Larkspur Lane Design

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Larkspur Lane Design

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property makeover, janice st.

This property was a sad, neglected long term rental property. The kitchen was in serious need of replacement. Minimal money was to be spent on it for sale, so I was surprised to be approached by the real estate agent to dress it for sale. It felt like icing a stale cake...but after some minor repairs, stripping of carpets and painting, I was actually surprised how much hidden charm emerged with the right furnishings and accessories in place. The property ended up selling for $60k more than the owner was hoping for. Not bad for an underdog!

Project Year: 2013

Country: Australia

Postcode: 3085

This room had recently had a wall backing onto the kitchen removed. There had also been an ugly space heater in the (sadly painted over) fireplace. Once the heater was removed and replaced with rustic logs, the fireplace instantly became the natural focal point of this mid century living room. A...

property makeover, janice st.

Have fun with a room when styling for sale. Dont be afraid to set up the space in a non practical way if it looks lacklustre in photographs from various angles. Play around with ways to make any architectural features shine - after all, that is what buyers are going to actually live with!

property makeover, janice st.

this room features neglected (as they well should be in general!) vertical blinds, which did not create much of an ambience for a master bedroom. hence, for this property makeover I fashioned an instant window treatment out of Ikea transparent voiles (AU$10 a pair!). I simply divided the top into 8...

property makeover, janice st.

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property makeover, janice st.

This tiny room features abuilt in a sizable built in wardrobe, so it seemed obvious to market it as a bedroom rather than a study or home office. Luckily, i happened to have white painted cot that my son had recently grown out of (and some cute fabric bunting I made for my daughter's first...

property makeover, janice st.

This tiny room features abuilt in a sizable built in wardrobe, so it seemed obvious to market it as a bedroom rather than a study or home office. Luckily, i happened to have white painted cot that my son had recently grown out of (and some cute fabric bunting I made for my daughter's first...

property makeover, janice st.