Our Renovation Process
Thinking about renovating your home? It all starts with a solid plan. At SGDI, we believe great renovations begin with great design. Before any walls…
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Design Studio and Materials Library
Welcome to our design studio and materials library – the creative heart of our firm. Here, inspiration comes to life. Our industry-leading materials library goes…
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Our Design Process
At SGDI, every detail is designed with purpose — and with you in mind. Led by award-winning designer Sarah Gallop, our experienced team is here…
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The Challenges and Rewards of Heritage House Renovation
There is a reason why most renovated homes are actually ‘newer homes’ 1980s – 2000* as “old homes” are more likely to be ripped down…
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Five Key Elements to Include in Your Ideabook
We always ask our clients, as first steps homework for their project, to create an ideabook. This helps them to clearly communicate their desires for…
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Colour Combinations
For those who love colour, and those who aren’t sure… Different moments in life bring feelings… some are fleeting, and some last. Colours have the…
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What is driving the cost of your project?
Why will building or renovating my home cost so much? Whether you have experienced ‘sticker shock’ after talking with a builder or designer, or you…
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The Different Designers
Architect, Home Designer, Interior Designer, Decorator, etc. You have plans to take on a home build or renovation, you need some help, you need a…
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Use your device to help you improve your home
Technology at our fingertips… but do you know how much power you hold towards improving your home, right in the palm of your hand? If…
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When to Avoid Reactivity in Home Building
Steady wins the (design) race, when we can’t control the pace – When to avoid reactivity in the process of building your dream home There…
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Designed for Wellness – A Holistic Approach to Life at Home
We are a ways into the new year now, 2022 promised to be better than 2021 as each new year does over the one that…
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Growing A Design Business – A Houzz Pro Review
We get a lot of inquiries about how to build a successful design business from fellow designers in the industry, design students, and interns working…
