by Belle 1
This time last year I travelled to my husband’s family homeland – Sweden. The birthplace of Volvo, Ikea, Husqvarna, Skype, Abba and Ericsson, just to name a few of the well designed products produced there. It certainly was a grand design tour for me, as well as meeting Rod’s family. I loved everything! The […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Storage is such an important element in good home design. Sometimes it’s difficult to find a place for everything. Having a well organised home with great storage is such an asset when selling. Being creative with storage ideas is the key. So whether you can afford gorgeous customised storage or DIY storage here are some […] Read more…
by Belle 1
This beautiful house had been on the market 2 years without an offer as no one could see how to change the multi coloured finishes on the exterior without huge costs. We were called in to help find a colour that would go with the blue windows as changing over 50 windows would cost a […] Read more…
by Belle 1
This is the first house we ever renovated. A single fronted worker’s cottage in Sydney in original condition and we called it Hector Cottage. We started the project by completing our bedroom first. This gave us a sanctuary away from the building work and I learnt to cook gourmet meals with a microwave and […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Well we have been very busy here renovating our Retro Cottage. So over the past 2 weeks, the boys finished off the wall linings in our unit downstairs, the electricians roughed in all the lighting and power point positions and the stairs have been installed. Outside the boys started building the top storey deck. It […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Wallpaper is a great budget way to update and add new life into a worn out piece in your home. With a huge variety of colours and patterns you are sure to find the perfect combination for your DIY project. Here’s some creative, off the wall ways you can use this versatile product in your […] Read more…
by Belle 1
With our unit renovation in full swing, it is time for me to choose the kitchen. It is a small space, so whatever I choose will effect the look of the whole room. After many kitchen renovations, I follow a 7 step process to achieve the look I desire within the budget I have allowed. […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Thinking about changing up your decor for the cooler weather. Today we are looking at the best value for money in soft furnishings. From lovely bright florals to a more classic tailored looks, you can change the style of your room with just a few accessories. New bedlinen is one of the easiest ways to […] Read more…
by Belle 1
I love designing the details of a kitchen. When it comes to deciding on the benchtop however you are faced with so many options to choose from it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. The first way to narrow down your choice is to think about how much you can […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Is it just me or does it feel like there wasn’t a full month in March. Time has flown by and with our renovation in full swing, we have been heads down and bum up while time has whizzed by. The Oohm team has been busy learning about the blogging, checking out products and services […] Read more…