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How the ‘sprinkle strategy’ can help you transform the facade of your home
Re-painting the exterior of your home will update it in a way nothing else will, but a spectacular facade requires careful consideration about what other features will make an appearance. One of the design strategies we use in my design practice is what I call the...
The two must-haves when renovating your front facade
It’s a nice feeling arriving home to a house with a beautiful facade, so if you’re thinking of updating yours you’ll want to get it right. A common misconception is that the main way to improve your home’s facade is by choosing the right colours. This is important,...
Why you shouldn’t buy your own renovation materials
Like most renovators, you’re probably looking for ways to save money on your renovation. You might think the obvious way to limit costs is to buy your own materials instead of having a tradesperson purchase them for you. Seems logical … doesn’t it? However, if you...
Daggy or designer: What some homes get right that others get so wrong
Most people would love a designer home – a home that stands out for the right reasons. But how can two houses have similar facades yet one looks fantastic, and the other is largely forgettable? The answer is simple: houses that stand out for the right reasons have...
Eye-catching Exterior design for your home
One of the trickiest things about renovating your home’s facade is the sheer number of choices and decisions to be made. You might find yourself falling in love with a certain type of material or finish you saw on a show home, while also having your heart set on a...
How to get the biggest bang for your buck when renovating
If you’ve ever renovated, you know the costs can add up very quickly, so it pays to put some serious thought into what you want to achieve before you even pick up a hammer or call a trades-person. Every renovator has a budget to work to and wants to get the biggest...
How to Modernise Your Brick Home without Rendering
How to modernise your brick home without rendering Hi, today I want to talk about how to modernise your brick home without rendering. So, before I get into that, I just want to introduce myself. I’m Jane Eyles-Bennett, and I’m an exterior...
Four essential questions to ask before renovating the facade of your home
As an interior and exterior designer, I love helping clients modernise the facades of their homes. While there is so much scope to dramatically improve the appearance, it can actually be quite a complicated process – particularly when the renovation requires more than...
Choose one thing to be the ‘star’ of your room renovation.
Good morning everyone. How are you today? This is Jane Eyles-Bennett. I’m the founder of this group, and I’m an interior and exterior designer. Today I want to talk about choosing one star or feature per room when you’re renovating. You...
How to get the biggest bang for your buck when renovating your home!
Hey, good morning everyone. Today I wanted to jump on and talk about how to get the biggest bang for your buck when you’re renovating your home. So for those who don’t know me, my name is Jane Eyles-Bennett. I’m the founder of this group...
