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25.01.2022 Sooooo yeah! Weve been there too... when you book a trade in to work on your home only to realise they are a cowboy We decided early on that we needed to join forces with only the best tradespeople in the industry for our projects. Ones who not only display quality craftsmanship but also show respect and courtesy to anyone around them. When we bring trades on board for your project, we only bring ones that we would be happy to have at our home. The co in The Design Project & co. make up a pivotal part of our business and we ensure that the values and ethics of our tradespeople align with ours! Kindness comes for FREE and will never go out of style !

25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the males in our world! We are fortunate to work with so many hardworking and dedicated dads! We love that these tradies prioritise their families by ensuring they are home for footy practise or the dance class car pool! Its so great to see the balance of work and family being a top priority with so many! We do need to make special mention to two dads who are not only wonderful fathers to our children, but also our biggest cheerleaders w...hen it comes to this business adventure we are on! Without their support we would not have taken the leap!! They are also so damn handy on the tools! We know we are lucky to have such clever men in our lives! Sometimes we complain about them not following our instructions or not understanding why we want it to look a certain way, but they always just suck it up and get the job done (well eventually anyway! ) Thanks for all you do Aaron and Luke! and happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful people who represent a fatherly figure in a childs life! See more

25.01.2022 Some people can envision spaces before they are built and some people need a little help from the professionals ( us ) we can take you on a virtual tour of your space before you lock anything in.

24.01.2022 Transformation Thursday We are just so thrilled with the end result of stage 1 at The Stone Acreage We were very lucky and scored ourselves a client who wasnt afraid to use colour and step outside in terms of design!! From the herringbone tiles, the brushed brass fittings to the custom made timber screen, we just LOVE how it has all come together! It is a true WOW statement now and catches the eye of visitors!! Whats your favourite feature?? Is it the freestanding b...ath? The tap ware? Maybe the pendant light? We just cant choose! If you are having trouble on knowing where to start your renovation project, why not chat to us during a FREE consult. Contact us via our bio! Credit: Tapware: ABI Interiors Vanity: Highgrove Bathrooms Tiles: National Tiles Bath: @Harvey Norman Custom screen: Limitless Property Group Tradie Network

24.01.2022 Wow! What a year we’ve had! 2020 threw some curveballs! But with all of those came lessons... and the big one for me was to slow down and do what makes me smile! I’ll never forget 2020 as being the year I took the leap into my own business. With butterflies in my stomach and a creative friend by my side, Anna and I started The Design Project & co. We were supported by not only our families but also the first few clients who saw something in us that gave them the confidence ...to include us in their renovation project. Sadly, family commitments have made Anna take a step away from the business, but I knew once I had stepped into this world there was no turning back for me. I just loved the work and the people too much! So using my word of the year, COURAGE (yep, a bit woo woo) I’ve continued on the journey with our amazing clients and taken on new ones since. It’s been the most rewarding experience to be able to connect with and support our clients through their renovation journey. And I couldn’t have done it without the support of the creative and clever trades and professionals that help turn a project into a real life dream space! The & co. part of our business name has really formed and I’m excited to see this continue to grow stronger into 2021. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a happy and healthy (and gosh don’t we know the meaning of that word!) 2021!! I hope it’s as amazing as we all dream! And thank you to our clients who trust not only me, but also our trade family into their homes to re-create spaces they have been dreaming of! It’s truly something special!! Bring on 2021! See more

24.01.2022 So glad our paths crossed! It is so wonderful to get text messages like this! We feel exactly the same way about our beautiful clients!! You know what they say, love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life! ... We can’t wait to see this amazing project come to life too!!

23.01.2022 FriYAY. Noun. A day of the week, a lesser known variation of the English Friday, in which the user is excited that its the last day of the work week, and will do everything in their power to leave early in search of happy hour . Lucky we love what we do so theres no early marks needed for us! Happy FriYAY yall!

23.01.2022 Panelling is so hot right now...and the question is will it date? We say a big fat NO, its been around forever and is timeless. One tip when using panelling, dont be afraid to add some colour to your paneled walls, it can not only add some texture but a real statement. When you feel like a change of Colour simply paint over and you have a whole new look...in a weekend @ Newcastle, New South Wales

22.01.2022 Our top 5 tips on how to nail your bathroom Reno! 1) Failing to plan is planning to failConsider your bathroom layout carefully before starting your renovation. Once plumbing is set, its very costly to change!! If the layout works as it currently is, why not leave it there. Moving plumbing can be very costly! Once you have your plan, ask your tradies to look over it to see if they can identify any issues. If not, sign off on the plan and stick to it! 2) Waterproofi...ng is like insurance! Make sure you get this stage right! You dont want to spend thousands of $$ on a bathroom reno only for it to leak a few years down the track and have to rip it all back up! Leaking bathrooms not only cause structural damage but can attract nasty termites! White ants love damp timber! 3) Timeless Tiles! We all love being on trend or being bold with colour. But tiles are not the place to do this if you cant afford a remodel again in a few years. Stick with more muted, safe and classic colours in your tile selections. To add a bit of wow, experiment with tapware and towels! Its much easier and more affordable to change these later! 4) Its one thing to pin storage ideas to Pinterest and its another to actually implement them! A bathroom reno provides you the perfect opportunity to overhaul your current storage solutions! Consider what you need to store in your bathroom when planning the layout. Do you need face level storage? Have you got an unused corner you could add another cupboard or open shelves to store clean towels? This could take the pressure off your existing linen cupboard situation! 5) Light up the world! Lets face it! First impressions count! We all use the bathroom to groom ourselves to feel better stepping out into the world! You need adequate lighting for that! Consider what type of lighting you will use and where it will go. Lights can cast shadows so ensure you think about this stage carefully! A licensed electrician can be a valuable source of practical advice on what would serve you best! Feel free to share your bathroom reno tips below. @ Newcastle, New South Wales

21.01.2022 Happy FRIYAY Weve had a busy week planning some pretty awesome spaces and now its time to wind down for the weekend with a or But back to business Monday to plan some more...planning is key to a smooth renovation or build

20.01.2022 Knowing where to spend and where to save during a renovation can be tricky! One room we like to save our clients moneyis in the laundry... lets face it the door gets closed when visitors come over anyway! Opting for laminate bench tops is a clever way to save. Laminate has come a long way and has many options. Their stone and timber look laminates allow for a high end look for a fraction of the price. ... DIY open shelving can also keep the costs down! Open shelving creates space and gives you somewhere to display decorative items like baskets or plants. These little touches makes that dreaded laundry room more welcoming...for all that ironing and folding !

19.01.2022 Rain is forecast here today in Newcastle. Wouldn’t you love a reading nook like this to chill in on those rainy days? Our completed project, The Lakehouse is now on the market!! If you would like to make this gorgeous home your very own and spend all your rainy days curled up here on the day bed, contact Shanti Page from One Agency Eastlakes @shantipagerealestate and book an inspection. This home will not stay on the market long. It’s hot !! . .... . . . Wall colour: Taubmans Tahira White Blue feature wall: Taubmans Black Granite Cushions @hmhome Throw @tkmaxxau @4thwood Kirsten Woodforth

19.01.2022 The Weekender! Kitchen Goals! This kitchen and study nook was completed not so long ago in a newly renovated lake side weekender!! The kitchen now reflects all the beauty this propertys location boasts! White and timber finishes are just so timeless, classic and appeal to the masses! Would you believe this kitchen was done with budget in mind?? All surfaces are using laminated products. Substituting stone for laminate can drastically reduce your kitchen renovati...on costs but still give a professional and high end look! If you are thinking about starting your renovation project but not sure where to start or how much it will all cost, why not take us up on our FREE consult to see if we can help you! Our details are in our bio @ Newcastle, New South Wales

17.01.2022 When inside meets outside

16.01.2022 We all know that kitchens are the heart of the home. But how do we ensure this important room is functional while still being beautiful? Light colour layout and texture . The use of colour, texture and light, both natural and artificial, help to create that feeling of warmth that is needed from a kitchen to radiate family and togetherness. While all this is critical, doing this is not only going to make your kitchen beautiful but also functional. The use of windows (...like this clever window splash back in @saltshoalbay kitchen) skylights and pendants is also a practical way to light up the kitchen so we can safely prepare food. Using natural fibres such as rattan pendants (shown here by @zephyr_and_stone), open timber shelving (perfectly displayed by @frontporchproperties) and natural fibre flooring bring earthy connections to the space. The use of colour in the kitchen creates mood and sets the scene for the remainder of the home. All of this radiates warmth from the kitchen but also provides necessary storage, lighting and practical flooring solutions. Its a win/win! Layout is key! Layout is the critical first step in planning your new kitchen and careful consideration needs to be given to the infamous golden triangle and the 3m rule that helps to create flow, practicality and cohesion. So practicality can also be beautiful! It just takes some careful planning and clever considerations to tick both of these boxes. Photo cred @saltshoalbay @zephyr_and_stone @frontporchproperties

16.01.2022 First impressions count! We just LOVE a statement piece! Who doesnt right?! and to make that statement when entering a home is even more special! You never get a second chance at a first impression and we think weve nailed it at our recent project The Lakehouse! The impact this large scale, blue entry door has is impressive! You cant help but notice it when entering the front yard of the home and it just makes you want to see whats behind it! It sets the sce...ne for the beauty thats within! We are so grateful we got to be part of this project! An architecturally built home in a beautiful location with amazing clients and superb trades! So lucky! If you would like to open the door on your next project (see what we did there!) and create your own statement piece, why not get in touch with us to see how we can help! Details are in our bio! Front door colour: Taubmans Australia Saxby Blue Brick and panelled wall colour: Taubmans China Doll

16.01.2022 BEFORE + AFTER What we love most about our job is seeing a home transform from drab to fab To get the best after you need to have a solid plan and design in place and stick to it!!... If you are feeling overwhelmed or lost on where to start your renovation or new build, why not contact us for a FREE consult. (Details are in our bio)

16.01.2022 Help our friends over at K&J Hair Co decide if they should go with white walls or black walls well be sharing more of this project soon.

15.01.2022 We were lucky enough to work alongside Evolve Co Architectural Builders earlier this year and loved their expertise and commitment! As part of the 12 Trades of Christmas series we asked Luke all about his year to date and his hot tips on selecting the right builder for you! What is your No 1 tip for anyone thinking about starting a renovation project? When looking at quotations, it’s important to compare apples with apples. We charge for quotes, depending on the size of t...he project, reflecting the time involved. It’s a small price to pay when you think of how much a build costs and ensures the Builder is taking the time to fully research and itemise the build. This reduces the likelihood of variations and hidden costs throughout. When building with us, we are extremely thorough and transparent with this phase of a project. This ensures there are solid foundations for a stress free and enjoyable build! What was the highlight for your business in 2020? After a tough year due to COVID, we’re fully booked for 2021! What are some of the future trends you see related to your trade for 2021? Clients being more aware of the benefits of a collaborative approach. Finding your Team, which can include the Builder, Architect/Draftsman and Designer/s, early in the design phase can help you achieve your desired outcome sooner and save you time and money as realistic expectations are set. What has been your funniest experience on site this year? I have an excellent joke about construction but I still need to work on it! What would you like your clients to know going into Christmas? I think this year has made everyone reflect on what matters most. Enjoy the time with family and loved ones. To get in contact with Luke email [email protected] or call 0402 572 922.

15.01.2022 Our 4th Tradie as part of our 12 Trades to Christmas series is Lucas from Hunter Timber Design’s. Lucas launched his business this year and sees a strong trend towards curves in 2021! Check out his Tradie insider tips! What is your No 1 tip for anyone thinking about starting a renovation project? You can’t just remove walls on the fly mid project ... What was the highlight for your business in 2020? Surviving COVID whilst launching a new business, being my own boss and being able to spend more time with my family. What are some of the future trends you see related to your trade for 2021? Curved timber everything #theblock2020 What has been your funniest experience on site this year? What happens on the job stays on the job! What would you like your clients to know going into Christmas? Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and hopefully a much better 2021. Get in touch if you need a carpenter in the new year. Contact Lucas on 0410 576 145 for all your timber design and construction needs!!

13.01.2022 On our third instalment of The 12 Trades of Christmas series, we spoke to our regular bright spark (couldn’t help use that pun ) Jason from ComServ about staying safe around electricity and his thoughts on future trends!! Check it out below: What is your No 1 tip for anyone thinking about starting a renovation project? It’s dangerous and costly if you get it wrong. Leave it to a professional!... What was the highlight for your business in 2020? Being fortunate enough to maintain a job/business and have a healthy family in tricky times What are some of the future trends you see related to your trade for 2021? The downward cost and increasing range in home automation along with domestic renewable energy options What has been your funniest experience on site this year? Watching another tradesman open a switch room door and come face to face with a possum, not sure who moved the quickest and possibly required a change of underwear What would you like your clients to know going into Christmas? It’s a very busy time of year for everyone so be excepting if you can’t get your jobs completed prior to Christmas. Stay safe!

13.01.2022 We caught up with Roger from Skin & Bones Building as part of our 12 Trades of Christmas series. Roger talks about how communication is key in a smooth build/renovation and how he likes to bring the dance moves on site. What is your No 1 tip for anyone thinking about starting a renovation project? My No 1 tip for home owners engaging a builder to do work on their home would be to maintain good communication...from quoting stage through to completion. It’s the best way t...o be on the same page with the build, and keep in the loop with budget. What was the highlight for your business in 2020? Completing a project for an amazing family in Merewether who were absolutely wrapped with their new home. It’s the best feeling to do the hard work and have it pay off with a happy customer. What are some of the future trends you see related to your trade for 2021? I feel like the biggest changes have come in 2020 with the arrival of COVID. Site restrictions are changing...sometimes by the day! lead times on imported products have noticeably slowed....some completely stopped. Government stimulus grants have boosted demand....It will be interesting to see how the building industry will be effected over the coming years. What has been your funniest experience on site this year? When your song comes on the radio on site, sometimes you just can’t help but do a little dance, or sing along (like you mean it)....every now and this is disturbed by a surprise visit from a client...I’ve been caught busting out in song a little more than I would like! Haha What would you like your clients to know going into Christmas? Renovating...or even planning to build/renovate can be stressful. Enjoy the break with loved ones. Turn off! Come back in the new year with a fresh mind. To contact Roger for your next construction project email [email protected]

12.01.2022 Hands up who has been home schooling today and needs a wine tonight I bet you wish you had this bath to go with your wine The round bath in this bathroom was the perfect solution to a tricky space - we love a good challenge and think we nailed it with this bathroom design.

12.01.2022 The 5th Tradie we caught up with for our 12 Trades of Christmas was Pete from Pete’s Painting and Maintenance. Pete is a perfectionist and loves all things colour! Check out his Tradie tips below! What is your No 1 tip for anyone thinking about starting a renovation project? Colour is a great way to change a look. When trying to decide on colours, dont be afraid to grab a sample pot and throw some colours in the light and dark areas where you looking to get a makeover.... What was the highlight for your business in 2020? Getting the opportunity to work on many different projects and advance my skill set. What are some of the future trends you see related to your trade for 2021? Hamptons look with lots of bold earthy colours mixed in What has been your funniest experience on site this year? The timeless saying.. it’s all good the painter will fix it What would you like your clients to know going into Christmas? Now is the best time to get your exteriors spruced, whether it’s cleaning, getting some old paint work fixed up or to just change colours. Have a wonderful and safe Christmas and I look forward to splashing some colour around in 2021. To contact Pete for your painting needs call 0421 844 594.

11.01.2022 We all want to change the world one step at a time! Or maybe one tile at a time!?! If you are unsure where to start your next design project, why not contact us to see how we can help support you through the process. Contact details are in our bio.

10.01.2022 Anyone else feel like isolation presented some opportunities for transformations? We didnt pull this transformation off during the break but we did use the time to reflect on our own journey, where we are and where we want to be. We did this on all levels, not only on the renovation front but also personally and for our family goals too! While there were a lot of tough times and sadness to come out of Covid-19, there were some amazing new beginnings too! We...d love to see your transformations! Post a pic below . Or if you have a space you would like to work on and need some help getting started, why not get in contact with us for an obligation free consult! Details are in our bio PS. Not sure why we didnt stick with that mustard yellow bath and brown tile!?!

09.01.2022 A review from one of our latest clients! Makes our heart sing to receive such positive feedback! But truthfully, its a win /win for us! We love what we do and feel so grateful to have the most amazing clients to work with! Its a LOVE fest really! If you are struggling to get started on your renovation project and would like to be part of our love bubble why not get in contact with us for a FREE consult! ... Details in bio

07.01.2022 Mmmmm such a subtle difference! Which one do you prefer for a girl’s bathroom? Option 1: ABI Interiors Brass fittings with nood.co Blush pink Option 2: ABI Interiors Brushed Copper fittings with nood.co Musk... Timber feature: @porta_timber Porta timber Riverine Tasmanian Oak Stone: @wk_quantumquartz Statuario Quartz

07.01.2022 Shhhhh... can you hear that? . . . .... I think I hear the weekend calling!! Have a wonderful LONG weekend!

06.01.2022 Meet Anna! Part of The Design Project & co. Team! Much like her home, light bright, and beautiful are just 3 adjectives we could use to describe Anna!! Anna loves all things creative! And her personality shines through her designs! If shes not covered in paint or collecting pieces of nature to create something unique, youll find her deep in her computer nutting out another gorgeous concept for a client! Anna lives, breathes and sings design! She is part of the cr...eative team behind The Design Project & co. and it always amazes us how many clever and special concepts she can create for one space! Our clients love that they can see their project come to life in 3D renders! It allows them to virtually walk through their new space! The Design Project & co. offers this service as part of their design phase and clients are going cray cray over it! It gives them the confidence to lock in designs, colours and materials so they can move on to the ACTION stage of their renovation! If you would like to see your next project go to the ACTION stage, contact us for an obligation FREE consult! Details are in our bio DISCLAIMER ALERT Anna would like everyone to know that Mel wrote this post about her....her head still fits through a standard 820mm door . Photo by Cheryl Flett Portrait #design #renovationproject

05.01.2022 Meet Mel! The Type A behind The Design Project & co. If you know Mel you probably know her life motto (yep shes a nerd at ) is Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance And this motto has been adopted into the very core of The Design Project & co. Through building and renovating with her husband, Mel knows how important it is to plan every little detail yet, be ready to jump into a contingency plan when needed. ... Mel has made over, renovated and built homes for her family and loves the whole process from design through to completion. Mel loves a good problem to solve....maybe thats why she married her husband Luke??? She loves to feel organised and will not feel comfortable until her clients projects have all Ts crossed and Is dotted! From the very beginning, Mel has been working with Anna in the background to plan, plan and plan some more so that they can provide the very BEST design, material selection and trade support possible! They are now ready to support new clients in bringing their renovation dreams to reality! If you are thinking about your renovation project and just not sure where to start, why not contact the team and have an obligation free consult to see whats possible!! Our contact details are in our bio.

04.01.2022 Sneak Peak!!! Stage one of our Stone Acreage Project is COMPLETE and it looks amazing More photos to come very soon.

02.01.2022 Anyone else get that nervous, confused or anxious feeling when they start to think about their renovation project? Where do I start? What design options are there? What trades should I use? And the big one, how much will it cost? Well we hear you! Weve been in the same situation! The good news!?!? WE can HELP!! (And so can these awesome 3D walk throughs!) Through our own experiences and helping others on their projects, we have learnt how to navigate through th...ese uncertainties!! If you are feeling overwhelmed with design or project coordination for your next renovation project, (or both!) why not contact us to see how we can help you.... Our details are in our bio