Katie Rees Design | Designer
Katie Rees Design
Phone: +61 412 507 760
Address: PO Box 2067 3931 Mornington, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.katiereesdesign.com.au
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25.01.2022 Parer | Mount Martha - Thrilled to see the pool and footings in at our Parer project. Off and running! - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... Builder Quality Built Pty Ltd - #katiereesdesign #krdpar #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #australiandesign #mountmartha #beachhouse See more
25.01.2022 Wooralla | Mount Eliza - The new entry as part of the proposed renovations and additions at our Wooralla project will bring a sense of light and space into the existing home. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... - #katierees #katiereesdesign #krdwor #renovation #farmhouse #contemporaryfarmhouse #homedesign #homerenovation #australiandesign #acreage See more
25.01.2022 Great design really does stand the test of time! This is Richard Neutra's Bailey House- Constructed in 1948 as part of The Case Study Houses Program, covered in detail by Mid Century Home. Homes can be quite disposable nowadays- Easily knocked down and replaced or completely renovated. But when we take the time to prepare the ultimate design response straight up- It can be appreciated still some 70 years into the future- And still look and feel amazing. #katiereesdesign #homedesign #designinspiration #richardneutra #richardneutrafanclub #contemporarydesign
24.01.2022 Windmill House | Casey Shire - This new home is designed to rest peacefully in its sprawling farmland surrounding. The butterfly rooflines were inspired by the existing windmill by the dam. Very excited to see this project come out of the ground soon. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design - #katiereesdesign #krdwnd #newhome #homedesign #farmdesign #contemporary #australiandesign #acreage See more
24.01.2022 Client's are often surprised to discover that the design response for their new home or renovation is actually nothing like they anticipated, but everything they had hoped for. Home design is definitely a journey of discovery where you experiment with a multitude of options, before landing on the ultimate result. #katiereesdesign #homedesign #journeyofdiscovery
24.01.2022 Granya | Mount Eliza - Hello Green Doors! I love when the client's have absolute faith in your vision, even when your imagining and specification are a little out there. Our Granya project is so close to completion and we can't wait to share it with you really soon. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project Project 5 Interior Design Built by G-Struct Builders- https://buff.ly/39sm3J6 - #katiereesdesign #krdgrn #renovation #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #mounteliza See more
23.01.2022 CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME BRIEF BY IMAGINING THE DAY YOU MOVE OUT You may think I am crazy suggesting that you imagine the day you move out of your dream home when you could just focus on the thrill of the day you’ll move in. But if my career in home design has taught me one thing, it would be that the quality of the memories you take with you when you leave are going to be directly attributable the priorities you had before you got there. ... Creating the brief for that dream home project or renovation can be overwhelming. Countless decisions about colours and styles can consume much of our headspace before we even get started. So instead of focusing on shades of white, focus on your home as a memory making project. What features of your home will draw the people you love most together into a lasting memory? My husband and I recently sold and moved out of the home we shared with our three daughters. For nearly 12 years we had lived on the same block of land (albeit in two different houses after sub-dividing). While we were packing, it dawned on me that it was the memories that we had created in the spaces that were stirring my deepest emotions - not the ‘things’ that we were packing into boxes. We reminisced about: Planting the Cherry Blossom in front courtyard in celebration our first wedding anniversary Bringing each pink bundle of joy home from the hospital into the room we’d decided was perfect for each. Saying goodbye to our dog Theo, then introducing our newest fur baby Gus. Big belly laughs with friends on the outside deck that we designed for joyous congregating. Funny stories of our ordinary days around the dining table. Nights with the five of us trying to sleep in our double bed after a thunderstorm. It’s the places where we came together that were the best design features of those homes. So, when you are considering your design brief, think first about the people and the experiences you seek to create in your home. The job of the colours, styles and aesthetics will merely be the backdrops to the memories in your mind. First and foremost is establishing understanding of how we want to feel and live in the home we are going to build; and ultimately the memories we are going to pack up and take with us when we leave.
22.01.2022 Old Moorooduc | Tuerong - I intentionally keep the preliminary 3D presentation very simple. At this stage the design is very much still in development and nothing is set in stone. Every presentation leads with an aerial still showing how the project addresses the site conditions. Here I demonstrate how the footprint of the original brick home will be transformed and extended into a homely farmhouse. - #katierees #katiereesdesign #krdomr #renovation #transformativerenovation #homeaddition #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #farmhouse #ruraldesign
22.01.2022 The relationship between a client and their home designer is a special one. The success of your project will be established in the design phase, so choosing a designer that understands your ambitions is imperative. I have had the great pleasure of forging wonderful professional relationships with home-owners throughout this year and I am incredibly grateful for the faith they have placed in me. #katiereesdesign #clientappreciation #clientanddesignerrelationship #gooddesign #designphase #dreamhome
22.01.2022 I loved our recent visit to Redwood forest where I snapped this beautiful shot. The trees are planted in perfect rows, but each tree is still beautifully unique. Inspiration can really come from anywhere. #katierees #katiereesdesign #redwoodforest #standtall
22.01.2022 I am incredibly proud to be a Full Member of the Design Matters National (@designmatters.org.au)- An industry body supporting Australian Building Designers and an incredible resource for consumers too. Last night Design Matters held their Annual Building Design of the Year Awards. A big congratulations to Maxa Design- Maxa Design for taking out the coveted Building Design of the Year Award (The winning house is featured in this post). And congratulations also to Design Matters for throwing a wonderful virtual awards evening- The goodie pack was definitely not wasted at our house. - #katiereesdesign #homedesign #australiandesign #TakingBuildingDesigntotheNEXTLEVEL #DMN2020BD #BuildingDesignoftheYear #MaxaDesign
22.01.2022 Check out this sensational home designed by Pierre Koenig in 1958, and as featured by @archdaily. The home is Case Study House 21 (Bailey House) and was restored to intended intent and design in 1998. It is an incredible example of how quality design and workmanship really does stand the test of time. #gooddesignstandstestoftime #pierrekoenig #timelessdesign #casestudyhouse21 #archdaily
21.01.2022 Oceanview | Red Hill South - The living area is the heart of the home. I would love to have been a fly on the wall when the owner, their children and grandchildren were able to meet together in the main living space of our Red Hill project over the Summer break. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by GStruct Builders Photography by Lisa Atkinson - #katiereesdesign #krdocv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #redhillsouth See more
20.01.2022 Oceanview | Red Hill South - The clean lines of the kitchen on our Oceanview project beautifully mimic the colours and tones specified on the exterior of the home. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by GStruct Group Photography by Lisa Atkinson Photographer - #katierees #katiereesdesign #krdocv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #redhillsouth See more
20.01.2022 I love great home design- When done right it encourages connection and makes for a happier being. Family rituals support connection inside a home. Today is my eldest daughter Savannah's 9th Birthday. Each year on our daughters' birthdays we write them a letter that summarises everything they got up to over the year, and our feelings and observations- Usually of immense pride. The content of this year's letter was a little different with the changes we are experiencing in... relation to Covid lockdowns. I couldn't help but imagine that one day, way in the future, Savannah and her own children and grandchildren might one day read this letter and get a little insight into the time when the whole world slowed down, and we all stayed home together. When I look at it from this perspective- It's actually pretty cool! Happy Birthday Vannah- We love you. #katiereesdesign #homedesign #happybirthday #familyconnection #familyrituals See more
20.01.2022 The best homes are the ones that truly reflect their owners. Whether your home is full of ornaments, or sparsely furnished with a minimalist edge, let it reflect how you want to live. #katiereesdesign #katierees #homedesign #australianhomes #realhomes
19.01.2022 A little Thursday inspiration. Check out this stunningly simple and beautiful home in the US by David Van Galen Architecture. Creating a home that exhibits this level of simplicity and balance is deceivingly challenging. It is easy to create a 'bitsy' design, but it requires real skill and attention to detail to pull a design like this off. Just stunning!! https://www.archdaily.com//little-house-big-shed-david-van #inspiration #davidvangalenarchitecture #archdaily #laraswimmerphotography
19.01.2022 This really resonates with me! The client's are often shocked with how simple the design solution seems- But the complicated journey that lead to that simple solution is all behind the scenes. #katiereesdesign #homedesign
18.01.2022 Silverwood | Mornington - Thrilled to visit our Silverwood project last week and see the incredible progress. The 3D development is as much a design tool as it is a presentation tool for us. I can't wait to re-visit Silverwood in just a few weeks to see the final paint application and finishing touches. - Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by Tesslach Homes- Tesslach homes - #katiereesdesign #krdslv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #hamptons #australiandesign See more
17.01.2022 Granya | Mount Eliza - Rounding off our Granya project with a pergola addition and pool house adjacent the existing pool. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... Builder GStruct Group - #katiereesdesign #krdgrn #renovation #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #mounteliza #poolhouse #pergola See more
17.01.2022 Designing or renovating your own home is an opportunity to create spaces and an aesthetic that fully expresses you and your family.... So in adaption of Oscar Wilde's quotation- "Be yourself, everyone else's home design is already taken". #katiereesdesign #homedesign #bespokedesign #beyourself #beyou
16.01.2022 There is so much that I LOVE about this Sheffield Residence in Massachusetts featured by @yellowtrace. From the simple nature of the layout, to the building form and subtle shadow lines. The unadorned spaces allow the stunning surrounds to be the evolving artwork from every room. Feeling completely inspired! #inspiration #residentialdesign
16.01.2022 How does isolation look in your house? As a five year old it is difficult for our Brodie to understand the need for the restrictions, and why she can't go to the park and kinder. But she is certainly happy with the more relaxed rules around the I-Pad, and our dog Gus loves us all at home. Time together is definitely a silver lining, and we feel we have a deeper understanding of our children than ever before. #katiereesdesign #homedesign #stage4restrictions #staysafe
13.01.2022 Where there is a will there is a way! When you are designing your dream home or reno there are literally thousands of ways that it could go- But only one is the best. Let's find it together!! #katiereesdesign #homedesign #neversaydie
13.01.2022 What Iso fun are you getting up to this weekend? This is my family, and on Saturday we will be around this same table enjoying a dress-up party for our daughter Brodie who is turning 5- I can't promise I will post a picture of me dressed as a 5'10" princess!! We find ourselves in a position we could never had imagined a year ago. Your home may not be the size, style or even tidiness that you desire- But let's forgive our homes for their current misgivings and take this time to truly cherish those we have the opportunity to be 'locked-in' with. Cheers- Katie! #katiereesdesign #homedesign #togetherapart
13.01.2022 Seaview | Tyabb - Home sweet home! At the start of this year we decided to sell our beautiful new home in Mornington. It was a difficult decision as we loved our home immensely but were also ready for a change. Tyabb held great appeal and ticked the box of feeling like we were ‘moving to the country’, without actually ‘moving to the country’. In 2020, we managed to sell and purchase again during Stage 4 restrictions, unable to see the inside of the property until settlement. We have nicknamed our new home ‘The Old Girl’ and her layout already suits our family life so incredibly well. She has a tonne of potential and we can’t wait to share her beautification with you. - #katiereesdesign #krdsvw #before #home #morningtonpeninsula #renovation #australiandesign #tyabb
13.01.2022 Really cool video looking at some of the incredible talent at Melbourne Design Week 2021. Design influences so many areas of our lives- The way the think, the way we interact and the way we live (Good or Bad). #yellowtrace #mdw2021 #designinspiration #inspiration
13.01.2022 Massive thankyou Caitlin from Project 5 Interior Design for making the interior of our Oceanview project so incredible! The interiors took on the clean lines and essence of the exterior for a seamless flow between. Boy would I love to be laying on that couch right now- Looking over the rolling hills to Western Port bay and beyond.#katiereesdesign #krdocv #redhillsouth #morningtonpeninsula #homedesign #mornpendesign #interiors #gstructbuilders
12.01.2022 To imagine someones dream home or renovation is so much more than just 'drawing up plans' to be relied upon by your builder. I use an art easel to stand, walk, dance around and try an unlimited amount of outcomes on the canvas in front of me- But usually only one stands out as the ultimate response. #katiereesdesign #katierees #homedesign #designer #dreamhome #newhome. #majorreno #renovation #australiandesign
12.01.2022 The bubble diagram- Always the best way to experiment with the spatial arrangements before they become hard lines. I love this experimental stage where nothing is set in stone and it feels so great when you know you've landed on the right composition. #katierees #katiereesdesign #homedesign #bubblediagram #homeplanning #experimentation
12.01.2022 My family and I took our new camper trailer on its maiden voyage to Warburton over the break. I was surprised to find this beautiful building in the township constructed in 1935. The proportions of the building are stunning and a wonderful example of how great design really does stand the test of time. https://buff.ly/38vAVY5 #katierees #katiereesdesign #signspublishing #warburton #timelessdesign
10.01.2022 Did you catch this story on the weekend? https://buff.ly/2PFfNog Ms.Laing is the owner of this house in China and refused to sell her house to the government for the construction of a new motorway- So the motorway was constructed around it! What I admire is how much Ms.Laing loves her house and the lengths she was willing to go to to hold on to it. I wonder- Do we love and respect our homes this much? Katie... #katiereesdesign #homedesign #loveyourhouse #motorwayhouse See more
10.01.2022 Sparks | Golf Course Living - Our Sparks project to commence very soon. I look forward to sharing the journey with you. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Build commencing soon with Quality Built Pty Ltd - #katiereesdesign #homedesign #krdspk #newhome #golfcourseliving #redbrick #australiandesign See more
09.01.2022 Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter. #katierees #katiereesdesign #easter #homedesign
09.01.2022 Designing and renovating your own home is a very personal journey. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than walking alongside homeowners and seeing their projects come to fruition. The Dream Home Process can seem daunting, but it needn't be when we do it together in my Dream Home Project mentoring series. Check out my website for further information. #katierees #katiereesdesign #mentor #dreamhome #dreamhomementor #newhome #renovation
09.01.2022 We were lucky to spend our Easter Weekend with a bunch of fantastic friends and family in Inverloch. Our girls' faces during the epic Easter Egg hunt truly reflect how happy we all were. Our new camper trailer had it's second run and functioned so incredibly well! When you get back to basics it's amazing how much space we actually need, or don't need. And this is true when it comes to our homes also. #katierees #katiereesdesign #easter #inverloch #friends #family #connection #connectionbydesign #camping
08.01.2022 Silverwood | Mornington - Finishing touches going into our Silverwood project. Tesslach Homes is doing a terrific job managing the limited trades allowed on site during these stage 4 restrictions. Not long now until the owners will be moving in- I hope I get to be one of the guests staying in this stunning guest bedroom! - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by Tesslach Homes- Tesslach homes - #katiereesdesign #krdslv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #hamptons #australiandesign See more
08.01.2022 I never fail to be inspired by the Case Study Houses. So many examples of innovative thinking and designs that are truly timeless. #katierees #katiereesdesign #casestudyhomes #casestudyhouses #timelessdesign #designinspiration
05.01.2022 Oceanview | Red Hill South - The landscaping and staircase guide visitors into the home. Thoughtful landscape design can be such a powerful addition to a well designed home. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design... Built by GStruct Group Photography by Lisa Atkinson Photographer Landscaping by Maberley Landscapes - #katiereesdesign #krdocv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #redhillsouth #landscaping See more
05.01.2022 Oceanview | Red Hill South - It can make all the difference to the successful outcome a construction project when the designer and builder can work together with shared enthusiasm. It was an absolute pleasure to work with @gstruct_builders on our Oceanview project which was completed with incredible detail and care. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by G-Struct Builders Photography by Lisa Atkinson Photographer - #katiereesdesign #krdocv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #redhillsouth
04.01.2022 I'm feeling incredibly blessed to have this beautiful view accessible within 5km of my own house during Stage 4 Restrictions. Design inspiration is all around us! From the gorgeous transition of blue, to the juxtaposition of the rock forms. Are there sources of inspiration that you would like to see in your new home or renovation? What is it that brings you a sense of calm or happiness? And can it be incorporated into your home? #katiereesdesign #katierees #homedesign #housedesign #residentialdesign #australianhome #yourhome
03.01.2022 Our Silverwood project was the first new home design by our studio. The owners were very clear about their intentions for the project in regard to budget, style and desired spaces. This made our job of translating that brief into a gorgeous family home even easier. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by Tesslach homes... - #katierees #katiereesdesign #krdslv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #hamptons #australiandesign #familyhome See more
03.01.2022 When running a business, home learning and kinder combine... You might just end up with potato heads on your desk! #katiereesdesign #katierees #homelearning #homekinder #stage4restrictions
03.01.2022 Are you hoping to create your ‘Dream Home’ but just don’t know where to start? My Online ‘Kick Start Program’ gives dream home makers an overview of how the process of designing then building/renovating your dream home should run from to start from finish. The program includes six video module each 10-15 minutes long covering-... 1. Getting Started 2. Zooming Out to Get the Big Picture 3. You and Your Brief 4. Design and Documentation 5. Tender Process + Your Builder 6. Build and Love Your Home A downloadable worksheet is available for each module to assist in applying the content to your specific project. The program is $250+GST and is jam-packed with information. Lifetime access will allow you to re-visit the curriculum as often as required during your Dream Home journey with a full 30-day money back guarantee. Let’s get going!! katie-rees-design.teachable.com/p/kick-start-program
02.01.2022 Oceanview | Red Hill South - What you can't see in this image of the master ensuite is the glass door that is positioned at the end of the shower, giving views over the rolling hills and ocean views beyond. What a lovely way to start the day each morning. - Home Design by Katie Rees Design ... Interiors by Project 5 Interior Design Built by GStruct Builders Photography by Lisa Atkinson Photographer - #katiereesdesign #krdocv #newhome #homedesign #morningtonpeninsula #contemporary #australiandesign #redhillsouth #ensuite See more
01.01.2022 Are you dreaming about undertaking a new home build or major renovation? If so I’d like to invite you to my free webinar on Thursday 29th April at 8pm AEST. Homeowners are often surprised when they learn the real timeframes involved in designing, tendering and building their project. The webinar will run for 30-45 minutes where we will get real about timeframes and put you in ultimate control of your project. The registration link is included below. https://us02web.zoom....us//register/WN_n1XfVX1HQQWdP5Oxtdlf-A I look forward to seeing you there! #katierees #katiereesdesign #homedesign #timeframes #freewebinar #dreamhomeproject #mentor
