10 Expert Tips for Your Complete Home Renovation
So you’ve decided it’s time for a complete home renovation! Congratulations, you are about to embark on one of the most exciting projects of your life. It’s not without challenges so you may need some exert tips. Before you start tearing down walls and painting ceilings, you should know a few things to make the process as smooth as possible. This blog post will share 10 expert tips for a complete home renovation without some of the usual drama or headaches! Define your renovation goals. Before you even start the home renovation process, it is important to sit down and…
Think Practical Then Aesthetics
Form follows function. A space must be practical then aesthetics will follow. So before you renovate your home, think about how practical you need it to be before you start thinking about style. Think practical then aesthetics. When it comes to renovating your property, consider the bigger jobs first and how functional the spaces need to be. Work out the practical then aesthetics. Decide what you need to run a functional home before making decisions on the new color scheme you will be used to lighten your space. The costliest part of a renovation can be making changes halfway through…
Tips For A Smooth-Running Home Renovation
Everyone wants a smooth-running home renovation. However we have all heard of horror stories too. Why does it have to be that way? Well… it doesn’t. A home renovation should be an exciting time in your life. Sure, it comes with plenty of challenges and the potential for things to go wrong. Which is why you may need some expert tips for a smooth-running home renovation. As an Adelaide interior designer, I also project manage the renovations of my clients. So I’ve learnt plenty of tips and tricks for recognising traps and ensuring my clients have a smooth-running home renovation…
5 Ways To Make A Dark Space Seem Lighter
When your home feels too dark and dingy, it can be really depressing. It makes your home feel like a place where you don’t want to spend time. That’s never the way it should be in your home, so now is the perfect time to make the changes that’ll turn your dark space into a much lighter and brighter one. Here are some of the steps you should take if you want to make a dark space seem lighter. Choose Lighter Flooring One of the first things you might want to think about when making changes in your home is…
Less Stress Decorating With 4 Expert Tips
Less stress decorating can be achieved even if you’re an amateur decorator. Using 4 easy expert tips, you’ll be able to revamp a room this weekend and be happy with the results. Whether you love putting on your overalls and splashing paint about or not, sometimes decorating your home can be a stressful process. Re-decorating can offer unfamiliar challenges, unforeseen circumstances, and be pretty hard work physically. Happily, there are some steps you can take to make decorating a little less stressful. These expert painting tips will definitely help you. Less Stress Decorating #1 : Use Dust Sheets. The first…
Design Professional or DIY? Which one is right for you?
A design professional of some description has been engaged in the design of most modern homes. Nowadays, it’s hard to find a home that hasn’t had some thought put into the design. Most people care very deeply about the way that their home looks. They often invest heavily in a design professional to create their dream environment. Everyone always has the option to choose between using a professional designer or doing the work for themselves. To help you to make this choice, this post will be exploring the benefits of both options. Depending on your personal circumstances you may prefer…
Dependable De-cluttering That REALLY Works
Dependable de-cluttering is the de-cluttering process that REALLY works. With these four very simple tips, your home will be de-cluttered and pristine before you can say “where did I put that”? The reason dependable de-cluttering is so important is because most people do want a home that is laid out in style with no excess. It’s relaxed and stress-free living that’s attractive to many. Having a tidy and de-cluttered home can mean you spend less because you know what you have, what you don’t have, and what you don’t need. An organised home needs less cleaning with less stress, less…
A Guide To Cavity Wall Insulation Problems
Problems with cavity wall insulation, unfortunately, are very common.These expert tips will help you to identify and fix cavity wall insulation problems you may encounter. A lot of DIY enthusiasts attempt to perform one of the most difficult renovation projects around with very little knowledge, experience, or equipment that are all vital to successfully installing cavity wall insulation. When the home is experiencing issues relating to draughts and heat loss, it’s usually the insulation at fault. In other cases, however, the actual cavity wall insulation may be to blame for other issues. Problems include damp, where rainwater has managed to…
Foolproof Moving House Tips for A Hassle-Free Day
Moving house is a big step in any family’s life, but it’s also one that requires a lot of careful planning and consideration.So you’ll love these foolproof moving house tips to help you. You’re probably very eager to pack your things and move away to start an adventure in a new place, but you need to avoid being too hasty when it comes to weighing up your many options. Moving house can be very costly and stress-inducing, but there are ways to alleviate these burdens. This should be an exciting experience, and a clearly-structured plan will help to ensure that….
Essential Tips for A Well-Lit Home
A well-lit home makes your living, sleeping, work and relaxation spaces more functional and enjoyable than most people realise. Yet creating a lighting plan or giving consideration to suitable lighting is often last-minute or forgotten completely. Not with these expert tips. When homes and additions are designed, many owner-builders can forget about the important role played by lighting. A well-lit home will create a cosy atmosphere where desired, make a room look larger, enable tasks to be more functional, and be used to highlight features or key points in a room (not to mention, making it a nicer place in…
4 Bedroom Design Changes To Save Your Sleep
Bedroom design changes don’t have to be big to be effective. The experts at Tuck Sleep understand this so have provided 4 small changes you can make to get a better nights sleep. We could all use a little help when it comes to sleep. Luckily, making some small bedroom design changes can help you sleep easier. Well ventilated and decluttered space can create a comfortable environment. Adding the right paint can set the tone for rest too. You can also update your bedding and pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep. Open doors & windows while you sleep Believe it…
Can’t Work In Your Home Office Disaster?
What has become your home office disaster was supposed to be a glorious and creative space in which you achieved your most fabulous work, right? So what went wrong? Many of us dream of the day our home workspace can become our primary working base. Imagine the freedom of being able to work somewhere you designed. What could be better for productivity? Certainly not the home office disaster you now hate. When the dream becomes a reality, it often doesn’t work out. Your home office is how you always wanted it. You’ve recently painted your walls and splashed out on…
Three New Home Office Trends for 2018
Home office trends are bigger business than ever because having an office at home is now a very normal inclusion; unlike a few years ago when a man told me I was “a girlie in a house”. Thankfully, perceptions have change considerably along with home office trends in decor. Now, if you work permanently from home or just part-time, a dedicated workspace is vital. No more using half the dining room table or perching on the edge of the breakfast bar. Importantly, working from home isn’t about lounging around in your pyjamas until midday and balancing your laptop on your…
The ‘Style Comfort’ Issue. Why Can’t I Have Both?
Style Comfort! Style Comfort! Why do I have to choose one or the other? Why can’t I have both? With good design you can. If you ask anyone in the street what qualities they expect from their home, comfort is probably one of the first to come to mind. It’s no secret that we all want to be as comfortable as possible in our homes. Yet, the process of actually making your home comfortable can be surprisingly difficult. And sometimes it can seem tricky to make it work while still maintaining your sense of style and own unique decor. Fortunately,…
Reduce Water Bills : Tips To Stop Money Going Down The Drain
Reducing your water bills is both great for your wallet and the environment at the same time, so there is no reason whatsoever why you shouldn’t be aiming to do this wherever possible. Of course, the solutions for reducing your water bills range from the simple, like not leaving the tap on while you are brushing your teeth, to the more complicated, like installing solar water systems from www.solarark.com.au. Here, we will be looking at a few of the different areas of the house where you can stop letting money go down the drain. Save Water Bills in the Kitchen…
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