Whether you're coming out of winter thinking that your rooms need a pick-me-up, or have just moved into a new home that needs your personal stamp, the walls of your home are often a great place to start.... view

The way that a space is lit has an important effect on its mood, its aesthetics and its colour palette: yet it's often just an afterthought when homeowners refurbish or renovate.... view

Each year, the population seem to be becoming more and more eco-aware, with practices that, 30 years ago, were only done by hippies, now coming into the mainstream. Reduce, reuse, recycle? All over it. Reusable shopping bags? I even remember to take them with me. Food miles? Check out my veggie patch and mini-orchard, buster. Composting?... view

Stuart McQuire, his wife and two teenage children live in a very special house in West Brunswick. At first glance, the home looks just like most others in the area: a double-fronted Californian bungalow set back off the street.... view

For many people planning to sell their home, renovating involves a lot of hard work between their front and rear doors. It's only when the project is nearing completion that they cast their eyes outward toward their garden; and then comes the quick garden makeover. It usually involves an hour or two at the plant nursery, a few hasty choices and a lot of potluck. ... view

Indoor/outdoor spaces have been identified as one of the current major renovation trends.... view