minute chat
getting exactly what you want
without paying more than you need
...and having it now
design their forever homes
so they can proceed with clarity and confidence
without the stress of a typical build
“Feeling stuck in a home that doesn’t suit
“Stressed about making the wrong decision
and paying for it later?”
“Do you have a vision for your dream home but no clue how to bring it to life?”
“Not sure what building your dream home will cost or what your budget can deliver?”
G’day, Chris Appleby here.
I’m a career professional in Home and Landscape Design,
a creative force, with a strategist’s mind, and an artist’s soul.
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Over 20 years of experience in residential design and construction
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Worked with some of the industry’s leading names across diverse roles
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Three university degrees in design
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Hundreds of happy, long-term clients
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Known for deeply listening and understanding client needs
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Generously share expert knowledge throughout every project
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Committed to getting things right the first time
I started Appleby Consulting to provide a completely independent, client focused
Holistic Design Service for everyday Australians.
I’ve carefully crafted a fun and informative process to help you
work through what YOU want, get you clear on what you can achieve
and bring your vision to reality.
“Design tells the story of your future. I’m here to help you write it with confidence.”
Packages
These can be tailored to your exact requirements
Design Vision
& Plan Clarity
A deep dive process defining your vision and project viability.
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Design Brief
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Project Budget Report
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Timeline Report
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2D Sketch Design
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External Style Visualisation
Concept Design
& Visualisation
A rigorous design process delivering plans ready for quoting.
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Design Vision & Plan Clarity
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Full Planning Drawings
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Interactive 3D Model
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Landscape Design
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Builder Recommendations
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Fast Track Option
Complete Design,
Documentation
The full service, end to end management, expert guidance, you make the informed decisions, I do the legwork.
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Design Vision & Plan Clarity
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Concept Design & Visualisation
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Full Documentation & Approvals
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Interior Design
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Tendering & Quote Reviews
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Contractor Selection
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Project Management
Design Vision & Plan Clarity
Design Brief for
Home & Landscape
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Detailed design interview covering home, style & landscaping.
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Site visit and analysis detailed in a comprehensive report that will guide your next steps
Budget & Timeframe Estimate
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Comprehensive total project budget estimate for a range of builder options.
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Timeline for completion based on your requirements and realistic estimates of all contractors required.
2D Sketch Plans & Style Options
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3 sketch designs, each with your feedback incorporated into the next design.
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Style investigation & selection.
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Revisions to the design brief, budget & timeframes based on what we learn along the way.
Concept Design & Visualisation
Design Vision & Plan Clarity Package
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Design interview
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Site analysis
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Design brief
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Budget estimate
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Timeline estimate
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2D sketch designs
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External style options
Plans Ready for Quoting
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Home plans ready for quotes
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Regular progress meetings
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Preliminary engineering
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Planning approval
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Energy rating
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Essential landscaping
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Multiple revisions
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Copyright ownership
Interactive 3D Model & Rendered Images
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Design presentation
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Fully interactive 3D model
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Landscaping in your style
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Interior design in your stile
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Concept design booklet
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Rendered images
Complete Design & Documentation
Design Documentation & Approvals
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Design interview
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Site analysis
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Design brief
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Budget estimate
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Timeline estimate
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2D sketch designs
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Planning drawings
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3D model
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Engineering
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Energy rating
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Development approval
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Construction drawings
Tendering & Contractor Selection
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Quotes from your shortlist of chosen builders and landscape contractors.
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Detailed builder background, contractor suitability & quote checking.
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Signing of contracts & scheduling site start.
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Coordination of building inspectors & other consultants, horticulture, interior design, lawyers etc.
Project & Contract Management
Regular site meetings with your chosen builder
I ensure construction aligns with the design, manage communications, monitor progress, assess variations and invoices.
I protect your vision, your budget, the quality of the build & your peace of mind during the construction phase.
Take a look at some homes I’m especially proud of:
Customer Testimonials
Chris has a wealth of knowledge, impressive communication skills and took the stress and confusion out of designing our home.
Kim & Harry, Customer
We love living in this home. It is our perfect oasis. Inside and outside have been designed as one. We are so very happy with the result. The whole process was quick and our tight budget was realised.
Nicola, Franklin & Fergus, Customer
From our scrappy outline drawing, Chris designed a sleek, beautiful home, that suits our lifestyle and family needs perfectly.
Barb & Dean, Customer
