Styling on a budget: Tips to create luxe looks for less...
Renovations are set to be on the rise and that means more people are looking for renovation hacks that achieve luxe looks for less....
A Californian bungalow in Melbourne gets an impressive exterior home makeover
We love a modern build as much as the next person but there's something truly special when a home is lovingly restored to its...
The power of paint: Living room makeover on a budget
The arrival of spring can often inspire us to update our living spaces and freshen things up. One of the best ways to do...
What kitchen configuration is right for you? A guide to the...
Supported by Denman Prospect
We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is
the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this
space...
Before and after: See how this kitchen was renovated for $5000
Stuck with an out of date kitchen that makes you cringe or a layout that just isn't functional?
Often we think of kitchen renovations costing...
Luxury laundry inclusions you’ll want in your next laundry!
Supported by Hafele
You only have to search ‘laundry
inspiration’ to see this zone of the home is no longer just a utility room but
a space...
Before and after: An oversized garage becomes a parent’s retreat
If you love your home but wish you had an
extra bedroom, this project might just be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Liz Amaya and...
Before and after: Kitchen transformation adding style and function
Before and after transformations are always popular and we're sure you'll find more than a few ideas to steal from this kitchen reno for...
10 external building materials you may not have considered using
A decision many people agonise over when building is what external building materials to use on their home. The type of materials you use...
5 bathroom trends to embrace according to Neale Whitaker
The other week we shared the bathroom trends to let go of, those that have run their course and will soon be hitting their...
The major dos and don’ts of wardrobe design
Supported by Häfele
If there’s one thing a home can never have enough of, it’s storage! While it isn’t always possible to squeeze more storage...
Bathroom trends to let go of in 2019
New interior trends are emerging and taking over all the time, but embrace them too late in the game and spaces can feel dated...
How to transform to a cool home using energy efficient methods...
Supported by Simply Energy
The warm season is our favourite time of year. But for your home, summer means air conditioning that is on for...
10 things you need to know before undertaking a knock down...
Sponsored by Elderton Homes
Without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made was to knock down our old house and build new but...
Rejigging a floor plan: 5 ways to guarantee the best outcome
One of the best ways to update your home is by changing the floor plan. Whether it’s adding an extra room or opening up...
A lesson on designing timeless interiors by Mim Design
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Decor + Design Show in Melbourne and while I was there, I crammed in as...
How to freshen up your bathroom for cheap
If you’ve been looking at bathroom remodels on Pinterest, dreaming about a DIY transformation or even getting quotes to tackle a major redesign but...
Introducing easy and smart security ideas to protect your home
Supported by Lane Security
We recently shared a complete home security checklist with the top 10 ways you can protect your home and today we...
Reader renovation: Family bathroom before and after
We love nothing more than hearing from our readers and seeing what exciting projects you get up to so when Kerry recently shared her...
How to measure and install your own plantation shutters
Shutters are a classic, timeless and low-maintenance window treatment solution and thanks to DIY Blinds, they’re now affordable and accessible to everyone.
Gina recently installed...
What downlights to use in a contemporary home?
In the past week, I've received an unusually large number of emails about downlights. Many readers have asked what downlights we used in our...
Bonnie’s full house renovation: Before + afters of each zone
For months we've been busy renovating every square centimetre of Bonnie's house and we're so excited to say we are finally 100% DONE! Hoorayyyy!
Her...
Rapid Reno Mate app designed to make home renovating simple
With more than 110 renovations under her belt, Rapid Reno Expert Naomi Findlay learnt long ago that the trick to a successful renovation is...
Bonnie’s kitchen reveal: From poky and brown to open and airy!
If you've been following our renovations at Bonnie's house, you'd know we COMPLETELY GUTTED her kitchen. Today we're excited to share her kitchen reveal...