“Paul was tasked with an extension that needed to keep the current feel of the house. Not only was it a seamless addition, but his designs introduced both beautiful and practical new spaces. For me, the level of care with regards to cost, design and practicality is Paul’s super power. If you are after something special, he’ll find a way……….”
Andy Lee, ST ANDREWS BEACH VIC
“We hired Paul to design our dream family home. We were blown away with his design. He created the most amazing home for us and our four children.………….He was a delight to work with and really listened to what we wanted. We could not recommend him more highly.”
Susan McIntyre, NEWTOWN VIC
“Paul did an amazing job designing and overseeing our major renovation/restoration. He took great care understanding what we wanted from the project and designed a house that was both practical for our family and aesthetically beautiful. He was invaluable during the 16 month build, overseeing the project and keeping us well informed of any potential issues. We would highly recommend him.”
Fiona Miller, NEWTOWN VIC
“Paul is a personable, easy to work with genius! We worked with him a few years ago on a renovation where he delivered a brilliant outcome for our family, with lots of clever storage ideas and design features. When a few years later we bought our 'forever house', it was obvious that we would seek Paul's help again. He again delivered an amazing high finish product throughout the home. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul.”
Patrick Huybers MELBOURNE VIC
“We commissioned Paul Di Stefano Design with a brief to retain the heritage qualities of our original 1930s Fisherman's cottage and reflect key design elements of its origins in a contemporary restoration and extension…..To this day we still comment on the thoughtfulness of the design layout and ease of living in this house making it a delight to call home, our 'happy place' where we can enjoy family, friends and life by the beach.”
Kate Milburn, QUEENSCLIFF VIC
“We engaged Paul after he was recommended by a friend who was a client . Our project was a new dwelling and Paul understood our criteria and presented to us plans which we were very excited about. He was involved with the entire process and we were very impressed with his overall professionalism . We would highly recommend Paul .”
Chris Jones, SHOREHAM VIC
“We loved working with Paul on a couple of projects: first was a bathroom renovation involving pushing out the side of the house. The bathroom is my favourite room in that house, brilliant storage ideas and great layout. The second was a complete house reno. Pal's skill for optimising spaces came to the fore. How he managed to get 2 bathrooms and a wardrobe to fit where a smallish bedroom were was amazing. He has a great eye for detail and imagination. Paul is very consultative and walks that fine line of client desire and site limitation admirably!”
Eileen Murphy Sims, GEELONG VIC
“My wife and I retained Paul's services to design and supervise construction of our new home. We gave Paul a demanding brief made more complex by stringent building covenants over the land, a restricted building envelope and an irregularly shaped Lot. We found Paul not only very talented and creative in designing a beautiful home, but also practical, personable and more than willing to work closely with us, the builder and trades to ensure a wonderful outcome for ourselves. He was always available and responsive. Paul designed us a beautiful home, which we admire daily, love living in and enjoy immeasurably.”
Phillip Considine, CONNEWARRE VIC
“Paul provided a literally jaw dropping streamlined modern and clever design for our home - everyone who has visited our home is simply amazed by the spaces, light quality and finish achieved. Paul understands the lifestyle and quality we were after and the result speaks for itself. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone who is wanting to create their dream home. He’s the real deal and such a professional, experienced and genuine person you can confidently put your trust in.”
G & S Snow, RIPPLESIDE VIC
“We engaged Paul Di Stefano Design after years of frustration and knock backs from our local council. Paul's guidance was pivotal to achieving our aim of demolishing, subdividing and rebuilding our beach house. He understood exactly what we wanted and designed the most wonderful pair of two storey townhouses. The feeling of light, space and air he achieved for two dwellings on a small footprint is amazing. Paul was exceptionally good to work with in every way.”
Suellen Dean, BARWON HEADS VIC
“Paul was fantastic and helped us build our dream home. Paul listened to our brief while challenging our assumptions and developed a design that far exceeded our initial expectations. Through the build process Paul sympathetically integrated the detailing of a modern renovation with our heritage Edwardian cottage which enhanced the overall look and feel of the house. Paul took note of our budget and encouraged us to spend wisely in ways that would genuinely add value to the liveability of the home. We couldn't recommend Paul highly enough.”
Bridget Horsley, PORT MELBOURNE VIC
“We asked Paul to design a usable outdoor space for the front of our house, not only to improve the facade and add to the street appeal, but also to improve the way we live in the front of the house. Paul is very knowledgeable and he presented many ideas. The final design was so much better than anything we could have even imagined. He stayed involved till it was finished and we love it!”
Linda H. HIGHTON VIC
“I engaged the services of Paul to help me find a coastal property to renovate or a block of land on which to build. Paul provided fantastic advice regarding the fundamentals of what to look for in a potential property. As a result of this sound advice, every potential property I looked at, I saw from a different and much clearer perspective …I was able to quickly eliminate properties and found myself open to options that I had not considered prior to my time with Paul. I highly recommend Paul and the complete service he provides. In working with him, I arrived at the right decision and I could not have hoped for a better outcome. Thanks Paul!”
Lynette, BARWON HEADS VIC