The importance of a floorplan

If you ever doubted the importance of drawing up a floorplan, think about some of the layouts that really don’t work… These include boxy rooms all cluttered at the back of the house blocking access to the garden; tiny windows shutting out million dollar views; […]

My Ombre interior obsession

Ombre isn’t new but it’s definitely now! And yes  … I’ll admit it, it’s my latest renovation obsession. Ever since the first dip-dyed trusses sashayed out of the hair salon, onto the streets, and into our fashion magazines, the world has been in love with […]

Star student makes $67k profit in Rosebud, Victoria

Fiona Bouchier has definitely earned the label of  “professional renovator”. This marks yet another successful flip since completing the Cosmetic Renovations for Profit bootcamp in 2014.     Having successfully renovated three properties in Frankston, Victoria, she moved a little further down the Mornington Peninsula […]

Which property hotspot produced an easy $110K profit?

A self-confessed “complete novice” at buying and renovating before she picked up some key pointers at an early seminar Cherie spoke at, Laura Waters signed up for the Renovating For Profit course in September 2016.   Having given the couple’s St Kilda unit a successful […]

How to nail the art of lighting

There’s a very good reason you walk into a posh restaurant, ritzy hotel foyer or beautiful resort bedroom and immediately feel special. Sure, it’s the overall luxury and design, but you can be sure there’s a very well thought-out lighting plan that is integral to the inviting […]

Top 10 ways to maximise any renovation for profit

You can easily fritter away money on so-called “improvements” that actually do very little to bump up the value of your property. For example, spending a fortune on custom-made items when something off the shelf would have served the purpose just as well. Or racking […]

Inside: 5 steps to the best looking home on the street!

First impressions count. From the moment a buyer looks at your online real estate listing, or drives past your home – they have made a judgement call within 0.1 seconds*! Whether it’s your own home, or an investment property, maximising its value through clever design […]

Learn how to style your bathroom in 3 minutes

Learn quick tips and tricks on styling your bathroom in under 3 minutes from celebrity Designer – James Treble TRANSCRIPTION [00:00:02]  Whether you’ve just moved into a brand new home or you’ve just completed a bathroom renovation to elevate this beautiful room into something practical and […]

How to: Top 10 tips of styling for sale

So, your property is meticulously renovated and it’s finally time to put it on the market. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a professional stylist then you need to pull out all the stops to have it looking amazing for the marketing photos and inspections. […]