by Belle 1
With the cost of living today, it is hard enough to find enough money to cover the bills, so how can you create a beauty full home and give it a new look. Our home is our sanctuary away from all the stresses of modern life so should feel nourishing and nurturing for your soul. […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Oohm is a place to help you create your home with heart. Whether it is your own home, a rental property or one that you have as an investment, our oohm team has the tips and tricks that will give you the tools to make it a beautiful home – and on a budget. We […] Read more…
by Belle 1
CAIRO MEWS This home was a magnificent property set on the side of a hill with views of the Sydney Harbour. Outdated and dark inside it needed renovating. It had been renovated in the 1970’s and had blue and silver flock wallpaper on most of the walls. The block was on a steep slope and the […] Read more…
by Belle 1
HORNBY CONDO The client wanted a more open plan that worked well for entertaining.Though the condominium was in good condition, it was dated and quiet bland, needing a face lift. So it was decided to create a contemporary look by changing features and colours as well as doing some renovations to the kitchen and living […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Old suitcases conjure up thoughts of travels to far away places. Worn and weathered with stories of the places they have been, old suitcases are a lovely piece to have incorporated in your decor. Here are our favourite ways to revamp suitcases… […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Build a Project Home and Sell like a Master Build A 1950’S home in a prestige suburb of Sydney. Belle 2 and her husband bought this to redevelop with a large project home that was significantly altered to create a designer home that would reach a maximum sale price. Renovating the existing garage, […] Read more…
by Belle 1
MARTINO COTTAGE 2 – The subdivided block Having transformed the first cottage into a lovely coastal abode to live in, we were ready to tackle the rear block and bring in a relocatable property as a renovate for profit project. We purchased this 1940’s Queenslander from Brisbane to relocate to our block on the North […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Not only are books easily accessible, they come in many sizes and colours as well as being a budget DIY material – especially if you pick them up at an op shop. I love the old world look of aged pages and worn covers and there are so many fun things that you can make […] Read more…
by Belle 1
FOAM RESTAURANT LENNOX HEAD Marcus and Chris bought this restaurant at Lennox Head beach front after the previous owners had closed down. It needed lots of TLC to add ambience and bring back clientele. It had great potential, with a lovely view. The boys needed a little advice from Oohm on structure, colours and […] Read more…
by Belle 1
MARTINO COTTAGE This property had been on the market for years with no one realising its potential. The cottage was derelict, but had good bones and the site was zoned for townhouses, but we decided to save the little cottage and subdivide the block for a 2nd dwelling and renovate it for profit. It required […] Read more…