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Clever kitchen storage in this contemporary kitchen renovation

When it comes to any room in the house — especially the kitchen — storage is key. We take a look around this contemporary...

The cost of running ducted gas heating — is it worth it?

Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning When it comes to investing in your home, one of the biggest decisions you can make is...

Gina’s bathroom renovation reveal: Take a peek around my new bathroom

It's been a while in the making but I'm so excited to FINALLY share our bathroom renovation with you! For those of you who...

5 plumbing things to check before buying a house

Supported by Jim's Plumbing When moving into a new house, you want to spend any money you may have left over on things like...

Buying to renovate as a first homeowner

Supported by Monzi In today’s housing market, with skyhigh prices, it’s near impossible to buy your dream home as your first home! This is one...

Tips on how to plan the perfect kitchen: A dreamy, contemporary coastal kitchen

It's not every day we get inspired by a door handle, but crazier things have happened! When we spied this ah-MAZING contemporary coastal kitchen...

14 stunning splashbacks to bring your kitchen to life

Picking a kitchen splashback can be one of the most difficult decisions of the whole kitchen design process! Yes, it often only makes up...

5 harmful things plumbers wish you would stop doing

Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing No one wants to spend unnecessary money or time fixing problems around their home that could be avoided. Plumbing is one...

Things to consider when picking an air conditioner for your home

Supported by ActronAir Researching what to look for when buying a new air conditioner? As this is a purchase many of us will only need to...

Where to splurge vs save in your kitchen reno: Inside a sophisticated black kitchen

As the wife of a builder, Veronica King has been around a kitchen reno or two (or 50!). So when it came to building...

How to select white paint: Tips on getting the right white paint

Selecting white paint is not as easy as it might sound! And for many, it's not until you've made a costly mistake that you...

Planning a white kitchen that’s anything but boring

With the kitchen very much at the heart of any modern home, it's no wonder that white kitchens are all the rage right now....

Designing the ultimate laundry, all the tips and tricks you need!

We recently discovered Zephyr and Stone — sisters and best friends Ania and Kasia who are mad for building, renovating and designing homes! We're...

How to select paint colours to make a room feel larger

Selecting the right paint colour is tricky enough at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a small space, it's more critical...

How to select the right tapware for your design

Supported by Phoenix Tapware has come a LONG way in recent years with a growing range of shapes and finishes now on the market —...

Caesarstone’s outdoor quartz surface range is here: You can now have the stylish look of engineered stone in your outdoor spaces

Supported by Caesarstone I’m pretty darn excited about Caesarstone’s latest product release — a range of UV resistant outdoor quartz surfaces — which now makes it possible...

Design greenery into your renovation: How to create an indoor outdoor connection

We're thrilled to have talented Interior Designer, Lauren Beattie of LO Studio, back with us today to give her advice on how we can...

A modest extension to create a dream home: Visiting Dot’s House

It’s funny how one simple design choice can transform an entire space. In this case, it’s a window. We take a look inside Dot’s...

What height to hang pendant lights?

Ever wondered what height to hang pendant lights? Pendants are such a beautiful addition to your home — adding drama, interest or luxe-factor to any...

Blue Lagoon: Curved features and Mediterranean vibes in the latest home by Kyal and Kara

One of our fave reno duos, Kyal and Kara, have done it again. Project after project, they just nail it. The latest home by...

Before and after home renovation: An original home gets a spectacular makeover

A before and after home renovation is probably one of our favourite things to showcase on the blog. There's just something so special about...

10 most common renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

People often ask us what are the most common mistakes renovators make and how can they learn to avoid them? Let’s face it, no...

Style Curator bathroom planning: Deciding on layout and finishes for our reno (redo!)

Ok guys, it's been a while since I've done any major projects around our house but recent water damage in our main bathroom means...

Olivia from House of White’s chic laundry renovation

Following on from her stunning bathroom renovation which we featured earlier this year, Olivia from House of White recently completed a chic laundry renovation...