When faced with an unrenovated seaside house, there are a dozen different styles that would have suited a coastal gem like my Byron Bay holiday home. From nautical to contemporary, Hamptons to Scandinavian, the list goes on … For me, it had to be mid-century, […]
In a competitive market, it’s more important than ever to make sure everything is perfect for your open for inspection. Potential buyers will be scrutinising every detail, pouncing on any shortcomings, and judging you heavily on first impressions. Your renovations have undoubtedly added great value […]
A cosmetic renovation is by far the cheapest, easiest and most effective way to instantly manufacture equity in a property. The fact you can do a lot of the hard yakka yourself, whether it’s coordinating trades or some strategic DIY, means you save money and […]
The owners of this Californian bungalow are the first to admit they made a bad choice with the original colour scheme for this facade. What they thought was going to be a striking grey, turned out to be blue, and they’d never got around to […]
A neutral colour scheme never goes out of style – whether it’s shades of white or any of the soft beiges or greys. It’s a way to create a calming oasis away from the busyness of modern life, and is a fresh and clean scheme […]
As an official Brand Ambassador for Taubmans, I was amongst the first to be let in on the Taubmans Colour of the Year 2019. Being a huge fan of green (anyone who knows me well is aware of my weakness for green eyeshadow), I couldn’t […]
Turning your backyard into an entertainment zone can add tens of thousands to your property value. But how do you get your backyard Spring ready without blowing your budget? The key is making simple strategic changes that make a big impact. Here’s what I achieved […]
In this video you will learn how to refresh your outdoor decking from Australia’s Reno Queen – Cherie Barber. TRANSCRIPTION: [00:00:13] Getting ready for summer? Forget the juice cleanses and bikini bodies, my priority is getting my home in tip top shape. You can make […]
We so often focus on all the improvements that add value (think bathroom and kitchen renos), it’s easy to lose sight of the ones that rarely rate with buyers. If you’re renovating to make a profit, however, you don’t have the budget to splurge on […]
