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When people contact me about a renovation, they often lead with the same question: “What house colours should we choose?” And this is where I see the biggest mistake being made. Many homeowners believe that picking new colours is enough to transform their home. That a...

If you’re considering a carport extension, you might think you’re solving just one problem. More cover, more storage, and somewhere better to park the car. But in my experience, adding a carport, garage or extension is often the moment everything else finally clicks....

You don’t overhaul your outdoor living areas every day, so when you do, the vibe has to be right. Too often, outdoor spaces are reduced to a roof and a slab, without any real thought given to atmosphere, flow or how the space will be lived in. That’s the difference...

When I assess a home’s street appeal, I almost always start by looking up. Not at the paint colour, not the windows, not the landscaping - but the roofline and roof colours. Together, they quietly dictate the style, proportions and presence of the entire house. Low,...

When you renovate or build, it’s easy to get swept away by the look of something - the mood board, the inspo house, the one perfect photo on Pinterest. But gorgeous exterior design that only works in photos isn’t good design. Great design is practical, clever,...

When you first look at your home exterior design, you might see bricks, cladding and a driveway. I see a blank canvas - the starting point of a transformation that can completely re-shape how you feel every time you pull into the driveway. Take this home in the USA,...

Renovating your home's facade? The right exterior colour ideas can make or break your project - and it's always the colours, contrasts and textures working together that will create an effortless wow-factor. Once you've seen what a polished transformation looks like...

Renovating your home’s facade is never just about picking the right exterior colour scheme. There's much more at play than most people realise - and that's a good thing because that's where the opportunity lies to really stand out! 1. Why a house exterior colour...

Renovation is rarely about gutting everything and starting from scratch. Most of the time, you’re working with some of what you’ve already got - especially if it's still in good condition or out of your budget to change for the time being. Constraints happen on every...

Renovating your facade isn’t just about a splash of paint or a new door - it’s the meticulous attention to detail that elevates everything. If you've been scrolling the internet for rendered house ideas, I hope this article helps you! Creating a magazine-worthy...