Tim has been great to work with during the major renovation of our home. We'd not done anything like this before and Tim patiently and thoughtfully held our hand and guided us through the process. He has excellent connections across the industry in Canberra which was super for building a great team for our project. He took a common sense approach, listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into reality - while staying within our budget. Couldn't be happier with both the process and the end result - a beautiful, energy efficient family home.

We worked with Baxter Design on the extensive remodelling and extension of our small and dark 80’s home. Our brief was to create open plan living, add an ensuite, an extra bedroom, study space, and rumpus room for our young family, as well as take advantage of the northerly aspect, and create connection to the outdoors.

 Tim worked in close collaboration with us through the design phase to understand exactly what we were trying to achieve. Tim diligently came up with unique solutions that contributed to the functionality of the floorplan, and the efficiency of the building. As an owner-builder, we made changes throughout the build, and Tim always made himself readily available throughout the build to consult with, draft changes and prepare documentation for council submission.

 Considering the constraints of the existing home, the result of Tim’s design is a renovated and extended house that functions like a brand-new build. The floorplan very effectively achieves ease of living for our family - the kitchen, living and dining area flows seamlessly to multiple outdoor areas, and the internal access from the garage directly into the laundry/mud room works well for our busy family. The rooms are all very generous in size, but there is very little wasted space throughout the home.

Best of all, the home just feels good. It is open, light filled, energy efficient, and comfortable. The well-considered connection to our existing garden and beyond, makes our home all the more enjoyable.

 Tim was always a pleasure to work with. His ability as a designer, and his easy-going, friendly approach, took away a lot of stress. We are so proud of our new home, and always very confident in recommending Baxter Design to our family, friends, and clients.

Tim & Leigh

We engaged Tim Baxter to take our own concept design from our own home drawn ideas to documentation that would suffice to obtain Building Approval.  During our collaboration, Tim kept in mind our own design ideas and desires, but ensured all of the checks and balances were done so that our design complied with all of the required planning and statutory requirements.  Tim's commitment to adhering to the planning guidelines that are in place is reflected in his professionalism, and allowed certainty in progressing our design documentation.  Upon completion of a compliant design, Tim also provided further options for realising our desired layout and assisted further with a Development Application, which was successful.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Tim Baxter for design documentation, and, should we ever be in a position to in the future, engage Tim Baxter for concept design options as well

Fiona & Tony 

Tim Baxter came highly recommended to me by a designer/architect who wasn't able help me with my renovation project as it was too small for them to do!

When I first spoke to Tim, he explained what he did and how he could assist with getting my renovation ideas one step closer to reality.  I felt the process Tim mapped out was thorough and logical.  After our first meeting I knew I had hit gold in finding him.  Tim was able to help me get my ideas out of my head and onto paper.  He was helpful, patient, and professional. Tims knowledge of the building industry was exceptional and he never tired of answering all of my questions.  What I appreciated the most was he really helped to guide my ideas. He was a great reality check with what was possible and what wasn't.  I am absolutely thrilled with the end result as they embody all of my ideas.  They were made achievable with Tim's skill, knowledge, experience and guidance.  I couldn't recommend Tim more highly.

Sonja

Tim from Baxter Design came highly recommended to us by our preferred builder at the outset of our extension and renovation process. 

Tim’s knowledge off the design and building process was evident from our very first meeting and he was able to clearly outline all considerations from the beginning including, building codes, energy efficiency ratings, government regulations and the design itself. Tim worked with us to produce the best outcome to achieve our design and renovation goals. Tim is a great communicator and was patient and professional with the myriad of ideas and questions that we had and was able to bring these together with a cohesive plan that we are really excited by. 

We would highly recommend Tim Baxter to anyone requiring a building or renovation plan. We would not hesitate to engage Tim’s services again for any future building or renovation design work.

Michelle and Rob