Looking for European Laundry Ideas? Think of the amount of time us Mums spend in the laundry! We need a laundry that is functional, efficient and lets be honest, looks just a little bit special. If space in your home is at a premium then consider the trend of a European laundry. This is…
Tips to avoid home building regrets… Building a house is a HUGE ask! Lots of planning and critical decisions; size of rooms, placement of windows, ceiling heights…let alone the fun pretty stuff like paint colours, fixtures and finishes. And you know what? Sometimes we make a mistake…we rush, feel pressured, skip a big decision, leave…
How to find and manage a great tradie? We all know how daunting it is to begin the renovating process. There is the uncertainty of how to find a great tradie to assist with your project, and the fear you’ll be taken for a ride by someone dodgy. So how do you find a great tradie? Sort the wheat from…
If you are looking at a few weeks of break over Christmas and the New Year, why not make the most of this time to fit in some easy DIY projects to improve your home? There are always little things that you can tackle yourself; check out our experts’ list for your ultimate summer holidays…
One of the most fun parts about renovating is the planning stage. These websites are my go-to for renovation inspiration – both to come up with new and innovative ideas and also to visualise and organise the total look.
If you are looking for a builder, you will need to talk to a few to find the right one for your project. So, what are the best questions for interviewing a potential builder?
Having that stunning design for the home of your dreams can be fraught with frustration and despair when reality hits and you find out at quoting stage that you cannot afford it and need to go back to the drawing board. To help you nail your vision, Renovating Mums chatted to the team from Blueprint…
The transition from tween to teenage years heralds a significant and often expensive personal style overhaul. During this time of rapid personality growth, how your teen styles their bedroom is just as important in expressing their newfound tastes as the clothes they wear. With a combination of creativity, clever ideas and White Knight’s craft and…
Building or renovating? Building contracts can be confusing, and there are many who have ended up getting burnt after they’ve signed – uncovering mountains of hidden costs and finding clauses they can’t get out of. The initial excitement of planning a major renovation or building a new home can consume you. It’s only after signing the building contract that people…
Find out why an Interior Designer is not only for the rich and famous… People ask us all the time why do I need an interior designer when I can find what I’m looking for on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or from my sisters’ best friend who just redid her sons room. Busting the myth that hiring an interior designer is only…