About Me.

My experience sits at the intersection of human behaviour, marketing, colour and specification, design collaboration and real property renovation experience.

I hold a degree in Psychology and Marketing, which gives me a strong understanding of how people make decisions, what creates emotional connection and how people respond to spaces, environments and choices.

I also spent years working within the Australian paint industry, supporting architects and designers with colour and specification decisions. My work included contributing to colour direction and trends, developing an understanding of finishes and materials, and seeing firsthand how design decisions are translated from concept into real homes and built environments.

Alongside that professional experience, I have spent decades buying, renovating, improving and flipping property myself, as well as helping others assess renovation opportunities, establish priorities and make strategic decisions about where their money will have the greatest impact.

That combination is what shapes the way I approach a property.

I am not an interior designer or a stylist.

My role sits earlier in the process.

I help you think strategically about the property before you move into detailed design, selections or construction.

That means looking at the property as a whole and considering:

• how the home currently functions
• how well it suits your lifestyle and future needs
• what is worth changing and what is not
• where money is best spent
• how changes may affect buyer appeal and future value
• where there is a risk of overcapitalising
• whether renovating is actually the right decision for your circumstances

The strategy will be different depending on what you are trying to achieve.

You may be creating a long-term family home, preparing a property for sale, considering purchasing a renovator, improving a property before renting or selling, or deciding whether it makes more sense to renovate or move.

My role is to help you make those bigger decisions first.

I believe some of the most expensive renovation mistakes happen because people move too quickly into plans, finishes, quotes and construction without first being clear about what they are trying to achieve.

Sometimes a kitchen or bathroom renovation is exactly the right decision.

Sometimes the bigger opportunity is improving flow, opening up a connection between spaces, reconsidering how rooms are used or directing the budget towards the areas that will make the greatest difference.

And sometimes the smartest decision is not to renovate specific areas at all.

Before You Renovate exists to help you see the property more clearly, understand your options and make informed decisions before the significant spending begins.

Because the best renovation decisions start before the plans, the finishes and the styling.

They start with strategy.