James is an award winning Interior Designer and Colour Consultant with decades of experience in varied roles within the Building and Design industry. In 2012 James joined the cast of Network Ten's exciting lifestyle TV show THE LIVING ROOM as the expert Interior Designer where for 7 seasons he provided interior design advice, tips and solutions in a fun and upbeat way. He then moved to Sky News co-hosting the 6 hours LIVE Real Estate show for two years. James is a presenter on the lifestyle TV show OPEN HOMES AUSTRALIA and the host of the newly launched TV show RENOVATE OR REBUILD on Channel 9. James also shares his expertise writing for lifestyle magazines and via Interior Design workshops, and is a Brand Ambassador for Environmental Organisation PLANET ARK since 2015. In 2021 James was awarded the NSW Fellowship from the DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA for his contribution to the Design Industry and the continuous support and education of new Interior Designers.
What an amazing renovation! I'm about to embark on a similar journey nearby, in Avoca Beach :) It looks like you square set the bathrooms, but used cornice in the open areas and bedrooms. I'm surprised you didn't also square set areas like the living room, kitchen and hallways - can I ask why you chose to use cornice in these areas?
Well done!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 It’s beautiful to see “my” Milan through your eyes! Great pics and videos, a lot of useful info, you are able to communicate the feeling of the Design Week together with the Milanese hustle and bustle 😉 Congratulations are in order! Bravissimi Sandro & James!!! 🍀💚🍀
Wow what a lovely renovation. A stunning home and house to admire from both inside and out. You have inspired me with your layout and styling. And the use of quality products that won't break the budget is great.
Congrats James and Sandro- loved the transformation and its an inspiring journey you took us on. Can picture the colourful beach towels and swimmers on the hils hoist out of the way of the bbq area. V clever.
Fantastic James. Really great to see your family too. My only suggestion would be to paint the feature wall skirting board in the same green! Will elevate the look!
Congratulations to you both on all your hard work, what an amazing result! My partner and I are about to embark on our own renovation in Lake Macquarie next year and these incredibly well made videos have given us so many ideas and inspiration. Especially loved your attempts at fighting against the building industries notorious "throw away" culture whenever you could. Best of luck for your future projects!
Love the house but think the front garden is too segregated and too fussy. less is more with PS design. One front wall without the returns up the sides of the drives, two gates would have been easier on the eye. I wonder what it looks like from the road at the rear of the property?
Thankyou for your comment. The continuous wall at the front was meant to protect the plunge pool area, which didn't happen for various reasons, the gates too will be added - stay tuned :)
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this evolve. About to build from scratch ourselves and find choices daunting, yet have a clear picture of the ultimate look. Thanks so much for allowing us to be part of your journey.
Your excitement is contagious 😁 Thanks for detailing each process and sharing your ideas and vision for your new home … I’m so happy for you … well done James 👏🏻
