Our purpose

Born from a passion for thoughtful design and a desire to help families create spaces they truly love, Sarpa started with a simple goal — making quality home design accessible. What began as a small idea has grown into a trusted service, guiding people confidently through every step with clear plans and practical advice.

With over 15 years of experience, we work closely with reputable builders to turn designs into reality. Our team is professional, knowledgeable, and committed to making the process smooth and stress-free — so you can trust your future home is in expert hands.

Nick Sarpa

With over 15 years of experience working alongside Sydney’s leading builders, our director combines deep industry knowledge with a genuine passion for design.

Beyond designing homes, he’s inspired by interior design, architecture and crafting spaces that truly feel like home. Outside of work, you’ll find him immersed in music, nature and the outdoors or beach life with his family.

After venturing out on his own, he’s dedicated to building a legacy—creating beautiful homes with carefully crafted interiors and thoughtful finishes that stand the test of time.

FAQs

  • SARPA designs custom residential homes — including houses, granny flats, duplexes and extensions. We turn your ideas into detailed, build-ready plans tailored to your needs, your block and your budget. From first sketches to final drawings, we guide you through the design process so you're ready to build with confidence.

  • Absolutely. You don’t need a full vision to get started — just an idea, a goal or even a few notes. We’ll help shape your thoughts into a clear, practical design that fits your lifestyle, block and budget. The design process is collaborative and we guide you every step of the way.

  • All of our designs are custom. We don’t use generic templates — every home we design is tailored to the client’s needs, site conditions and how they actually live. Whether it’s a new build, a granny flat or a complex block, we create plans built around you.

  • As involved as you want to be. Some clients come with a clear vision, others just with a rough idea — either way, we guide you through every step. We’ll check in regularly, present concepts clearly, and make sure your feedback shapes the final design.

  • We take care of all the documentation needed to get your plans through council or private certifiers. We understand local regulations and can prepare everything required to make the approval process as smooth as possible — saving you time, stress and confusion.

  • Yes. We regularly collaborate with reputable builders to ensure a smooth handover from design to construction. If you already have a builder, we’ll work closely with them. If not, we can connect you with professionals we trust and who understand our design approach.

  • Typically, the design process takes between 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of your project and how quickly we receive feedback. We’ll keep you updated throughout and work efficiently to meet your timeline without compromising quality.

  • To get started, all you really need is a block of land or an idea about where you want to build. From there, we’ll guide you through the information we need like site details, budget, and lifestyle requirements — no need to have everything figured out upfront.

  • Definitely. We have extensive experience designing for challenging sites, including narrow, sloped or irregular blocks. Our designs make the most of your land’s unique features while meeting all council requirements.

  • Yes. We work with a wide range of clients—from first-time homebuilders needing extra guidance to experienced developers looking for practical, build-ready designs. No matter your experience level, we tailor our approach to suit your goals and make the process straightforward.