Journal

Notes from the studio.

Sunshine Coast · 7 min read

Sunshine Coast Home Design: A Local Building Designer's Guide

What makes a home work on the Sunshine Coast — climate, council overlays, orientation, and the real cost of building locally in 2025.

Cost & Budget · 6 min read

Cost to Build a House on the Sunshine Coast in 2025

Realistic per-square-metre rates for new builds, extensions and renovations on the Sunshine Coast — and where most owners get the budget wrong.

Studio · 5 min read

Building Designer vs Architect: Which Do You Need?

What a registered building designer actually does on the Sunshine Coast, where they overlap with architects, and how to choose the right one for your project.

Kitchens · 6 min read

Kitchen Renovation on the Sunshine Coast: What to Plan For

A planning checklist for kitchen renovations — layout, cabinetry, stone, splashback, appliances, lead times and realistic budget ranges for 2025.

Renovations · 7 min read

Home Extension Design Checklist for Sunshine Coast Owners

Everything to think about before extending your home — council approvals, structural costs, blending old with new, and how long the process really takes.

Interiors · 5 min read

Interior Design Trends for Coastal Queensland Homes in 2025

What's working in Sunshine Coast interiors right now — warm minimalism, honest materials, deeper colour, and the move away from all-white kitchens.