Get Your Dream Home without the Moving Truck
GET YOUR DREAM HOME
WITHOUT THE MOVING TRUCK
AS HOUSING PRICES REMAIN HIGH,
AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES ARE LOOKING CLOSER TO HOME FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR LIFESTYLE NEEDS
WALLS
A lick of paint can go a long way to reviving a well-loved home. Choose a modern, neutral colour palette that will last through seasonal changes, or consider an eye catching feature wall in a bold colour. Popular choices include whites, soft greys and beiges, or at the other end of the spectrum, deep gunmetal or olive hues. Consider your furniture, soft furnishings and overall decorating style when deciding on paint colour to create a foundation that works cohesively with other design elements.
KITCHEN
From the cramped, enclosed kitchens of bygone eras to the expansive, open-plan setups of today, kitchens have gone through some serious changes over the years. The hub of daily family life, the kitchen is often top of the list when planning to renovate. Many modern designs focus on a streamlined, efficient layout that maximises utility while maintaining a timeless aesthetic.
Wide drawers have become popular for everything from cutlery and utensils to crockery and bakeware, as they make the best use of vertical space without making things cluttered or difficult to find. An island bench is a versatile space for prepping food, converting to a dining spot with the addition of bar stools. If you have the space, a walk-in pantry makes it easy to keep food organised, and with the addition of a small bench and electrical outlet, you have the perfect place for small appliances like kettle and toaster.
FLOORS
The contemporary homeowner is spoiled for choice when it comes to flooring options. If your home has quality floorboards, you may like to give them a simple sand and polish to reinvigorate them. Love the natural wood look but don’t have the floorboards to carry it off?
Engineered timber flooring offers the classic look of real wood with the additional benefit of being hardwearing and durable.
For a more bespoke, eco-friendly approach, polished cork ticks all the boxes: attractive, durable, with great sound absorption, tiles are made from recycled wine corks – a win for the environment.
RENOVATING GIVES YOU THE FLEXIBILITY TO CREATE A PERSONALISED, FUNCTIONAL AND STYLISH SPACE AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF BUYING A NEW HOME
CARPET & RUGS
Carpets remain a favourite for bedrooms and living areas, providing a soft, warm surface especially desirable in the cooler months, and helping to absorb ambient sounds. Wool carpets are rich and luxurious, but come with a hefty price tag. Nylon is a synthetic material that has added durability over wool and can look just as good. Polypropylene, also a synthetic fibre, is at the cheaper end of the market and can be a good option for playrooms and converted
garages or sheds.
Rugs are the perfect solution if you like to have the best of both worlds, showing off polished or tiled flooring while providing a more foot-friendly surface to
walk across. They can be used to accent a room and provide visual balance to lounge and dining areas.
They are also relatively easy to clean, with the option to take them outside and beat out the dust and dander between washes.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Melbourne weather might often feel like a toddler is working the controls with our infamous “for seasons in a day”, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have year-round comfort. With a push to move away from gas heating, there has never been a better time to consider reverse cycle air conditioning.
Powerful units can efficiently and effectively heat or cool large living areas, while smaller units are perfect for bedrooms and smaller spaces. Ceiling fans are an economic way to circulate air and work great when used in tandem with air conditioning units or solo for those milder days.
LANDSCAPING
With your home interior fresh and functional, you might be ready to turn your attention outdoors. Engaging a landscape designer is the smart choice if you want a beautiful, thriving garden with carefully chosen plants to suit the local climate and your property layout. It can also save you in the long run by getting things done the right way first time, and ensuring the ongoing health and longevity of the plants you buy. Most contractors can
work flexibly with your budget while helping you to refine your landscape vision and bring it to life.
FURNITURE
Renovations make the perfect time to upgrade your furniture, as well as your soft furnishings, to enhance the beautiful look and feel of your upgraded home. It can also be a practical move; for example, switching up to a bigger dining table or lounge suite to
accommodate a growing family.
Buying good quality furniture in timeless styles is a great
investment that can ultimately save you in the long run
compared to cheaper items that will fall apart within a few years.
POOL
Been thinking about installing a pool? The autumn and winter months can be the ideal time to upgrade your summer fun with a new pool. By planning and booking installation well ahead of time, you can ensure project completion before the weather heats up. It can also be a good budget move, as contractors tend to offer discounts during the quieter cool season.
