What are the pros and cons between hybrid and laminate floorings? One of the most popular questions asked when people are selecting their floors for their home renovation or new build is what’s the difference between hybrid and laminate flooring? We chatted to Jody of Heartwood Timber Floors and Shutters in Seven Hills for her…
Bathrooms with personality that take us on a journey and meet the needs of all family members. One of our fabulous Renovating Mums FB group members has been transforming her 60’s home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Her and her family have been slowly updating and renovating the home to suit their lifestyle. The kitchen and…
Are your windows difficult to clean or hard to open and close? Do they let in water, cold draughts or too much heat? Are you constantly repairing them? No one wakes up, looks at their windows, and gets excited about replacing them someday. But when was the last time you took a long hard look…
Are you torn between using brushed bass taps and brushed nickel door handles in your home? Want to use both but not sure if you can mix metal finishes? We chatted to Belinda, Interior Designer from Morgan & Me Interiors for her guide to successfully mixing metal finishes in your home. Guide to successfully mixing metal finishes…
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 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…
Space in a family home can be at a premium. Staircases cut into precious space in the floor plan leaving a funny shaped leftover nook. Rather than just boxing this up, here are our top 6 fabulous ideas for effective under stair design… Top 6 Ideas for Under Stair Design 1. Reading Nook I love…
Let there be light! There are many things to consider when designing your lighting floor plan. Its is not just about statement pendants (although we love these), its about ensuring your have the right light for the task, in the correct location to create the ambiance and feel you want in your home. We chatted…
How to plan and design a wardrobe that works… Walk in wardobes, fitted robes; sliding, hinged, mirror wardrobes. So many choices! Your wardrobe is one of the most important functional features of the bedroom. You need to build it right, as there is nothing more frustrating than wardrobe doors that won’t close due to not…
When renovating, it’s easy to get so caught up in the design decisions and aesthetic details that you lose sight of the functional aspects. While choosing paint colours, flooring, tiles and tapware are all important decisions, a successful home renovation comes down to foresight, planning and really thinking about what you want out of the…