How to Plan a Great Renovation from the Start, with Tanya

About this episode

In this episode, Amelia Lee talks with Tanya about her successful home renovation journey and the importance of a design brief.

Hello! This is Episode 394, and in it, I’m talking with HOME Method member, Tanya. Tanya lives with her husband and daughter in Melbourne. They worked within the existing footprint of the home of the 100-year-old double brick home, undertaking a renovation that dramatically improves how it feels, functions and performs.  [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/394 ] What started as a cold, dark and disconnected house has been transformed into a warm, light-filled and comfortable home that truly supports how their family wants to live. In this episode, you’ll hear about Tanya’s journey through her renovation, and how she approached it in a way that set her up for success from the very beginning. One of the key tools you’ll hear her talk about is their Design Brief. Using the Brief Builder from HOME Method and taking time to fill it out enabled it to be a game changer for her project. By investing the time upfront to get clear on how they wanted to live, Tanya and her partner were able to confidently interview and choose their team, communicate their vision, and keep…

People in this episode

Host: Amelia Lee

Guest: Tanya

Topics covered

• renovation
• design brief
• home improvement
• collaboration
• family living

Keywords

• renovation
• design brief
• HOME Method
• architect
• builder
• family home
• Melbourne

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HOME Method

Books & works: 100-year-old double brick home

Places: Melbourne

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