Peter Schaad Design Studio

Peter is a visionary that makes things happen. He has an exceptional eye for style, design and detail and was able to bring that to life on time and on budget. Peter listened and heard what my requirements for form, functionality and budget were. In the most part we absolutely agreed, and the times that we didn’t, Peter would patiently and kindly explain his rationale and leave space for an open discussion. Sometimes, I agreed with him, and when I didn’t Peter was understanding and respectful and adapted. I always felt that I was central to the process. He is a master negotiator and was able to corral the various trades in a seemingly effortless way. In what was sometimes a stressful situation, he managed people and deadlines calmly that immediately made me feel supported and at ease.

We engaged the services of Peter as our interior designer and project manager for the renovation of an Art Deco apartment in Hawthorn. Peter is very approachable and we were happy that he challenged us with different ideas that we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. We now have a red entrance ceiling thanks to Peter, and everyone who sees it loves it. Peter is punctual, and very easy to talk to, with a great sense of humour, and was honest with his opinions when asked. All this is so important considering the amount of communication and decisions to be made during a renovation. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Peter again.

Peter Schaad managed our home renovations including a complete redesign of all house interiors with new furniture, lighting and curtains. He was fabulous to work with- very creative, with many new ideas for design, colours and furnishings; always ready to listen to our views and taking into account our preferences and budget. He had for us many options to consider including some spectacular design ideas, often taking us into a new territory with some fantastic results. The house looks now modern, stylish and classy, which is just what we wanted. He was a good listener, very fast to respond, always polite and friendly, with a great sense of humour too. He was happy to discuss changes, attended fast to any issues and managed well all contractors. All his contractors produced very high quality work. Peter would pop in often to monitor the work progress and even though we did the project during many lockdowns, he made sure that work was completed as fast as possible. He is an exceptional and passionate interior designer who truly understands how to combine his creativity and expertise with clients’ expectations, and has great ability to use design ideas which suit the house and family and, at the same time, utilising the best and newest products and trends in the marketplace. We would love to work with him again and recommend him very highly.

It was a privilege to work with Pete. Nothing was too difficult and everything came with a smile. Pete transformed my apartment into a stunning home with his genius ideas. Down to the smallest detail, Pete was on to it and made working together with him an absolute pleasure. Highest recommendation possible! Diane Grosman

We recently undertook complete renovations of two bathrooms, as well as the fireplace surround in an open lounge-room in our beach-house, with Peter Schaad as the architect and project manager. Peter clearly is passionate about his work, and his focus, professionalism, attention to detail, design knowledge and artistry as well as his engaging personality made this the easiest process possible for us. After looking at our house, and talking with us about our preferences, he provided detailed design plans and colour palette within days, quickly modifying plans as requested. He stretched us with his ideas, but didn't impose. He quickly earned our trust. As project manager he provided us with very frequent updates and photos, was on site when important decisions were being made and ensured completion on time. His eye for design detail and high quality workmanship resulted in two stunning bathrooms, and a beautiful fireplace surround that exceeded our expectations.

Our home was in desperate need of renovating but we wanted to find the best designer to assist us in transforming the space. We hit the jackpot with Peter... with his expertise coupled with his keen eye for detail, he really goes above and beyond for his clients. Peter is a talented, patient, professional and sophisticated designer.... We have been absolutely blown away with the end result and highly recommend Peter.

My husband and I came to this process complete novices - we had just bought the house of our dreams and couldn't bear the thought of bringing our old, tired furniture and furnishings along. Peter guided us through the ideation and design processes, and oversaw all of the delivery and services. To this day he is still sourcing and delivering amazingly beautiful pieces as we add the finishing touches.. I come home every day and still wonder at the beauty of it all - it makes me genuinely happy each time I sit down to work in my study; host friends in our gorgeous dining room; or sit down to relax after dinner in the lounge. I can't recommend Peter highly enough.

An initial phone call to PSD for a little renovating advice has turned into a complete home transformation. Peter took the time to understand our needs as a family and has created exquisite, functional spaces. He gets it absolutely right each and every time, whether its a custom designed piece or immaculate styling. Thank you Peter for your ongoing support and for creating a truly beautiful and functional home for our family. We can not wait to begin our next project!

I needed some help in adding the finishing touches to my home of five years. A friend recommended Peter to me and I'm so glad that I called him. At our first meeting I explained to him what I was after and my likes/dislikes and I was so impressed at our next meeting that he had really listened and brought along ideas, fabric and colour samples that I can honestly say I loved every one of them. Whilst it was a small job, Peter was really efficient and flexible, kept my informed of the progress. He delivered exactly what I was hoping for and my house truly feels like a home - I love being there.

I was daunted by the prospect of renovating the kitchen, bathroom and living areas of my small victorian terrace, where to start? what finishes to choose? what colours would work? Peter took away all of the anxiety around renovating and turned it into a pleasurable experience! His energy, enthusiasm for work and attention to detail made it all so easy! He designed all of the cabinetry, handworked closely with the builder and cabinetmakers to make sure it all worked perfectly. He had terrific suggestions, but was very happy to make changes to suit my preferences. I must say, he had to convince me to use certain finishes and colours, but he was proven right everytime. And the end result is a fantastic makeover of a modest cottage, that is now much more functional and is a restful, efficient home environment. I have fallen in love with my house all over again, and so appreciate Peter's efforts!

My wife and I met Peter with a specific brief being that our home design had to be of a contemporary design with masculine overtones. It had to be smart but fun to live in. Our home was painted in a ‘builders white’ which felt boringly safe in appearance. His desire to make beautiful environments for people to live and work in, shone through in the final product he delivered. On completion he totally transformed the feel of our home. From the kitchen area, overlooking our dining and lounge rooms it felt like I had moved to a upmarket house in an exotic location. The wall picture he chose with the various custom made pieces of furniture and ornaments all complemented each other. The bedroom wall paper makes our room feel like it is out of a six star Beverly Hills hotel. A defect in our table was also quickly restored with no questions asked. In every element from price point to timely completion I highly recommend Peter and as a parting gift he even provided us with a beautiful backyard plant. As you can see our results are better than we could have imagined, thank you!

I meet Peter after he completed work at my mother in laws house. I was in the middle of a long house renovation and feeling overwhelmed at the many decisions I had to make regarding design and styling. Peter was a God send! He gave sound advice, catered to my budget requirements, was always on time and made sure he was available when I needed him. My friends and family love what he has done with our place. I have referred him onto friends who have used him for their house projects, and they too have been very satisfied with his work. Mariya