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See 16 Beautiful Homes That Had Their Beginnings on Houzz

When a pro and a homeowner meet on Houzz, a beautiful relationship is born. Here we look at 16 such beginnings

Vanessa Walker 27 December 2021

Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief

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Whether the homeowner met their architect, builder, building designer, interior designer, or tradie on Houzz, or they used Houzz Pro software to manage the project (think streamlined ideas generation, invoicing, tracking of variations and associated costs, plus more), Houzz is the number-one platform for homeowners to meet professionals and get a renovation or new build underway with a minimum of pain and cost over-runs.

Here, we take a look at 16 sensational projects that were, literally, born on Houzz and featured in our editorial coverage this year.

Eleanor Design Studio

1. Read about this pianist’s apartment revamp in Waverton, NSW, here. You won’t want to miss the transformation of the 87-year-old bathroom.

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2. See more of this heritage kitchen renovation in Toorak, Victoria, here.

The Renovation Broker

3. See more of this bathroom makeover in Collombatti, NSW, here, and discover what’s possible with a $25,000 bathroom-renovation budget.

The Renovation Broker

4. In the same home, check out this country kitchen renovation and see it all unfold here.

Meraki Home Design

5. Delve into this Mid-Century Modern makeover in Brisbane, Queensland, for a pair of downsizers.

RMR Architects

6. A Victorian terrace renovation that is packed full of ideas in Coburg, Victoria.

buck&simple architects

7. Take a look at the gentle upgrade of this cottage in Canberra, ACT.

My Beautiful Abode

8. Want to read about a lockdown success story? This apartment in Melbourne, Victoria was designed and upgraded completely remotely.

Du Bois Design Ltd

9. Check out this reader favourite, the glamorous renovation of a semi in NZ. The change to the property is breathtaking.

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DOOD Studio

10. We all want a light-filled home, so have a look at the renovation of this postwar red-brick home in Brunswick East, Victoria, and how it was opened to the sun.

ACT Renovations

11. A kitchen that embraces curves is one trend that we believe is here to stay, and this Queanbeyan property in NSW encapsulates its appeal.

Alenka Interiors

12. Read all about the radical rethinking of this country home in the Gold Coast, Queensland. It’s a fascinating tale with an incredible outcome.

Donna Guyler Design

13. Take a look at the before and after of this bedroom and ensuite renovation in Byron Bay, NSW. It will make you realise what is possible with limited space.

Robeson Architects

14. Who among us doesn’t want a sustainable home with a yoga studio? Read all about how an architect created a home with a granny flat in Perth, WA, dedicated to exactly that.

Mihaly Slocombe

15. Take a peek at Twin Peaks house, an innovative addition in Kensington, Victoria, which will get you thinking.

Sublime Spaces

16. This space in Paddington, Queensland, just may be the sweetest bathroom renovation we have had the pleasure of publishing this year.

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