Never before have we spent so much time at home. The impact of covid-19 has certainly impacted what we do and where we do it. But it's not all doom and gloom. Here are some tips on keeping busy during home isolation. Lets get creative with arts and crafts We all have natural instincts to create. In fact it's the only thing we really do. Take this home isolation to become more creative. It can be...
An open floor plan has become extremely popular and with good reason. A little extra light and space space goes a long way. An open floor plan usually involve combining your kitchen, dining and living areas into one big space that suits a family lifestyle. The kitchen island bench is the only separation between the open floor plan. This makes a small house feel light and airy, giving the illusion of a...
When we buy a new home we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. How we have grown to love kitchens. If it’s cooking, cleaning or even entertaining. This is where a common question arises. Benchtops - stone versus laminate. Is it better to include stone or laminated bench tops? There isn’t necessary a right or wrong answer but here are some differences you may want to take note before your next...
In may parts of the world, multi-generational living is a cultural family lifestyle, but historically in Melbourne, it hasn't been the case. Well that's when property affordability became challenging.... It is quite common for many families to support one another with multiple generations living under the same roof. It allows family members to either travel the world during their youth or provide more...
Bath tubs and showers. People are divided into two groups: shower lovers and bath lovers. There is no right or wrong answer but in assisting buyers purchasing brand new or off-the-plan property, many have the flexibility to choose between the two. In recent times, its becoming quite the debate. When buying an Apartment, it can be difficult to include both, but many are adding the bathtub under the...
Setting up the right flooring plays an integral part to presenting your property to another level. We often use this analogy... Would a man/woman look sophisticated wearing a suit/blouse with a pair of thongs on their feet? This is a rhetorical question, of course not. The right flooring can turn your home into something special, but making the decision between timber flooring or tiled flooring can...
The butler pantry… who doesn’t love a walk-in cupboard! There are some traditional home treats that we don’t see anymore. Features like transom windows, vestibules, and sleeping porches, to name a few. One traditional home feature that has very much come into demand is a butler pantry. This is happening in both brand-new properties and remodels or renovations. Traditionally, a butler’s pantry...
Amenities is a silent achiever when buying property. This is relevant if buying to occupy or invest. In this article, we take the opportunity to highlight how amenities should never be overlooked when sourcing the right investment property. It is widely known that the further we live from Melbourne (or any city for that matter), the fewer amenities become available. The closer we are to the inner cities...
Property trends occur as they do in clothing wear. Many designs trend indefinitely, while some come and go. One area of the house that takes a lot of attention are kitchens... What is currently trending in kitchens? We have summarised some of the growing trends that are occurring within our kitchen. Kitchen island bench - Looking at most of the trends, this is the most common. Most of you would know,...
Spiral staircases are becoming more popular to your normal traditional staircase. They are becoming a modern display feature to a large double storey family home. Today spiral staircases are known for being space-efficient as well as magnificently beautiful and even majestic. As family needs and tastes change, we are seeing common feedback to the stunning look of a spiral staircase bringing the home to...