Exterior Colour & Material Selections
for CDC & DA Approval
Exterior Evolution
Where clarity meets calm and your house begins to feel like home.
You’re not meant to make these decisions alone
At this stage of your build — when architectural plans are complete and approvals are approaching — you’re asked to make decisions that will shape the way your home feels for decades. Exterior selections aren’t small choices. They’re emotional ones disguised as technical details.
Bricks. Cladding. Roof. Garage. Windows. Trims. Porch tiles. Timber tones. Feature materials. Exterior paint colours.
Permanent, expensive, future-defining choices that most people are expected to make alone.
And no one tells you how heavy that can feel.
This is the support, guidance, and calm you’ve been craving.
If you’ve been overwhelmed or second-guessing everything, this is a natural stage of this process.
You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re human and you want, what you have dreamt of for so long, to be done right!
When I first arrive at a clients home, most families are feeling:
uncertain about how colours and materials will work together
overwhelmed by too many options
worried about making a costly mistake
pressured to commit before they’re ready
unclear about what they need for CDC or DA approval
scared to choose without being able to see the outcome
You don’t need to hold all of this alone.
You’re not supposed to.
This is the moment most people find me and say:
“We know what we want… we just don’t know how to bring it together.”
And that’s where everything begins to soften.
This is where relief begins.
From pressure and confusion to clarity and confidence
Through the Exterior Evolution Consultation, we refine the full exterior palette — from bricks and roofing to timber tones and feature materials — and I guide you through creating a cohesive design direction that feels clear, grounded, and deeply right in your body.
This isn’t just exterior colour and material selection.
This is nervous-system support.
This is clarity replacing chaos.
This is partnership replacing pressure.
This is where you finally get to exhale.
What’s Included:
Everything you need to feel confident and supported.
You’ll receive:
A 1-hour design consultation (online or onsite) to refine your Exterior Colour & Material Selections
A Colour & Material Schedule
(brick, roof, garage, cladding, windows, trims, porch tiles, feature materials + exterior paint)A CDC/DA- schedule of external colours + finishes document/marked up plan
A photorealistic exterior render visualising your final façade
A Sample Pack delivered to your home
(brick, roof, feature cladding, exterior paint swatches, timber tones, feature materials)
Everything is designed to replace uncertainty with grounded clarity — so when you submit your plans or move into construction, you feel fully supported and deeply confident in your decisions.
Book Your Exterior Evolution Consultation
You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
If you’re ready to step into clarity, support, and a home that feels like belonging from the very first glance, I’d be honoured to hold this process with you.
Not ready to book yet?
You’re welcome to ask a question — no pressure, just support.
FAQs
How soon can I book?
Bookings generally fill 2–3 weeks ahead. If you’re preparing for CDC or DA deadlines, please mention this when enquiring.
Do I need my architectural or draftsperson plans first?
Yes — even a preliminary plan is enough. We’ll use it to mark up colour and material placements clearly as well as produce your 3D model and render for you.
Is this for renovations as well as new builds?
Absolutely. Renovation clients also require cohesive exterior direction and may require documentation for council submissions depending on the extent of their renovations and changes.
Can we include landscaping?
Landscaping influences colour balance, so we’ll consider it conceptually, but it is not included in this package.
Will my exterior colour and material choices ever be rejected when I’m going through CDC or DA?
Yes — there is a possibility that your proposed selections may be questioned, especially if your site is in a developer estate with design guidelines, heritage overlay, or other local planning constraints. For example, many new estates require an exterior colours & materials palette submission to meet the Estate Design Guidelines.
With a DA, the local council has merit-based assessment power and may request changes if materials or colours are deemed inconsistent with the streetscape. With a CDC (complying development) your selections must satisfy all predetermined standards in the relevant SEPP code.
That’s why it’s essential to work with a designer who understands these requirements — so you choose a scheme that feels beautiful to you and meets the approval framework for your project site.
Our consultation includes marked-up plans and a materials schedule specifically written for CDC/DA documentation.
Do I need to finalise my exterior colours and materials before I lodge for CDC or DA approval?
Yes — it’s highly recommended to define your exterior colour and material scheme prior to lodging your CDC or DA. The approval process in NSW often requires a detailed finishes and materials schedule as part of the documentation.
If your exterior details are still uncertain, it can lead to delays, additional requests for information from the certifier or council, or potential redesigns.
By clarifying your palette and materials early — with bricks, cladding, roof colour, garage door, window frames, porch tiles, and trims clearly resolved — you’ll increase your confidence and streamline approval and construction phases.
Our Exterior Evolution program helps you complete this important step in one guided consultation, before you lock in your submission.