In this episode Rebeka, co-founder of BuildHer Collective and I speak about the Llaneast Reno and a particularly, shall we say, unique challenge that I faced throughout the process.

“…Never did “labour of love” better describe a house than this picture-perfect Edwardian. For the two-year project, the vendor combined her civil engineering background and her creative streak to design what the agent says is “one of the best renovated houses in the area”. The vendor achieve her vision for “sanctuary-like spaces in bedrooms, complemented by grand shared living rooms”, including a family room with six-metre cathedral ceiling. It’s up to the minute, immaculate and in perfect keeping with its classy neighbourhood.”

“…First-time renovator Ivy has turned a run-down Edwardian-era home into an urban haven for entertainers.”

“…An Armadale house once dubbed the “ugly duckling” of the street has soared to success at auction after an amazing transformation.”

HOUZZ TOUR | A New Home Renovator Finds a Passion for Design

words by Rebecca Gross, March 5, 2020

“…Ivy Huang has a new-found passion for home design and renovations, having transformed an Edwardian weatherboard cottage into a beautiful, functional family home. “The process was so challenging and enthralling, and I can’t wait to do more of it because it gives me the chance to express a creativity that I had not really explored growing up,” says Huang.”

HOME BEAUTIFUL | Before & After - A Melbourne home is transformed

words by Nicola Conville, Feb 21, 2020

“…First time renovator creates an amazing abode.

When new homeowner Ivy Huang bought a run-down house with the idea of updating it to create a family home, little did she know she'd be bitten by the renovation bug.”

Real Reno - The Llaneast House, Armadale

words by Eve Gunson, Feb 2, 2020

“…Ivy, a member of BuildHer Collective, purchased a classic renovator’s delight in 2017 with the intention of building a family home. Instead she fell in love with renovating so much that she made the bold move of quitting her full-time job to see the renovations through to the end, and is now planning on doing more projects in the future… the renovation bug is a real thing!!”

REAL RENO: THE DOMAIN-FRONT COVER WORTHY HOME

words by Lauren @ West Home, Mar 11, 2020

“…This house is almost too good to be true. Legit. These are not just words…. In fact, when I showed the photo of one of the rooms to a girlfriend of mine she asked whether it was an artist impression. So good it doesn’t actually look real.”

Self-taught owner builder transforms Melbourne home

words by Amy Collins-Walker, February 3, 2020

“…Sitting on 400 square metres in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale, the Edwardian weatherboard abode needed some serious love when Ivy spotted it back in 2017. “The renovation combined my project management, technical and site experience but with a really awesome element of creativity,” says Ivy who lives in the home with her fiancé Adrian and their rescue dog, Queenie.”