Bell Development and Design

Name: Bell Development and Design
Address: Sydney, New South Wales, 2035, Australia
Telephone: 0407 705 364
Rating: 5

3 Reviews

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About Us

Time poor but in desperate need of a renovation? Reluctant to dive in to a professional interior design service for fear of how much it will add to your already tight budget? I'm here to help, as an interior designer/ decorator and even a project manager helping to oversee interior renovations for homes and investment properties and also for people looking to style their homes to sell. I have decades of experience in home building and renovations so I can also smooth the way between you and your builder. Best of all. I can help you end up with a home that looks better than your favourite Houzz pages, and really reflects your personality. All on that tight budget you're so worried about! I have good kitchen company contacts and a wealth of experience in finishes. If you're unsure of the difference between Calacatta and Carrara, engineered stone, acrylics, laminates, polyurethane, veneers etc and which will best create the kitchen of your dreams, I'm here to help, so don't be overwhelmed into inaction!

Services Provided

First we work out your natural style: ultra modern; mid century modern; Hamptons; elegant hotel; beach resort or a mix. Start anew or refresh your favourite items to create beautiful spaces that are a joy to live in. Then we go shopping together! My interior design contacts allow me to pass on big discounts to you. Together we’ll find pieces that best reflect your style and represent quality for your budget.

Areas Served

Sydney - anywhere within a 25 km radius of Bondi Junction, so that includes all eastern suburbs and city, inner southern suburbs, inner west and inner north shore. If in doubt, please call.

6 Projects

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Business Details

Business Name

Bell Development and Design

Phone Number

0407 705 364

Address

Sydney, New South Wales 2035
Australia

Typical Job Cost

AUD A few hundred - a few thousand

Generally my services include measurement and design for best use of space, then shopping together for bathroom and kitchen fittings, furnishings, tiles, paint colours - whatever is needed for your home. I can work to an hourly rate or a price - whichever you prefer, and I charge half-rate for time spent at my desk when sourcing for your home, so all in all I represent a very small and valuable percentage of your renovation budget.

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3 Reviews for Bell Development and Design

Steve Wilson

After approaching a few engineers and draftsmen for our project we were feeling a little underwhelmed. No one could give an estimate of likely cost or a "most likely" scenario for the build. Bryan Bell was then recommended by a friend and he proved to be the answer to our prayers. Bryan not only gave us the confidence that the job could be done but also was very clear with the cost estimate which (apart from a few extras along the way that we decided on) was pretty close to the actual cost. The project involved removal of most of the ground floor walls (including primary load-bearing walls), installation of new structural support beams, new windows, new wall and ceiling linings, new timber flooring, new kitchen and associated plumbing, electrical and air conditioning work. The project was finished on time and on budget. Bryan's professionalism during the demolition and construction phase was of the highest order. Karen's styling input towards the end of the project was also very useful in helping us achieve the modernized home we were after. We could not be happier with the end result and have no hesitation in recommending Bell Development and Design (in fact we have already referred two of our friends to Bryan and they wont be the last!!).

August 30, 2015Last modified:September 1, 2015

Elsa Tannos

We contracted Bryan and Karen from Bell Development and Design to undertake a renovation of our kitchen, family room and bathroom. The house was built in the 80's and had the slate floor, exposed brick and timber kitchen of the time. This has now been replaced by timber floors and a modern white kitchen and walls. The bathroom is now also modern and beautifully finished. They turned out to be the perfect combination for us, with Karen designing and Bryan and his team carrying out the work. Bryan and Karen discussed every step of the job and were able to work together to achieve the look and quality we are so happy with. Having a designer on board may sound like an extravagance but she made the whole process enjoyable and the finished product perfect. She was also surprisingly affordable! Karen sourced and helped find all the finishing products, from tiles, to blinds to cushions and we shopped together to find all the perfect finishes. I could not have done it without her. The new kitchen was designed and built by Burraneer Bay Kitchens but overseen by Bryan and his team. The team is made up of very experienced tradesmen who have been working for Bryan for many years. We were given a realistic time line for the renovation and much care was taken as we lived onsite while work was going on. Bryan and his team were very professional, the job was completed on time and we could not be happier with the result. We now have a modern, functional home that we are very proud of. Bryan and Karen have an amazing eye for detail, design and quality and we would have no hesitation in recommending Bell Development.

August 27, 2015Last modified:August 30, 2015

roland8654

Bell Development and Design created our dream home in Caringbah South, from design to completion of the project with Bryan Bell as project manager and Karen Bell as the designer. Bryan supervised, coordinated and managed all involved trades; electricians, plumbers, tillers, plasterers, carpenters and painters. Karen's experience and research ability in finding furniture, art and accessories for our revamped home was superior. She also designed the layout and colour scheme for our bathroom and was influential in finding the appropriate fittings and fixtures. Lots of shopping trips with Karen was a fun part of this project! It all began with a consultation session with Bryan and Karen in July 2014. It was supposed to be a half hour chat, but turned into a three hour discussion and we signed off an agreement to proceed with the renovation project. The end result is that we now have a home that is exceeding our expectations in terms of livability, style and quality. This would not have been achieved without Bell Development and Design’s advice, design and professional assistance. Karen and Bryan provided outstanding services at every stage of this project. We have no hesitation in recommending the Bell Team to anyone looking to do a renovation, extension or simply to spruce up their home. Ingrid and Roland Persson

August 25, 2015

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Commented: Picture height?Generally the middle of the piece should be at eye height but with yours going over a 1250 high bedhead, it's already going to be higher than that, so I'd just allow about 100mm (10cms) gap at most ab...

April 8, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: The pendant lightsHi, the pendant lights are from ZTwo lights in Botany Rd, Waterloo. www.ztwolights.com They come in two sizes and we used six of the smaller ones and one of the larger ones. It did take some time to ...

November 7, 2015

Commented: Colour scheme ideasComments by Carole and Buffpoint are spot on, with the exception that I wouldn't break up the front facade (Buffpoint suggestion) and render half because your half will look half the size and itsy bit...

March 11, 2015 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Help me choose my bathroom feature tilesTell your hubby and the tiler that encaustic tiles (which is what I believe you selected) have been around for centuries and while they're all the rage with designers now, they also have a classic fee...

November 13, 2014 in Design Dilemma

Commented: What colour grout?I would go for an almost white with a hint of the lightest grey to take the edge off. A pale blue green would be okay but maybe a bit sickly. The tiles are divine by the way!

August 30, 2012 in Design Dilemma

Commented: What type of plant is used as a hedge bordering the pool ?Does slender weaver satisfy the new certification rules regarding climb-ability? I know you're all thinking "she's silly, the plants are inside the pool surround," but no, the new rules stat...

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