Design Tips That’ll Make Your Home More Accessible
What does the word ‘accessibility’ mean to you? It might give you an image of gently sloping ramps and wide door frames, as well as elevator access and countertops that sit at a lower level. Just little changes in infrastructure that make the world more equal and accessible. But while all of these things are excellent for accommodating people who need support, what’s it got to do with your home? Well, if you’ve got a disabled friend or relative, or you’re living with a chronic condition that affects your mobility, accessible design tricks could go a long way to help! …
Is Adding an Ensuite Bathroom the Ultimate Home Upgrade?
Having an ensuite bathroom is a dream come true for many homeowners- not only does it offer a touch of luxury but also convenience too. No more fighting over the bathroom in the morning! So if your home came without this added extra, you might have considered whether it’s worth adding one on. However, before you start your renovation, it’s important to consider the costs involved, the process, and whether it will actually add value to your home. Here’s why adding an ensuite bathroom might just be the ultimate home upgrade and a project worth looking into. The Cost of…
Skyrocket Your Home Value with 14 Essential Upgrades
Looking to skyrocket your home value? Whether you’re planning to sell in the near future or not, there are certain upgrades you can make to your home that will result in a higher selling price – and sometimes, they don’t even require a lot of work or money! Here are 14 home upgrades that will skyrocket your home value. Upgrade Your Kitchen A kitchen remodel is one of the most surefire ways to increase your home’s value. Invest in high-end appliances, modern countertops, and stylish cabinets to give it a contemporary look. For example, you might want to consider purchasing…
How Do I Boost My Home’s Value? Best Renovation Ideas
If you’re considering selling your home, you may be asking yourself “How do I boost my home’s value”? Making key home improvements will make all the difference when it comes time to put your house on the market. There are several renovations you could undertake if you plan to sell your home. However, choosing the ones that will give you the most significant return on investment is critical. How Do I Boost My Home’s Value? Consider the value of homes in your area. Don’t over-capitalise on any type of home renovation. Ensure each renovation project adds functionality as well as…
Discover Some Of The Best Ways To Upgrade Your Bathroom
When it come to sprucing up your home, upgrade your bathroom with some surefire ways to add value. Value to your home and value to your lifestyle. Here’s how. In terms of value as well as usability, the bathroom is easily one of the most important elements of your home. So, what upgrades should you consider here? These are some of the best ideas to upgrade your bathroom quickly that we recommend. Get Rid Of The Bath Consider getting rid of the bath completely when you upgrade your bathroom. Focus on using the space for a beautiful, luxury shower with…
Clever Ways To Bring Character Into Your Bathroom
Boring bathrooms are a thing of the past with these ingenious ways to inject designer bathroom character into ‘the smallest room’ in the house. Plus two videos so you can these great tips in action. Add a splash of color While it’s true that the fashion in bathrooms for a long time has been white walls, suits, and floors, there is something to be said for a more colorful option. Indeed, there is so much you can do by simply introducing color to your bathroom. When it comes to adding some bathroom character to your space don’t be afraid of embracing…
Create A Beautiful Bathroom That’s Functional AND Aesthetic
A beautiful bathroom is worth the investment. However, the most important purpose of a bathroom is that it’s functional. Being beautiful is one thing. But for the purposes of cleaning you, it has to be functional. Here’s how to get one. Of course, a bathroom can look good too, and it can provide you with somewhere to relax after a long day. If you’re designing a new and beautiful bathroom, function and aesthetic can be provided in one room. Here are some of the top things you can do to create a bathroom that looks great and also meets your…
Spacious Bathroom Ideas for Your Next Renovation
Spacious bathroom ideas will give you ways in which to create more space in your bathroom, or give the impression of more space. if you’re renovating, then a spacious bathroom may be on you wish list. One of the biggest problems with many bathrooms is that they cramped and small. In new and renovated homes, spacious bathroom ideas sell homes and enhance lifestyle. As utilitarian as they are, bathrooms rarely tend to get the kind of space that bedrooms and others do. However, there are plenty of little and large ways to help you make your bathroom feel much more…
Pretty Beautiful Ideas for A Pretty Boring Home
If you are a house and garden junkie, you’ll see some pretty beautiful ideas across magazines, Instagram and renovation shows. Seemingly miraculously, pretty boring homes are turned into pretty beautiful spaces. And you want your house to look like that too, right? Here’s how. As an award-winning interior designer in Adelaide, I work with clients who want to make big changes to their home. They look at the homes of their friends and then become more critical of their own. Turning a home into something more eye-catching and modern is something that everyone wants to do. Especially in Australia, we…
Get Luscious Underfloor Heating In Your Bathroom
Costing less then you think, underfloor heating in the bathroom is worth it’s weight in bath salts. So if you’re renovating, think about installing underfloor heating in your bathroom. Here’s how. Underfloor heating just may the best heating solution for your bathroom. There are many benefits associated with this form of heating, from enhanced efficiency to little noise. So if you’re planning a renovation, do consider this great way of heating. However, it is particularly suited to bathrooms, and in this post, we will take a look at the reasons why. There is only one place to begin, and this…
Modern Fresh Updates for Your Home
When you move into your new home, it’s fun to have fresh modern updates and all the mod cons that will improve it for you and raise its value. This can be done in a number of ways, which I investigate in this article. Fresh modern updates can be undertaken in a variety of ways. For example, decorating to a high standard, changing any structural issues, adding nice furniture and of course changing any broken windows and doors. These will improve the feel of your home but will they improve the functionality? Functionality may include heating systems, AC and modern…
What to Know Before Renovating Your Bathroom
Did you know that renovating your bathroom requires more individual tradespeople than any other room in your home? Surprising, but true. So there are some important things you need to know before you start. Renovations are often a daunting and stressful process, no matter which room you’re renovating. A number of things can go wrong, which sometimes derail the project or increase costs further than your budget allows. There are plenty of remodeling nightmare stories to go around. However, if you’re planning on renovating your bathroom soon, you don’t have to be one of them. Your bathroom is an important…
Are You Ready for A Bathroom Makeover?
Now is a great time to think about a bathroom makeover. Why? Because the warmer weather makes it easier for trades to renovate a wet area. And, typically, a bathroom makeover uses more individual trades than any other room in the house. Bathrooms are one of the most used spaces in your home. Over time, all the water, steam, and soap scum can deteriorate your bathroom leaving it looking pretty ordinary. And when water and damp get into the walls, then it’s definitely time for a bathroom makeover. Modern bathrooms are now places of calm and tranquility. They are spaces…
Desirable Features When Looking For A New Home
Desirable features will likely be on your wish-list when you’re looking for a new home. Knowing what you want in a new home is very important… as is knowing what you DON’T want. How is your list looking? When you find yourself looking for a new place to live, there are desirable features we all have in mind. Home viewings can be a minefield. However, if you have a good idea of what your needs are, you should be set to make the right decision. Desirable Features You Must Have On your list of desirable features you probably have needs…
Think Like A Decorator With Expert Tricks
Would you like to think like a decorator? We all want our homes to reflect our personalities and suit our lifestyle. Those important elements don’t need to be sacrificed in order to create a home you love with the style you crave. Yes, you can easily think like a decorator with a few key tips and a mindset change. One of my key tips is to try and view the room to be redecorated as belonging to someone else. Sometimes taking a step back and not being so emotionally involved WILL help you to make better interior design decisions. So…
Hi, I’m Penelope Herbert, Interior Designer and Blogger. Welcome to Don’t Call Me Penny.
