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‘Not always the solution’: How to modernise a brick home without rendering
Rendering is the go-to for most people when they’re renovating their brick home. But, depending on your budget and the architectural style of your home, it’s not always the best solution. If you render an older style home and do nothing else to it, it will look...
How to modernise the facade of a 1970s or 1980s home
Don’t all those renovation makeovers on TV look great? They make it look so simple too, don’t they? I mean, it seems like all you need to do is give your interior a lick of paint, rearrange your furniture, update a few items and your home will look all shiny and new...
‘A recipe for disaster’: The golden rule that applies to all renovations
If you’ve been watching The Block over the past few months, chances are you’ve got the urge to give your home a bit of a makeover. While it’s tempting to jump in and start renovating, there is one golden rule you need to be aware of: know your costs before you start....
Why these five steps will transform your home much more than a fresh coat of paint
When you’re giving the exterior of your house a makeover, the go-to for most people is a fresh coat of paint. That’s a fantastic first step, but it’s precisely that: a first step. It’s certainly not the way to transform your home. Painting your house and leaving it at...
The three biggest mistakes made with open-plan living, according to an interiors expert
With open-plan living being popular today, many renovators are eager to knock down walls willy-nilly. But, there are a few things to keep in mind when you are trying to create a more open design. Too few walls The most common mistake I see is when homeowners are so...
How to make sure your renovation doesn’t look like mutton dressed as lamb
Many people planning their renovation begin by gathering pictures from Pinterest and other online resources and from family, friends and neighbours. While this is a great way to get design ideas, it can also be the perfect way to make your home look like mutton...
All the trends interior designers hate, according to an interior designer
When it comes to interior design and renovating, there are a few trends and features that designers can’t stand. If you’re planning to work with a professional on your next project, here are a few things to be mindful of. Design Designers can’t stand it when rooms are...
Four ways an interior designer will save you money in the long run
A common perception is that interior designers are costly and will only give you expensive ideas that they themselves love. This is very rarely the case, and most interior/exterior designers will give you a look and feel you’ll love for your home – within a fixed...
‘Don’t just give it a coat of paint’: How to renovate the facade of your house
Recently, I started working with a client who wanted to revamp the facade of his house. He built the house about 10 years ago but had come to regret some of the decisions he made back then. While there is nothing wrong with the house in its present state, there is...
Good design is good design: Why a beautiful renovation doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget
Contrary to popular belief, a beautiful renovation does not have to cost mountains of money. The reason a renovation looks great is because of how the elements, colours and products are put together – not because the individual components are expensive. A design...