Inside a newly built vacation home on Sebago Lake reigns a kitchen that pleasingly compliments the exterior landscape, consisting of a wooded lot and lakefront views. “The owners wanted the great room and kitchen to be a timber-frame build, and they also desired the incorporation of natural elements indoors,” explains Tavia Douglass, lead designer at the Portland-based full-service […]
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Franqui Black signed up to Reno School while she and her hubby were staying with friends and waiting for the settlement on this house, which would become their second renovation. After two years of hard slog, Reno Schooler Franqui Black shared her gorgeous project, located in Buderim, Queensland,
A Geelong West couple reckon they’ve come close to nailing turning a dilapidated cottage into a masterpiece. Take a look.
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From a tired 1970's home into an incredible Hamptons style house, check out this home makeover and learn all the transformation details!
#1 Rule of Thumb for choosing the right paint color (Keep reading and I’ll include #2, #3, #4, and #5) I’ll preface this blogpost by saying if you are someone who likes bright, bold col…
Our friends at Dulux got in touch with us recently to share a couple of simple yet stunning DIY projects…
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A rags to riches reno of a Belmont house has hit the market this week for a new family to call home.
Visit this informative post to learn what tranquil, timeless and tasteful hues designers consider the best calm paint colors for interiors.
A gracious Victorian terrace in inner Sydney makes an illuminating move into a brighter, more inclusive way of living without shedding its beautiful heritage facade.
We’re commencing our annual Best of est series for 2022 with a round-up of this year's most-read Australian home features.
I have been the biggest fan of GlobeWest for as long as I have been interiors obsessed and they are my absolute go-to for all things interiors and furniture! Why? Their collections are extensive and stunning, there is a style for everyone, the furniture is of the highest quality, they go above a
When choosing the colors for my home’s interior walls, I have been giving some good thought to historical colors. I came across this really intriguing advertisement displaying 12 popular Ever…
Scared to death to paint your own kitchen cabinets? Never fear! We share everything you could possibly want to know about painting your kitchen cabinets, including the two EASIEST DIY methods we've used to paint kitchen cabinets and which one we prefer. And yes, DIY kitchen cabinet painting methods can absolutely get you professional and long-lasting results!
THE BEST PAINTED BRICK HOUSES I love me some painted brick, especially since our ranch house in the desert is so….ugly, this gives me a ton of inspiration and hope. (Yes, I’m going for …
Black painted houses send a message that you are not afraid to be noticed. But black paint requires more maintenance than white. Read the pros and cons:
This Brisbane character home was transformed recently under the watchful eye of interior designer Polina Radchenko who worked on the…
Transformation a property's facade can help increase your property valuation. Get inspiration with Australia's Renovation Queen - Cherie Barber
Wanna know a magic trick that will totally transform your home on a budget? I can’t promise you’ll be pulling a white rabbit out of a hat, but definitely a white house. Or a grey one, or black… #heypresto #takeyourpick
In design, as in life, the difference between good and great is the attention to detail.
The full renovation of Co-Founder Nat Wheeler’s original 1920s Californian Bungalow which she achieved on a tight budget in just five short months
From weatherboard cottages to regal estates, these charming home exteriors from Country Style are sure to provide plenty of inspiration.
It seems that you guys love seeing the transformations from eyesore to eye candy in the blink of an eye. And we do too! You get all the fun of seeing ugly transform to uber-gorgeous, without all the hard work in between.
Two renovators from Melbourne put a lot of love and hard work into restoring the old country cottage they visit in Trentham most weekends.
Are you looking for a weatherboard paint colour? I get asked often about my own house (further down) and so I went searching for other options to show you today. Of course these colours don’t have to be limited to weatherboard, they’d look good on render or brick. You might…
The 1890 Victorian townhouse in Park Slope was in rough shape when Lindsey Branca and Mike Grosshandler of Branca & Co., a residential restoration and
Pale colours can be a challenge to get right. Here’s how to make them work harder at home
Do you have questions about painting your house exterior? Here I answer FAQs about painting home exteriors & share before and after photos!
Finding timeworn homes and treating them like ‘old friends’ is a way of life for a pair of serial renovators.
Explore a gallery of traditional homes where rustic red brick merges seamlessly with sage green accents, offering a unique and charming aesthetic. From cozy countryside residences to elegant heritage manors, these images showcase the timeless appeal and warmth of this color combination, perfect for those who appreciate classic architecture with a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
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