Project checklists
Walk through pre-quote readiness, sequencing, and delivery expectations.
Open project checklists →Design library
Welcome to the Cockatoo Design Library. This is your entry point for practical design and planning content linked to upcoming projects: from early visioning, through material choices and room planning, to supplier-ready briefs.
Library items
1263
Across styles, spaces, materials, palettes, and gardens.
Styles
97
Apply coherent design direction from the first brief.
Materials & colours
1018
Choose finishes and palettes that match budget, weather, and style.
Rooms and layouts
25
Plan circulation and function before the first call-out is booked.
Project checklists
Walk through pre-quote readiness, sequencing, and delivery expectations.
Open project checklists →Budget planning
Use cost references to shape a realistic budget before you ask providers.
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Read practical how-tos for common trades, property, and professional service projects.
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Launch a new Cockatoo project request with timeline, scope, and budget preferences.
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Design styles
Start with a style language you can apply to the full project.
Materials
Match durable and budget-conscious materials to your project scope.
Colours
Choose palette systems with finish guidance for interiors and exteriors.
Layouts
Compare room and flow patterns before you book design or build support.
Rooms
Find room-specific considerations to avoid rework later.
House types
See planning details that are commonly linked to house form.
Garden types
Align outdoor finishes and planting strategy with climate and layout.
Art Deco
Opulence with bold geometric patterns, rich materials, and striking contrasts
Art Nouveau
Organic, flowing style with nature-inspired motifs, curved lines, and decorative elements
Arts and Crafts
Handcrafted and simple with natural materials, built-ins, and a focus on craftsmanship
Asian Zen
Create a peaceful, mindful workspace inspired by Eastern philosophy, featuring natural materials and balanced design.
Baroque
Opulent, dramatic style with ornate details, rich colors, and lavish decorative elements
Bauhaus
Form follows function. Bauhaus design combines geometric simplicity with industrial materials to create spaces of pure modernist efficiency. This influential style emphasizes functionality, clean lines, and the bold use of primary colors.
Biophilic
Nature-inspired design that incorporates plants, natural light, and organic materials
Bohemian
Eclectic and artistic with global influences, vibrant colors, and layered textures
A Frame
A A Frame style house with distinctive architectural features and design elements
Adobe Pueblo
A Southwestern adobe house with thick earthen walls, flat roofs, natural tones, and rustic wooden accents
Apartment Building
A Apartment Building style house with distinctive architectural features and design elements
Art Deco
A bold Art Deco house with streamlined forms, geometric shapes, rich materials, and glamorous accents
Art Deco House
A Art Deco House style house with distinctive architectural features and design elements
Barn Conversion
A Barn Conversion style house with distinctive architectural features and design elements
Barndominium
A hybrid barndominium with barn-like exteriors, open interiors, metal framing, and rural charm
Bohemian
An eclectic Bohemian house with vibrant colors, layered textiles, global-inspired decor, and artistic flair
Butterfly Garden
Design ideas and inspiration for creating beautiful butterfly gardens with nectar-rich flowers, host plants, and sheltered spaces that attract and support butterfly populations throughout their lifecycle.
Children
Design ideas and inspiration for creating engaging children