About Us

At Renovate to Elevate, we believe every home has untapped potential and every seller deserves the chance to unlock it. We fund and manage the renovations that make your property stand out, so you can sell faster, smarter, and for more. No upfront renovation costs. No overwhelm. Just a clear, confident path to a higher-value sale. We transform your home so you can elevate your next chapter.

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Our Directors

  • Debbie & David Polkinghorne

  • Debbie Polkinghorne - Style Director


    With more than 20 years of senior experience in fashion, retail leadership, and visual presentation, Debbie brings a refined, intuitive sense of style to every home she touches. Her approach to styling and design is grounded in simplicity, balance, and transformation. Her strength lies in understanding how colour, texture, and layout influence buyer perception. Debbie has a rare ability to transform tired spaces into warm, modern homes that people instantly connect with.

    Known for her impeccable palette selection and ability to restore personality and warmth into a space, Debbie has a natural gift for creating homes buyers fall in love with. Many clients have even purchased the furniture straight out of her styled homes because the look and feel were so compelling.

    As Director of Styling at Renovate to Elevate, Debbie oversees the design direction, finish selections, and final presentation of every project. Her goal is to create elevated, modern, market-ready homes that spark joy, attract buyers, and maximise sale outcomes.

  • David Polkinghorne - Director


    David is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of hands-on experience transforming properties, teams, and businesses. With a career spanning operational leadership roles across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region, David brings a rare combination of strategic oversight, practical renovation expertise, and a deep understanding of how to unlock value in any space.

    David has built his career on seeing potential where others don’t and bringing it back to life with precision, efficiency, and results. His renovation approach is grounded in experience: honour the bones of a home, refine the details, and create value that buyers immediately recognise.

    As Director of Renovate to Elevate, David oversees strategy and project delivery, ensuring each renovation is executed to the highest standard. His eye for detail, strong operational discipline, and decades of experience renovating units, homes, and townhouses allow him to consistently identify opportunities others miss. His goal is simple: transform spaces in a way that sparks joy, increases value, and helps clients move confidently into their next chapter.