The Novalé Family
The Novalé team offer a high level of experience, professionalism and craftsmanship, to ensure your renovation project receives the utmost care and respect it deserves. With over 24 years experience, our renovators and designers are masters of their trade; continually exceeding the expectations of clients. Here at Novalé, our dream is to deliver your dream.
Leadership & Management
Steve
One of the founders of Novalé. He started his career on the tools, working alongside his Father. Being constantly called out to jobs to fix inferior work, finish jobs where contractors hadn’t turned up, or start from scratch because Customers just weren’t happy with the work. An endless task it seemed, but one that became the catalyst for him and Marina to launch Novalé Renovations.
Marina
Marina leads the business with clarity, drive and a deep understanding of every moving part. With a hands-on approach, she is also the key role in shaping the Novalé brand and ensuring the business continues to grow with purpose and consistency. With a strategic and forward-thinking leadership approach, Marina is a true go-getter who gets things done. Her high standards and commitment to excellence set the tone across the entire team, ensuring every project and client experience reflects what Novalé stands for.
Bryan
Bryan has worked for 20+ years in the construction industry, starting as an apprentice carpenter, working with small and large businesses in estimating, sales estimating, project management, team leader and management roles. At Novalé, he manages Operations and looks after QA and Compliance to make sure we are performing as we should be and delivering what we promise!
Sophie
Sophie has a Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring in Accounting and is a qualified CPA. She is a finance all-rounder and has worked in various industries as a Finance Manager. Growing up around the construction industry, she has great appreciation of the work that Novalé does for its clients. To be able to provide Novalé with support in the administration of the accounts department is fulfilling for a team so dedicated to delivering a great service.
Design & Marketing
Jamie
Jamie-Maree has a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design – Residential, with proficiency in CAD, graphic design and architectural drawings. She is a highly driven designer, who has a strong knowledge of the end to end process of renovating. This expertise benefits Novalé projects from start to finish, as she monitors progress, collaborates with the team and consults with clients to meet project deadlines and design dreams.
Anna
Anna is our Kitchen Design Specialist, holding a Bachelor in Interior Design and bringing over a decade of experience to the team. Since 2012, she has specialised in kitchen and renovation design, driven by a genuine passion for helping clients reimagine and transform their spaces. With strong technical skills in CAD, excellent time management, and a naturally enthusiastic approach, Anna ensures every project is handled with creativity, care, and true dedication to the renovation journey.
Julia
Julia brings over three years of interior design experience to every project, paired with a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for creative solutions. After a few years into her design career, she moved from Brazil to Australia, and gained five years in the bathroom industry as a Sales Consultant, giving her strong product knowledge, allowing her to fine-tune designs that perfectly suit her customers’ needs.
Ireland
Ireland is a qualified Interior Designer who plays an integral role within the Design team. With a strong passion for the selections process, she carefully curates finishes, fixtures and materials to ensure each design is both functional and aesthetically cohesive. She also brings a solid understanding of construction, helping ensure every selection is practical, build-ready and seamlessly executed.
Tahlia
Tahlia is a valued member of the Design team, supporting the designers across a range of tasks and day-to-day coordination. She plays an important role in preparing drawings and putting together detailed planners for site, helping ensure each project is organised and ready for execution. With a strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach, Tahlia contributes to the smooth flow of each project.
Krystal
On a daily basis, Krystal manages our social media presence and overall brand, helping to shape and strengthen our visual identity. As an interior stylist with a passion for photography, she also coordinates, styles and photographs our completed projects, bringing every space to life. With a background in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Pre-Press, Krystal also designs and produces our online and printed marketing material, ensuring a cohesive and considered brand across every touchpoint.
Project Delivery & Site Management
Sam
Sam brings decades of experience in carpentry, joinery and renovations, with licences across kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Starting his career in the 1980s, he has worked across construction, cabinetmaking and installation, building a strong foundation in both craftsmanship and project delivery. With experience running his own renovation business and later in project and store management roles, Sam offers a well-rounded, practical approach. At Novale, he ensures every project is set up for success from the very beginning, with a focus on quality, care and precision.
Kristian
Kristian is a local Bondi boy, a carpenter by trade and has been in the construction industry for 18+ years. He loves his work, has a great passion for residential construction and takes great pride in taking part in delivering high quality dream bathrooms, kitchens and laundries. As Head of Project Delivery, Kristian oversees our Sydney projects and construction team.
Wayne
Wayne is a seasoned professional with over 50 years of experience in the building industry. As a skilled carpenter and joiner by trade, Wayne brings unparalleled expertise and craftsmanship to every project. His passion lies in transforming spaces, where his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality shines through. Wayne embodies all the core values of Novalé, ensuring every renovation meets the highest standards of excellence and customer satisfaction.
Zach
Local to the Hills District, Zach is a qualified carpenter who brings a hands-on, can-do approach to every project. He supports the Novalé team across all stages of construction, contributing with both skill and enthusiasm. Zach enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish, with a genuine passion for the renovation process. Being part of creating spaces tailored to each client’s needs and lifestyle is what drives his strong sense of job satisfaction.
Marc
Marc brings over 20 years of experience in tiling and has worked alongside Steve, Director of Novalé, since the very beginning. His depth of knowledge and commitment to his craft ensure every project is delivered with precision and care. Having contributed to hundreds of projects, Marc has a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate design into a refined, high-quality finish, consistently achieving an exceptional end result.
Support Team
Katrina
Katrina holds a degree in Industrial Mathematics and a Master’s in Applied Finance, and has previous experience working in credit risk management and banking operations. She supports the Novalé team with accounts and financial administration, assisting with the day-to-day processes that help keep the business running smoothly. Katrina enjoys being part of a professional and supportive team environment and contributing behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients.
Alex
Alex, also known as “AI Alex” within the team, focuses on exploring how AI can enhance efficiency across Novalé’s business processes. Alex has said “It is exciting to be able to work with a business that is so open-minded and on the cutting edge of technology!” (No, this wasn’t written by AI.)
What Drives Us
Excellence
We're committed to delivering the highest quality workmanship in every project, backed by our ISO 9001 certification.
Integrity
Honest communication and transparent processes are at the heart of how we work with every client.
Passion
We love what we do, and it shows in every detail of your renovation. Your dream becomes our mission.