Tag Archives: Home Renovation

As a bathroom design element, floating vanities are certainly having their time in the sun. Wall mounted and suspended above floor level, they can have a significant impact in both small and large bathrooms by adding a sense of space. With this style of vanity it is better if the...

Once there was a time when colour choice in bathroom waterware was everywhere; with avocado, shell pink, sunny yellow, dusky brown and baby blue liberally used across matching suites, often complemented by mosaic tiles in similar hues. Then those colours disappeared as stark white became the bathroom staple in basins,...

Kitchen cabinets are not just for storage. As the biggest outward facing surface area, those kitchen surfaces are also your best opportunity to make a bold design statement in the home. Seventies kitchen cabinetry had a love affair with wood; usually a honey spice or dark walnut stain, raised panel...

Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area.  The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning...

Often, you'll hear the phrases "go get some expert advice" or "talk to the experts" when it comes to building and renovation work.  But if you've never built a home before or this is your first time renovating, then it’s easy to wonder just WHO these "experts" are, and question...

If you’re in the market for some reno work before summer – then we’ve got the ideas and inspiration for you! Kiwis love their homes.  We love selling them, we love buying them and above all we love to personalise and hopefully add value to them thanks to some renovation...

Kiwis love a back deck, it’s in our cultural makeup.  But what are the top decking trends for 2018?  We’ve rounded up our top finds for you! Extending out your living space to ‘bring the outside in’ is second nature to Kiwis.  We love to combine the best of both...

If you’re over neutrality and want to liven up your lounge - here are four easy-to-follow tips to help you achieve the boldly patterned room of your dreams…without it looking like a kaleidoscope has burst all over your walls. For most of us, venturing into the world of pattern is...

Let’s look at a few of the gorgeous and current tiling trends you’ll want in your home right now! When looking to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom, you can’t go past the most effective and budget-friendly option of tiling.  Per square meter, the cost of introducing tiles into these areas...

While a calming neutral is a homeowner’s best friend, sometimes it’s nice to throw our adult sensibilities away and embrace our childhood love of vibrant, bold colour.  You don’t have to go all-out and start painting the ceiling fushia (though if that’s what your heart desires then go for it),...

Don’t be fooled, those home renovations we’re used to seeing nightly on our small screens are not real life; big or small a home renovation costs both time and money.  So, before you decide to take a sledge hammer to your kitchen wall this weekend, grab a cuppa and go...

Elegant, enduring, subtle, understated – these are the words often used to describe a design considered to be timeless.  But how do you introduce a timeless look in your home?  What makes a unique and timeless home design?  Despite its awe-inspiring presence, this look is relatively easy to achieve, so...