Australian Lifestyle Design Studio

04/24/2026

I was recently contracted to design a major addition to an existing home here in the area. The owner was very particular with her wants & needs and the desired look of the home. To say I delivered is an understatement.
The main Living area is to be extended, including a new Laundry & half-bath servicing this wing. The biggest want & need is the new Main Bedroom with walk-in-robe and generous Ensuite. The centerpiece is the new pool, visible from most rooms in the existing house and accessed from the new Living and Bedroom. There is a lot of glass to enjoy the views and some varied & interesting ceiling lines throughout, including the main roof covering a portion of the pool.
If you like your house & neighbourhood but would like it to be updated, I can help bring your wants & needs a little closer to reality.

04/16/2026

I have just completed a concept design for a local home that was recently purchased. The proposal calls for some additions and a new, modern roof design; changing it from a traditional ranch-style to a modern, contemporary look. If you like where you live but would like to update your home, I am here to assist with your project.

03/24/2026

I was recently contracted to design a full remodel and additions to a dated split-level home that was in poor condition. I have proposed to enclose & extend the existing carport into a Garage with internal access, a full new main suite to the lower level in addition to the existing bedroom/study. The mid-level floor is to be completely redesigned, creating a very large, open Living/Family/Dine area plus a Kitchen addition. There is another 2 bedrooms to the upper floor. The exterior of the home is also going to be updated with new cladding, additional windows and some redesigned features.

If you are happy with where you live but have outgrown your home or would like it to be rejuvenated, reimagined and updated, please reach out so we can discuss your wants & needs.

03/21/2026

My construction experience is not just designing homes. I was a licensed builder in Australia and I owned & managed a pre-fab frame and truss factory. Working within the frame & truss industry for over 20 years as an estimator and detailer expanded my design ability, knowing how to cost-effectively design with a piece of lumber. I worked on some truly amazing homes - some that were design & build, others where I was contracted to solve problems and create solutions. This is an aerial view from Google Maps of a prestigious home that I supplied the frames & trusses for. It is a multi-level home with a central courtyard & pond.

03/01/2026

A local builder wanted me to come up with an updated exterior look to one of his standard floor plans. This provides simple roof lines with higher sloped ceilings and extra hi-light windows. If you are looking to build a new home or remodel an existing, I am here to assist you with a cost-effective design.

02/04/2026

Are you looking to build a new home or renovate an existing? Incorporating rainwater harvesting into your design can help save you money and help the environment.

Water--it's a necessity for life but we take it for granted and waste so much. Rainwater harvesting is not a ‘new thing’ or some ‘green fad’–civilizations have been collecting and storing water for millennia in various forms and for different uses.Rainwater is free to collect in Texas, but...

02/01/2026

Are you looking to build a new home or renovate an existing? Incorporating rainwater harvesting into your design can help save you money and help the environment. We should all be making an effort. https://www.australianlifestyledesign.com/post/incorporating-water-conservation-in-home-designs

01/30/2026

Are you looking to build a new home or renovate an existing? Incorporating rainwater harvesting into your design can help save you money and help the environment.

Water--it's a necessity for life but we take it for granted and waste so much. Rainwater harvesting is not a ‘new thing’ or some ‘green fad’–civilizations have been collecting and storing water for millennia in various forms and for different uses.Rainwater is free to collect in Texas, but...

01/29/2026

https://www.australianlifestyledesign.com/post/incorporating-water-conservation-in-home-designs

Water--it's a necessity for life but we take it for granted and waste so much. Rainwater harvesting is not a ‘new thing’ or some ‘green fad’–civilizations have been collecting and storing water for millennia in various forms and for different uses.Rainwater is free to collect in Texas, but...

09/24/2025

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