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Building Costs

Estimate building costs before you spend on plans, architects and council fees. Also available: Android & iPhone version

Bathroom Calculator

Estimate the cost of creating or renovating a bathroom. Get an approximate cost of items before you get started.

Kitchen Calculator

Estimate the cost of installing or replacing a kitchen. Save money before you begin the long process of getting quotes.

Colour Wheel Tool

Use our colour wheel tool to explore colour combinations for your home. Also learn the do's and dont's of selecting colours.

ABOUT US

Angela Elliss Architect

Are you looking for a calculator to estimate the cost of a bathroom, kitchen or new home? Would you like an expert opinion about a construction method, building style or interior trend? How about some inspiration for a landscaping or garden design project?

No matter what ideas, information or resources you need, if it's related to home design, building or renovation, you'll find it here. The Home Design Directory is a unique resource for homeowners and professionals alike - a place to inform, inspire and connect.

For do-it-yourself enthusiasts, we have articles on every aspect of home improvement, from simple repairs to key maintenance and renovation projects. All our articles are written by experts referring to local building standards and locally available resources.

For those thinking about a major upgrade or building a new home from scratch, we have a stunning showcase of work by architects and designers as well as plenty of articles to get you thinking.

Add to this our professional directory of builders, architects, designers, landscapers, and renovation specialists and it's easy to appreciate why the Home Design Directory group of websites attracts more than 200,000 visitors every month.

When we launched the Australian Home Design Directory in 2006, we wanted to create an environment that would connect homeowners with professionals in the building and design industry and leverage this professional expertise for everyone's benefit.

We think we've done that, and we hope that when you leave our website you feel better informed and more inspired than when you first arrived. So if there is something you can't find here, please email us and let us know because we're always looking for ways to serve you better.

Home Design Directory founders,
   Angela Elliss - B.Sc. Architecture
      Managing Director
   Alan Bron – B.Sc. Engineering
      Director of I.T. & Product Development

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