Learn how to renovate smarter
Highly respected Architect Stephanie Skyring collaborates with industry experts to bring you the Complete Home Design Guide.
Learn the entire home design and construction process.
11 concise and easy-to-read online courses guide you step-by-step through four design stages: Getting started, Concept & costing, Drawings & selections, and Construction.
Flexible purchase options
Learn about the entire process or just one part. It’s your choice.
COMPLETE HOME DESIGN GUIDE
Buy all 11 courses
$300
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Buy one course
$30 – $50
DESIGN STAGE BUNDLES
Buy one stage
$50 – $95
Start with Course 1. Environmental Design: The Fundamentals
IT’S FREE!
COURSE CONTENTS & COSTS
Complete Home Design Guide
Find out everything you need to know, save time and money and don’t cut corners.
Complete Home Design Guide
The Complete Home Design Guide bundle gives you access to all 11 Online Courses.
$300
Individual Courses
Buying a house, already part way through the process or just want to dip your toe in and find out what it is all about? Just buy one course.
GETTING STARTED
01
Environmental Design: The Fundamentals
FREE
02
Houses: What to Look For and Avoid
$30
03
Design Brief and Budget
$30
04
What consultants do I need?
$30
CONCEPT & COSTING
05
Site Investigation and Regulations
$30
06
Concept Design
$50
07
Budget & Feasibility
$30
DRAWINGS & SELECTION
08
Exterior Design
$50
09
Interior Design & Lighting
$50
CONSTRUCTION
10
Builders, Pricing, Approval and Contracts
$30
11
Construction & Maintenance
$30
Design Stage Bundles
Investigating whether to renovate or sell, designing your interiors, or starting construction? Buy a bundle and save.
GETTING STARTED BUNDLE
In the GETTING STARTED BUNDLE I tell you the critical information you need to know before you start design. It includes the following four courses:
$75
CONCEPT & COSTING BUNDLE
In the CONCEPT AND COSTING BUNDLE I share the secrets of professional concept design to add comfort and value. I tell you where to find the regulations you need to consider, and help you work out if your design ideas are within your budget. It includes the following three courses:
$95
DRAWINGS & SELECTIONS BUNDLE
The DRAWINGS & SELECTIONS BUNDLE is perfect if you already have preliminary plans drafted, but you want to improve the look of the proposed house exterior. Plus you need help with design and selection of finishes for your interiors (kitchen, bathrooms, laundry etc). It includes the following two courses:
$90
CONSTRUCTION BUNDLE
In the CONSTRUCTION BUNDLE I give you the tools to help you find a reliable builder and get the right price. Plus I step you through what happens during construction so you can be prepared with all the information you need and avoid time delays. It includes the following two courses:
$50
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Course content
All courses are based on practical, actionable written content supported by explanatory images and diagrams. In addition most courses contain a range of attachments providing futher detail. Find out more on the individual course pages.
Course attachments:
- Floor plans and drawing ideas including dimensions and technical information.
- Template Excel schedules
- Template Word document letters
- Useful checklists
All 11 courses are online and can be accessed immediately.
Each course takes about 30mins to read (plus all attachments) and can be completed at your own pace.
Where do I start?
Whatever you are planning, always start with Course 1. Environmental Design: The Fundamentals. The information you learn will add value, save money and give you a more comfortable home, regardless of your project budget.
Next, choose the option below that best suits you.
Buying a house?
Start at:
Course 2. Houses: What to Look For and Avoid
This course will give you the professional information you need to make the right decision and a great investment.
Deciding whether to renovate or sell?
Start at:
Course 2. Houses: What to Look For and Avoid
This course will give you the professional information you need to determine if your house is worth renovating.
After Course 2, if you decide to look further at renovating, keep working through the courses in order. The more information you gather, the clearer your answer will become. By the end of Course 7. Budget & Feasibility (if not before) you will know whether to renovate or sell.
Starting a renovation or new house?
Start at the very beginning:
Course 1. Environmental Design: The Fundamentals
Start with the basics and learn everything you can. Construction is expensive so it pays to get informed, regardless of whether you are designing and managing your project yourself, or working with a design professional.
Renovating a kitchen, bathroom or other small upgrade?
Start at:
Course 6. Concept Design
Ensure your floor plan layout is right before you start changing finishes in kitchens and bathrooms. It may add more value and comfort to make some minor plan re-arrangements first.
Course 9. Interior Design & Lighting.
This course takes you into the technical and design detail of designing interiors, making material and product selections, and choosing lighting. Smart ideas for any budget.
