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Getting started on your home design
and want to get it right ?

Start it the right way, and learn how to create a home design that will ...

>> make your life more convenient, organised, calm, fun and enjoyable

>> stretch your budget for the most impact on your home and lifestyle

>> beautifully and uniquely suit you and your family both now, and over the long term

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Whether you're renovating or building new, you are most likely very aware that your home design is more than a collection of rooms and spaces.

Your home design is actually what creates your future lifestyle, both in and beyond your home.

And that's why, whilst you're sketching away, or working with a designer, it can feel SUCH.A.BIG.DEAL. to get it right (and not forget anything)!

Especially when you know that those lines on paper will become the permanent space and rooms you'll be spending your hard-earned $$$ on.
And the home you will be living in for a long time to come!

“Our house is a diaster and we need to renovate or knock-down/rebuild and have no idea how to do this. This was excellent information and well structured.”

- Suzan

Home Design is NOT about the high-end finishes and fixtures or latest trends.
The best home design is about how it works for you.
And your home has to (and can) work really well, so it can support and improve
your very full, demanding, family life.

Creating a great home design means making a place that welcomes you and restores you.
One that is a relaxing haven you can share with those you love.
It's the place that reflects you and what you hold most dear.

Get it right, and your home will be a place of enjoyment, ease, comfort and fun.

Stuff it up, and you'll be cursing your choices, frustrated with the decisions you regret making.

Many homeowners I work with believe they should just 'know' how to design their home. But this is not something we inately know how to do. It's a learned skill.

And if you're like most homeowners I know, when you do make a blunder, you'll be really hard on yourself for being foolish or making the wrong choice.

Don't be hard on yourself. Instead, learn how to get started, and the key things to focus on, so you know how to create a home design that works for you.

IS THIS YOUR GOAL?

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Awesome then, you're in the right place.

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If we haven't met ... I'm Amelia Lee, from Undercover Architect.

As an architect, I've had the privilege of helping homeowners create their new homes and renovations for over 30 years now. With over 250 projects under my belt (or across my drawing board!), we're talking more than 880 bedrooms, over 250 kitchens, over 480 bathrooms, over 440 living rooms, and more than 250 alfrescos, decks and balconies ...

That's a lot of homes, isn't it?! What I love most, though, is that I've seen how they then perform over the years and decades since. What works and what doesn't. What's timeless vs what's trendy and try-hard.

I've learned this: that your home design journey
is not about creating THE perfect home.

It's about understanding what your site, your budget and your lifestyle needs and wants are. Then you can get your home design to reach its full potential.
So you can create the perfect home for YOU.

This is the design know-how that transcends time and trends, and lasts long-term.
It's what architects and designers spend years and years learning ...
and then decades trying to get right.

Learn all about how to get started on this type of home design with the "Happy Home Design" mini-course.

“We wanted to see we were making the right decision on our reno and what to avoid and be aware of. This was excellent. Practical and good ideas. Inspiring and makes you think about design and how to make it work. Thanks!”

- Kathy

What do we cover in the
"Happy Home Design" mini-course?
Here it is ...

Inside the "Happy Home Design" mini-course, you'll learn ...

The key things to understand when starting your home design ...
Whether you're renovating or building, and whoever you're working with, you'll learn to do the right kind of research and thinking so your home design starts in the best possible way.

What decisions matter in your home design ...
It can be tricky to juggle the competing demands and determine what's most important when designing. I'll show you a clear way to identify your priorities.

How your location and land should be assessed to drive your design ... 
Many make the mistake of designing in isolation of their land and its conditions. However, I'll teach you what to know about your location and land to create a great design.

How to think like an architect or designer when reviewing your site and needs ...
I'll share a key exercise I've used for decades to identify the important relationships needed in your floor planning, and then how to overlay that on your site layout.

What to do if your site is an unusual shape or has any slope ...
I'll show you a case study where the unusual site shape created a specific outcome, plus where I always start my design process on a sloping site (it might surprise you!)

How to take all that inspiration and turn it into helpful ideas for your future home ...
So many homeowners say "I've got champagne tastes on a beer budget" and so research can seem demoralising. I'll teach you where to look (and how) for ideas and inspo.

The key elements to focus on for true sustainable design ...
Sustainability is a great thing to aim for in home design, yet it is often presented with a hefty price tag attached. I'll share ways to SAVE money by creating a sustainable design.

The do's and don'ts of home design for family homes ...
Having designed hundreds of homes for families of all shapes and sizes, there are key things I'll share to help you avoid regrets and frustrations created by design mistakes.

Case studies and example projects ...
Seeing real life examples makes such a difference in showing what's possible, and what to avoid. With over 30 years experience, I'll be sharing some key projects to highlight learnings for you.

Plus downloads, resources and bonuses ...
This mini-course also includes extra info, helpful links and downloadable PDFs, so you can use them to get started confidently in your project. Scroll down for more info on what's inside!

What's included in the "Happy Home Design"
mini-course? Keep reading ...

This mini-course is self-paced and DIY. You can dive in, and work through at your own pace. This is what's inside.

Happy Home Design

The "Happy Home Design" workshop | Value $595
This workshop will teach you my 5F's of home design to use as your checklist (whoever you're working with). Plus, you'll also learn the 6 key ways to start creating a home design that works, and you'll see the mistakes to avoid, and action steps to take. And I'll also share specific things to remember in making your floor plan a three-dimensional building.

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Bonus 01
"Happy Home Design" printable workbook | Value $49

This bonus gives you access to a beautiful PDF workbook we've created to so you have somewhere to take notes and remember your learnings from the Happy Home Design workshop. It also contains some helpful articles as well.
Type into it onscreen, or print it out for your own project records.

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Bonus 02
Resources | Value $99 

In this Bonuses section, you can access more information to help you with getting started on your home design. This includes curated resources to help you understand home design in more detail.

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Bonus 03 "Mudmapping" design  | Value $297
I've extracted this bonus video from my online course 'Home Design Masterclass' to help you learn, in more detail, how to analyse the best layout for your floor plan design based on how you want to live, and what will best suit your site. This is how I start every design, regardless of location, budget or client's wishes. I'll reveal my techniques and what to consider for your specific home.

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Bonus 04 "Sustainable Design" video series | Value $295
Sustainability can feel like a BIG topic when it comes to home design and getting it right in your new build or renovation. However, there are simple ways that are achievable on any budget, that can actually SAVE you money when designing your future home, and that will dramatically improve how your home feels and functions (plus what it costs to build and run long-term). This video series highlights the 5 main areas to consider.

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Plus an epic Q & A session | Value $$$$ (Seriously priceless)
This is a recording of an incredible Q & A session I held live. In over 2 hours, I answered questions on a huge range of home design, building and renovating questions, and share my screen as I sketch ideas about understanding slope, cutting sight lines, thinking about skylights and how to use them, and talk about how to choose a builder, specific materials, thermal mass, plus LOADS and LOADS more.

Total value is at over $1,300!

“My wife made me do this workshop 😉 It was great. I learned a lot and picked up some good ideas.

- Richard

Got questions? We have answers ...

And if yours isn't here, email us at [email protected], and we'll answer you pronto!

How long do I have access to this mini-course for? Expand

You’ll keep access to the Happy Home Design mini-course content for life. So, join now, dive in, and then have it to work through and revisit at your own pace.

Is this information included in any of your other online courses? Expand

Not in this format. We cover the content in a more streamlined way inside my flagship online program, the HOME Method. My online course, Home Design Masterclass, covers this information in a far more comprehensive way. However the workshop and Q & A content in Happy Home Design only exist here.

If I don’t like it, can I get a refund? Expand

As this online course is delivered in full immediately on purchase, you are not able to access a refund. Also refer to https://undercoverarchitect.com/course-terms-of-use/

I'm working with an architect - do I need this? Expand

It depends on the architect or designer you're working with. Many homeowners I work with like to get themselves informed about home design so they can be more actively involved in their home design process, and also able to identify if they're not getting good quality work from their chosen professional (especially before they're too far down the track).

An educated client is always a much happier one too, and many architects and designers tell me they love meeting and working with Undercover Architect course members because they can see you've learned about design, why it matters, and you are then able to collaborate in design conversations and progress.

I'm still ages away from starting my project - is this worthwhile? Expand

Many homeowners can be considering their renovation or new build project for 2 or more years. During this time, they'll be 'tinkering' with the idea of their reno or new build, and collecting inspiration and ideas. However, that can be wasted time if you don't have an understanding of where to best start your design process.

This course will help you become a Design Detective, and one who studies the way your home and homes you spend time in, work and don't work. You can then use all your preparation time (however long it is) to get a really great understanding of the design decisions and ideas that will really make the difference to your future family home.

How is this different to the Get Started Guide? Expand

This mini-course is designed to complement the 'Get Started Guide'.

Whereas the 'Get Started Guide' teaches you the first steps to make in any renovation or building project (before you even start designing), the 'Happy Home Design' mini-course will focus only on the design of the home itself.

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Undercover Architect is the award-winning online resource to help and teach you how to design, build or renovate your home.

Think of Undercover Architect as your secret ally. Whatever your dreams, your location or your budget ... and whoever you're working with to create your future family home. 

As a wife, and mum to 3 young kids, and as an award-winning architect and serial renovator, I know the right home design can simplify your life, and be great for your family – now and always.

And I know also how nerve-wracking it can be to get your new home or reno built, especially when you've never done it before.

With experience in over 250 projects, I share knowledge and experience from over 30 years in the industry. A big range of budgets, and all types of homes, sites and families.

I'm on a mission to teach you what you need to know. So you don’t have to make mistakes. Mistakes that can cost time, money and cause mountains of stress as you create your future home.

My goal is to simplify your project, and help you feel confident and informed as you enjoy the process of building or renovating that home you're dreaming of.

Settle in ... you're in the right place to get the help and knowledge you need.

- Amelia, UA x

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With over 30 years industry experience, Amelia Lee founded Undercover Architect in 2014 as an award-winning online resource to help and teach you how to get it right when designing, building or renovating your home. You are the key to unlocking what’s possible for your home. Undercover Architect is your secret ally

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Amelia Lee, B.Arch (1st Cls Hons), Grad. Cert. Property Economics | Registered Architect | QLD Registration #3647 | NSW Registration #9654

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