by Jenna
I have always loved the idea of an eat-in kitchen; they are cosy and inviting. In most households, the kitchen is the heart of the home, the gathering place of family and friends, so creating an eat-in kitchen makes sense. A dining space in the kitchen really helps to make it feel like a multi-functional space, […] Read more…
by Jenna
Everyone who has built or renovated a home knows that choosing tiles can be one of the hardest decisions you make. Whether it is tiles for the floors, bathroom or kitchen, choosing the right tile for your house helps set the tone and style of the entire home, so getting it right is important. There […] Read more…
by Jenna
When Pantone announced Greenery as their colour of 2017, we knew we would start seeing green everywhere this year. Green is the colour of rebirth and renewal, making it a beautiful colour to have in your home. When Greenery was announced as the colour of 2017, we blogged about easy ways to introduce green into […] Read more…
by Jenna
Kitchen trends come and go, but the one trend that will be sticking around in 2017 is neutral colours! A neutral colour palette in the kitchen never seems to go out of style, making white, black and grey three of the most popular colours for kitchen cabinets, bench tops and splash backs. We have blogged […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Lismore Council were selling off homes along the Richmond River, which often flooded, as they planned to construct a new flood levy in 2006. I put in a bid $8484 on a quaint little cottage which was in a terrible state of disrepair. It looked a real mess, but had good bones and some great […] Read more…
by Belle 1
After losing money due to the GFC and Brisbane floods on a million dollar project, we decided to change our strategy and renovate small run down properties that had subdivision potential, rather than take on large projects. Renovating like this is a great strategy with lower outlays and therefore lessor risk factors. Our agent called […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Now that all the walls are in and we are happy with the spaces it is finally time to paint, design, add finishes and make beautiful. The hard renovation part is over but we still have a fair way to go. Remembering my inspiration I decided to paint some feature walls in a warm grey […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Hi everyone. I am sorry you haven’t heard from me for a while, but I have been rather tied up over the past months. Not literally, but being a hands-on renovator ( you know that I’m a reno addict ) means my hands and design brain have been in over-drive. Over the last 6 […] Read more…
by Jenna
As the saying goes the kitchen is the heart of the home. It also can affect the appeal of a home when it is for sale. So choosing the design and colour of your kitchen can be one of the most important decisions when renovating or building a house. Often a neutral colour, especially […] Read more…
by Jenna
The kitchen is probably the last place you think of decorating and styling, but it is one of the easiest rooms to style! Of course everyone likes a clean and tidy kitchen, but leaving some items out on the bench can actually work as décor. A wooden cutting board or a mortar and pestle can […] Read more…