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Welcome to Hands Studio

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Your home, from council approval to the finishing touches.

I'm Tegan, a building and interior designer on the Illawarra and South Coast. I take care of planning, approvals, design and interiors, so you have one person guiding you from start to finish.


Plan → Design → Approve → Build → Interiors

Book a design consultation to find out more.

What I cover in my design consultations:

How to work out what your home actually needs — before spending a cent on design

What approvals your project will likely require and how long the process realistically takes

How to avoid the most common and costly mistakes families make when renovating or building

Whether your site, budget, and brief are aligned — and what to adjust if they're not

How building design and interiors can be planned together to save time, money, and frustration

What a realistic timeline looks like from first conversation to builder handover

How to get a home that works for your real family life — not a Pinterest version of it

Tegan has been absolutely wonderful throughout our renovation journey. She has helped us choose finishes, design our spaces, and bring our vision together in a way that feels both beautiful and practical. Beyond her talent and eye for detail, Tegan has been incredibly warm, patient, and supportive the entire process. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel exciting and enjoyable, and we’ve truly appreciated all of her guidance, care, and professionalism - Kate, Woonona

Interested in renovating, extending or building a new home? Or simply have a few questions about the process? Get in touch today to arrange a design consultation, where we'll discuss your project, your goals and the best path forward.

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