ABOUT OUR TEAM

AWARD WINNING LUXURY HOME EXTENSIONS AND RENOVATIONS

Frank Blueming
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Frank Blueming

Frank Blueming has been involved with the building industry for over 30 years. He has been a member of the HIA since 2003, and in 2015 joined the HIA judging panel for New Homes, a role he still maintains today.

Frank applies his extensive knowledge of construction, to seamlessly integrate the heritage features of a period home with the modern. Thereby breathing new life into the home. His team of expert Architects, Designers, and skilled trades work together to always create spaces which delight and inspire.

Under Frank’s guidance, Period Extensions & Designs continues innovate and collaborate with industry specialists to deliver functional spaces to suit the modern style whilst honouring the heritage of the home.

Nicola Bell
BUSINESS MANAGER

NICOLA BELL

As the Business Manager, Nicola oversees the financial aspects of the business to OH&S, the general wellbeing of the staff as well as overseeing client liaison.

Underlying all her dealings, be it with our clients, suppliers, staff or trades is the mantra ‘always deliver above expectations’.

In 2002, she commenced employment with the Period Extensions & Designs and continues to successfully manage the operations of the business.

GENERAL MANAGER

RODNEY ORD

With over 40 years’ experience in the building industry, 20 as a builder in his own right, Rod has extensive industry knowledge. He is both a Past President of the HIA Victoria, Past Non -Executive Director of the HIA National Board of Directors and a panel member of the Building Commission (now VBA) meaning Rod has a high industry profile.

Rods role as our General Manager allows him to ply his skills and expertise in this market segment to ensure our projects are delivered professionally, seamlessly and to a high standard.

Project Manager

Michael Blueming

Michael commenced work with Period Extensions & Designs as an apprentice carpenter in 2005. Following the completion of his apprenticeship, he worked as a carpenter, where he further developed his knowledge and experience within the building industry. In 2017, Michael took up the role as a Project Manager.

As a Project Manager, Michael has oversight over the administration of each project from permits to completion. He manages the projects under construction including liaising with clients, trades, and material suppliers. Michael strives to deliver projects on time, and on budget, with the best outcome for the client.

WHAT WE DO BEST

Expertise

At Period Extensions & Designs, we take immense pride in our team of skilled professionals who are the backbone of our success. Our staff is comprised of highly qualified individuals with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of home renovations. From our architects and designers to our project managers and craftsmen, each member of our team is dedicated to delivering excellence in their respective areas of expertise.

Expertise

At Period Extensions & Designs, we take immense pride in our team of skilled professionals who are the backbone of our success. Our staff are of highly qualified individuals with extensive knowledge and experience in extensions and renovations. From our architect and designers to our project managers and craftsmen, each member of our team is dedicated to delivering excellence.

Building Excellence

With a solid foundation built on years of experience, Period Extensions & Designs has been a leading name in the home extension and renovation industry in Melbourne for over 20 years.Since its beginnings in 2002 with a small team of 4, Period Extensions has grown over the years and gone on to build many successful outcomes for our clients. Today, our team continues to deliver building excellence at every stage as we bring to life the vision of our clients, transforming countless homes into stunning spaces that inspire and delight.

Award Winning Home Extensions & Renovations

At Period Extensions & Designs, we bring decades of experience and a high-level of craftsmanship to your home extensions and renovations . The outstanding quality of our work has been recognised by the Housing Industry Association with several HIA Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

2025 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Northcote
Ground Floor Extensions & Renovation Up to $500k

2025 Finalist -
Renovated Kitchen Project

Surrey Hills
Kitchen Renovation
Up to $50k – $100k

2024 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Brunswick
Ground Floor Extensions & Renovation $750k – $1M

2023 Winner -
Bathroom

Camberwell
Second Storey New Bathroom
$40K – $80K

2023 Winner -
Renovation/Addition Project

Camberwell
Ground Floor + First Floor Extension & Renovation $1M – $1.5M

2023 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Northcote
Ground Floor Extensions & Renovation Up to $500k

2022 Winner -
Renovation/Addition Project

Hawthorn
Second Storey + Ground Floor Extensions & Renovation Up to $400k

2022 Winner -
Renovation/Addition Project

South Yarra
Second Storey Extension & Renovation
$1M – $1.75M 

2022 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Clifton Hill
Ground Floor Extension + Second Storey Addition & Renovation $600k – $800k

2021 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Ascot vale
Ground Floor Extensions & Renovation Up To $400k

2021 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Abbotsford
Second Storey Extension & Renovation $400k – $600k

2018 Finalist-
Renovation/Addition Project

Richmond
Ground Floor + Second Storey Extension & Renovation $800k – 1M

2018 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Camberwell
Second Storey Extension & Renovation $400k – $600k

2013 Winner -
Renovation/Addition Project

Canterbury
Second Storey Extensions & Renovations $500k – $700k

2016 Runner Up - Renovation/Addition Project

Glen Iris
First Floor Extension
$500k – $700k

2021 Finalist -
Renovation/Addition Project

Sandringham
Second Story Extension & Renovation $600k – $800k

what we do

We are a HIA Award Winning Builder that specialises in extensions and renovations.

 Melbourne is famous for beautiful homes with plenty of character. At Period Extensions & Desings we take care of the designs, plans and permits to build your extension and renovation that will unlock the potential of your home.

We Listen to You

We start by finding out what’s important to you. Why choose to extend your home? How can we create a custom home design to extend or renovate your home to suit your needs?

We ask these questions to better understand how you ‘use ‘your home. Do you entertain and have large family and social gathering? Do you want a parent’s retreat,  a comfortable reading nook or study, or a rumpus area? This will help our team design a bespoke plan tailored to your needs.

We Design for You

Our professional Design Team collaborates with you to create solutions that seamlessly integrate period features with contemporary living. We create spaces that inspire family connections and elevate everyday living.

Our talented Interior Design Team will help you to add the finer touches to complement your extension and renovation. They can help with material and colour selections to bring your vision to life. This means you can relax knowing Period Extensions & Designs will be with you during every step of the Design process.

We Build for You

Once we have finalised the design and obtained all the relevant permits for your home extension or renovation, we can start your build. Period Extensions & Designs uses only highly skilled trades, supervised by experienced project managers.

We ensure high levels of client visibility over the project so you have peace of mind knowing that both our high standards and your expectations are met during the construction of your extensions and renovations to your home.

We Take the Stress Out of Building

You may have a vision for your home, and our team of experts can bring it to life. We take care of the design, all the planning and permits, and help you with a balanced interior design and build your dream home.  The whole process from creation to completion is managed in house by the team at Period Extensions & Designs.

Our Service Guarantee to You

A Period Extensions & Designs extensions & renovation comes with a Fixed Price Contract, and a 10 year structural guarantee. We also provide a 3 month maintenance period after the completion of your project. Our projects are built on time and on budget with a team that is there to assist you every step of the build. We take stress out of building.

5 reasons to choose Period Extensions & Designs:

We Deal With Councils

We bring a thorough knowledge of relevant regulations to all our projects. We liaise with Councils to obtain all regulatory permits including Town Planning Permits, a normally time-consuming task.

We Offer Expert Advice

Our Design and Architecture team have a wealth of design knowledge and experience. Our Designers can offer you expert advice and design solutions for your project.

Expertise Equals Seamless Extensions

Our team of renovation and extension specialists will design and build an extension that is sympathetic to the heritage features of your existing home whilst seamlessly integrating modern features that enhance your lifestyle.

We Listen, Understand, and Implement Your Vision

We truly listen to what you want and use our knowledge and experience to turn your vision into a truly exquisite design, which we will then bring to life. Our team is incredibly passionate about maintaining the integrity and character of heritage homes while adding modern touches.

CUSTOM RENOVATION AND EXTENSION SOLUTIONS

We have an experienced team of in-house designers and architects that can help bring custom renovation vision to life. Whether you are looking for an extra room or something more complex, our expert team can take care of the entire process from design and project management right through to construction and completion.

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