Designing your home as an investment
A renovation is a major financial decision, and most of the cost is set before any building work begins. STUDIO BELLE acts as your investment adviser for the home: we help you plan the spend, protect the budget and make decisions you will still be glad of years from now.
Where renovation budgets go wrong
Decisions made too late.
Changing layouts and selections mid-build costs far more than making the same changes on paper.
Quotes that cannot be compared.
Without full documentation, builders price different things, and the cheapest number is not the lowest cost.
Selections without a plan.
Fixtures and finishes chosen one at a time drift over budget and out of sync.
No one checking the work against the design.
Small deviations add up to a result that isn’t what you approved.
How STUDIO BELLE protects your investment
- We start with your story, so the budget goes to what matters to you.
- We resolve the design before the build, so you commit to construction with confidence.
- We prepare documentation that lets builders quote like for like, introduce builders we trust and review their construction quotes.
- We schedule selections against the budget and the program.
- We support the build and check the work against the design.
Our fees
Our fees depend on your project’s scope and stage. We outline them clearly at your first conversation, so you know what to expect before you commit to anything.
What to expect from a first conversation
A discovery call is a conversation, not a sales pitch. We ask about your home, your plans and your timing, and we tell you whether we are the right fit and what the next step would be.
Frequently asked questions
What does STUDIO BELLE do?
STUDIO BELLE is a Sydney interior design studio. We design homes for families who want results that reflect how they live, from full renovations and new builds to furniture, art, and styling.
Where do you work?
Mainly the North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, from The North Studio in Artarmon and The East Studio in Double Bay. If you are elsewhere, get in touch, and we will let you know.
Do you work on renovations and new builds?
Yes, both. We provide interior architecture and spatial planning, and we typically join early, ideally alongside an architect, so we resolve the layout and selections before building begins.
Can you introduce builders and review quotes?
Yes. We introduce builders we trust and review construction quotes against the design documentation.
Do you support the project during construction?
Yes. We stay involved through the build, coordinating with trades and checking the work against the approved design.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the scope and stage of your project, and we outline them clearly at the first conversation. See our Investment page for how we plan and protect your budget.
How do I get started?
Book a discovery call or send an enquiry. We will ask about your home and your plans, then tell you whether we are the right fit and what comes next.
Do you supply furniture, art and styling?
Yes. Furniture, art and styling can be part of the project, so the finished home feels complete on the day you move in.
Do you create renders?
Yes. Renders are part of our design process, so you can see the space before you commit to building.
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