I don’t know about you but I’d love to take on a project like a warehouse conversion. With so much open space and the ability to mix industrial and traditional design, what a challenge this would be! Stunning, well thought out and a lot of fun to look at… here’s some amazing inspirational warehouse conversions….
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Freestanding or Traditional Bathtub? Which should you choose?
Some of us love to bathe to relax and unwind. Because your bathtub informs your wellness, your bathtub selection is imperative to your continued good health. So is a freestanding or traditional (built-in) bathtub right for your bathroom? There are so many different options on the market today that you are spoilt for choice! So…
What you need to know before you start your bathroom renovation
Bathrooms can be one of the most rewarding rooms to renovate and decorate in your home – and the most challenging – by Diana Moore Whether your choices involve style or functionality, many of the decisions you make when renovating a bathroom can not only be costly to change, but have a knock-on effect. Here’s what…
Our Top Renovation Trends of 2017
It has been a fantastic year for PCM Carpentry with so many of our wonderful clients realising their renovation dreams. Here’s our top renovation trends of 2017 from our experience this past year… This year we enjoyed matt black fixtures in kitches and bathroom renovations from towel rails to taps. Our clients opted for…
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…
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….
PCM Carpentry: doing things differently
We are actively doing things differently in an industry fraught with sub-standard workmanship, unprofessional behaviour and poor client satisfaction rates. Having spent almost two decades working in the building and construction industry both working for employers and myself, I have a broad work history, PCM Carpentry was founded to: Deliver high quality workmanship Raise the…
What is Rendering and Why is it Trending Now?
Whether you like this trend or not, render is everywhere you look! Render has become a very popular trend in modern building and renovation in Melbourne but what is it and why is it trending? Rendering, when applied to the construction or renovation of buildings, refers to the application of cement to external and/or internal…
How to Reduce the Cost of your Kitchen Renovation
Your budget is so important when you start to plan your kitchen renovation. Before you get started, sit down and work out what your budget is and stick to it. The last thing you want to happen is not being able to finish the job because you run out of money! Kitchen renovations can be…