# Style by Gillian - Design/Renovate Style by Gillian - Design/Renovate is a kitchen designer in Sydney. Rated 4.9/5 from 45 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 40 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from October 2020. Weigh that age against the score. ## About Design Service - Renovation Co-ordinator / COACH - ( Referral and direction of trades, quotation, budget and full project direction if required ) " THE DESIGN OF A HOME ALWAYS BEGINS WITH HOW YOU LIVE. CREATE A HOME THAT REFLECTS THAT - AND YOU WILL LOVE IT " Gillian Improvement of living spaces is my specialty - If you wish I can source and supervise all trades - including assistance with the quotation process and planning of your budget. Over the years, I have brought together trades who can co-habitate very well. I have a team who specialise in bathrooms, and building changes another two - kitchen. In addition many services - cabinetry, window treatments, flooring contractors, painters, general handymen etc etc. The fact these trades have a history together means the renovation becomes co-operative, quicker, cheaper and you get a great end result. Most importantly, I wish to actually realise the vision the client has in their mind for their home improvements. My aim is to achieve this for you as easily and affordably as possible. I usually have a number of projects happening, and they are set up very clearly and monitored daily by me. Seeing the planning was so clear and the very detailed task lists are up in each site - every one involved understands their jobs completely. All the trades mark off each job when completed and leave comments if there are any issues. The crews I introduce have worked with me for some time, we understand each others expectations and in turn they can self manage on site most of the time. I check in once a day, by phone or text and then visit only when required - and the owner is always advised beforehand. My role is as Project Director - overseeing these self managing trades. I do keep them on task - and adapt schedules when needed. This includes anticipating the inevitable obstacles that can arise in a home improvement. Solving these issues before that delay - or repair becomes a big problem. I did visit two houses this week to hurry things along in one, and help resolve some plumbing adaptions in another - sorted quickly. Organisation and communication are the key - but just as vital is trust in the workmen who you introduce. They are part of an extended trustworthy team - and we talk shorthand and respect each other. Most importantly we want the same thing - the job to be done well. IT WORKS ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 4.9/5 | 45 | Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for kitchen designers in Sydney. Across 37 kitchen designers in Sydney, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 6 years ago. ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this tradesperson's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Enter Gillian. She did the most magnificent work on our renovation. She works with first rate tradesmen who were thoroughly honest, did what they said they would do and provided value for money." > Source: HU- (5.0, via Houzz) ## Trades Kitchen designer ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - 3D Rendering - Accessible Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Colour Consulting - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Entertainment Units - Custom Fireplace Mantels ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gillianpembroke) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/houzz.com.au) ## Awards & recognition - 9× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 45 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://au.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/style-by-gillian-designrenovate/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - ASIC status: Unknown - Evidence held from: Houzz - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared, not independently verified:_ - Typical project cost: From $315 (stated on Houzz) _Self-declared on the tradesperson's own website, not independently verified:_ - Areas served: Sydney ## Before you hire a kitchen designer _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Trade and building licensing in Australia is set by each state or territory. Check the relevant regulator (e.g. NSW Fair Trading, QBCC in Queensland, VBA in Victoria) that the contractor holds a current licence for the work type and value before you hire. - For larger residential building work, confirm the contractor carries the home-building / domestic-building insurance your state requires before you pay a deposit. It is what protects you if the work is left unfinished or defective. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. - Get a written, itemised quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule. ## Contact - Phone: 0419 476 264 - Website: https://stylebygillian.com --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://au.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/style-by-gillian-designrenovate Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. 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