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...
Three important considerations when you’re renovating to sell
If you’re planning to sell your home, you’ll want to make sure it’s looking as good as possible so that you can get the best possible price for it. Perhaps you’ve thought of doing a quick makeover or renovation to attract a higher sale price. But how far should you...
How to have a minimalist home without forfeiting charm and personality
When daydreaming about your perfect home, what kind of images come to mind? Is it a house worthy of a magazine spread? Or is it something a little more homely where friends and family feel comfortable? In my experience, most people are happier living in a house that...
A fresh new feel: New Year’s resolutions to make for the home
The beginning of a new year is commonly known for personal resolutions like to get fit, start a business or be more spontaneous (that’s always my one!). Since our homes have such an effect on how we feel, a New Year’s resolution for your home should be on the list...
‘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...
