by Belle 1
It is not always necessary to renovate a property to achieve the best sale price. So, if renovation is not an option for you, here are our top tips and tricks that can help you increase your property’s value: 1. Planning Approvals Can Add Value If you think that your property has potential for subdivision […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Cheap and easy to work with, pallets make a great DIY material for home décor projects. Be creative and recycle these wood crates to suit your project and create a designer pallet masterpiece. Pallets come from all over the world and travel far on there journey carrying anything from food to concrete. Once delivered […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Eco living is a commitment to treading light on the earth. Using environmentally friendly materials and low energy practices that help reduce your carbon footprint on the planet. In renovations, eco practices mean anything in the house that has been designed to be energy efficient and easy to maintain, where the building materials were […] Read more…
by Belle 1
We live surrounded by colour,light and shade both in nature and in our man made world.Colour impacts on us in many ways and effects how we feel. Personal preference and cultural backgrounds may also affect how we view a colour. If your ready to add some colour to your home, then brush up the basics […] Read more…
by Belle 1
What is a Grand Design? A grand design is the complete plan that you have for your house through renovation ,building or decoration. The first step in creating your grand design is to look at what is existing in your original house, what can you keep including furniture and what do you need to […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Nicole from visualheart found this mid-century modern cabinet which originally came from a local art gallery, it was in rough shape with really dry wood veneer and a broken door. Not only was the door broken, but also the entire unit was warped (including the door). Andrew ended up sanding off a small section of the door […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Spring is a time of renewal, warmer weather and love. A Spring clean can remove Winter heaviness and add lightness into your home. Whether you’re cleaning the bathroom, bedroom , kitchen or living areas , we girls at oohm like to follow a basic process that helps make Spring cleaning easier. So where to you start? […] Read more…
by Belle 1
We love this bookcase that blogger Sarah Gunn revamped by stencilling the back panel. By colour matching the candlestick holders she has created a designer look. DIY Bookcase Makeover Materials: Stencil – consider the size of the pattern when choosing Spray adhesive (semi-permanent) Paint – acrylic is fine High density foam roller Artist […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Hello all you home lovers. Her at oohm we have renovated many homes with a “renovate for profit ” criteria, so Belle 2 and I have had to learn how to create a beautiful home on a very limited budget. Today we want to share some tools & handy hints that have helped us, so […] Read more…
by Belle 1
DIY can add the wow factor to your home Think outside the box and create new uses for old pieces Create a Designer Lamp 2. Find an old lamp and revamp the base and shade. There is so much you can do with lamps that can add a wow factor to your decor […] Read more…