Before the project, the house came with a cramped and compartmentalized layout. So the first thing the architectural firm did was removing unnecessary partitions to provide a series of spaces.
When the original owner of this 1960s home in Iiam, Christchurch came to sell Mr and Mrs J. Messervy jumped at the chance of buying it, mainly because they were worried about what would happen if they didn't.
How to do a sustainable home renovation with passive design; better insulation, windows, materials and appliances; and even a 'greener' mortgage.
Architect Russel Hayden explains how he sought to renovate a derelict 1960s house to EnerPHit standards. Interview with Russel Hayden Russel is an architect who, up until four years ago, had spent his whole working life in London. Prompted by a desire to leave London and move closer to family, he and his wife bought […]
Here we look at a bit of history of 1930’s houses and why we love them so much.
This week's renovation tour is one of the most spectacular renovations out there - what was a small and tired two bed bungalow has been transformed into a really special large family home.
This week, step inside the beautiful 1920's contemporary cottage home of Claire Hickey (@morebuttter). The stylish health science student and mother of two shares her...
Originally designed for the two-Michelin starred restaurant ‘noma’ in Copenhagen, the beautiful ARV Series is now available from Nest.co.uk.
stuck with renovation ideas? get help through the reno design process Pinterest is a fantastic resource for inspiration when starting your renovation journey.
I never used to take much interest in exteriors because I lived in apartments and well, that’s all out of…
With our city now so laughably unaffordable, thousands of Vancouverites are stuck imagining wonderful homes instead of living in them. “Spaced” is a record of our minds wandering the world of architecture and design, up and away from the unrewarding realities of shoebox condos, dark basement suites,
A 19th-century carriage house in Charleston has been beautifully renovated by architect G.P. Schafer
Inspiring Before & After Transformations
The definition of a butler’s pantry: A service room between a kitchen and dining room, typically equipped with counters, a sink, and storage space for china and silver. Typically these days it’s a room hidden behind your kitchen to house all the kitchen crap you don’t want out on show! I’ve seen…
The story of a Minnesota gal who singelhandely gutted and renovated her Grandparents' 100 year old farmhouse and met the man of her dreams!
Happy Friday ! Well this is exciting ! Out today on the newstands. Thrilled to be featured in the summer issue, and how appropriate the...
The Merrythought
The primary volumetric element of the house, orienting south, west, and north, accommodates the dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, and staff apartment on the ground level; the game room and three…
The Tamarama House designed by Chapman Architecture showcases a new contemporary addition to an existing double-fronted Victorian cottage in New South Wales. The aim was to retain many of the original details of the house while creating a conscious separation between the old and new. The concept gave importance to the interplay between spaces while…
