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DEVELOPHER  Kerryn Baguley LOCATION  Brunswick West, Victoria ARCHITECT  Little Brick Studio PHOTOGRAPHER  Dylan James     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! Finding a property that had good bones in Brunswick West and with some inspiration from Instagram, Kerryn envisioned blending the home's charming period features with modern touches perfect for families or professional couples.   “I have worked on delivering projects so I saw that there are a..

DEVELOPHER  Eliza Newton LOCATION  Brighton, Victoria ARCHITECT  Jane Cameron Architects PHOTOGRAPHER  Dylan James     After spending 14 years living abroad, Eliza and her family were looking to move back to Australia and stumbled across a charming period home in Brighton that needed some love. She instantly saw the potential in the home’s original character but knew it needed some modern updates to make it her own. With no prior renovation experience, she dove right in and surprisingly discovered a real passion for drafting plans and interiors along the way, deciding to leave behind her background in operations and finance..

PROJECT  'Napoleon House' LOCATION  Eltham, Victoria DEVELOPHER Taeler Jordan, FTLO Design PHOTOGRAPHER Dylan James     Drawn by the home's unique charm and privacy, DevelopHer Taeler Jordan of FTLO Design purchased an Eltham property in October 2023 and kicked off this exciting renovation and extension project. With her architect’s eye, she saw endless potential in the treetop setting and ideal location close to sought-after amenities. Despite a few bumps along the way - like replastering and the challenging pool installation - Taeler turned these “happy accidents” into opportunities. The result? A unique, serene and cohesive home – introducing Napoleon House...

PROJECT 'Nerissa' LOCATION  Rye, Victoria DEVELOPHER Claire Larritt-Evans DESIGN The Sociable Weaver   After a four year search for the perfect site and a two year project to bring this coastal retreat to life, DevelopHer and Interior Designer Claire Larritt-Evans of Larritt Evans and her husband, Scott Larritt, Owner and Creative Director of brand studio Swear Words, are ready to share their coastal retreat ‘Nerissa’ with us all. Their vision was to create a serene escape that embraces the natural surroundings, offering a space to slow down and connect with nature. And with the help of The Sociable Weaver, they..

PROJECT  Golden Point House LOCATION  Ballarat, Victoria DEVELOPHER  Ashlea Logan ARCHITECT  Justin Logan, OBI Office   A DevelopHer married to an architect - a match made in heaven, right? The perfect blend of love, collaboration, and the occasional “lively” design discussion! In this instance – absolutely. Ashlea Logan and her husband Justin Logan of Obi Office believe that their complementary skills have contributed to the beautiful renovation of their Ballarat project, Golden Point House. Initially purchased as an investment, the 1890s miner’s cottage drew them in with its charm, ties to history and its positioning in the heart of original suburbs...

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.

Basia had been looking to buy a house for about six months when she come across a fantastic big flat 980 sqm block in Surrey Hills, Victoria.

Featured image: The Kensington Grand 40 from Carlisle Homes – the property choice of DevelopHer Samone Shepherdson (read about Samone’s journey here).

In the world of homebuilding, there are many paths to creating your dream home. Working with volume builders, like Carlisle Homes, who offer a streamlined and efficient process for turning their customers dream homes into reality was a option that BuildHer