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…
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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…
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…
Airtasker.com: A Critical Review from a Tradesman
You may have seen the ads on TV lately or heard of Airtasker but If you haven’t, it’s an online community that allows anyone to post any random job for people to bid on and provide services that you can’t do yourself. The underlying idea is that anyone can outsource literally anything from delivering food, dog…
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…
Designing and Building the Right Deck to Compliment your Home
These days everyone has a decked area to entertain on and why not? …There’s no easier way to enjoy your yard and bring people together than building a stunning deck to congregate on. Here’s our simple guide to designing and building the right deck to compliment your home. Material When choosing your decking material you…
Country Victoria Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
From 70’s dated to modern and highly rated. This renovation has been a labour of love for me as I’ve transformed my mum’s kitchen and bathroom slowly over the last 12 months. The bathroom wasn’t working for mum anymore, not suited to person(s) with mobility issues. This tiny space was revived when we removed the…
Budgeting for your Dream Kitchen
Kitchen renovations can be an expensive exercise, especially if you don’t set your budget from the very beginning. Sitting down and working out your budget is going to make all the world of difference and save you a whole lot of anguish at the renovations completion. Why are you renovating? You should consider the aim…