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There's no denying it, barns door are in! They are all over Pinterest and the one featured in my own kitchen got a lot of comments. It may seem a bit adventurous to include one in your home, but they can easily be understated and on-trend, plus they're ideal when you're working with limited space! Below are some of our favourites. One of the …
Known as a ‘European laundry,’ tucking away a washing machine inside a kitchen cupboard isn’t exactly a new idea but it’s a trend with legs in Australia. With the quarter acre block a thing of the past in most capital cities, homeowners are always looking for ways to maximise space within an increasingly smaller footprint. To this end, we caught up …
Unless you’ve undertaken a kitchen renovation, it can be difficult to understand just how many steps are involved, and just how long they take. But this is where the experts come in and today, interior designer Sarah Nolen, of Birdblack Design, gives us an in-depth look at what to expect. First steps The first port of call when looking to …
“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, …
