Design your home without blowing your budget.

Builder-ready plans you own, with real build costs tested early, so you can move forward with confidence.

Most people start their home design without enough clarity

  • They make key decisions too early

  • They don’t fully understand build costs

  • They commit before testing their options

That’s how projects slow down, budgets shift, and confidence drops before the build even begins.

A smarter way to design your home

01
Clarity before you commit

Get your design right before you commit to building.

02
Designed to be built, not just drawn

At week 2, we test real pricing before committing to the design

03
Builder-ready plans, no guesswork

Detailed plans with everything your builder needs to provide accurate pricing

Real projects, real outcomes

“We didn’t end up with a design we couldn’t afford to build.”

“We came in with a basic sketch and a lot of ideas. DraftStudio helped us work through what would actually fit within our budget, so we weren’t designing something unrealistic from the start.”

“They explained how different decisions would affect cost, and came up with practical ways to keep what we wanted without pushing the budget too far.

By the end, we had a design we felt confident in, both in how it looked and what it would cost to build.”

— Megan M

Every detail, thought through, so you can build with confidence.

  • Fixed-price packages (no hidden extras)

  • Builder-quote ready, council ready plans

  • Interior detailing for builder quote consistancy

  • Plans you fully own - take them to any builder

A simple, stress-free design process

1. Schematic Design

Site plans, floor plan and facade options.

2. Design Development

3D modelling, electrical layouts, interior detailing and pictorials.

3. Construction Documentation

Detailed drawings, schedules and council ready documentation.

Are we the right fit for your project?

We work best with people who are planning to build within the next 12-18 months and want to get their design right before moving forward.

If you’re still very early or just exploring ideas, this probably isn’t the right step yet.

But if you are ready to find clarity and confidence, the next step is a quick project review.

Takes 1-2 minutes

FAQ’s

  • Draft Studio delivers builder-quote ready, council-ready plans you own filling the gap between volume builders who lock you in by keeping the plans, and architects who often design homes that blow budgets.

  • Yes. Every Draft Studio design decision is tied back to budget.

    Early in the design process, we stongly suggest clients to liaise with their selection of builders to understand a high level construction cost before proceeding with the design.

  • Always. With Draft Studio, you own your plans outright. Builders keep ownership to control who you build with.

  • Yes. Our documentation is NCC and DCP compliant upfront, relevant to your council.

  • Yes. Our design process is designed to works seamlessly via Teams, Zoom, email, and phone.

  • Perfect. Our team can turn even a hand-drawn sketch into a detailed, buildable design. We know no pre-designed floor plans will ever fit your specific family needs.

  • We include cabinet-level joinery layouts, electrical layouts, and interior elevations. This is to ensure when approaching builders for pricing, they are quoting ‘apples for apples.’

  • A standard sized home normally takes between 2-3 months.

  • That’s your choice. Draft Studio designs are independent and builder-ready.

Ready to get started?

Your dream home—done right the first time.

Get builder-quote ready, council-ready plans you own. Designed for your lifestyle, delivered on budget, and ready to bring your forever home to life.

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