When architect Nathanael Preston was tasked with transforming this Melbourne heritage home for a developer, not only was it severely dilapidated and virtually unliveable, but heritage constraints made things rather…
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Renovating or planning to? Love looking at great house ‘before and afters’? Our Reno Addict section has the latest expert advice and inspiration for Australian renovators.
Install new lights without an electrician thanks to new product
Professionals take about half an hour to install light fittings; now anyone can in five seconds thanks to a new Aussie product! Melbourne’s Adam Cusick spent lockdown quietly revolutionising the…
Navy weatherboard house: a crazy good before & after
It’s been a while since we caught up with Naomi Findlay’s progress on her Carrington House reno, but we can assure you it’s been worth the wait because today we…
Hallway styling ideas to make the best first impression
Kids, pets, shopping bags bumping against the wall – a busy hallway can take a battering. “Whilst it might not be a functional room, your hallway is a hardworking space…
DIY? When it’s illegal, dangerous or just not worth it.
By Zak Saboune As anyone who’s been through a home renovation knows, cost is a huge factor. After making what feels like thousands of decisions over the course of a…
Redfern terraces combined to create one light-filled home
Just like retro design staples velvet, classical archways and terracotta have been subject to modern updates over the past few years, the heavily wooded interior appears to be back on…
Aussies to spend $28,000 on a bathroom renovation next year
The latest research commissioned by online bathroom retailer The Blue Space has produced some very interesting findings. Not only did it reveal that every third Aussie homeowner (37%) is planning…
Spending on renovations reaches a four year high
The value of residential alterations and additions has risen to the highest level in more than four years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS Building Approvals for…
