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
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
Oohm is a place to help you create your home with heart. Whether it is your own home, a rental property or one that you have as an investment, our oohm team has the tips and tricks that will give you the tools to make it a beautiful home – and on a budget. We […] Read more…
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
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
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 1
Cheap and easy to work with, pallets make a great DIY material for home décor projects. Be creative and recycle these wood crates to suit your project and create a designer pallet masterpiece. Pallets come from all over the world and travel far on there journey carrying anything from food to concrete. Once delivered […] Read more…
by Belle 1
What is a Grand Design? A grand design is the complete plan that you have for your house through renovation ,building or decoration. The first step in creating your grand design is to look at what is existing in your original house, what can you keep including furniture and what do you need to […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Well as life long lovers of renovating Belle 2 and I have probably experienced all the ups and downs that go with renovating a home. Make no mistake, renovating your home is a complex process. Remodelling your home can be one of the most exciting and creative processes you can experience, but it can also […] Read more…