us designing our dream home.

Steve was really easy to work with and made the planning process an interesting, thought provoking experience, which I was not expecting as a novice renovator. He listened to my input of what I wanted and was able to provide a range of ideas to cut costs and make better use of the space. I am very happy with the final plans and would definitely recommend Steve.

All the work Concept Studio did for me was done in a prompt and very professional manner. Their advice was extremely helpful.

We had. a great experience with Steve. He was able to come up with some really good ideas and solutions. He was not conscious of time, an hour consult became almost 2 hours. We found Steve to be helpful and patient, highly recommend his services.

Steve has been great to work with …. Provides a terrific service Highly recommend using Concept Studio

Steve was very personable and inventive with his design. Highly recommended.

Such a difficult decision to engage someone and trust them with your project but couldn't be happier with Steve and the team at Concept Studio, this also extends to the suppliers we used as recommended by Steve. He listened to our brief and presented a design solution that we are really happy with, while also making small tweaks along the way to save our pockets come construction time. This could have been a stressful process, but working closely with Steve made it easy and enjoyable. Thanks again and highly recommend for anyone out there looking to get your project started.

Steve was very helpful and provided great practical advice in regards to working through the various options available for our project. I can highly recommend Steve for anyone trying to work through a project with many different options.

From the first day I contacted Steve from Concept Studio to date he has been honest, straight forward and excellent to work with. Steve took our 2 bedroom unit and created a family size, 3 BR + Office townhouse with all the requested specifications and all within a very tight budget. Yes, there were times when he said, "Lauren, that's not within your budget", however he would always come back to me with a solution and most of the time a much better outcome. His knowledge of the design/building process, materials and managing all council approvals has been invaluable. Remove the stress and enjoy the design process with Steve and his team at Concept Studio.

Highly recommend Steve at Concept Studio; his relaxed approach put us at ease when discussing our ideas for the our home extension. He listened & provided different options available to us, including layouts & materials. No question was too much trouble & his answers were given promptly & without making us feel like the novices we were. Thanks Steve!

Steve was absolutely amazing and very attentive. He didn't just do a great job, it was so obvious how passionate he is and how much he cared to deliver the best work possible. I'm so grateful for everything he's done and I highly recommend him.

Steve made the entire process of designing the renovation on our heritage home easy, transparent and enjoyable. He was receptive to all of our "ideal situation" plans, and managed to not only incorporate them into the design, but added other excellent features that we would never have thought of. Steve took many aspects of the process that were intimidating and complicated to us, and explained them clearly and patiently, helping us to get a better understanding of what was possible and how we could make it happen. Steve was responsive to all emails, texts and calls and every communication was outstanding. On top of this, Steve was honest about what could help make our design more cost effective and actively sought ways to bring the price down for us where necessary. We highly recommend Steve for his professionalism, good humour, transparency, creativity and strong eye for design.

Steve and his Team were wonderful to work with. Steve made us feel really cared for as a client, with his willingness to answer our questions, provide advice and complete work in a timely manner.

Steve at Concept Studio did an amazing job designing our extension and a numerous amount other things in our heritage over-layed home. Steve was a pleasure and exceptional to deal with right from the start and his expertise and enthusiasm translates into his work! Steve works in with what you want and brings your vision to life. Steve's problem solving skills are we exceptional when having to deal with our property (being built originally in 1890). Steve is a awesome communicator and was completely on board for everything we spoke about and wanted to achieve! I couldn't recommend Steve more highly for anyone wanting to do a renovation, extension or new build !

Steve at Concept Studio did an amazing job designing our second story extension. He was recommended to me by a friend who had used his services happily last year. Steve was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish, always prepared to spend extra time with me helping with any queries I had and talking through the pros and cons of the different design aspects of the job. Steve is a great communicator and really understood what we were trying to achieve and gave us great options to improve the design and save costs. I couldn't recommend Steve more highly.

I worked with Concept Studio on the design of my three townhouses development in Frankston Vic. Having no prior experience, this was my first project, Steve guided me and I am extremely grateful for his patience and teaching me along the way. The design exceeded expectations particularly given the planning limitations we were under, ultimately we achieved our goals. We also incurred some road blocks by council but Steve handled it amazingly and there was no obstacle we couldn't overcome with his guidance. I highly recommend Steve and will be working with him again in the near future. Thanks

This project took far longer than expected, was overcomplicated, it was a total mess from start to finish.

We are extremely lucky to have found Steve and Design Concept to help us to design our new house in Melbourne! If you are looking for a high-calibre, and creative designer, who not only knows what he is doing but will listen to your needs and delight you with the final outcome, then you can’t go wrong with Steve! We have done a number of renovation projects in houses we have lived in but this time we are building a whole new house. While we had a long list of wants and needs, we also knew we were out of our depth and needed serious professional help. We contacted a number of designers who were happy to give us quotes. Steve stood out as someone who not only gave us a transparent and reasonable quote, more importantly, he took the time to understand how much the house meant to us. We were not only looking for a designer but also someone who would be a ‘partner’ in the process. So here we are where we now have a very creative and pragmatic design that meets every one of our needs and fits within the size and budget constraints we had given Steve. He has patiently listened to us as we made various decisions and guided us around numerous potential mistakes and it has been a pleasure working with him to get us to the permit stage. We are now looking forward to getting into the building phases to turn the design into a home. Steve is a consummate professional, and we would highly recommend him!

We had been contemplating a home renovation for at least three years. We wanted the renovation to be as perfect as possible but also within quite a tight budget. But we didn't seem to find someone who shared our vision Recently, browsing the HOUZZ website we happened upon the profile of Concept Studio and Steve. After reading through the Concept Studio website and also the glowing reviews on HOUZZ we decided to contact Steve. It has been one of our better decisions and Steve, the studio and his draftsman Michael have been wonderful to work with. Even though we didn't have much of an idea of costs to build and also final fit outs, we were upfront with Steve as to our budget and expectations. Steve took our ideas on board and offered some fabulous alternatives to some of our fanciful ideas. Steve is a realist with wonderful vision and worked within our budget. We genuinely appreciated Steve's input. It is great to engage with someone who has vast experience in the industry and is client focussed and works collaboratively. None of our questions went unanswered, even if they were trivial. Concept Studios have been patient and very easy to communicate with. There were many little details that we had not considered and perhaps Steve didn't need to bring them to our attention as it wasn't in his scope of works, but he did. With the plans in place we now look forward to our home being transformed into something special. Concept Studios and Steve have been fantastic.

Steve is the the consummate professional whose dedication to his clients and projects is something I have admired from working with him for 15 years. Always looking for the best outcome and a pleasure to work with.

Steve from Concept Studio was friendly and insightful in designing our beautiful house extension. With his guidance and practical knowledge he patiently explained how the various systems of our house worked (or failed to work) together to create a beautiful and functional home. We are very satisfied with his professionalism, attention to detail, willingness to dig deeper into the issues and to deliver on time.

Steve’s design concepts and attention to detail were brilliant. I highly recommend him, one of the greats in his field, you won’t be disappointed using his services.

Steve provided an excellent and professional service. He has a great knowledge of design and understood our vision and needs in designing our dream homes. Steve’s collaborative approach as well as his patience made the process an easy one. Highly recommended. Thanks Steve!

As a builder I have been working closely with Steve on an extension in Brighton and his level of expertise and experience is shown both in the documentation he produced and throughout the discussions we have had in regards to the technical elements of the design. I look forward to the opportunity of working on many more project together.

Steve listened and took the time to thoroughly understand our brief. We found his design ideas and concepts far exceeded our expectations on what we could achieve. Steve's patience in answering all of our questions, his positivity and responsiveness made the whole process smooth and enjoyable.

I have worked alongside Steve from Concept Studio for the past 10 years. Concept Studio provide great designs to their clients while offering a professional building design service. I would be happy to refer Concept Studio onto anyone looking for a designer for their project.

I have worked with Steve and in turn Concept Studios in the capacity of a consultant for the best part of 10 years, Within this time I have found that Steve continually strives to achieve the best results for his clients. If you are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic designer and team, I would not hesitate in recommending Concept Studios.

I have had an association with Concept Studio for 9 years and have found Steve to be professional, easy to deal with and very helpful. He seems to keep up to date with the latest Design trends and construction methods.

Steve and his team are an excellence resource when it comes to both planning and building. They have extensive Town Planning knowledge and experience, coupled with a very sound understanding of the construction process. We have found their guidance invaluable in the planning and design phase, and the quality of their plans really assist with efficiencies and quality in the quoting and construction phases.

I have worked with Steve on many occasions with my clients and his clients. He is a world of knowledge when it comes to the design and build industry. I highly recommend him for all drafting and design services from building your dream home to adding an extention to an existing build.

We’ve been working with Concept Studio for over 20 years and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with their plans. Well articulated making the town planning process a breeze. Narelle Cassar Town Planners Melbourne

We engaged Concept Studio to undertake the full planning and design of a dual occ development. Their approach was very professional, thorough and delivered within the agreed timeframes. Even with some challenging requirements from council and neighbours, Steve was able to manage the process to get to the desired outcome, without delay to the works.

Loved working with Steve and his team. The plans are exactly what we are after, he sorted out everything we needed for us (engineer etc) and we can’t wait to commence the build soon!

I have worked closely with Steve on a professional level for a number of jobs as a draftsperson. The way he approaches and undertakes each project is always customised. He not only listens to the clients, he becomes involved in each step and designs to provide the best outcome possible. While he does have a particular style, which his clients love, he never compromises a design by forcing his opinions and lets the design develop into functional and aesthetic spaces. He is always available for a chat and I haven’t seen him without a smile.

I have been liaising with Steve on a professional level for over 10 years. He is the definition of a gentlemen, professional and great to deal with. What I love most about Steve is the quality of his workmanship and ability to provide great designs and always achieving a high level of compliance at the most fair and reasonable prices.

Steve completed drawings for our home extension and organised engineering and permits. This is a very complex process if you are not an expert in this area. Throughout Steve provided a very transparent, respectful and timely service. He is always available to answer questions and queries and communication was and is the hallmark of this. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services and would certainly use Concept again in the future.

Steve has been a pleasure to work with right from the beginning. He spent lots of time with my wife and I listening to what we needed for our new extension, and was patient with us when we needed to make changes. He was also informative about the whole process and lined up suitable surveyors, engineers etc. We are now looking forward to seeing his design become a reality! I would highly recommend Concept Studio to others.

Steve was competent, courteous and very professional, great to work with. Happy with the end result Highly recommended for any project

Highly professional individual who seriously looks after his work, his associates and his clients. We have collaborated on many projects together, big and not so big and I must say that I don't know a project that we haven't delivered successfully.

If you are looking for a designer for a new house do not look past Steve and the team at Concept Studio, the in house viewing of the project on a big screen was great and the 3D folio was awesome. Steve is personable and has great design mind and is familiar with council rules and regulations which is helpful especially at the conceptual stage. look forward to working together in the future.

Steve did the design of our house renovation. Absolute character, great to work with and most importantly knows his stuff back to front! Could not reccommend him anymore.

Steve from Concept Studio designed the extension for our period home. He was extremely professional and easy to work with. He understood our design brief and needs perfectly, and executed it in a way that exceeded our expectations. What we liked most about Steve's design was the livability that it provided to the spaces. P.S. Our cat Earl adored Steve even though he is more of a dog lover.

Concept Studio I found had the best design. I was also grateful for the extra time and care taken when I didnt understand something or had a query. Professionalism and patience makes the whole process so much easier and Steve was a stand out in all areas . Impressive design work by him . Will be using Concept Studio in my future projects

My experience with Concept Studio was just perfect. They completely understood our families needs and delivered a design beyond our expectations. Now living in the newly renovated home is amazing. I would highly recommend Concept Studio to everyone.

Steve at Concept Studio helped me in designing our El Fresco a few years ago.....was very professional & thorough in his work and advice...........was an absolute pleasure doing business with him and will definitely recommend to others.

I found Steve to be very Helpful & Professional throughout the Build & I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to extend or build. Pleasure to deal with & Thankyou

My husband and I decided in our later years to build a new house and discovered Steve Drougas of Concept Studio through houzz. Concept Studio worked with us to create exactly the home that we envisioned, completely understanding our brief. This was a challenging job, as the space for the home was limited and Steve was able to include everything that we requested. He attended the site and assessed site conditions and constraints. Made initial inquiries regarding authority regulations and requirements. Provided recommendations for the appointment of other specialist consultants as required, including their fees. Steve Dougas is very easy to deal with, always contactable and sticks to deadlines. He listens to you as the homeowner and is respectful of your wishes, ideas and interests. He is not designing for himself – he is designing for you. He is knowledgeable and professional. His whole team is great to work with. Steve made what could have been a daunting process very easy and did it very quickly. We have no hesitation in recommending Concept Studio and would most certainly use them again ourselves.

I employed Concept Studio to design my upper and rear extension including remodeling the existing internal layout. I consider Steve to be an asset to the building industry and have no hesitation in recommending him. Steve is committed to his practice and thrives under pressure as well as dealing with challenges head-on. I found Steve to be extremely knowledgeable whilst his initiative, enthusiasm and commitment have been the key to the success of our project. .

Cannot speak highly enough of Steve and Concept Studios. The service and professionalism was second to none from start to finish...

So refreshing to have engaged Concept Studio on our renovations. The concept right to the final design worked out brilliantly. Our builders where impressed with all the attention to detail, in the working drawings, which in turn carried through to a very smooth and hassle free renovation that we love. Any hiccup that usally arises with such a reno project was only a quick phone call away and was promptly sorted out. No hesitation in engaging andrecommending Concept Studio for any further works in the future. Ian R

A great experience & journey to design what we wanted but a little frustrating at times with the slow turnaround for new drawings

Steve is a professional, engaging and consultative individual who is easy to deal with. Not afraid to challenge the thinking of the client and offer alternate approaches and throughs, however is respectful to the client's desires and wishes. Clarity of requirements goes a long way to ensuring that the end to end process is smooth and minimises frustration for both parties. Genuinely extends his services for the benefit of the client. Drafting services are good and amends Plan / Drafting mistakes (as no one is perfect) with limited pushback and delays. Thinks laterally and is able to provide alternatives to design challenges. Steve can suggest / recommend Interior Design, Engineering, Building Surveyor and Joinery Design services, however do your own investigation, as it is your relationship with these associated trades, which matters in the end, not Steve's. Recommended for value for money (investment), as not overpriced.

We dealt with Concept Studio in different occasions including building our house. Every time they manage to do projects painless and very professional at very reasonable price and time. Steve himself is absolute gentleman and pleasure to dealt with. We would highly recommend this company.

When we have spoken to the Concept team, we have found that our dealings with Steve to be outstanding. He has managed our project, he has been totally efficient and the service he provided was second to none. Very professional, very helpful, nothing was too hard, and very good and knowledgable, all done from start to finish without us having to worry about anything. We would highly recommend him to other people. Could not have built with out him.