The builder's BOOK

Guest columnist Janette Stritt of Stritt Design & Construction shares her expertise on custom building

- WORDS JANETTE STRITT PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITBREAD

After building their first home in their early twenties, Janette and Alex Stritt (pictured opposite) have spent the past 25 years custom designing and building homes for both clients and themselves. Alex is a building designer and builder who currently sits on the Council of Management for the Master Builders Association, NSW. Janette is a qualified interior designer. They love classic coastal architecture and creating bespoke, timeless homes that are rich in character and detail, and designed for modern living.

Deciding whether you want to renovate or build from scratch really depends on what your goals are, the budget you have to work with and the condition of your current home.

Choosing to renovate