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
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…
by Belle 1
If you’ve been following us you would have seen this image in our last update showing the room down stairs before we started our renovation. We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve from this space. Well we are truly in full swing with renovating, having ripped out all the lining and […] Read more…
by Belle 2
Sunday is here and this is my time to switch off and unwind! Sometimes that’s hard to do with everything going on and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Imagine having a place amongst the trees, in the middle of nowhere, where relaxation is the only thing to do. Here are some beautiful houses […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Well today I thought I’d like to share the progress of our renovation. As you may remember we bought a run down renovators delight. It is in terrible condition but has amazing views of the coast, river and bay. Our vision is to create a beautiful relaxed home on the upper level with a one […] Read more…
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 2
There are Pitfalls to Avoid When Renovating and if you don’t avoid them, they will cost you!! Here are our TIPS. Starting Without Clear Intention – it is vital to know what you intend to do with the property you are renovating. Are you planning to make the property your home, investment rental […] 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
Having renovated many homes, we know from personal experience how easy it is to have an accident while renovating and I won’t mention the DIY mishaps that can occur. Each week the hospital casualty rooms have one or other DIYer that has hurt themselves while renovating. Mr Belle 1 alone has cut his hand with […] Read more…