Homeowners! Did you work on or complete a reno during lockdown?
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What order would a complete reno go in?
Comments (6)The most important thing for you to do is get a GOOD builder and SMART architect that'll help you drive your reno dollar further. The architect will come up with brilliant ideas that make what you've got work smarter for you and a good builder -well, they're just worth their weight in gold! They'll both allow you to be the client which is the most important role for you to take on. The builder will work out the order of trades so that your reno takes the least amount of time. They'll also be able to speak to trades in a professional way to get you exactly what you want. I'd really suggest that you go to an architect to get your design plans firmed up - particulary if you're doing any extensions and find out what walls are load bearing. I'd also strongly suggest in the most enthusiastic terms possible - do your home work - have all your plans and materials, appliances etc done BEFORE you even take down a door - changes during the process will cost you big money (not to mention irritate your building team)....See MoreWhich white do you like better?!
Comments (70)just like to share what i have done so far ... i made a new feature wall, with wood wall panels, 3 different colors japan black, japan brown and coal.. painted the ceiling Natural white and walls are White duck quarter skirting boards Natural white semi gloss.. and planning to have floating floor boards undecided what color.. i.m thinking light color.. my second picture is with new fan and down lights...See MorePOLL: Is now the perfect time to plan your next renovation?
Comments (20)it is always a good idea to improve your home and there are many inexpensive ways to add value. Do your research in your area - always make improvements that will INCREASE the value of your home Take ideas from whatβs sold in your area- which homes achieved the highest prices - in particular what features made the most impact and why... The most impactful way to improve your home - befor you renovate.. De clutter de clutter de clutter . if you canβt then add storage - storage is king. Look at door hardware - is it outdated ?? change to a more modern look - black hardware adds a great contemporary look to doors, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry - if you have a contemporary home that is! Bathroom mirrors - if your home is a standard 4 x 2 and holds a simple frameless mirror - then update it!! if there is no window treatment in the bathroom add one - 64mm venetian come in contemporary colours including black. best idea- use Houzz to find bathroom images of similar style and look to yours / then look for bathrooms that emulate the look your going for! sometimes cleaning grout and changing a shower screen can make all the difference! Kitchens - if your kitchen is functional and your cabinetry carcass is in good nic - change the doors with a local cabinet maker - if your carcass is good then donβt go over board! Having renovated over 300 properties to sell I look for simple but effective solutions that will impact a sale... Paint paint paint - best and cheapest solution by far! TVs - if they are currently sitting on tv units - mount them to a wall- create as much floor space as you can - sell your tv unit to fund your new monitor arm. a small floating cabinet or shelf underneath the tv should do the trick! Look for effective storage solutions for everyday appliances or gadgets that you use - youβll be surprised at how much βbiggerβ your home will be! Use old bathroom mirrors and glue them to alfresco limestone walls behind your feature plants ( iβve done this many a time is small complexes and large and they are always fantastic! ART - large pieces of art - if you canβt afford a great piece then find some beautiful upholstery or fabric and staple to an old canvas or multiple canvases to creat one large art piece even multiple fabric choices Recover old cushions - there are so many seamstresses out of work that i can get them done for under $10 per cushion .. Good window treatments can make all the difference. Pick your main areas to invest in the best window treatments and do the basics in the smaller rooms .. you can always update them later. Look at the companies warranties - the longer the better is what you want! make them guarantee fabric and components and ask them which products look good and stand the test of time year after year. Lighting - both mood and functional is so important - LED people ... will save you so much more money in the long run! If you canβt afford a lighting designer - go speak to the people at beacon or smaller lighting shops They will consult for you for free so ask them! I aiways guarantee that every dollar i invest in a project must make me at lest 1 - 3 dollars in return. Do that with every renovation idea make sure youβll get your money back!...See MoreBefore & After: An Historic Gold Coast home
Comments (6)Hi Emily, All along the process the owners idea was to have the curved arches and as much as we tried to disuade her from that she was adamant... Once completed we all had to agree that her vision was spot on and it suited the property perfectly... The fireplace was actually already there and exactly as you see it - we didn't even paint it - we did however close in an opening to the right of it and created the entrance you see to the left....See MoreHezzelic Homes
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