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DESIGN-LED NEW HOMES

THOUGHTFUL NEW HOME DESIGN

Custom homes designed for how you live, local climate conditions and council requirements.

  • Custom new home designs, not off‑the‑shelf plans

  • Documentation ready for approvals and builder pricing

  • Local experience across NSW and VICTORIA

Perfect if you’re planning to…

  • Build a custom home on a vacant block

  • Replace an older dwelling with a new home more suited to your lifestyle

  • Design a home that responds to slope, views, bushfire or rural conditions

  • Get clear, buildable plans before talking to builders

Why work with a specialist?

  • Designed for your site, not a catalogue
    Orientation, views, levels and privacy are all considered so the home feels ‘right’ on your block.

  • Clarity for approvals and builders
    Detailed drawings and documentation that make approvals smoother and help builders price accurately.

  • Everyday liveability
    We focus on flow, storage, natural light and zoning so the home works for real life, not just the floor plan.

  • Local codes, climate and BAL in mind
    Experience with local councils, NCC requirements and bushfire overlays in regional NSW/VIC.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

Initial Consult

We talk through your site, budget, wishlist and timeframes to understand your project.

Site visit & concept design

Review survey, orientation, slope and constraints to shape a clear design brief.

Concept & developed design

Floor plans, elevations and 3D visuals so you can see and refine your new home before committing.

Documentation for approvals & builders

Prepare drawings and documentation suited to CDC/DA and for accurate builder pricing.

We’re happy to liaise with your preferred builder or help you get plans ready before you start approaching builders.

Past Project

The BULLER PROJECT

Buller is a warm, contemporary new home with a light‑filled open‑plan kitchen, living and dining space that flows seamlessly to a generous outdoor entertaining area.

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  • "Emily has been exceptional to work with. She has a deep knowledge of standards and requirements, and her ability to balance creativity with practical, efficient design is outstanding. She creates spaces that flow beautifully and function well, without sacrificing aesthetics. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and thoughtful approach have made her a pleasure to work with throughout the process. I highly recommend Emily at Foothills Building Design to anyone looking for high-quality design and genuine expertise."

    Jason & Debbie

  • "We found Emily to be very knowledgeable in all aspects of the designing stage of our new home. She understood our brief making the design process smooth & painless. Emily listened to our requirements as well as contributing & making improvements that would benefit the functionality of our home. We would highly recommend having Emily involved in the design aspect of any new home or renovation project. Working with Emily was easy & she was always a pleasure to work with. We have now been in our new home for a month & Emily's input into all stages of the design process are already showing benefits."

    Former Customer

  • "Working with Emily on our home extension was an exceptional experience. She has a remarkable ability to truly understand a site and bring out its best qualities — something we didn’t fully appreciate was possible until we saw her vision come to life. Emily thoughtfully designed the space to capture natural light beautifully, and the flow between spaces feels effortless and intuitive. What stood out most was how genuinely invested she was in creating something special for us. This wasn’t just a project to her — she cared deeply about the outcome and it shows in every detail. The result is a space that feels both functional and truly beautiful to live in. We couldn’t be happier and would absolutely recommend Emily to anyone looking for a designer who combines creativity, skill, and genuine care."

    Lauren

  • Emily took the time to understand exactly what I required and she translated my ideas into accurate high-quality plans. She was responsive to feedback, made adjustments quickly without compromising on quality. She was at all times professional, reliable and skilful. I would be delighted to work with her again and would confidently recommend her to anybody needing drafting services

    Deborah

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