A kitchen renovation can transform your home’s look and feel, making cooking and entertaining more enjoyable while potentially adding value to your property. This post examines whether kitchen renovations are worth the investment, both for personal reasons and to boost your home’s resale value. Renovating to stay When renovating your kitchen for personal reasons, it’s crucial to consider your needs and preferences. A new kitchen can make your home more functional, attractive and comfortable, and if you plan to stay long-term, it can be a worthwhile investment. Additionally, it can increase you ..read more

When it comes to renovating a bathroom, people often want to know approximately how much they need to spend to complete an update or overhaul. Unfortunately, this is one of those questions that can vary largely depending on the size of the room as well as the materials which you choose. Selecting the latest and most in fashion materials will likely cost you a premium. This mostly can be due to a lack of market competition for such new products, but sometimes is because you’re paying for a prestigious name or even freight shipping from overseas. This can especially be the case for bathtubs, whi ..read more

Are you considering renovating your bathroom? If so, you might be struggling to choose between a walk in shower, standard shower cubicle and a shower that’s fitted over a bathtub. Let’s take a look at the benefits of a walk in shower, so you can decide whether it’s the best option for your situation. Walk in showers look fabulous! A walk in shower improves the flow within your bathroom and gives it a high-end designer feel. Whenever you see pictures of walk in showers, they always look sleek, minimalistic and luxurious, which not only gives your bathroom a wonderful spa-like ambiance, but also ..read more

A new bathroom renovation is a joy to behold and something you have most probably saved hard for years to accomplish. So now that you have your fabulous bathroom, you need to keep it clean. Hopefully, it won’t need as much cleaning as your old bathroom, but it still takes time and effort to keep your bathrooms sparkling, particularly if you have children! To help you keep your renovated bathroom looking absolutely beautiful and as good as the day it was completed, here are our top five cleaning hacks. 1. No more streaks on your bathroom mirrors You might have already tried a variety of method ..read more

Smart technology is starting to influence all segments of our lives and many of us are already experiencing the convenience of this technology at home. When you can connect your appliances, lights, heating, sound speakers and security lights to one home network you start to realise some of these benefits. How cool is when you can turn on the A/C, switch on the radio and have your home cool and inviting when you arrive home from work in the summer? Once you experience the power of smart technology, you will want to network more and more devices in your home. It’s only natural to want your daily ..read more

Home renovations are becoming more and more popular in Australia and a new bathroom can make a huge difference to your lifestyle. There’s nothing better than designing your own luxury spa at home and being able to chose the perfect tiles, bath tub, vanity and fittings. However, when it comes to lighting in your bathroom, this doesn’t tend to get as much attention as everything else. Many people just install a ceiling light and heater combination and leave it as that. However, there’s much more to lighting your bathroom than just a ceiling light and with a little fore thought, you can create a ..read more

The idea of relaxing in a stained bath is not overly appealing. But thanks to ongoing exposure to moisture, mould and bacteria can run amok. Hence it is crucial to stay on top of any stains that appear on your bathtub. The type of bath can make a difference to how you deal with troublesome stains. For example, porcelain tubs are the most durable, older enamel tubs can be damaged by strong acids or bleach, and acrylic tubs can be damaged by abrasive materials. The following four household products should make your bathtub sparkling clean, removing all of these stains, but always do a spot check ..read more

We all know that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, so if you are trying to decide between these two renovations, don’t forget that you also have the option of doing both! It’s not as impractical as it sounds because kitchens and bathrooms have very similar design needs. For example, they are both wet areas, so they require plumbing, tiles, benchtops (or vanities) and sinks. They both need multiple power points, good lighting and tapware. Many renovators decide to use the same tiles in both areas, either for consistency or to save money. You can even use the same tradespeople to work on both ..read more

It’s fair to say that the one item everyone wants in their kitchen today is an island bench. With the kitchen as the heart of the home, it’s not difficult to understand why island benches are so popular. They are available in all shapes and sizes, endless designs and a multitude of bench tops, making them the perfect addition to your new bespoke kitchen design. If you are considering a kitchen renovation, let’s take a look at why an island bench can be a game changer for your family. 1. Additional storage: If you lack storage space in your kitchen then an island bench ticks all the boxes. Whe ..read more

Of all kitchen designs, one of the most commonly seen in Australia is the basic U-shaped kitchen, simply because it is considered the most efficient design. It doesn’t matter whether you have a large or a small space for your kitchen, the U-shape will provide you with plenty of uninterrupted bench space and sufficient storage to make food preparation a sheer pleasure. Let’s look at some of the more specific benefits of the U-shaped kitchen, so you can decide if it’s the best option for your renovation or brand new home. Advantages of U Shaped Kitchens With no through traffic to hinder the flow ..read more