Beechwood Kitchen
The dated kitchen in this apartment is to be replaced to give a more practical and "timeless" appearance, at a budget price. The old cupboards and appliances are first removed. There are four "openings" into the kitchen to contend [... more]
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Regupol Underlay
Tired of listening to your neighbours' footsteps treading back and forth above you? Here is one practical solution to this noisy problem. Tired of listening to your neighbours' footsteps treading back and forth above you? In order to cut out ... [... more]
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Eco home air conditioning
This efficient home air-con system is ideal for apartments or wherever ceiling space is limited. Till now home units have gotten a bit of a raw deal when it comes to air conditioning. Ducted air conditioning is usually not possible because of ... [... more]
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Bunker Gee Whiz
Who'd have believed that an apartment built beneath a concrete carport could be such a stylish hideaway? The owners managed to achieve a great look with a bit of forward planning. When the garage was constructed, the owners extended the slab to ... [... more]
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Balcony Paint Job
It really does look real! This old balcony is a plain Jane no longer, once it's had the painted-finish treatment from an expert. Jennifer Bennell is an expert on the art of painted finishes. She lives in Redfern, Sydney, and is going to renovate ... [... more]
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Workshop conversion
You'd never guess what lies behind the walls of this former motor body factory! A warehouse conversion with a difference, still maintaining the industrial charm of the area and former motor body factory on the exterior but an attractive two ... [... more]
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Boiler room penthouse
A surprising transformation as an old boiler room is turned into a warm and welcoming home. It's hard to believe anyone would describe a hospital boiler room as cosy. Well, with the help of designer Dana Tosolini, this old boiler room has been ... [... more]
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Marshall Warehouse
It's hard to believe this magnificent inner-city warehouse was once a derelict horse carriage workshop. For owner and architect, Sam Marshall, the renovation has been a labour of love. And it seems all Sam's hard work has paid off — he recently ... [... more]
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Real Estate Tips
With the main traditional buying season approaching, here are some tips for those of you on the house hunting trail. Don't be put off by bad weather. It's a good time to check the potential property for leaks and poor drainage. Visit the area to ... [... more]
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Compact house
Living in a 31 square metre space would prove to be challenging for most people, but the owner of this apartment seems to thrive on the compact size and sparseness of her surroundings. Today, Shirl chats with the owner of this unusual apartment ... [... more]
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Palazzo Versace
Shirl visits a development that takes the term "luxury apartment" to new heights. The unique Gold Coast development, Palazzo Versace, sheds a whole new light on the term "luxury apartment". The 72 condominiums and 205 room hotel [... more]
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Apartment of the Year
Winner of Belle Magazine Space Apartment of the Year, this Melbourne apartment came from less auspicious beginnings. Originally an old textile warehouse factory, this apartment now consumes what was once basically a two storey box. Owner, Susan ... [... more]
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