Renovating403 Stories

From the kitchen to the garden, and all areas in between, experts identify common mistakes and share priceless insights

Where to save, where to spend (and all the tricks in between) for keeping the cost of your renovation on track

Peeling back the layers of a series of modernisations and then adding a sympathetic new extension revitalised this home

See how an architect opened up a light-starved, closed-in Melbourne home, and connected it with the neighbouring park

Thinking about getting rid of a wall at home to create more open space? Here's what you need to consider first

Do you know which colours, shapes and styles we'll be coveting in the year ahead? Four design pros give the inside scoop

How one homeowner used windows, doors, mirrors and skylights to bring light into her dark, dark home

Custom joinery allows you to tailor a space to suit your needs – here's how to choose the right firm for the job

See this sweet, bright kitchen and dining space in Wellington, which had environmental concerns at the heart of its plan

When designing a home on a challenging site for ageing-in-place, this reader turned to Houzz for inspiration and advice

The right designer can bring your dream kitchen to life – three kitchen designers reveal where to look and what to ask