2020-05-01_Australian_Home_Beautiful

THE DREAM TEAM

TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO THE DESIGN OF YOUR DREAMS,

YOU’LL NEED POWERHOUSE PROFESSIONALS BY YOUR SIDE. OUR FIVE

EXPERT PANELLISTS DISCUSS THE KEY ROLES IN GETTING IT RIGHT

Words KAYLA WRATTEN

SPECIAL

HOME

dream

B

ehind every remarkable reveal in a home renovation – from

the revived kitchen to the reimagined garden – lies a team

of devoted experts. And for most homeowners grappling with

the mammoth task of renovating, extending or managing a new build,

confusion can shroud the process of pulling together a winning team.

“A renovation is like making a movie; there are so many roles to bring

together to make the feature,” says Joe Snell, director of Studio Snell.

With this in mind, here’s our guide to the key professionals that you

will need to consider for a star-studded cast of your own.

THE ARCHITECT

If you’re building from scratch or undertaking a renovation that

involves changing the structure and function of your home, an

architect is a must-have. As well as designing and drafting plans,

he or she can also act as a project manager (for an extra fee) and

oversee the entire process, so be clear on how much involvement

you require based on your budget. “Architects listen to your brief

and then, with the circumstances of your specific building and site,

design a home for your future,” explains Joe. “They are then with

you throughout the project to liaise with the builder, the council

and other consultants to get the building built.” Finding the right

architect should be a renovator’s top priority, so dig deep to discover

your ideal match. “Do your research, ask your friends and family for

recommendations and always talk to more than one architect,” says

Joe. “Interview a number of architects and choose someone you trust.” >

JOE SNELL

Director and architect,

Studio Snell

KATE WALKER

Interior designer

and founder,

Kate Walker Design

MATT LEACY

Co-founder and

creative director,

Landart Landscapes

MELISSA BONNEY

Interior designer

and director,

The Designory

SAUL MYERS

Home Beautiful renovation

expert and House Rules:

High Stakes judge

THE TEAM