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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...
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...
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....