Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Renovations in Brisbane

Thoughtful redesigns to enhance your lifestyle

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Contemporary family bathroom renovation designed by Three Stems Brisbane

custom kitchen, bathroom & laundry creations

SMALL SPACES reimagined

Older Brisbane homes often face challenges like outdated layouts, limited storage, and cramped spaces. While charming, preparing meals while trying to keep an eye on the kids, or keeping the bathroom and laundry clutter free can be frustrating. 

Whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, or adding an ensuite, my focus is on creating designs that accommodate the needs of your growing family and enhance your lifestyle.

If you’re looking to redesign floor layouts to create an open plan kitchen, incorporate the laundry into the main part of the house, or just make better use of your space, then I can help you reimagine your home without having to renovate the entire property.

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  • About Three Stems

    Hi there, I’m Stella! I’m an experienced residential building designer dedicated to creating livable spaces for Brisbane families.

    If you love the character of your Queenslander or post-war home, but just wish your kitchen and bathroom had better flow or more storage for your growing family, I can offer a fantastic solution.

    I’ll assess your home, understand your needs and preferences, and then suggest options for expanding or redesigning your kitchen, bathroom or laundry, or even adding an ensuite.

    Whether you are undertaking a larger extension or renovation, or just want to add extra rooms without completely restructuring your house, my services are an affordable option for families who want a simple, yet effective kitchen or bathroom renovation that sticks within their budget.

    Together, we’ll design an improved layout that incorporates modern  conveniences and your vision, while also complementing the existing style of your home. 

    Let’s chat and explore what’s possible!

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  • kitchen, bathroom and laundry redesign packages

    custom kitchen creations

    In older-style Brisbane houses, wet rooms might have been squeezed into any available corner, added in as living standards advanced. That kitchen has now become multipurpose, the heart of the home, where homework and home meals are prepared side by side.

    A kitchen now needs to be thought out and thoughtfully located. Access directly to living areas, both inside and out, improves livability and flow.

    My kitchen designs focus on maximising space, light and functionality, making meal preparation and family gatherings a joyous experience.

    Tailored Bathroom & Laundry Solutions

    The bathroom and laundry have come along way since their first arrival into the house. Bathrooms are now luxurious rather then a luxury item of yesteryear.

    The laundry, once overlooked, classically consisted of a familiar large concrete tub, with the water piped into it from the machine. Now, they too can be beautiful rooms featured on pinterest with genius storage solutions.

    Combining style and utility, Three Stems bathroom renovations deliver a refreshing, innovative and organised haven that enhances everyday routines and relaxation. 

    inclusive and transparent design packages

    I offer transparent design packages without hidden fees and work with you to develop kitchen, bathroom and laundry plans that fit your budget.

    FULL RENOVATION PACKAGES

    If you are renovating your kitchen, bathroom or laundry as part of an overall extension or renovation, I offer pre-site packages to suit your needs.

    INDIVIDUAL ROOMS

    If you only need plans drawn up for individual rooms, my single internal room pricing offers affordability and flexibility.

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    Three Stems Projects

    my brisbane home redesigns

    Check out the below selection of beautiful kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation or new builds I have completed for my clients. You may find inspiration for your own home!

    I have successfully transformed homes across the Brisbane and Ipswish areas, including Moorooka, Salisbury, Yeronga, Holland Park, Greenslopes, East Brisbane, Paddington, Wooloowin, Sadliers Crossing, and Woodend, to name a few.

    faqs

  • have questions about your kitchen, bathroom or laundry redesign?

    Check out my answers to some frequently asked questions regarding renovating your home, or click on the button below to view all FAQs.

    The initial draft will be sent through to you with options, based on the onsite consultation.

    The first plan will provide the layout as discussed and an alternative option as applicable. You then have 2 opportunities to make changes to your selected layout.

    Yes! In the first revision I generally provide 2 floor plan options, and sometimes a few different alternative layouts for say the bathroom or kitchen. 

    The process will get your ideas from your head, onto building design plans, which are then approved by a certifier, meaning you end up with plans that are ready to hand to a builder for construction.

    In short, generally 3-4 months from our first site visit to gaining approvals for the build.

    The timeline depends on factors like how quickly you make decisions, as well as any site-specific applications or restrictions, such as town planning, relaxations, and BOS applications. Here’s a typical timeline:

    • Surveyor: Provides the survey within 2 weeks of the initial site visit.

    Once I receive her plans and conduct my site measure, whichever comes last,

    • First Draft: Sent within 2 weeks after receiving the survey plans and completing the site measure.
    • Subsequent Drafts: Turnaround is significantly quicker.
    • Engineer: Takes 2 weeks to complete their part.
    • Final Plans: Provided within 1 week after the engineer’s work is done.
    • Builder Contract: Now is the time to get your builder to provide the contract.
    • Certifier Approval: Takes up to 1 month, depending on the involved applications.

    A non-habitable room refers to spaces not intended for regular occupancy or living purposes. Examples include bathrooms, laundries, water closets, pantries, walk-in wardrobes, corridors, hallways, and other specialised areas that are not used frequently or for extended periods.

    As per the National Construction Code (NCC):

    “A habitable room is used for domestic activities. Examples include a bedroom, living room, lounge room, music room, television room, kitchen, dining room, sewing room, study, playroom, family room, home theatre, and sunroom.”

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  • testimonials

      Michelle

      Paddington

      Stella was fantastic to work with. She understood the brief, was easy to deal with, was fast, efficient and delivered as per our instructions.

      Karl

      Greenbank

      Always received a follow up message, was kept in the loop. Always knew what’s going on if changes happened.

      Denise

      Tallebudgera

      Stella Franks was kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Lyle

      Yeerongpilly

      Stella has been professional, reliable, flexible, and fun to work with. The ability to share a laugh at stressful times is great.

      Jonny

      Salisbury

      Stella is great to deal with.

      Simon

      Paddington

      Stella has been super helpful. We have been very happy with her. She was easy to deal with, understood the brief, was fast and efficient.

      Erin

      Rosewood

      Stella has been wonderful, she is an asset to your team. Nothing is too much trouble and Stella is really trying
      to help us design the perfect layout we will have to live in for a very long time.

      Stella is a real asset to your team. So friendly and helpful and knows her stuff!

      Barry

      Mooloolaba

      10/10.  Stella has been fantastic working with the certifier who is hard to deal with, but she is working through his issues and we will have a great outcome.

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  • get in touch

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    To get started, you can give me a call or fill out the form on the contact page.

    We’ll arrange a time for an on-site no obligation chat and a cup of tea to discuss your project and refine your vision.

    I will get an understanding of your project, requirements and budget and be able to answer any questions about the process.

    Let’s get started!

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