by Belle 1
This beautiful house had been on the market 2 years without an offer as no one could see how to change the multi coloured finishes on the exterior without huge costs. We were called in to help find a colour that would go with the blue windows as changing over 50 windows would cost a […] 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
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
The kitchen is the heart of any family home – it’s where meals and memories are made Whether you are considering a total renovation, new installation, or just a remodel of your existing kitchen, it’s important to remember that this room is often the central social hub of the family home, influencing the […] 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
How to Create an Eye Catching Display Last year my daughter and I participated in a workshop “The Language of Objects“ on creating a beautiful vignette with Kara Rosenlund at The School in Sydney. Being a successful photographer, Kara has an amazing eye for beauty. We had such fun and I realised that as a […] 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
Hamptons Style Coffee Table Revamp As we love saving money by up cycling, I was on the hunt for a pre-loved coffee table that I could restyle and revamp to display in the upstairs living area of my new Hamptons/Coastal home, which for sale at the time. After several visits to charity shops, bargain centres […] Read more…