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6 Highly Effective Window Treatment Alternatives

27 May, 2022 by Martin Kolarik

Window treatments are instrumental in adding to the functionality of our windows and enhancing their effectiveness. The right window treatments can complement and enhance your design. You can install a window treatment internally, externally, or both.

Windows are essential for our needs for ventilation, natural sunlight, privacy, and the addition of style to the external façade and the internal spaces of your home.

In an ideal world, we would have every window in every home perfectly placed. We could admire the view, control the internal temperature, and let in an ideal amount of light. But because many of us are not in this enviable position, the next best thing is working well with what you have.

Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home

28 April, 2022 by Martin Kolarik

Windows are integral to the design of a home, as they have both functional and aesthetic qualities. They affect the ambience, internal climate and style of your home. They also protect your home from the elements. Thus, choosing appropriate windows for your home renovation is critical to the successful transformation of your property.

The basic concept behind windows is to create a harmonious and beautiful space that separates the outdoors and indoors. The way this harmonious space is created is through the functionality of the windows. Specifically, how do they affect the admission of light, ventilation, privacy, movement, and style?

Let’s take a look.

13 Ways To Keep Your Major Home Renovation Budget In Check

14 April, 2021 by Martin Kolarik

Are you planning to renovate and update your home with contemporary design features and open plan living?

Would your family’s lifestyle benefit from a major extension of extra bedrooms and living space?

If so, keep your renovation budget in check – because having affordable plans are essential to a successful project.

What Can You Achieve With A Home Renovation Budget Of $500k?

14 March, 2021 by Martin Kolarik

With many people working from home it has inspired families to start dreaming about the possibility to renovate or extend their home. The question is, what is a good home renovation budget for a true transformation?

A high-quality, substantial renovation and extension of your home requires skilful design solutions. Finding unique design solutions for families to improve their lifestyle, and how they interact in their own home, is my passion.

Is a Timber Deck Possible for Homes on Bushfire Prone Land?

3 December, 2020 by Martin Kolarik

Whether you are entertaining on a balmy night, or the outlook from your property to the bush is simply spectacular, a timber deck connects indoor living with the outdoor environment.

A home on Bushfire Prone Land is no exception. You can enhance your abode by adding a timber deck overlooking the backyard, pool, or the nearby bush.

With careful planning, specified materials and construction, a timber deck may be possible in certain circumstances.

Home Automation: Considerations for your home renovation project

9 November, 2020 by Martin Kolarik

Is home automation a priority for your home renovation project? Or is it a matter of “Great if you can fit it into the budget”?

Home automation has an extensive range of levels of complexity. From the high-end, which requires dedicated wiring, to the simplified yet sophisticated setups using Wi-Fi.

The Best Home Renovation Resources

13 November, 2019 by Martin Kolarik

I am often asked what home owners can do to be pro-active and ensure their home renovation will end in stunning success.

This article contains my best advice on the topic. So keep reading for my list of home renovation resources that will put you on the right path to a successful home extension and renovation project.

What is the difference between a Building Designer and an Architect?

7 January, 2019 by Martin Kolarik

Difference Between Building Designer and an Architect

What is the difference between using an Accredited Building Designer and an Architect?

When talking about private homes there is very little difference between using an accredited building designer and an architect. In fact there are many similarities.

Far Exceeded Our Vision

At the completion of the building works, the end result is fantastic and far exceeds the vision we had all those years ago. Martin was able to take our scattered ideas for what we needed in a major extension/ renovation, at all times patiently working with our changing requirements, and deliver an end result that we are extremely pleased with.

Graeme Bradford

Turramurra

Seven years on and still really happy

Seven years on and still really happy I am sitting here typing this testimonial for Martin, 7 years later, and really appreciating this amazing home we live in that is part of the bush environment, as well as providing my family with a very comfortable and modern home.

Mateki and Liam Payne

Hornsby Heights

Exceeded Our Expectations

Martin's ability to understand our core requirements and present answers and new ideas for our project exceeded our expectations. Several design features that Martin presented to us regularly get positive comments from visitors to our home, these comments have come from builders, designers and engineers.

James Douglass J.P.

Lane Cove

Invaluable

Martin has exceeded our expectations during a lengthy design and approval process. His attention to detail and flexibility in being able to interpret our ideas into a new functional space has been outstanding. His assistance during the quotation phase of the project was invaluable and resulted in us engaging a first class builder to complete the works.

Teresa and Peter Gray

The Ultimate Professional

On each occasion I have dealt with Martin and his business I have always found him to be the ultimate professional. One of Martin's strong points, which I particularly admire, is his ability to design to a budget and his understanding of building costs. I feel this is an area of design which many designers are particularly weak.

Mark Newman, Director, Newmark Constructions

www.newmark.com.au

Excellent All the Way

Martin Kolarik was the first person to provide a solution that specifically addressed our requirements. His additional suggestions very much enhanced our living and the value of our home. His unwavering commitment continued until the last paperwork was done, long after the final fee was paid.

Ross & Daphne Bishop

West Pymble

6 Highly Effective Window Treatment Alternatives

Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home

13 Ways To Keep Your Major Home Renovation Budget In Check

What Can You Achieve With A Home Renovation Budget Of $500k?

Is a Timber Deck Possible for Homes on Bushfire Prone Land?

Home Automation: Considerations for your home renovation project

The Best Home Renovation Resources

What is the difference between a Building Designer and an Architect?

Extremely Happy

Invaluable Expertise

Innovative, highly professional and sympathetic

Fantastic

Far Exceeded Our Vision

Very Happy

A Joy To Work With Martin