renovation

A Clever Bathroom and Laundry Makeover

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When the owners of this 1950’s brick home decided to renovate they knew it would be a big job! The main bathroom and laundry were completely outdated and crying out for a makeover. Done on a very low budget with standard range tiles and vanity unit the bathroom and laundry have had a complete overhaul […] Read more…

A Canadian Condominium Gets A Face Lift

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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…

The Cross – A Project Home Turns Designer

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Cabana

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…

Renovation Spruikers What Are They Up to Now

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Over the last couple of years, I have been watching the rise AND RISE of people calling themselves property renovation experts, charging huge fees to coach students. There is a lot of money to be made in the ‘make money’ industry (ha.ha..the irony right there!) as people are coerced into spending money on their education, believing […] Read more…

Worst Renovation Ever

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I once witnessed an auction where a bank was selling a house to recoup funds, after 2 brothers did the WORST RENOVATION EVER and ended in mortgage distress! The new new owners are good friends of mine.  They were lucky enough to snap up the bargain of the century on that day, but wow, we all […] Read more…

A Scandinavian Love Affair

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  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…

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