Renovating Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare

Let’s be honest - renovations are rarely smooth sailing.There’s dust. There’s disruption. There are about four million decisions to make, most of them when you're already juggling a full-time job, childcare, and the rest of life. And more often than not, there’s a point where the whole thing feels overwhelming.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

At Kinder Design, we support homeowners through every phase of the renovation journey, from those first tentative questions through to the final layer of paint and finishing touch. What you don’t always see in the glossy "after" shots is the behind-the-scenes work: the back-and-forth with builders, the budgeting decisions, the sourcing spreadsheets, the delivery deadlines, the floorplans, the fittings, the fixtures. But that’s where we thrive.

Let’s Start with the Right Questions

If you’re at the start of a renovation project, you might already be asking:

• Who do I need on my team? Architect? Builder? Project manager? Interior designer?

• What should I be budgeting for - realistically?

• How can I avoid wasting money on materials, suppliers or items that won’t work?

• Will the final space look and feel like I want it to?

These are the right questions. And we can help you find the right answers, tailored to your specific space, needs and goals. No two projects are ever the same. That’s why we take a personal, collaborative approach to every client and every brief, building your team around your project, rather than trying to squeeze you into a rigid process.

The Kinder Way: Support, Experience and Soul

Between us, we’ve supported clients on dozens of renovation journeys and have even self-built our own home (twice!), so we’ve lived through the challenges ourselves.

We know the value of the right team, clear planning, and a steady hand. Whether it’s managing your builder, making sure you’re getting the right trades at the right price, or ensuring your materials are specified correctly, we’re here to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Your Renovation, Made Simpler

So, if you’re at the beginning of a big transformation, or stuck in the middle of one and want a trusted design partner in your corner, we’d love to chat.