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18 Floor Plan Mistakes – The Ultimate Cheat Sheet

23 May, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

Many homeowners have faced this dilemma, “It all looked good till I moved in and now it just doesn’t work. Where have I made mistakes?”

The most likely answer is the floor plan!

Irrespective of whether you are house hunting or sitting with your home designer contemplating your renovations or new house plans, you must give this aspect of home design some thoughtful consideration.

I have lined up for you 18 of the most avoidable mistakes you can commit with your floor plan. This includes that one single mistake that will make the biggest difference to living in your home. Read along to know about it and avoid this right from the start.

How Much Should You Spend On Home Renovation?

22 March, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

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Overcapitalising on home renovations or extensions is a big concern when it comes to selling soon after construction is completed. The fear of overcapitalising or under-investing could derail us from the potential profits when the time comes to sell our home.

Here are some considerations to evaluate how much you should spend on home renovation. What is “the right amount” of money for you to spend, even if resale is not a principal factor now?
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What You Should Know Before Adding a Second Storey

9 February, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

An efficient way to gain more floor area and living space to accommodate your growing family’s needs is by adding a second storey to your home. This is especially the case if your property already extends to the boundary set-back lines.

Adding an additional floor to your home can really open-up your floor plan. It also lets you maximise space and tends to capture much better views.

Find out what significant issues you should be aware of before proceeding.

Things to Consider When Converting Your Garage

1 February, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

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If your garage is nothing more than a place to store stuff you barely use anymore, you may have considered if converting that space to something else is worthwhile.

However, there are certain things you need to keep in mind should you decide to convert your garage.

How To Add A Second Storey To My Home

31 January, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

You may want to add a second storey to your home because of your growing family or you just need more space for entertaining guests. Adding a second storey to your property is an exciting milestone for you and your family.

Large renovations require more than just a great idea and a fun Pinterest board. Adding a floor to your house needs careful planning and a design that works well with your existing house.

Here is the process, broken down into seven steps you can easily follow to add a second storey to your home. I’ve also included advice on one aspect of adding a second floor that almost all homeowners struggle with the most.

The Top 7 Reasons You Should Renovate Your Home

4 January, 2018 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

If you’ve been thinking about renovating your home for a while now, but somehow find yourself delaying – I may just have the answers for you.

Having been involved in hundreds of extensive home transformations over the years, here are my top reasons to renovate your home.

One of them is particularly often overlooked.

Before You Do a Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation – STOP

8 September, 2017 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

If you are thinking of renovating your bathroom or your kitchen in your new home… please stop.

Before you start picking out the tub and tiles and tearing down the cabinets, take some time and think long and hard about what you are about to do.

Don’t get caught up in the rush of renovating that you end up making short-term decisions and miss out on better options for your family.

How to Add Value to Your Home While Renovating in Sydney

19 July, 2017 by Martin Kolarik Leave a Comment

They make it look so simple, but renovating to add value to your home is more complicated than DIY home renovation shows would have you believe. There is also a great deal more design, planning and money involved — so you want to make sure that you are investing your money into renovations that will eventually see returns.

The question is, how do you know you are investing in the right improvements?

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