Posts in RENOVATE
RENOVATE | How much does an interior designer cost?

How can an interior designer help and how much do they cost? The interior industry has so many professions that specialise in many different niches of home design so it’s no wonder I hear people struggling to understand how they can work with an interior designer.

It’s often an awkward thing to ask how much an interior designer’s services will cost so… here it is!

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RENOVATE | Timber flooring types

Have you ever tried to choose timber flooring only to find yourself overwhelmed by the prices and types of timber available? Same! … and let’s not get started on all the different species and colours. To understand what is available I think it’s important to know the distinction between these types of timber (and timber look) flooring so you can make an informed decision between prices and brands.

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RENOVATE | Choosing materials, finishes and fixtures

You’ve decided to renovate your home, how exciting but also EEK, scary!

Once you start looking at all the white paints, penny round tiles and tap ware finishes available it can dawn on you just how big this project you’ve taken on is.

I feel you, it’s hard, but here are a couple of things that might help you become unstuck.

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RENOVATE | Adaptive reuse in wattle + daub houses

We are in a period of design where we are adapting traditional Australian homes to make them work for contemporary living. Early styles were more about the practicalities of living and it wasn’t until we started to import decorative styles a little later that embellishments were added (think high Victorian terrace housing). Most historical construction techniques can be traced back to a need for basic shelter using materials from the surrounding area. Wattle and daub houses are no exception.

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