A FRESH VISION

FOR YOUR HOME

Welcome to The Outside Perspective – a building design studio where we translate your hopes into beautiful, functional design.

We’re equal parts creative and practical – and that means we have big ideas matched with the skill and pragmatism required to make them happen.

Whether you don’t know where to start, you’re wondering if your vision will work or you’re unsure what your budget will get you, we’ll show you just what your home could become (with us, there are always more possibilities than you first thought).

Client-centred 
We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure you’re happy with the final outcome (after all, you have to live there!).

Practical 
Functional, liveable design is our focus, always. We think of the now, plus how your home will grow with you. 

Approachable
So you feel comfortable telling us about the (very important) personal and sentimental parts of your vision. 

Work with building designers who are…

Look and feel is just the start… 

We also educate you on budget and think of all the practical stuff, like capturing light, future-proofing your home and ensuring there’s a place for the dog to sleep. Step into our studio to see how our approach works (hint: it’s all about making you excited about a future in your new home).

We’ll be a great fit if you want…

  • A building designer to show you new ideas that match your lifestyle and personal aesthetic

  • Education on how far the budget can stretch (and how to spend money wisely)

  • A home that functions impeccably well, making you calm and happy

  • Hands-on guidance about how the process works (so you’re never left in the dark)

  • A home that is designed with sustainability and passive design in mind

We’ve worked on renovations and new builds for long enough to know that no two clients are ever the same, so we tailor our process to each individual (like we said above: this is all about making you happy).

We design new builds & renovations

  • Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill

    Talk about winning the neighbour lotto. When our clients Michael and Jess mentioned to their neighbours that they wanted a pool but didn’t have sufficient access, their neighbours offered up their backyard for the project. A double renovation and pool build for both homes then ensued.

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  • Chelmer Wine Time Pavilion

    Chelmer Wine Time Pavilion

    This outdoor pavilion is all about connection. Connection to childhood memories, connecting with guests, and connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.

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  • Chelmer Renovation

    Chelmer Renovation

    The stairs used to have the best spot in this home. They sat in a gorgeous space out the back that faces north, which meant they blocked the connection to the backyard and light to the living areas. They had to go – and this made way for a wonderful internal reconfiguration of the home.

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  • Sherwood House Extension

    Sherwood House Extension

    This project reflects our ethos of preserving the character of an existing home, ensuring the renovation looks like an organic extension of the house.

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  • Salisbury Extension

    Salisbury Extension

    Here’s the thing about living in Queensland. We want to spend our time outside in the sun, but typical Queenslander houses don’t connect well with the back garden. On this project, we set about establishing that connection, and now this family is finally enjoying their backyard.

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  • Bayside New Build

    Bayside New Build

    Located just a block from the Wynnum waterfront, this new build is designed to capture the beautiful breezes that blow in from the bay, creating a relaxing environment for a young family.

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  • Jindalee New Build

    Jindalee New Build

    This economical new build sits in the treetops, capturing views from its hilltop position.

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  • OWEN & JESS - Chermside West

    “This was our first full renovation project and we needed guidance on how far we could go. I am not a design visionary, so I wanted someone to approach the project with a clean slate; a creative aspect was what I needed in my arsenal. We chose The Outside Perspective because Nathalie was less directive and more open, and we liked that. The night we got our first set of plans, I couldn’t sleep because picturing ourselves living in the house Nathalie had drawn was so awesome. As we moved through the stages from design to detailed plans with lighting and fixtures, it all felt very consultative. Nathalie is clear and upfront, and she always gave us enough information for us to be able to answer our own questions – she has the right mix of personality and experience.”

  • TOM - Kenmore

    "We needed more living space, an extra bedroom, new bathrooms and to get the laundry out of the kitchen. We were struggling with how to make it all work, but Nathalie laid everything out for us. We didn't ever have to chase her and the way she worked with us made us feel heard. If we ever got stuck, she would say ‘Come in, let’s throw it up on screen and figure it out together’. Now the renovation is nearly finished, it has solved all of our problems – Nathalie even turned a challenging angle for an easement into a feature rather than an obscure element. The project has completely changed the functionality of our house.”

  • SARAH - Paddington

    "Nathalie assisted us with house plans for a renovation of our 1920s Queenslander. Not having previously renovated, we relied heavily on Nathalie’s expertise and advice in this process. Like many people, we had a number of ideas for the build and Nathalie was great in discussing those ideas with us and providing us with practical and realistic solutions. Nathalie’s approach was extremely personable and she was always available for queries that arose along the way. Nathalie was lovely to deal with! We would recommend her services and skill to anyone looking to build/renovate"

Are we the team for you?

The best way to find out is to have a chat. Contact us to start discussing your project.