Residential Design Services in The Northern Suburbs

Custom home, renovation, and extension design across Lenah Valley, Moonah, Glenorchy, Claremont, Brighton and surrounding suburbs.

If you’re looking to design a home in Hobart’s northern suburbs — whether it’s a new custom build, a renovation to a character home, or an extension for a growing family — we can help.

At Willdesign, we specialise in residential design tailored to Tasmanian living. Based in Southern Tasmania, we work with clients across the greater Hobart region, including:

• Moonah

• Glenorchy

• Lenah Valley

• Brighton

• Austins Ferry, Berriedale, Claremont, Goodwood

Flexible, Local Residential Design

We offer design-only services for:

• New custom homes

• Renovations to existing homes

• Home extensions and second-storey additions

• Granny flats / studios / self-contained units

• Energy-efficient and GreenSmart-aligned homes

Our process is built to be clear, flexible, and collaborative — whether you're building with a local builder, tendering the job, or owner-building yourself.

Understanding Local Conditions

Designing for these suburbs takes more than just plans — it takes local knowledge:

• Navigating Glenorchy City Council and Brighton Council regulations

• Working with character streetscapes in Moonah and Lenah Valley

• Accounting for bushfire overlays, access gradients, and narrow lots

• Creating energy-efficient homes that work with the site, not against it

A Focus on Smart, Sustainable Design

We’ve been GreenSmart-accredited since 2012, and we’re passionate about helping families live in homes that are:

• Comfortable year-round

• Efficient to run

• Designed with orientation, thermal mass, and cross-ventilation in mind

Whether you’re planning a tight infill site or a generous family block out in Brighton, we can help you get the most from your site.

Our Design Process

We work flexibly with you, usually following a simple step-by-step process:

1. Initial consultation – by phone, video, or in-person

2. Site analysis – including overlays, slope, orientation, council zoning

3. Concept design – with layout, massing, and functional flow

4. Working drawings – ready for submission or builder pricing

5. (Optional) Build cost estimate – via our third party specific software for early budget guidance

Let’s Design Your Northern Suburbs Home

We’ve worked with clients across Moonah, Glenorchy, Brighton, and beyond — and we’d love to help bring your vision to life.