Elegant Simplicity
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Extending a home adds a great deal to your lifestyle.
The only difficulty is deciding whether the extension should be made horizontally or vertically. Both do have distinct benefits.
You can work out the better option for you once you find out your constraints.Read More
So you want to be an advocate of open-plan home living? Sounds like a fantastic idea!
But remember to be cautious and prudent when it comes to removing any walls or making new openings for windows and doors.
To prefer homes with large spaces where the walls or barriers have been removed is as understandable as aesthetically pleasing. But to jeopardise the structural strength of your home in the process is unacceptable.
Unsupported structures could collapse. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the modifications you make to your home are safe.
Find out the best way to proceed with your open floor home project.
