Rachael Turner
Founder, Front Porch Properties
QBCC-licensed builder and multi-award-winning Master Builder, Rachael Turner founded Front Porch Properties with a vision to create modern-classic homes grounded in proportion, detail and timeless design.
The Story Behind Front Porch Properties
Originally trained as a classical pianist, Rachael completed a Bachelor of Music in Piano at the Queensland Conservatorium in 2005 and ran a music school for ten years.
While music was an important chapter, she felt increasingly drawn toward building and design — an interest she had carried since childhood.
What began as renovating and flipping homes soon gained recognition. Her early projects were featured in leading Australian design magazines, and enquiries quickly followed.
After five years working toward her builder’s licence, she established Front Porch Properties as a full design and construction company.
Rachael is known for modern-classic homes that balance old and new — combining timeless architecture with refined contemporary detailing.
Inspired by American farmhouses, Cape Cod homes, cottages and coastal houses, her work prioritises proportion, craftsmanship and liveability over fleeting trends.
This philosophy forms the backbone of the Front Porch approach.
While building homes, Rachael struggled to find doors that were beautiful, classic and accessible — pieces that truly complemented the spaces she was creating.
In 2022, she began developing her own collection.
Front Porch Doors was born — a modern-classic range designed to elevate everyday homes.
Today, the collection is trusted by homeowners, architects and builders across Australia.
Today
As the brand continues to grow, Rachael remains closely involved in every project — from concept to completion — working alongside her team to ensure each detail reflects the Front Porch standard.
She continues identifying gaps within the Australian market, expanding the product range to support cohesive, timeless homes.
Outside of work, she married her husband Mark in September 2025 and enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors with her family and dog, and prioritising ongoing personal growth.
