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Design Excellence, Craftsmanship, On Budget and On Time.
If these are the characteristics you are looking for in a builder, then look no further than Fiona Donald and FAB Designs.
Fiona brings a wealth of design and construction expertise that elevates every stage of the process, from initial concept through to final delivery. Her refined eye for detail and deep industry knowledge makes the selection of tiles, flooring, and colour palettes seamless and genuinely enjoyable. She approaches each project with a strong sense of personal pride and an unwavering commitment to realising her clients’ design aspirations, ensuring that every outcome reflects both vision and functionality at the highest standard.
Fiona works exclusively with highly experienced tradespeople, many of whom have been in the industry for decades. These skilled craftsmen share her dedication to quality and professionalism, and they remain responsive and engaged throughout the build to ensure every detail meets the highest standard. The result is a level of workmanship that is both technically precise and aesthetically exceptional.
Fiona maintains strict control over timelines and budgets, delivering outcomes with a level of organisation and precision that sets her apart.
Her ability to coordinate all moving parts of a project ensures a smooth, stress-free experience for the client. Supported by her exceptional right-hand woman Bek, the entire process is handled with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. Together, they create a collaborative environment where communication is clear, expectations are managed, and results consistently exceed them.
FAB Designs delivers not just renovations, but thoughtfully executed, high-end transformations that reflect both quality craftsmanship and sophisticated design.
Good afternoon, Fiona and Bek, on behalf of Jen and myself, kindly accept our thanks for the work that you have done for us recently at our Main Beach apartment.
The attention to detail and your innovative ideas, your ability to arrange high standards of trades people, working to a time schedule and your understanding of our desires is exemplary!.
We are delighted with the choice of soft furnishings, your colour matching and the supply of hardware is very much appreciated.
You will find attached the video of the finished product, we are happy for you to share this with any prospective client, and of course this email if you wish.
We commissioned Fiona Donald from FAB designs to help us renovate our much loved but dated apartment. We live in a residential only community, where there are a lot of caveats procedures and rules that have to be complied with, to ensure residents’ comfort.
From the outset, Fiona and Bek managed these responsively and diligently. The way these were communicated to the team of skilled tradesmen was awesome. The conditions were not just relayed verbally, but posted on walls to remind everybody. There was therefore no conflict with management or fellow residents. We were given timeline of 10 weeks to completion. The project landed, completed to a very high standard, beyond our wildest dreams, and on time.
Design choices were expedited. Fiona and Bek clearly listened closely, and we were skilfully and sensitively guided through the selection process, choosing materials and colours that we loved. They even procured a huge mural I wanted from Sweden, ensuring it was a quality product before we went ahead. There were several meetings with all trades involved present at the same time, ensuring was on the same page.
The demolition phase was clean, tightly organised and quick, leaving virtually a bare shell. It was then I understood, these people consider all possibilities and think outside the box that was left. So, we were able to build a dream kitchen with enormous storage and expansive stone bench tops. Apart from having a beautiful, contemporary space, our comfort and amenity has increased greatly. We now have ducted air, ceiling fans and it is so easy to keep clean it with all the modern materials.
We were never stressed during this process. It was managed with quiet expertise, experience and care for every detail. We are so very delighted with our new home. We confidently recommend FAB designs for any project.
Testimonial for Fiona Donald at Fab Design and Construct
Fiona managed the renovation of my unit at Broadwater Tower in Runaway Bay. This included full renovation of two bathrooms, the walk-in closet and laundry, floor coverings throughout, squaring of archways, redesign of the entrance, removal of ceiling stipple, painting throughout, addition of pelmets and skirting boards and even replacement of the kitchen sink.
The result is breathtaking and has achieved the stylish, coastal look I had envisaged. With Fiona’s vast design experience she helped me refine my renovation vision, while being mindful of my budget. She was always helpful, but never pushy with her ideas. Fiona also had a few tricks for increasing the size of the ensuite which made a big difference to the luxurious result.
Fiona has a team of experts at Fab Design that are a pleasure to deal with. In addition, Fab Design works closely with a group of tradies with whom they have an awesome professional relationship. Fiona’s expectations from her trades are high and they certainly deliver, in my experience.
A detailed job costing was provided upfront with no overruns. The only above budget expenditure was when I asked Fiona to do some extras.
At the beginning of the project, Fiona and Ash took me around to all the suppliers to choose tiles, fixtures and carpet, etc. Although I would have been quite confident doing this by myself, I have to say it was great to have Fiona and Ash’s design input and expertise while making selections. It was also fun!
At the end, everything was left sparkling clean with furniture back in its place. What a joy to walk through the door and relax, rather than clean up dust.
I highly recommend Fiona and Fab Design’s services for anyone who wants a stress free, quality renovation.
Dear Fiona and Michelle,
Having built and renovated several apartments worldwide, we felt we must write to you to let you
know of our sincere appreciation for all you have achieved with our renovations.
We have never experienced another company that is so reliable and professional in design and
construction, supply of products, attention to detail and supervision. The Gold Coast region does
not have the best reputation for being on time to deliver quality workmanship. The fact that your
company was able to overcome all those issues is truly remarkable and a testament to your
reputation.
Another of the outstanding features of your company is that you were able to get the best products
at the best prices. The way you kept our apartment as well as the lobby of the building in such a
clean and tidy condition is something we and our neighbours really appreciated.
This was the first time we have ever come across such an outstanding operation and have absolutely
no hesitation in recommending FAD DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION to anyone considering/building or
renovating, without doubt they truly are the best on the Gold Coast.
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