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“The homeowner has a great love of travelling, Morocco being a highlight. They wanted to make their own little Moroccan haven within their home,” says interior designer Sarah Nolen of Birdblack Design, of this recent kitchen renovation. From the teal blue v-groove joinery to the patterned encaustic tile, this kitchen is certainly no …
Often overlooked when it comes to spring cleaning, the kitchen is one of those household spaces that could really use reorganising on the regular. From rearranging the pantry to simplifying your drawers and sorting out the mess that is the space beneath the sink, we caught up with Freedom Kitchens for their step-by-step advice on how to overhaul …
No matter the size of your laundry, no matter your reno budget, here are the hard and fast rules for a successful laundry refurb. From where to locate the laundry if you’re starting from scratch, to cabinetry, fixtures and appliances, Electrolux has teamed up with Three Birds Renovations to share 10 rules for laundry design. Three Birds …
Kitchen week is always popular on The Block and last night's reveals didn't disappoint, with some seriously impressive spaces. Take a closer look below... MITCH & MARK | 26/30 FOURTH Kinsman Kitchens cabinetry details TESS & LUKE | 27.5/30 THIRD Kinsman Kitchens cabinetry details DEB & ANDY | …
Located in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Balaclava, this compact 2001 townhouse was creatively redesigned recently, on time and to a tight budget, for a father and his two sons. “This was an exercise in tailoring a space to a client’s needs,” says the project’s architect Richard King of RK-D. The architect maximised storage space and turned the …
Originally built in 1936, this two storey Art Deco home was beautifully renovated recently for its inhabitants who have lived in it for the last 25 years. “Our clients raised their family in this home without any modifications over that time, but the house needed to reflect the way they live today which has changed over time. They now have adult …
Located in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park, this minimalist, monochrome renovation is the work of interior designer Eve Gunson (of Dot + Pop) and her builder husband, Matt Benetti, from New Living Constructions. Originally built in the 1880s and transformed into a corner store in the 1950s, the couple's updated abode now boasts five bedrooms, …
With the kitchen increasingly the hub of the home, it isn’t surprising to hear that Aussies’ spend on kitchen renovations grew by 16 per cent in the past year (to a median spend of $20,000) according to the annual Houzz and Home Australia survey. 8,800 Australians responded to the research that found the kitchen is the most popular room to renovate …
The result of a collaboration between Cantilever Interiors and DesignOffice, this new kitchen (titled the Tableau) was part of a recent whole home renovation in Melbourne’s Albert Park. Home to developers Ross and Pauline Troon of Milieu, the stylish space features a dark, slick palette that is complemented by a gorgeous self-watering green wall …
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and it’s very much the case with this Brisbane design by Judy Parkin of Interior Blank. Recently named a finalist in the prestigious KBDI (Kitchen and Bathroom Design Institute) Awards in the ‘Kitchens Plus’ category (for kitchens that flow into another living area), this statement space sits …
