Selections stress? Not anymore.

Build with clarity, calm, and colours that feel like home.

This is selections support for busy families and future-focused homeowners who want their new build to feel intentional, cohesive, and completely them—without the chaos.

📞 Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-min call or text

Deanna on 0421 606 715

Overwhelmed by your new build selections? This curated flatlay showcases real client samples from an Elm & Ember interior colour consultation.

Why This Isn’t Just Selections Support

You’re not picking tiles.
You’re building the backdrop to your family’s life.

And with new builds, you’re making hundreds of decisions—many under pressure, most without expert help. It’s easy to end up second-guessing or settling for “what’s available.”

But here’s the truth:
Beautiful homes aren’t built in showrooms.
They’re built from clarity, care, and confident decision-making.

That’s where I come in.

This Experience Is Designed for Real Life (And With Littlies)

These packages weren’t built for perfect houses.
They’re designed for real homes:

- With toddlers on the floor
- School bags by the door
- Snack-time spills and bath-time chaos

We’ll design for:

  • Kid-proof, life-proof surfaces

  • Layouts that work now and as your family grows

  • Style that feels elevated—not “investor white” or off-the-shelf

This is selections support that protects your vision and your sanity.

Which Package Is Right for You?

Choose the level of support that suits your build—and your bandwidth.

The Essentials

From $5,500 | 6-week turnaround

Perfect for families or investors who want a cohesive, professionally-designed home—without showroom overwhelm or guessing.

You’ll receive:

✅ 90-minute design briefing session
→ To get clear on your family’s needs, style and vision—so every decision aligns

✅ Custom digital moodboard
→ So you can visualise the full home look-and-feel before a cent is spent

✅ Expert selections for:

  • Flooring

  • Cabinetry

  • Tiles

  • Benchtops

  • Tapware

  • Paint

  • Carpet

✅ 3D Render (kitchen or bathroom or laundry)
→ See it come to life—before it’s installed

✅ Professional Colour & Finishes Schedule
→ Builder-ready documentation so nothing gets lost in translation

✅ Samples + specification list matched to your builder’s inclusions
→ So you know exactly what you’re choosing—and how it fits

✅ Up to 2 rounds of refinements
→ Because your dream deserves fine-tuning

📌 Want all three rooms rendered?
Upgrade to Tier 2.

The Deep Dive

From $9,200| 6–8 week turnaround

Perfect for families who want it all handled—layouts, flow, finishes, and builder-ready documentation—without lifting a finger.

Everything in Tier 1, plus:

✨ Kitchen, bathroom and laundry layout reviews
→ For smarter storage, better flow, and stress-free mornings

✨ Custom cabinetry elevations for your joiner
→ Detailed drawings = no miscommunication = cabinetry that works

✨ Lighting + electrical layout planning
→ Every switch, pendant, and power point placed with purpose

✨ Window furnishings layout + finish suggestions
→ Chosen for light, privacy, and style—no afterthoughts

✨ Builder or draftsperson coordination
→ We communicate design intent directly, so you don’t have to explain a thing

✨ Ongoing support during your selections + build phase
→ Need a quick check-in mid-build? You’ve got a direct line—no extra fees, no delays

Optional Upgrade:
Full façade colours + materials: +$1,500
→ Brick, render, roof and garage — kerb appeal handled.

📞 Want to ask questions as you go? You’ll get priority support via phone or email throughout your build.

This isn’t just a design service — it’s your insurance against costly re-dos, mismatched finishes, or living with regrets.

Which Tier Is Right for Me?

Not sure where to start?
Let’s hop on a quick call and walk through where you’re at and what you need. There’s no pressure—just clarity.

Or call/text Deanna on 0421 606 715

Why Clients Trust Elm & Ember

✓ Real-life design for real-life families


✓ Calm, considered communication


✓ Every finish chosen with intention


✓ Builder-ready documents that reduce mistakes


✓ Ongoing support that doesn’t disappear after the consult

What You Won’t Get Here:

✖ Generic showroom advice


✖ Mismatched samples and no clear vision


✖ Time-wasting showroom visits


✖ Confusing paperwork or builder miscommunication


✖ Design “help” that adds stress instead of solving it

Designed for Real Life (With Littlies)

These packages aren’t just for beautiful houses — they’re for real homes:

  • With toddlers on the floor

  • School bags by the door

  • Baths, snacks, mess and memories

We'll design for:

  • Kid-proof, life-proof surfaces

  • Future stages (tweens, teens, resale)

  • Layouts that flow with your lifestyle

Because life happens fast. Your home should be ready for it.

What Clients Say

  • “We were overwhelmed by the choices… then Deanna walked us through everything. Every finish now flows — we feel calm, confident and honestly a bit smug when people ask who designed our home.”

    — Sarah & Tom, Shellharbour

  • “She listened, truly understood our vision, and made decisions feel so much easier. The renders made it real — and the documents made our builder’s job 100x simpler.”

    — Claire, First Home Builder

Not Ready Yet? Start Here Instead

Download our Free Selections Starter Kit
Perfect for new build families who are just starting out.

Inside:

  • The 7 biggest mistakes people make choosing finishes

  • My favourite family-friendly flooring + cabinetry combos

  • The checklist I use to start every client project

Let’s Make This Easy

Your home should support your lifestyle—not steal your time, energy, or confidence.
Let’s get your selections sorted calmly, beautifully, and with a plan that holds up to real life.

You don’t need more decisions.
You need direction.