Tahleah Hoyle Design

21/10/2026

“When can you start?”

It’s usually one of the first questions I’m asked. And I get it. Once you’ve decided to build, you want to get going.

But most people are surprised by how much happens before a builder ever sets foot on site. Surveys. Soil tests. Bushfire and engineering reports. Design, then planning, then documentation and permits. Some of it runs side by side. Some of it can’t start until another report comes back.

Swipe for the four stages. All up, allow 18 months to 2 years from first enquiry to moving in.

The full breakdown, including which consultants you might need and how long each one takes, is on the blog. Link in bio.

14/09/2026

Raeburn is a finalist in the 2026 BDAA National Design Awards!

Raeburn is both our family home and my design studio, so I’m not just the designer. I’m also the person who lives and works here.
For me, good design has always been about creating homes people love to live in. Having our own home recognised at a national level is something I’m very proud of.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Raeburn what it is.

28/08/2026

A question I'd love every homeowner to ask before they start:
"What do I want my home to feel like?"

Not what style. Not what colour. Not what someone else has.
How do you want to feel when you walk in the door? What does a good morning look like in this house? Where do you go when you need quiet?

That's where good design starts. Everything else follows.

26/08/2026

Studio update: it's been a huge financial year. July was my number one month for productivity and billable hours EVER!

I'm working across everything from new homes to renovations and extensions across Northern Tasmania. Some projects are at concept, others are in documentation and getting closer to site. It's satisfying work.

It's also a reminder: I'm booked well ahead. If you've got something in mind for 2027, now is when we start the conversation.

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

One of the things that shaped Raeburn was asking: how do we actually live?

The answer was mornings. Coffee on the patio while the boys get ready for school. That five-minutes before the day starts.

The kitchen opens directly onto a north-facing patio. No corridor, no steps, just a door and the morning sun.
Designing for how you live means starting with the bits that matter, not the floor plan.

14/08/2026

What I'm drawn to right now ✨

Polytec's new Essence range: six earth-toned solid matt colours designed to pair with Boston Oak. If you're looking at joinery, these warm neutrals are a step up from the usual whites and greys. I'm particularly drawn to Wild Clay.

This is what "keeping up with product" looks like: samples, factory tours and project pondering.

12/08/2026

When we designed our own home extension, we kept the structure deliberately simple.
Not because we couldn't have done more. Because we chose to spend the budget on details instead of size.
A simpler structure meant better materials, considered joinery, and spaces that feel generous without being oversized.
Bigger isn't always better. Sometimes the restraint is the design.

07/08/2026

Planning a renovation or new home? One thing I see come up again and again: people with great ideas, but no clear path to making them real.
The difference is having the right people around you.

Not just experienced professionals. The right professionals for your project, your priorities, and the kind of outcome you want.

New on the blog: Why the Right Team Matters in Home Design.
https://tinyurl.com/The-Right-Team-Matters

Planning a renovation or new home in Tasmania? The right team of professionals makes the difference between a frustrating process and one that actually works. Here's how to think about who you need around you.

05/08/2026

The best kitchens I've designed weren't the biggest or the most expensive.
They were the ones where someone said "I want to be able to see my kids from the bench" or "I need a spot for my coffee that catches the morning sun."
One sentence like that shapes an entire layout.
Start there.