BuildHer Collective | Rathmines Project

Pictured: Rachel, Rebeka and Alison from the BuildHer Team.

Tell us a bit about BuildHer Collective, as it is now, and your business journey.'

BuildHer Collective was created to help women renovate and build their own homes. It quickly grew into the arena of helping women design their lives and renovate for profit as we could see the passion to do this was embedded within our community.

Now we support BuildHer’s who are trying to build the best home they can within their budget and DevelopHer’s who are looking to build a lifestyle around property.

Tell us a bit about the Rathmines Project

As part of our DevelopHer’s program, we could see that sometimes it is nice to cut your teeth on development by sharing the journey. So, we created a Joint Venture (JV) where eight BuildHer’s came together to build two lovely homes, each with an important role to play in the development.

What’s your process when it comes to deciding on the design & layout?

BuildHer works with the incredible team at Ben Callery Architects and this team understands the importance of family life and sustainable design when creating the layout of our projects. We are lucky enough to have Rebeka from the BuildHer team, Alison Lewis from Alison Lewis Interior Design, and Rachel Collard from Co.Kitchens on the team. These powerhouse women are able to come together and work with the Architects, leading the interiors and the build.

Pictured: North House Front Facade

How would you describe the South House Interior?

The South House has a cooler interior, featuring darker timbers, rich leather and the striking Cote De’zur from Signorino Stone have been heroes in the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. The South House is a spacious family home, but one with elegance and poise.

What are some of your favourite elements of the home?

The team has so much love for all our suppliers, and we adore the finishes in this home! From the Cote D’Azur stone on the island bench from Signorino Tile and Stone Gallery, the Woodcut Herringbone floorboards in Thistle, the crazy pavers from RMS Traders in London Grey, the carpet from Godfrey Hirst, Salisbury, Neolithic, and the Scandia Helix fireplace in the sunken lounge room.

What’s your favourite GlobeWest piece in South House and why?

There are a few favourites amongst the team, we will not lie. Rebeka’s favourite is the Aperto Ali Round Coffee Table and Lyon Outdoor Sofas, which are on her wishlist – she’s already envisioned these pieces in her own home. Alison loves the Merlot Artie Wave Side Table that has been styled in the kids bedroom (we painted the wall lilac with this piece in mind), and Rachel is a massive fan of the Turner Bar Stools, which even the painters have their eyes on!

Pictured: Stairway

What’s your favourite GlobeWest piece in North House and why?

Picking just one GlobeWest piece is never easy, the diverse range makes it incredibly easy to select pieces that fit perfectly into the look and feel of the home. If I were to pick a few, the Benjamin Ripple Oval Dining Table is a standout piece, the colour alone gives it a uniqueness that is not often seen in dining tables. Add to that the Natadora Archive 3 Seater Sofa and the Hugo Bow Occasional Chair in cinnamon velvet and we’ve been able to use furniture to enhance the overall warmth and bring a new layer of depth and texture to the space.

What are some of your favourite elements of the home?

Ben Callery Architects has once again created an environmentally conscious home designed to maximise light and views. Customised polished concrete floors create a beautiful base leading you through the home and they set the tone for the warmth that you can expect through all the other rooms. A warm and calming palette has been used throughout with textures creating subtle differences and elegance. There is a softness to the colour palette and material selection with the sunken lounge adding to the sophistication of the space.