Small kitchens can be a complete joy, both in functionality and also design. Our fabulous directory partner, Just In Place, has recently completed this beautiful small kitchen with a curved breakfast bar in an apartment overlooking Coogee Beach and we thought you may want to have a squizz… The Brief: Light, airy, modern kitchen with…
Unexpected costs when renovating a house are unfortunately a fact of life. You really cannot know the true condition of your floors, walls, roof until they are revealed, and unless you have easy access this may not be until you start demolition. However there are also some sneaky unexpected costs that seem to pop up…
The bathroom is where you start and finish your day, a space where you are calm and collected ready to take on the day, yet also settle down after big day, so it is extremely important that you make it the perfect space for YOU! However, when it comes to renovating a bathroom, it can…
More and more bathrooms are becoming our santuary. Being creative with your bathroom vanity allows you to create a unique stunning feature. We chatted to Leah at Just In Place for her advice and raided their project photos for clever design ideas and inspiration, check them out! Clever design ideas for your bathroom vanity Firstly, think…
Do you wish you could successfully develop an interior colour scheme using different colours, not just white? Do you shy away from colour because you’re concerned you won’t be able to pull it off and wish you could be a little bit more bold? Well here’s the guide you’ve been looking for! We chatted to…
What to include when designing a family laundry… I find the kitchen the hub of the home and the laundry the workroom; that hidden space rarely seen but well-designed makes family living a breeze. Today laundries are receiving more and more attention. No longer just for placing a washing machine, dryer and sink, the focus…
How to improve the health of your home Carbon monoxide, pet dander, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) mould spores,…these are only a few of the particles that can end up trapped in your home without proper ventilation. We chatted to the experts from Xchange Air about the different types of home ventilation available to make your home…
In what order do you install new cabinets and flooring? This is one of the questions we see popping up frequently in our Renovating Mums community, and for good reason as if you get it wrong it can be a disaster! There are a few crucial factors that influence if your cabinets are installed first,…
What type of kitchen servery window will suit your home? Many of us love entertaining friends and family, especially over the summer months. Servery windows are a popular addition to a kitchen renovation as they connect your indoor kitchen with your outdoor entertainment area giving you flexibility in how you entertain your guests and enhancing…
What is the difference between sealed gas, wood and open fireplaces? A fireplace in your home gives you some much needed warmth during the winter months, and helps create that warm cosy atmosphere we all need when its rainy and cold outside. But with so much choice out there it can be hard to know…