Whether you’re looking to sell, refinance or simply make your home a better place to live, renovating can be a beneficial process that can also save you money in the long run. However, not all projects are worth the time, money and effort. Some more substantial projects, like renovating an entire kitchen or bathroom, will […]
Category: Kitchen
Before & After: A Modern Moroccan-Themed Kitchen
A love of nomadic Berber, Arab-Islamic and European influences steered the style for this Victorian kitchen. In a Q&A format, Vanessa Walker talks to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms. Who lives here: A family of three when this renovation took place. Location: Camberwell, Victoria […]
Tips for a Dream Kitchen
They’ve been referred to as the heart of the home and it’s not hard to see why. Design a kitchen that suits you, your family and friends, and you’re likely to spend countless happy hours in this one space. Yes, there will be cooking, but also bonding, and growing and well, good old-fashioned living. But […]
Kitchen Renovation Costs
Like it or not, your kitchen will be the most expensive room in your property to renovate. And rightly so, it’s the one space internally that adds the most value, according to bank valuers. If you’re planning a dream kitchen to your own home and the primary goal is to create a kitchen to enjoy […]
7 Fears When Renovating Kitchens
Why is the kitchen such a big deal, you innocently ask? Because it’s the kitchen! Central Station of your home or investment property! There’s no doubt, the kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s where everything happens. The feeding. The socialising. The nibbling. The drinking. The living. It’s the glue that holds everything and […]
8 things to think about when choosing a builder for your renovations
So you are thinking to renovate your home and you want to save money? Choose a renovation builder rather than just any builder or doing it yourself. Don’t end up like those TV shows that reinforce the pitfalls of DIY and trying to ‘save money’ can sometimes only end in spending twice your budget. Professional […]
How to avoid overcapitalising when you renovate
How do you know if you are adding real value to your home and not overcapitalising? Here’s a quick example: If your home is worth $850,000 today and you plan to spend $250,000 on an extension, then you need to be confident your new and improved home will be worth at least $1,100,000. If comparable […]
Know your Builder
8 questions to ask when choosing the right builder for your home renovation Renovating your home is one of life’s milestones and you want to make sure it’s everything you’ve imagined. Choosing the right builder is a crucial step in the process. There is a large selection of builders in Sydney and it may seem hard to set them […]
Kitchen Renovation
The kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s where you prepare your meals and it’s where all of your family gather to discuss their day. Kitchen renovations are so popular and have the largest payoff in terms of boosting a home’s resale value. Of course, kitchen renovations can also be the most complicated and […]