Existing Space Redesign for Melbourne Homes

Redesigning residential spaces across Melbourne and country Victoria for better flow, light, and livability. We bridge the gap between your current layout and your ideal lifestyle, providing the expert design direction you need to renovate with confidence.


Living room with minimalist microconcrete entertainment wall and integrated storage in an Armadale residence
Kitchen in an Armadale residence featuring a cohesive material palette and functional, minimalist design

Living in a home with awkward flow, dark rooms, or outdated functionality is exhausting. You know your space has potential, but translating that vision into reality without professional guidance often leads to indecision, conflict, and costly mistakes.

Committing to a builder without a clear design plan means risking a result that doesn't reflect your taste or worse, discovering expensive problems mid-construction when changes become prohibitively difficult.

You shouldn't have to choose between a home you love and a renovation process that feels chaotic. You deserve a space that is effortlessly beautiful, perfectly tailored, and joyfully livable.

Kitchen with butler’s pantry entry and under-stairs bar in an Armadale residence, featuring a cohesive material palette and functional layout

 Redesigning Homes That Already Exist and Need to Work Better

Interior Design for Melbourne Professionals Who Value Beautiful, Functional Homes

I’m Virginia Polendakis, and I help busy professionals who value thoughtful design navigate the complexities of home renovation.

I specialise in redesigning existing floorplans. I work with the bones of your home to enhance function, flow, and livability — without moving walls unnecessarily. I have a passion for sourcing sustainable, high-quality materials, prioritising longevity over quantity, and translating your vision into cohesive, human-centred solutions.

We provide the expert design direction; you handle the build. This ensures you receive professional documentation for accurate quotes — without paying for project management you don’t need.

Virginia Polendakis, founder of ColourColour, photographed in her studio with a 150-year-old Indian temple, reflecting her design philosophy of light, harmony, and colour.

We've refined our Concept Package to be as seamless as the interiors we create. Here is the path to your new home:

1. The Discovery
We meet at your home in Melbourne's Inner South (or online for regional projects) to discuss your goals, site constraints, and the rhythm of your daily life.

2. The Concept & Redesign
We reimagine your floorplan. We deliver layouts that maximise light and flow, along with curated mood boards for finishes, joinery, and fixtures that reflect your personal style.

3. The Handoff (Builder-Ready)
You receive a comprehensive design package including plans and material selections. You can now approach builders with certainty, knowing exactly what you're quoting and building.

Comparison of existing and proposed floorplans for a Country Victoria residence, illustrating the redesign and improved flow

A Clear Design Process That Gives You Builder-Ready Direction

Interior Design Concept Packages for Single-Level Homes

Perfect for homeowners ready to invest in their space without committing to full project management. We provide the plans, elevations, and material selections for high-impact rooms including kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries.

We specialise in working within your existing footprint. By rigorously planning the spatial layout before construction begins, we ensure your home feels harmonious and efficient.

Colour, Materials & Joinery Specification

Mastery of colour and materials is at the heart of what we do. We curate palettes that create emotional impact, ensuring your home feels composed, not cluttered.

From Overwhelmed to Confident, Guided Every Step of the Way

Avoid the stress of vague builder quotes and on-the-fly decision making. Experience the relief of having a documented plan that aligns your budget with your vision. Enjoy a home that supports your wellbeing and reflects your achievements.

Your home should be your sanctuary—a place of quiet confidence and effortless beauty.


What Our Clients Say

"Virginia did an amazing job for our renovation—we couldn't have done it without her! She was instrumental in everything from our floor plan to kitchen, laundry and bathroom designs as well as colour and materials choices. The end result is perfect and we get so many compliments on our place now!"
— Jessica

"Wow! Virginia has somehow managed to turn a stuffy and run down box into a series of spaces that still give me visual and emotional joy every time I enter them. How she was able to envisage this is really quite beyond me, but the outcome is exactly what I wanted and much more than I could have hoped for."
— Scott

"Working with Virginia was exceptional from start to finish. She understood the brief completely and delivered with remarkable precision. What stood out most was how often she went above and beyond—diving into every detail and taking the time to truly understand what I wanted. I developed complete confidence in her judgement."
— Magda

Living room with fireplace in a reimagined Oak Street Californian bungalow, designed for warmth and connection
Kitchen with integrated bookcase facing the living room in a reimagined Oak Street Californian bungalow

Redesigning Existing Floorplans for Flow and Light

Reimagined exterior facade of the Oak Street Californian bungalow, showing updated finishes, windows, and landscaping

After

Original exterior of the Oak Street Californian bungalow before the redesign

Before

Serving Melbourne's Inner South & South-East


COLOUR COLOUR is a boutique interior design studio based in Murrumbeena (3163). We specialise in existing space redesign for clients in: Murrumbeena, Carnegie, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Brighton, Hampton, Malvern, Armadale, and surrounding suburbs.

Contact
info@colourcolour.com.au
0403 280 858