Downsizing Services in Springwood, Queensland

“I have a house in west end which was originally a single level 3 bedroom workers cottage. The house was built in underneath 5 years ago and the upper level (original house) was left un touched and rented in its original state. For added income I decided to rent out the lower levels and moved into the upper one. I was struggling with ideas on how to get the original house (over one hundred years old) to blend in and work with the newer, more modern lower levels. I appointed Dani Louis, to initially get ideas on colour schemes, light fittings, kitchen and bathroom layouts etc. Dani, was extremely helpful and full of great ideas. The house has kept some of its original features ie VJ walls etc, but now blends in nicely, mixing old world with new. Dani has tremendous buying power and sources great deals on fittings, fixtures etc and passes on her savings for all items as part of her service, which was amazing because the savings added up to be a lot more than the fee she charged. I am a very happy customer and would highly recommend Dani Louis Design to anybody wanting to undertake any form of renovation or design consultation. I am happy to be contacted if you would like to discuss any of the above 0404034213 Marcus Newton.”

“Natasha is a spatial expert with an exceptional eye for design and the ability to immediately see potential. We asked Natasha to assist us with a bathroom, laundry & ensuite renovation. She listened to our issues with the existing layout and offered a fresh prospective reflecting our personal taste. Natasha came up with ideas incorporating extra space and offering alternative ideas that we would have not considered but made so much sense. The end result was fantastic, the new design not only making use of space but combining the natural light & much needed storage. We were really happy with her friendly advice and her ability to understand what we wanted to achieve. I would highly recommend Bankson Design. Natasha has had many years’ experience in her field of expertise and is dedicated to her craft. She has the ability to think outside the square, taking the common sense approach without compromising results. Her experience spans both residential and commercial. As well as Nastash’a design credentials, Natasha’s reputation is built on exceptional client service, attention to detail and project management experience.”

“We worked with Lauren and her husband Ryan to refresh our home and to create a downstairs addition in our Queenslander. They were wonderful to work with. Lauren really took the time to understand our lifestyle and what we wanted to achieve. She came up with lots of innovative ideas, helped us edit our existing pieces (we were real bower birds) and was always considerate of our budget. Rylo offers both a building and a design team which was really convenient. We were dealing with the one company (rather than multiples) which made life much simpler. We now have a much lighter and brighter home which not only looks great, but really works for our family.”

“New Leaf Design Studios have given us direction, ideas and layouts which are very pleasing to the eye and within the budget. Their consultant listened well and brought creativity whilst still following our brief. We are very happy with their service.”

“I hired Chris from CG Design to design my studio in the colourful inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. I wanted a design that encapsulated the eclectic and original style of Newtown, at an affordable price point. I had viewed Chris's work when I lived in Brisbane, and some friends who worked in the design industry highly recommended him due to his experience in unique residential projects. Newtown is such an amazing place to live with colourful characters and never-ending entertainment and I needed a home that reflected this lifestyle. My home is a small and functional studio which required a keen sense of spatial awareness to incorporate defined living, eating and outdoor socializing spaces. Chris brought a mixture of soft and hard textures, creating depth with pops of colour through knitted woolen throws and geometric patterned pillowcases. My kitchen includes a raw hardwood mobile island with adjustable stools, which I can couple with my outdoor furniture on my compact balcony. Another hard wood multi-purpose chest has been used to provide me with more storage and seating, and to soften my balcony. Overall, Chris has done an amazing job to fulfill my brief and give me the home that matches so well to my surrounds.”

“I engaged Meraki Home Design to stage my home when I listed it for sale. Carly did a great job and met some demanding timeframes. I was very happy with the results and would be happy to use Meraki again. Thanks, Carly.”

“Gary undertook the redecoration of the living spaces of my home during 2013, advised on the colour scheme for the exterior and provided some of the interior furniture from his collection. The result is outstanding and I am particularly pleased with the external colours chosen and the new furniture and artwork internally. Everything Gary suggested was just what I needed but I could never have come up with the solutions on my own. In addition, let me say that it was an absolute pleasure to work with Gary and I have no hesitation in recommending him to prospective clients.”

“Ola helped renovate an entire apartment of 270m2 in the center of Copenhagen. Her 3D drawings and walkthrough videos made the whole redesign experience very enjoyable. She can design everything in great detail including bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. Many designers in Denmark only give you an "idea board" for your project and charge a fortune. But Ola shows you exactly how the rooms will look, and then follows up with a detailed purchase list. You can just hand her drawings also over to your construction team. She will specify all the measurements, where to put electrical outlets, how to place the lighting, which paint colors to use and even where to place the furniture. Ola is very patient and easy to work with. I am sure there is no one better out there to help with your design project. Get her hired if you can!”

“Gabrielle helped me with the styling of our house prior to sale. She did a phenomenal job in very limited time and with a small budget. The house sold for more than 10% over the initial estimates that estate agents gave us. We were extremely happy with Gabrielle's service as well as the end result. Highly recommend her.”

“We chose Porchlight Interiors to work with us to renovate our kitchen, living, dining and bar areas of our house. It was clear from the very first meeting that we were dealing with people who took the time to understand who we are, how we live and what we wanted to achieve. It is an absolute delight to live in a space that feels so perfect. It doesn't feel like an interior designer's project. It is certainly beautiful but it truly reflects us and who we are. The attentiveness, care, professionalism, understanding, patience and attention to detail was absolutely outstanding. Hopefully we will be able to finance the renovation of our bathrooms and bedrooms next and we will get to work with Porchlight again soon.”