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Real Renos

The projects we’re working on, right now.

No fancy production value. No perfectly finished reveal.

Just the real stories behind the renovations we’re designing, building and problem-solving our way through. The decisions, the changes, the things that worked, the things that didn’t—and all the design thinking in between.

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  • Restoring Soul to a 120-Year-Old Cottage - Initial Project Tour

    Restoring Soul to a 120-Year-Old Cottage - Initial Project Tour

    Welcome to Banksia House — a 120-year-old cottage set in the Byron Bay hinterland, surrounded by incredible land, native gardens and a sense of quiet that’s hard to find. In this first episode, Mel visits the property to catch up with Cat (who is also a co-owner of The Designory, but not often seen on camera), who has been living in Banksia House for the past few weeks. And already… things have started to unfold.

  • Designing The Vision For Banksia House

    Designing The Vision For Banksia House

    This is where the ideas come out, the samples hit the table, and the direction begins to take form. At The Designory, this is one of the most important stages of any project — exploring materials, finishes and feeling before making any big decisions.