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Do you love the signature style of our homes, but live out of our build area? Then our design & drafting service is perfect for you!
HOME DESIGN & DRAFTING SERVICES
Life Home Builders, known for its distinctive style and top-notch homes, offers an exclusive ‘design only’ consultation. This service is a practical solution for those who admire our approach but reside outside our build area, providing them with a unique opportunity.
Our design consultation service is tailored for clients who desire the exceptional ‘Life Home’ experience, regardless of location. This service harnesses the expertise of our in-house team, led by Emma, our design manager and draftswoman, Sarah our building designer. They craft design concepts for your custom new home, alteration, or addition. The team and the designs are easy to work with, so you can present them to your builder for construction.
Our homes look great inside and out and are designed for a high-quality finish. The team at Life Home Builders is passionate about designing homes that perfectly fit your brief, ensuring every aspect of your new home meets your aesthetic and practical needs.
We offer detailed construction drawings for those looking to refine their project further. These drawings provide clear guidelines to your builder about the elements and details included in your home, ensuring all builders quote on the same basis. This helps you make informed decisions when selecting the right builder for your project.
Our Home Design Services
At Life Home Builders, our design services, led by Emma and Sarah, focus on translating your dreams into buildable plans and schedules. Specialising in custom homes, major alterations, or additions, we pride ourselves on delivering visually stunning designs that align with your lifestyle needs.
Our approach begins with a deep dive into your vision and preferences during our detailed consultations, setting the foundation for a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects, demonstrating our ability to tailor our designs to any setting or client aspiration.
Expert Drafting Services for Your Home
Following the creative design phase, our drafting services come into play, where Sarah’s technical expertise ensures that every beautiful concept is translated into precise, actionable construction drawings. These detailed plans include all necessary specifications such as structural details, service layouts, and material specifications, ensuring compliance with local building regulations.
This step is crucial for enabling builders to provide accurate, comparable quotes along with ensuring that construction can proceed smoothly, adhering to the agreed design without delays or unforeseen challenges.
Our Design & Drafting Work
Tasmanian Farmhouse Design
Having known and followed our signature style for years, a Tasmanian couple approached us to design their dream family home. As a growing family living on a dairy farm, they wanted to create a home large enough for their three young children and lent itself to their indoor and outdoor lifestyle. The home features large laundry and mudroom spaces and an open kitchen and living space with a double-sided fireplace, perfect for chilly Tassie days.
Why Choose Us for Your Building Design Needs?
Clients choose Life Home Builders because of our commitment to quality and personalised approach to each project.
Our team’s combined experience and innovative design and drafting techniques set us apart in the industry. With years of collaboration, Sarah and Emma have developed a unique perspective that consistently delivers exceptional results. By choosing us, you benefit from our in-depth knowledge, our proactive approach to design and construction challenges, and our unwavering commitment to achieving your complete satisfaction.
Get Started with Our Design and Drafting Experts Today
Ready to bring your dream home to life? Our team is just a call or click away. Start your design journey with us today by scheduling a complimentary consultation.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team are ready to guide you through every step, making designing your home straightforward and enjoyable.
Here's how you can get started:
ONE / Contact Us
Use the simple form on our website or call us. We’re here to answer all your questions and schedule your initial consultation.
TWO / Meet Our Team
Connect with our experts who bring years of experience and a passion for design to ensure your home is beautiful and functional.
THREE / Enjoy Personalised Service
We pride ourselves on providing personalised service that makes the whole experience enjoyable and tailored just for you.
Contact us today and take the first step towards creating the home you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re considering a new build, an addition, or a renovation, we’re here to make it happen with precision and style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your design team and drafting in-house?
Yes, we employee a full-time draftswoman to produce all our designs. Trevor started life out as an architectural draftsman with a architectural drafting course under his belt. Alongside Emma’s design eye, this team brings to the table unique perspective with years and years of experience working together.
What do you get in a design only package?
Clients receive 2D detailed plans at each stage of the design process along with a 3D walkthrough giving you a perspective which is invaluable when making decisions for your new home. A full set of interior elevations of all your rooms is included along with a detailed specification outlining every finish, fixtures and fitting made. Your package includes submission plans, design project management, and consultation right up until you receive your final approvals. Planning management is included depending on the lot, council/area and complexity of the approval required. Construction drawings are received at the end of the process.
How long does it take from start to finish?
From concept to approval drawings, this process can take 3-6 months. Council or certifier approval time is additional and is very hard to pin point as it is highly dependant on reports required, current assessors work load and any RFI’s council return. The timing of the design phases is also determined by how quickly you are able to provide feedback and make decisions. The remaining plans and approvals can take an additional 6-8 weeks.
Do I need to visit you in person?
We have been designing homes for over 10 years and have often worked with clients living abroad, different states and cities, as well as locally. There are no limitations on where you need to be – we have all the facilities to communicate all design elements, concepts and project management via emails, phone calls, video calls, project management software and of course in person.
What about budget?
We like to understand your budget in our first initial meeting which assists us in providing guidance on design, selections and construction methods that will allow your new home or renovation to stay within budget.
Where do I start?
Before selecting your builder, there are many costs and hours lost in the design and planning phases. This is where LHB can simplify the entire process and are able to handle all design, planning management and interior design aspects in house. We will be your first port of call and can provide guidance on next steps throughout our design process.