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7 Tips for Managing Your Exterior Renovation
Renovating can be like opening a can of worms and often takes months longer than expected. Here are my top 7 tips for managing your exterior renovation: Set clear goals: Before you start any renovation, it's important to know exactly what you want to accomplish. Are...
Choose the Perfect Style for your Exterior Renovation
Modern or Hamptons? Federation, Coastal Boho or something else?… Choosing a theme for your exterior renovation is essential, but only some will suit your home. Here’s how to find the perfect exterior style for your place: Consider the architecture of your home: The...
Renovation costs: How much should you pay?
Renovation costs for your home’s exterior upgrade will vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Here are some general guidelines that can help you get a sense of what to expect. Expect to pay around 2-7% of your home's value A good way to determine how much to...
7 ‘Hamptons’ Home Exterior Ideas
The Hamptons style can be integrated into almost any home’s exterior. Here are the 7 main criteria we employ here at Hotspace Consultants, to achieve this laid-back, chic aesthetic: 1. Start with a fresh coat of paint. The Hamptons vibe is clean and crisp, and...
Order of Trades for your Reno: Who does what, when?
Paint first, then landscaping? Or the other way round? If you're updating the exterior of your home, you might be wondering about the order of trades - who should do what, when. Here's a handy guide to help you plan your renovations in a way that makes the most sense...
Exterior Renovation Costs: How to Keep them on Track
Home renovations can easily spiral out of control. Here are 4 ways Hotspace Consultants recommends you tame your spending and keep your renovation costs on track. Even with careful planning & preparation, unexpected costs and challenges can arise. So, if you're...
What Plants for Instant Street Appeal?
Updating your landscaping is a wonderful way to create a welcoming and appealing front facade. Even if you don't want to do anything fancy, being mindful of the following will help you choose and locate just the right plants for your home! As a house facade designer...
Front Door Screens: Don’t sacrifice security for aesthetics
There was a murder in our beautiful sleepy little suburb last week! Just awful and my heart goes out to the family and friends of the lovely family this has affected 💟 It got me thinking about security doors and the fact that many home owners won't have one because of...
From Brick to Beautiful! The Pro’s and Con’s of rendering.
To render or not to render is one of the biggest decisions facing renovators of brick homes. On the surface, the pros and cons appear to be fairly straightforward. On the plus side, rendering can cover old-fashioned bricks and freshen up the facade. However, on the...
How to choose the right Cladding for your Home
If you're considering updating the outside of your home, you might be thinking about cladding or re-cladding some or all of the exterior. Cladding plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, so it's important to choose a material that not only looks good,...