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Discover new trends, ideas, and suggestions to inspire your next project. To help you plan a home renovation project of your own, Spacemaker has curated the latest renovation trends, ideas, and suggestions to inspire you. They understand that building and renovating is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity filled with excitement and many long-term rewards.
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3w ago
A guide to the best rear and front house extension ideas in Australia
Your home is your safe haven. It’s the place where you go to experience the ultimate level of comfort and peace. So it makes perfect sense to extend it to match your evolving needs and lifestyle. Maybe now is finally the right time to revisit your family’s requirements and invest in more space—perhaps a bigger home office, a more luxurious lounge room or an alfresco dining area to entertain more comfortably. Once you’ve decided what you want to achieve with your property, be inspired by our collection of the latest house e ..read more
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1M ago
State and local-listed historical homes—a basic guide for homeowners
Victoria’s heritage houses not only hold historical significance, but often have an abundance of charm. Whether you’re thinking of buying a heritage home or already have the privilege of owning one, there are some important rules and factors to be aware of. We also answer some frequently asked questions that prospective buyers and homeowners have about requirements for maintaining and renovating a heritage home.
Top 4 important heritage house rules you should know
Here are the basics that you need to know if you either own ..read more
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1M ago
A Guide to This Year’s Top Living Room Trends and Interior Design Tips
The world of interior design is rapidly evolving and we’re seeing new trends emerging and old ones fading away.
In today’s fast-paced world, our living spaces have become a sanctuary. Homeowners crave interior design and home fit-outs that improve our moods and boost our well-being. Whilst it’s important to increase our level of comfort and relaxation at home, it’s also vital to design our living rooms in ways that reflect our personalities and our lifestyles with practicality and functionality in mind.
When it comes to ..read more
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1M ago
Practical Master Bedroom Design Tips to give your Bedroom a Makeover
The master bedroom is your retreat at the end of a long day. Perhaps you also enjoy using it for reading, relaxing or working. Whatever the case may be, the ideal design and layout will be cosy, inviting, and practical. If you’re undergoing a custom house renovation and extension, browse our seven master bedroom renovation ideas for inspiration about how to remodel the most important room in your home.
Top 7 ways to give your master bedroom a facelift
Create the perfect main bedroom in your home with our top seven maste ..read more
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1M ago
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Choose the best materials for each room from our many flooring ideas
Every room in your home has a unique purpose, and it’s a good idea for the choice of flooring to match the use of each room. A floor covering that works effectively in one room may be completely unsuitable in another! If you’re looking for home flooring ideas before you start your custom house renovation and extension, you’ve come to the right place. Browse through our helpful guide to find out more about different types of flooring and which of these are best suited to each room in the house.
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1M ago
Explore our practical tips for energy-efficient homes and appliances
If you are concerned about the effects of global warming and climate change, you may be wondering how you can make a difference at home.
Your ‘carbon footprint’ is determined by the amount of carbon dioxide your day-to-day actions create. Almost a quarter of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions are generated from homes across the country. Everybody can therefore play a role in helping to curb this environmental impact by making some simple lifestyle changes and following these practical tips about how to reduce your c ..read more
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1M ago
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Creative and fun decor ideas for the perfect kids playroom
A kids’ playroom is an enticing, joyful space that encourages them to explore their interests and let their imagination run free. As parents, getting to decorate this room can be pretty exciting—it’s only a matter of time before we channel our inner child and recall the wonderful gadgets and accessories we dreamed of having at their age. Until we remember that the playroom is not for us but for our kids, of course!
Whether you’d like to have the look and feel of the kids’ playroom fit in with the rest of your home ..read more
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1M ago
Top tips to successfully transform your house into a home you’ll love
Adding the final touches to your home renovation is an exciting experience. Sometimes this can seem like a constant work in progress, as design trends are always evolving. Fortunately, there are a few classic decor elements that rarely go out of style. To inspire your personal journey, we’ve selected five features that can inject just the right dose of comfort, colour and charm into your home.
Tip 1: Make accent colours a focus
Colour coordination, when executed well, can turn an ordinary house into an extraordinary ho ..read more
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1M ago
Here are our best home renovation tips to get your new project started
When, how and with how much budget do you need to renovate your home in 2022? Our expert guide will help answer some of your most burning questions around renovations. Get inspiration from the different types of renovations that can add the most value to your new modern and functional home.
The Australian housing market
You are in a great position if you own a home in Australia right now as new land and property in sought after locations is hard to obtain. Properties, particularly in prime locations, have been increas ..read more
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1M ago
How to overcome the heritage restrictions of your street.
The Melbourne inner-city suburbs were amongst the first to be settled in the mid-1800s, later becoming one of the most extensive areas of low-density urban settlement in the world by the end of the 19th century.
Nowadays, Heritage Overlays are a common feature on Melbourne’s streets and they play a crucial role in preserving the historical character of those suburbs.
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What is a Heritage Overlay?
A Heritage Overlay is essentially a zone or area that has been identified as a ..read more