STUDENT STORIES

For DevelopHer Jacqui Midgley, the final step of transforming her project into a home that feels warm, cohesive, and inviting was just as important as the construction itself.

What happens when you take a charming period home in Clifton Hill and give it a thoughtful, modern makeover? You get a jaw-dropping transformation that blends heritage charm with all the conveniences a busy family could want—without losing an ounce of character.

When Anna Crawford first moved into Hale Cottage with her husband, Jason, and their two young boys, she knew it was going to be a journey. The house wasn’t quite the home they needed but instead of diving into a massive renovation all at once, transformed their home over several years—one phase at a time.

With a background in IT and years in the corporate world, Kerryn decided she wanted a challenge! Working on her own home, renovating room by room, she then wanted a bigger project - a full-scale home renovation!

We recently spoke with Eliza in more detail about her Brighton project and how it’s never too late to take the leap.

We speak with DevelopHer Taeler Jordan of FTLO Design and her exciting Eltham renovation and extension project, Napoleon House, which is now on the market!

After a two year project to bring this coastal retreat to life, DevelopHer and Interior Designer Claire Larritt-Evans of Larritt Evans is ready to share her coastal retreat ‘Nerissa’ with us all.

We recently spoke with DevelopHer Ashlea in more detail about her Ballarat project Golden Point House and how being part of the BuildHer community has helped her in this journey.

Driven by their shared passion for building and design, DevelopHer Hannah and her husband Steve embarked on an ambitious journey to transform an old Art Deco home in Caulfield South. With Hannah’s background in teaching and Steve’s expertise in commercial construction, they decided to undertake this project as owner-builders, blending their skills and vision to create a unique living space. Their story is one of creativity, perseverance, and learning as they navigated the challenges of renovation while drawing inspiration from Hannah’s Finnish heritage and their love for natural light and open spaces. Here, they share their experiences, insights, and the..

For the latest in our Building Methods series, we’re joined by the very talented and experienced builder James Ind, Director of Loxton Built.