Elegant Simplicity

Martin Kolarik  Home Design
Creating Simply Elegant Home Designs For Your Family
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Home Design and Home Renovation in Turramurra

home renovation in Turramurra What’s on people’s minds when they are looking to renovate or undertake new home design? There is no doubt that they engage in visions of the end product- its beauty, aesthetics and functionality. At the same time, they also keep thinking about the process itself.

How will the designing or renovation turn out? Will it be a hassle-filled process? Will there be concerns of overcapitalising? Will there be a need to spend too much time on the project? How will the family cope with their temporary homelessness, and what if the project drags on for far too long?

Good at communication

It is then natural that homeowners seek those designers who are not only great at what they do, but are also good at communicating with them. The essential idea here is that home designers must be keen listeners. Martin feels that unless designers can soak in the vision of the client (without underestimating the client’s potential for feedback) they can never produce anything that the client would remember for years. Martin aims to absorb a client’s preference and his sensibility intently and thus he listens attentively, talking only when really needed.

Refraining from overdoing things

It is worth remembering that at each stage of the project, feels Martin, it is the homeowner who is going to live in the home and unless his desires, taste and ambitions are given an emphasis in the design, the construction will be nothing more than an ego-pursuit on the part of the designer.

For designers gifted in their profession, it is easy to be waylaid by fancies. There are so many designing temptations along the way. In the early days of his career as a designer, Martin has fallen to such temptations where he has over-designed a project or made it a testimony to his own talent. Experience, however, is a great virtue, and with time he has fully understood the technique of achieving a beautiful balance between his craft and the homeowner’s vision.

New home design (marriage of form and function)

While designing homes, Martin likes to keep things simple; clean lines, marriage of form and function, ample scope for ventilation and natural sunlight, among other things. Martin is convinced that a designer must sit in the periphery and let his design do the talking. Martin believes that if a home has the indelible stamp of a designer but does not reflect the sensibility of the homeowner, it is a project gone wrong.

Smart use of materials

In his pursuit, Martin uses materials intelligently. He hardly gives in to unnecessary embellishments just because they add a sense of opulence. Materials which ooze out integrity and have their own voice appeal more to Martin.

Home renovation

home renovation turramurraWhile undertaking home renovation, designers have to stay in line with various creative limitations. For example, they have to comply with the needs of their immediate environment, neighbours (for instance, the area you add to your second storey cannot compromise the privacy of your neighbour), the greenery, ventilation, and above all the local council.

Bushfire Safety

Who can forget the Turramaurra Bushfire of 2002? Turramurra is among the top bushfire-prone zones of the Ku-ring-gai council. Its residents know the significance of building in line with bushfire safety and local council regulations. Martin makes it a point to be updated with the latest regulations and this is one reason why his work is appreciated and seen favourably by the local council. For Martin, bushfire safety is indispensable whether you are talking about home renovation or new home design.

So if it so happens that you have home design or renovation in mind, feel free to contact us today. We will be only too glad to get in touch with you and proceed with your project, if you so allow us.

0407 900 068

About Us

Accredited Building Designer

Martin Kolarik Home Design your Sydney North Shore specialist home designer. We live here, work here and have done so for decades.

We design extensions and renovations of houses to deliver beautiful, functional homes that complement your lifestyle and budget.

Martin Kolarik’s central design philosophy is modernism for its elegant simplicity.

He appreciates and employs the use of architecture to introduce natural light and ventilation as significant components of the design. This in turn has a positive effect on the sustainability of your home.

Martin creates spaces which are designed to be aesthetically elegant, comfortable and functional which will stand the test of time. He challenges the design solutions to ensure your design maximises every opportunity and the investment you are making to achieve a home that you will be excited to live in.

Welcome

home designer in Sydney

Welcome to my website. My purpose is to help you create a wonderful place you and your family can call home.

It is about listening and understanding your needs and what you would like to achieve. I have spent the better part of my life learning how to create warm and welcoming spaces rather than simply designing houses.

Please have a look around. View the galleries of some recent projects and read the testimonials from past clients.

I have also written many articles on my blog to help you on your journey to creating your dream home. I look forward to assisting you,

Martin Kolarik

0407 900 068

Testimonials

A few words from our clients. Read them all in full here

Extremely Happy

The conversion of our 2 bedroom 1950’s bungalow to a modern 4 bedroom house has been an enjoyable journey that completed on time, on budget and with results that far exceeded our expectations.

Jon and Lindley Randle

Lane Cove

Invaluable Expertise

You can see quality in every design detail. During the construction process, Martin's expertise proved invaluable when dealing with council and a somewhat recalcitrant builder.

Dolien and Peter Nicolsen

Berowra NSW 2081

Innovative, highly professional and sympathetic

We wanted to suit the needs of our young family but Martin advised us on how to future proof our house design and meet our needs as our family grows up. We now have a stunning home and we couldn’t be happier with the architectural design.

David & Pauline

St Ives Chase

Fantastic

Martin Kolarik was instrumental in the design and documentation of our family home renovations a few years ago and I have pleasure in recommending his professional services.

Warwick J. Higgs

Chartered Accountant, Wahroonga

Far Exceeded Our Vision

At the completion of the building works, the end result is fantastic and far exceeds the vision we had all those years ago. Martin was able to take our scattered ideas for what we needed in a major extension/ renovation, at all times patiently working with our changing requirements, and deliver an end result that we are extremely pleased with.

Graeme Bradford

Turramurra

Very Happy

Martin's capable oversight of the builders and other contractors ensured we had a trouble free building experience. We continue to be very happy with the result of his efforts.

Patrick and Laura Mooney

A Joy To Work With Martin

Martin is very knowledgeable, organised and professional and it is a joy working with him. He gives every request due consideration, no matter how challenging the request.

Anja & Perry Poehlmann,

St Ives Chase.

Seven years on and still really happy

Seven years on and still really happy I am sitting here typing this testimonial for Martin, 7 years later, and really appreciating this amazing home we live in that is part of the bush environment, as well as providing my family with a very comfortable and modern home.

Mateki and Liam Payne

Hornsby Heights

Exceeded Our Expectations

Martin's ability to understand our core requirements and present answers and new ideas for our project exceeded our expectations. Several design features that Martin presented to us regularly get positive comments from visitors to our home, these comments have come from builders, designers and engineers.

James Douglass J.P.

Lane Cove

Invaluable

Martin has exceeded our expectations during a lengthy design and approval process. His attention to detail and flexibility in being able to interpret our ideas into a new functional space has been outstanding. His assistance during the quotation phase of the project was invaluable and resulted in us engaging a first class builder to complete the works.

Teresa and Peter Gray

Very Attentive

Martin listened very attentively to our requirements and very cooperatively finalised the plan, with careful discussion back and forth. We felt he always took on board our thinking, while respectfully putting his own suggestions.

James and Irene Franklin

Lane Cove

Very Happy

Now that we have lived in the finished product we can categorically state that we wouldn't change any part of the design. Indeed, the only parts of the renovation that we would change are those you weren't involved with!

Michael and Quyen

I Cannot Begin To Thank Martin Enough

One of our main concerns was getting the design through council as we were in a conservation area. Again Martin handled it with ease, going through first time with no amendments! Practically unheard of in our area.

Joe and Sonya La Rosa

The Ultimate Professional

On each occasion I have dealt with Martin and his business I have always found him to be the ultimate professional. One of Martin's strong points, which I particularly admire, is his ability to design to a budget and his understanding of building costs. I feel this is an area of design which many designers are particularly weak.

Mark Newman, Director, Newmark Constructions

www.newmark.com.au

Excellent All the Way

Martin Kolarik was the first person to provide a solution that specifically addressed our requirements. His additional suggestions very much enhanced our living and the value of our home. His unwavering commitment continued until the last paperwork was done, long after the final fee was paid.

Ross & Daphne Bishop

West Pymble

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Home Designers Sydney | Home Extensions & Renovation | House Additions & First Floor Additions Sydney

3 Valley Park Crescent, North Turramurra NSW 2074

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