Filled with 1970s soul, this unique architect-built home won thousands of hearts – by Diana Moore Originally billed as an architectural masterpiece, this treehouse beat out hundreds of others to be voted by tens of thousands of readers of US real estate website Zillow as their favourite featured home this year. Filled with 1970s soul,…
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Home tour: colour, life and style
This beautifully renovated home in the heart of Melbourne is the sunniest of places – by Jackie Brygel, Styling Jacqui Moore, Jan 2018 “Our decorating style is warm, modern and perhaps slightly Scandi,” says homeowner Suzanne of the gloriously bright retreat she shares with her husband, Rob, and their three young boys in Melbourne’s inner-south….
What does it cost to hire a Carpenter?
You may not know this, but Carpenters these days are much more versatile than they once were. They are the most versatile of all the trades in fact with their abilities widely varied. They perform a number of tasks from reading building plans, home maintenance and smaller tasks to full scale renovations. Some Carpenters can…
Before and After: Modern Bathroom Renovation
We wanted to share with you a modern bathroom transformation we completed recently for one of our very happy clients. This dated bathroom was in great need of some TLC and with its 70’s colour scheme, the owners couldn’t wait to get started on this renovation! Here’s what we had to work with… The progress:…
The D.I.Y Revolution!
You would have seen the ads on TV for Bunnings Warehouse “D.I.Y Renovation – Do it yourself at Bunnings”… and thought to yourself, “maybe I could do that myself”. Have you also tried and got it horribly wrong? There are positives and negatives to this and it’s not just Bunnings promoting the D.I.Y revolution but…
Tiled Shower bases
Tiled shower bases are very popular right now with the majority of my clients choosing this finish for their bathroom renovations. This modern, open and inviting style adds sophistication to any bathroom by opening up the space. Traditionally showers were boxed in and cramped with glass shower screens encapsulating you whereas, today’s fashion “the tiled…
Isn’t Concrete Neat? The “Concrete Trend”
We love this trend because its such a clever re-purposing of a common material traditionally used in home building. Elegant and sophisticated, concrete is rampant within modern design from lighting and ornaments to furniture and home design and it’s so neat – don’t you think? The stark cold of the concrete textures leaves plenty of…
Poolside Decking, Fencing and your Responsibilities
Whilst poolside decking and fencing looks simply magnificent, you can’t afford to get it wrong! When designing your outdoor haven you must consider your responsibilities under Victorian regulations. These regulations help protect you and your family as well as the community from accidents and tragedies, especially when it comes to keeping children safe around water….
Get Inspired by Stunning Industrial Spaces “On-Trend”
Industrial interior design is very “on-trend” right now; an eclectic mix of the old and the new to achieve an edgy contemporary feel. From new builds and renovations, this trend boldly goes where other trends only dream to go; exposing structural details and original features to make the space feel modern as well as staying…
Clever Ideas for Small Spaces
No matter the size of the space, when decking out your ‘pad’ you want to make the most of the space you have. So… with small spaces, clever ideas are paramount in getting the most out of the space; functionally and aesthetically. Check out these clever designs making the most of small spaces…