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…
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
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
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 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
Love it or hate it, chances are if you have a family, you’re probably spending about a third of your life in your laundry! So lets create a clean, crisp comfortable yet functional area for sorting, washing, folding & ironing. Decor-wise the laundry has often been overlooked and whilst it isn’t necessarily going to […] 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…