Floor Plans
Which Way Round Do You Want The Bath?
I was recently contacted by a reader of this blog about their bath installation. They found the bath had been installed in a different direction to which she had expected. As far as they were concerned the ‘back’ of the…
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Clever Design Tips and Tricks to Solve Your Small Bathroom Dilemmas
Guest post by Hubert Dwight If you’ve got a tiny bathroom, it can be really annoying to have to read article after article of luxury renovation tips. They’re all designed for the kind of broad, sweeping spaces that wouldn’t look…
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The Block 2016
I’ve previously talked about the ‘unreality TV show’ The Block . . . . . . So what has got me shouting on the TV this Season? It’s kitchens! Generally the kitchen is the most expensive room in the house….
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Voids Above Living Rooms
I recently read in the property pages of the Herald Sun that voids above living rooms are gaining popularity. One quote was “They add to the sense of space and are an affordable architectural feature”. For example this photo from…
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What Is The Focal Point?
What is the ‘Focal Point’ of your new living room going to be? This is something to think about when you are planning your new house as it will involve the layout and furniture of the room. Generally there are…
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Laundries – The Latest Source Of Profit
Over the years I have seen many builders put up many reasons for making houses bigger and more expensive. . . . which means more profit for them. When they can’t think of another room then its how can they make…
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Large or ‘Character’
Lots of people say they like character . . . . but build houses with these huge open plan living rooms. Modern Living Room by Perth Design & Construction Firms Cambuild Some of the display houses I see do look light…
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Fridge Location
You may be out shopping for a new fridge to go in the new house or You may just want to check your existing fridge fits in the alcove in your new kitchen. Whichever it is . . . ….
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More Storage Space . . . . or Too Much Stuff?
Read the House Magazines or watch TV Programs and you will often notice quotes like: “You can never have too much storage space.” Well I think that’s BULLDUST! If you think you need more storage space; then think about getting rid of some STUFF. Get…
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Do You Need A Home Theatre?
I keep reading articles about issues with the affordability of Australian houses. . . . . but then find lot’s of you want a ‘Media Room’ in your new houses! So how much is a basic Home Theatre going to add to the cost of…
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