A Clear, Structured Approach to Exceptional Outcomes

Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney

Renovating a home should feel considered and controlled, not overwhelming.

At LeFèvre Designs, our renovation process is designed to provide clarity, confidence, and consistency from the first conversation through to completion. Every stage is carefully structured to protect your time, budget, and property value while delivering refined, high-quality results.

Our process applies to both home renovations and pre-sale renovation projects across Adelaide and Melbourne and Sydney’s premium residential market.

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Step 1: Initial Consultation & Project Discovery

Every project begins with a private consultation to understand your goals, lifestyle, timeline, and budget.

For clients planning to sell, this stage also includes an early assessment of market positioning and resale potential. This ensures your renovation strategy is aligned with either long-term living or pre-sale outcomes from the outset.

Outcome: Clear direction, scope, and next steps.

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Step 2: Renovation Strategy & Design Direction

We develop a tailored renovation strategy that balances design intent, functionality, and value.

This stage may include:

  • Spatial planning and layout improvements

  • Design concepts and material direction

  • Budget guidance and scope refinement

  • Pre-sale renovation recommendations where applicable

Design decisions are made with longevity, liveability, and market appeal in mind.

Outcome: A clear, strategic design framework.

A modern bathroom with dark gray walls, a white vanity with a folded towel and floral decor, a window with white blinds, two woven towels on a chrome towel rack, and a partially visible glass shower door on the right.

Step 3: Planning, Approvals & Cost Alignment

Once the design direction is established, we move into planning and preparation.

This stage includes:

  • Permit and approval coordination (where required)

  • Detailed documentation

  • Trade consultation and cost alignment

  • Timeline and staging confirmation

By addressing these elements early, we minimise risk and prevent costly changes during construction.

Outcome: A fully prepared and realistic renovation plan.

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Step 4: Project Management & Construction

This is where your renovation comes to life.

We provide full project management, coordinating all trades and overseeing quality, timelines, and budget throughout the build. You’ll have a single point of contact and receive regular updates, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.

For pre-sale renovations, timing and finish quality are carefully managed to support your sale schedule and pricing expectations.

Outcome: A professionally managed, well-executed renovation.

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Step 5: Completion, Styling & Handover

As your renovation nears completion, we focus on the final details that make all the difference.

This may include:

  • Quality checks and final refinements

  • Styling guidance and finishing touches

  • Pre-sale presentation advice (if applicable)

We ensure your home is delivered to a high standard, ready to enjoy or ready for market.

Outcome: A polished, cohesive, and considered result.

Start Your Renovation With Confidence

Whether you’re planning a full home renovation or preparing your property for sale, the right process makes all the difference.

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A Process Designed for Premium Homes

Premium renovations demand more than good design, they require experience, precision, and accountability.

Our structured process ensures:

  • Reduced stress and uncertainty

  • Controlled budgets and timelines

  • Design intent carried through to completion

  • Renovations that enhance lifestyle and long-term value

Book a consultation with LeFèvre Designs to begin your renovation journey.

When is the best time to start planning a renovation?

Ideally, planning should begin 12–24 months before completion, especially for pre-sale renovations. Early planning allows for design clarity, approvals, and staged improvements, reducing pressure and ensuring better outcomes particularly when aligning with a future sale timeline.

Do you collaborate with real estate agents?

Yes. We regularly work alongside real estate agents to align renovation decisions with pricing strategy, buyer demographics, and marketing plans. This collaborative approach ensures the renovation supports a strong and competitive sale campaign.

How do you manage budget control throughout the process?

Budgets are established early and monitored closely. We track costs, manage variations carefully, and provide transparency at each stage to ensure financial control and confidence throughout the renovation.

Can you work to a fixed sale deadline?

Yes. For pre-sale renovations, we structure the renovation process around your intended sale date. We work backwards to create realistic timelines that allow for completion, styling, photography, and marketing without compromise.

What information do you need from my real estate agent?

If you already have an agent, we can incorporate insights such as target price range, buyer profiles, comparable sales, and preferred presentation standards. This allows us to tailor the renovation for maximum market impact.

Can your process work for both lifestyle and pre-sale renovations?

Yes. Our process is flexible and scalable, allowing us to tailor each project based on whether your primary goal is long-term living, resale performance, or a combination of both.

How does your process support property resale value?

Our process integrates commercial awareness at every stage. Design, scope, materials, and finishes are selected with buyer appeal, comparable sales, and market expectations in mind, ensuring renovations enhance value rather than overcapitalise.

How involved do I need to be during the renovation?

As involved as you’d like. We manage the process end-to-end, providing clear updates and guidance while handling day-to-day coordination. Many of our clients are busy professionals or based interstate, and value a fully managed approach.

Working With Real Estate Professionals

We welcome collaboration with real estate agents who want to help their clients achieve the best possible sale outcomes. Our structured renovation process allows agents to confidently recommend strategic upgrades that enhance presentation, support pricing strategy, and align with campaign timelines.