ABOUT US
Spaces to be lived and loved in that embody
your lifestyle.
We design homes
What makes a house a home? It’s not the four walls….
It’s laughter down the hallway, coffee in bed on a rainy day, roast wafting from the kitchen, or pencil marks etched into the walls as your children grow.
We’re obsessed with
Creating spaces that look and feel like home, where the essence of your family is the foundation of design.
At Straightline Studio, we design homes.
Spaces for living and making memories, where each room becomes a backdrop to the moments that define us.
We blend practicality and functionality, bringing the perfect balance of beauty and utility into your home. With a nod to the open family living lifestyle from the US, we draw inspiration from the spacious, airy aesthetic of country and farmhouse styles, creating homes that are open, warm, and filled with natural light—a true sanctuary for you and your family.
We’re obsessed with creating spaces that look and feel like home, where the essence of your family is the foundation of design.
A family
DESIGN STUDIO
Meet Toni and Andrew, the dynamic duo behind Straightline Studio. Together, they blend their love of adventure, travel, and family with a passion for transforming home dreams into reality.
Toni
Design-obsessed globetrotter in love with creating spaces that look and feel like home.
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With over 18 years of experience in design and architecture, Toni is a design-obsessed globetrotter with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Sydney. She’s passionate about creating warm, lifestyle-centred spaces, creating homes that reflect and support how a family lives and grows. Inspired by her travels, her homes have a unique charm, blending American and Australian design to create an airy coziness, that feels instantly welcoming and effortlessly functional. She cherishes the ‘You just get it’ moments when clients see the finished design, and it looks like what coming home feels like.
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17+ years experience in design and architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Sydney
Passionate about homes that grow with families
Inspired by global travels and the unique charm of homes worldwide
Aims for clients to feel at home in their spaces at first glance
Believes in functionality over size; personalised design over trends
Lives for the "You just get it" moments with clients
Andrew
Former US Marine and construction expert dedicated to family homes that combine form and function.
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Combining the discipline and attention to detail honed during his time in the US Marine Corps with the legacy of growing up in his family's construction business in Chicago, Andrew brings a unique blend of precision and practical know-how to each project.
Joining the business after their first child, his journey alongside his family and their shared adventures abroad deeply influenced his approach to design and construction. He brings practicality and craftsmanship to each project, infused with a US design sensibility that marries innovation with tradition. This perspective ensures every house becomes a beautiful, functional home.
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Over a decade immersed in Chicago’s construction scene
Driven by a family legacy in construction and a passion for detailed craftsmanship
Finds inspiration in blending innovative American design with Australian practicality
Strives for client trust through the delivery of solid, reliable construction plans
Champions practical, comfortable homes over mere aesthetic appeal
Celebrates when clients share their excitement and satisfaction