I am so excited to have you here, thank you for joining me. At Amanda Kate Design, I appreciate that our homes are far more than mere walls, floors and rooms. They are places of beauty where family memories are made, stories are told, laughter is had, and delicious meals are shared. I believe our homes should always offer solace and sanctuary while also reflecting the things we love and hold dear. In today’s fast paced world, they have become the havens we retreat to in the evenings and rise to in the mornings and when life feels a little overwhelming, they are the places that will soothe and relax and encourage us to live more slowly and with a little more intention.
One of the things that excites me the most at the beginning of this process is understanding you - what your home means to you, how your family wants to live in it, how you see yourselves growing in the spaces and what design choices can complement and elevate your unique way of being.
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From the youngest age I have been immersed in the world of renovating and reinventing homes. Often that meant I grew up in the worst house on a very beautiful street but even as a little girl I marvelled at my parents visionary approach to life as they could always see such incredible potential in homes - what they could become when the right changes were made - what transformations were just within reach when hard work and passion combined. I loved being part of that hustle, that feeling that we were on our way to creating something unique and special and that with time, we too would have an amazing home in an incredible location.
"We're incredibly grateful to have found Amanda. Amanda worked with us to design our new home for renovation. She helped us all the way through from design to build including working out the best floorplan, colours, material selections and trades to work with. We are so happy with the renovations and our new home! She took on our ideas and style working to build the best outcome for us. Amanda has helped us to create a flowing, spacious, practical and beautiful home. Thank you!! "
"Amanda and her Team of highly skilled and professional trades do an outstanding job in everything they touch.
Amanda has amazing style and an incredible insight into design; she manages the project from start to finish with poise and grace.
An absolute pleasure to deal with and I will work with Amanda again!
"We bought a house and wanted to LOVE it as soon as I moved in, not when you go to sell it and get it ready for someone else.
Amanda listens to everything, takes it in, digest it and comes back with the most amazing designs!
At no time have I ever felt unheard or pressured but actually completely relaxed, excited and elated with the entire process.
Not only that she hired trades, organised timelines, kept them moving and all on the tightest timeline ever.
She has been a godsend!"
"We were well overdue to paint the exterior of our beloved 1920s house. Paint choices are endless not to mention those tiny little paint squares. I found myself losing confidence and running round in circles. Then I found Amanda. She immediately understood what I wanted and pulled out the exact colours I’d been dreaming of. Amanda has an encyclopedic knowledge of colour. She has an amazing eye, communication skills and directs you towards the outcome you want…but better. She is positive, energetic and reliable - maybe even a tiny bit magic"
Are you aiming to leave a lasting impression on those who enter your home while also adding value to your property?
This guide is here to assist you in creating an irresistible home that stands out from the rest.
With these 6 simple steps, you'll discover how to invest value into your home, making it more appealing and captivating for your family and your guests.
And if you're considering selling, these steps will also show you how to differentiate your home from others on the market, attracting more buyers and increasing your chances of a successful sale.
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