YOUR DESIGN JOURNEY:
I’m renovating my home.
Take control of your renovation or build with the very same tool we use to manage multi-million-dollar projects at The Designory. This all-in-one spreadsheet has been designed to give you complete visibility and confidence — whether you’re tackling a full home build or a simple room refresh.
Every detail of your project lives here:
Budget + Actuals: Track spending as you go, with automatic updates that keep your numbers honest.
Timeline Management: Every task and trade feeds into your master schedule so you can stay on top of what’s next.
Trades & Contacts: Keep everyone’s details in one place — builders, suppliers, designers and more.
Room-by-Room + Trade-by-Trade Breakdown: Plan, cost and manage your project from every angle, with clarity at every stage.
Smart Connectivity: Each sheet talks to the others — change one thing and your totals, timelines and progress update instantly.
This is the exact system we rely on for professional projects — streamlined, stress-free, and built for real-world results. Now, it’s yours.
Resources for renovating:
The ultimate renovation management tool — created by designers, made for homeowners.
Take control of your renovation or building project with the exact Project Master Schedule used by The Designory for years across full homes, major renovations and client builds. Designed for homeowners, project managers and emerging designers, this spreadsheet gives you the structure, clarity and confidence to plan, schedule and communicate every detail of your project — big or small.
Built from real-world experience, this downloadable tool walks you step-by-step through all the information your builder and trades will need, while helping you stay on top of timelines, sourcing, ordering and site coordination. Whether you’re renovating a single bathroom or managing a full home build, this schedule is your project’s central hub.
What’s Inside
A fully editable master spreadsheet used by our team on real projects
Sections for timelines, trade coordination, ordering schedules, material selections, delivery tracking and more
Clear prompts to help you input the right information at the right stage
A logical, user-friendly layout designed to work seamlessly with builders, architects and trades
Space to manage suppliers, quotes, lead times and budget-critical dates
Ideal for homeowners managing their own project, project managers, or emerging designers needing industry-standard structure
Why You’ll Love It
Saves hours of planning and back-and-forth with trades
Keeps all project information organised, centralised and easy to share
Includes cells with all the info you need to provide for each sourcing selection
Helps prevent delays, missed orders, information and costly mistakes
Professional-grade — but simple enough for first-time renovators
Ensures you’re always two steps ahead on sourcing, scheduling and communication
This is the system we trust — and now you can use it too.
Plan with purpose. Renovate with confidence. Live beautifully.
A strategic framework for homeowners ready to renovate without stress, waste, or second-guessing. This guide walks you through every phase—planning, briefing, builder prep, site delivery, and post-completion—with insider tools and expert systems drawn from 20+ years of high-end renovation work.
Includes:
Setting Up for Success
The foundations of a calm, confident renovation journey.Creating the Brief
Articulating your design intent and lifestyle goals with precision.The Design Phase
Turning your ideas into intelligent, functional plans.Construction Documentation
What your builder actually needs (and how to avoid costly assumptions).Builder Selection & Pre-Construction
Choosing the right team, locking in costs, and preparing for site.Construction & On-Site Delivery
Managing the build phase, making decisions, and maintaining momentum.Post-Construction & Living In Your Home
Handover, maintenance, styling, and settling in with ease.Creating a Home for Life
Designing beyond trends—for longevity, sustainability, and future stages of life.Checklists
Practical tools to guide your planning, decision-making, and quality control.Client Worksheets
Strategic exercises to define your vision, priorities, and long-term needs.
Design Your Dream Home with Confidence: The Designory Guide to Smarter, Strategic Home Design
From Floorplans to Facades—Design the Home You’ve Been Imagining
Stop second-guessing design decisions. The Designory Guide: Design Roadmap gives you clarity and control through every architectural phase—from briefing to approvals.
This is the insider knowledge your architect wishes you had. Whether you’re designing from scratch or refining your renovation plans, this guide empowers you to think like a designer, speak like a client who knows what they want, and avoid compromise before it’s built in.
Crafted by a team with 430+ completed residential projects, this guide walks you through the design process in real language with real tools—not just inspiration.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The stages of architectural design, and how to approach each with confidence
✔️ How to create a detailed, precise client brief that saves time and money
✔️ How to assess and improve floorplans, flow, orientation and materiality
✔️ What approvals you need, and how to prepare for them
✔️ How to design with the build in mind—so your vision survives the construction site
Included Tools:
A clear, professionally guided 8-chapter eBook
Interactive workbook for planning floorplans, finishes and brief
Checklists for briefing, orientation, zoning, documentation and council approvals
Curated supplier links, regulations and reference tools (AU + international)
Who It’s For:
Clients working with architects, building designers or design-build firms
Homeowners unsure how to shape their floorplan or define their vision
Design lovers who want to get it right the first time
Renovators upgrading their homes for future functionality
Building or renovating a home is one of the biggest projects most people will ever undertake — yet homeowners are rarely taught how the building process really works. That lack of visibility leads to stress, delays, budget blowouts and frustration that could have been avoided with the right systems and knowledge.
Project Management Essentials for Homeowners is your end-to-end roadmap for staying organised, informed and in control throughout your renovation or new build. Created by building designer and industry expert Melissa Bonney, this guide breaks down the complexities of construction into clear, practical steps you can follow with confidence.Who This Guide Is For
This downloadable resource is perfect for:
✔ Homeowners starting a new build or renovation
✔ Owner Builders wanting a clear framework
✔ Anyone feeling overwhelmed by decisions, timelines or communication
✔ People who want to stay involved without micromanaging
✔ Those who want fewer surprises and more control
Why You’ll Love It
Clear, actionable guidance from an industry professional
Step-by-step structure that works for any size project
Real tools and templates you can use immediately
Builds your confidence, not your workload
Helps prevent the costliest project mistakes
Leaves you feeling empowered, not overwhelmed
This isn’t another generic renovation guide — it’s the missing piece that bridges the gap between homeowners and the industry, giving you the clarity and foresight normally reserved for professional project managers.
Feel Calm, Clued-In, and In Control of Your Build
A successful project isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, partnership, and clear decision-making. With the right systems, communication and mindset, you can navigate your build with confidence and create a home that truly reflects your vision.
Project Management Essentials for Homeowners gives you everything you need to lead your project with clarity, consistency and control — no experience required.
From breaking ground to handover – your step-by-step roadmap to building in Australia.
Building or renovating a home shouldn’t feel like guesswork. The Building Process – The Homeowner’s Guide is a practical, plain-English checklist and toolkit created for Australian homeowners who want to feel informed, organised and in control throughout their build.
Whether you’re working with a builder or stepping into the role of Owner Builder, this guide walks you through every stage – from pre-construction approvals and excavation, right through to final inspections, defects and handover. At each step, you’ll find a clear breakdown of what’s happening on site, which trades are involved, and “Your Role” checklists so you know exactly what to look for, ask and document.
More than just a timeline, this is a working tool you can use on site:
Stage-by-stage breakdowns of the build process – foundations, frame, lock-up, rough-in, fit-out, bathrooms, external works and more.
Homeowner checklists for every stage so you can literally tick tasks off as you go.
Practical templates to log decisions, variations, inspections, issues and defects.
30 pages of insightful step by step guidance for every stage and checklists to help you along the journey.
Use it to understand what’s coming next, as a checklist to stay across the details, and as a record to protect your budget, timeline and peace of mind.
If you’re planning to build or renovate and want to go from “I hope it’s all on track” to “I know exactly where we’re up to and what happens next” – this guide is for you.
Bring clarity, confidence and designer-level polish to your interior vision with The Designory’s Concept Presentation Template Tool — your ready-made framework for creating beautiful, cohesive design concepts with ease.
Whether you’re crafting a professional client presentation or refining the look and feel of your own home, this tool gives you everything you need to turn ideas into a visually stunning, well-structured concept.
What’s Included
Editable PowerPoint Template (PPT):
A fully designed, plug-and-play presentation file. Simply drop in your selections and watch your vision take shape.Canva Template Access:
Prefer Canva? You’ll also receive a matching Canva version of the template so you can work online, drag and drop with ease, and customise your concept from any device.
Why You’ll Love It
Beautifully Pre-Designed Layouts:
Built by The Designory’s design team, each page is carefully considered to help you express style direction, materiality, palettes, mood and product ideas clearly and cohesively.Perfect for Home Renovators & Interior Lovers:
This tool supports you through the early, often overwhelming concept phase. Use the structured pages to hone your ideas, refine your colour palette and visually map out the style you want to achieve.Flexible Across Platforms:
Work in PowerPoint or Canva—whatever suits your workflow. Both versions maintain The Designory’s clean, contemporary aesthetic.
Create Your Concept With Confidence
The Concept Presentation Template Tool empowers you to think like a designer, pull your ideas together with clarity and create a stunning visual roadmap for your project. Simple, intuitive and beautifully crafted—so you can focus on the fun part: designing a space you love.
When it comes to building, renovating, or decorating, we know it’s often the unasked questions that make the biggest difference. That’s why we created this guide—a collection of the 100 design questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask, with clear, practical answers from our team. Think of it as your insider’s companion: the wisdom, shortcuts, and know-how we’ve gathered over years of working in design, all in one place. Whether you’re choosing paint colours, planning layouts, or considering your next big investment, this little book will help you make confident, inspired decisions every step of the way.
Who It’s For:
Homeowners unsure how to style their home or define their vision
Design lovers who want to get it right the first time
Renovators upgrading their homes for future functionality and style
Our renovation bundles are designed to give you everything you’ll need for your renovation.
DESIGN
SMARTER
Editable CAD (DWG) + Builder-Ready Joinery Drawings
The complete collection of Designory Bathroom plans, including 22 professionally designed bathroom, powderrooms and ensuite layouts delivered as editable CAD (DWG) files and builder-ready renovation drawings — created to streamline your build, reduce costly variations and eliminate documentation guesswork.
Instant Digital Download
✔ PDF + Editable DWG file
✔ Scaled floor plans + internal elevations
✔ Suitable for renovations and new builds
✔ Metric-based, adaptable internationally
22 Bathroom Plans are included valued at $3,465
✔ BAREFOOT BAY Villa Bathrooms
Editable CAD (DWG) + Builder-Ready Joinery Drawings
The complete collection of Designory Kitchen + Laundry plans, including 7 professionally designed kitchen and laundry layout delivered as editable CAD (DWG) files and builder-ready renovation drawings — created to streamline your build, reduce costly variations and eliminate documentation guesswork.
Instant Digital Download
✔ PDF + Editable DWG file
✔ Scaled floor plans + internal elevations
✔ Suitable for renovations and new builds
✔ Metric-based, adaptable internationally
7 Kitchen and Laundry Plans are included valued at $4,865
✔ LAVANA House Kitchen + Laundry
✔ SIKATA House Kitchen + Laundry
✔ SAMUDRA House Kitchen + Laundry
✔ BAREFOOT BAY Villa Kitchen + Laundry
✔ BAREFOOT BAY Cottage Kitchen + Laundry
The ultimate bundle of everything you need to tackle your building or renovation project. Take control of your renovation or build with the very same tool we use to manage multi-million-dollar projects at The Designory.
Bundle Includes:
Build + Renovate Roadmap eBook valued at $25
Design Roadmap eBook valued at $25
Decorating Roadmap eBook valued at $25
100 Design Questions Answered eBook valued at $4.95
Building Process Guide eBook for Homeowners valued at $15
Project Management Guide eBook for Homeowners valued at $15
Design Concept Presentation Template valued at $15
Project Master Scheduling Spreadsheet valued at $135
Ultimate Budget and Project Management Spreadsheet valued at $135
Valued at $395
Perfect for:
Homeowners managing their own renovation or build
Anyone who wants total clarity, control, and confidence from start to finish
Bring your project to life with the same structure the professionals use — and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re across every detail.
Everything you need to tackle your building or renovation project. Take control of your renovation or build with the very same tool we use to manage multi-million-dollar projects at The Designory.
Bundle Includes:
Build + Renovate Roadmap eBook valued at $25
Design Roadmap eBook valued at $25
Building Process Guide eBook for Homeowners valued at $15
Project Management Guide eBook for Homeowners valued at $15
Ultimate Budget and Project Management Spreadsheet valued at $135
Valued at $215
Perfect for:
Homeowners managing their own renovation or build
Anyone who wants total clarity, control, and confidence from start to finish
Bring your project to life with the same structure the professionals use — and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re across every detail.
START YOUR RENOVATION WITH A READY-TO-DOWNLOAD PLAN BY THE DESIGNORY
Interior Detailed Plans
Instantly download the detailed interior plans from our most loved projects and re-create them in your home. Why start from scratch when you can access plans already designed and ready to build.
LEARN DESIGN WITH US
Design Retreats + Experiences
Our retreats are crafted to spark creativity, expand your skills, and help you design with confidence.
FREE Design Kick Starters.
Ready to create a bathroom that feels as good as it looks?
Whether you're updating a tired ensuite or planning a full bathroom renovation, this free guide will walk you through the must-knows for designing a space that balances practicality with style. From layout planning and waterproofing to fixture selection and lighting design, Bathroom Upgrades: Designing Functional and Stylish Spaces helps you avoid common mistakes and make confident, informed choices.
Inside you'll find:
How to plan your bathroom around function, flow, and user needs
Popular layout types (and what suits your home best)
Tips for choosing materials, tiles, fixtures, and lighting
Expert advice on waterproofing, budget planning, and storage
Answers to top renovation FAQs — including timing, council approval, and hidden costs
Who’s it for?
This resource is perfect for homeowners, renovators, interior designers, or anyone dreaming of a better bathroom.
Take control of your home’s energy future—without the overwhelm.
As energy prices climb and environmental awareness grows, making your home more energy efficient is one of the smartest and most future-focused investments you can make. Whether you're building, renovating, or retrofitting, this DESIGN KICKSTART breaks down the most impactful energy upgrades—so you can cut long-term costs, boost comfort, and lift your home's value.
This resource covers:
Where to start (without the confusion)
High-return upgrades for every budget
Passive design principles that do the heavy lifting
Smart tech and renewable prep that future-proof your home
Rebates and incentives available across Australia
Why homeowners love this guide:
Many want to build greener, but don’t know what’s worth the investment or how to prioritise. This guide simplifies the process, showing that even small upgrades—like sealing gaps or switching to LED lighting—can deliver immediate results.
Your flooring is more than just a surface — it’s the foundation for how your home looks, feels, and functions. This DESIGN KICKSTARTER takes the guesswork out of choosing the right flooring by breaking down everything from material options and maintenance tips to acoustic impact and climate suitability.
Whether you're drawn to the natural beauty of timber, the durability of hybrid planks, or the cool modernity of polished concrete, this guide helps you weigh style against practicality — so you can make confident, long-lasting decisions. It’s your ultimate cheat sheet for selecting flooring that aligns with your aesthetic and enhances daily living.
Inside you'll find:
✔ A breakdown of flooring types: timber, tile, concrete, stone, carpet & more
✔ Design-approved tips for cohesion, comfort, and durability
✔ Expert guidance on function, climate, and lifestyle fit
✔ FAQs and inspiration from real home design projects
Why you'll love it:
Say goodbye to confusion and costly mistakes. This is the go-to flooring resource for renovators, builders, and design lovers ready to get it right — from the ground up.
Restoring a historic home is more than a renovation — it’s a conversation between past and present. This DESIGN KICKSTARTER takes you through the art of honouring heritage character while introducing the comforts and functionality of modern living.
From original timber floors and ornate ceilings to contemporary kitchens and energy-efficient upgrades, this guide helps you strike the perfect balance. It’s your roadmap to creating a home that feels timeless, liveable, and uniquely yours.
Inside you’ll find:
✔ Practical strategies for preserving period features while upgrading essentials
✔ Guidance on sympathetic material choices and finishes
✔ Expert insights on navigating regulations, approvals, and heritage overlays
✔ Inspiring case studies of historic homes reimagined for today
Why you’ll love it:
No more guesswork, compromises, or renovation regrets. This is the go-to resource for anyone tackling a historic property — from seasoned renovators to first-time buyers — ready to create a home that respects its past while embracing the future.
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