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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Humphries House
David Humphries literally lives and breathes his work... check this design studio out. His home has been built on the top floor of a Rosebery warehouse, overlooking his design studio on the floor below. And the garden is inside too, so there's no ... [... 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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NZ Warehouse
Stephane Rondel is the designer and owner of this huge converted warehouse set in Auckland, New Zealand. Built to a modern industrial design, it includes a full-height (3 floors) see-through framed, climbing wall, complete with ropes and ... [... more]
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Warehouse living
Owners of a stunning warehouse give their tips on decorating and how to keep household costs down. It is easy to romanticise about living in a converted warehouse. Its large open plan certainly has appeal. But, big spaces mean big expenses. The ... [... 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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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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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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Oasis of calm
This small courtyard was redesigned to minimise the din of passing traffic. The plan for this small, overgrown courtyard was two-fold. The owners wanted a low-maintenance garden and they also wanted to reduce traffic noise. Using a technique ... [... 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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Dattner house
It's hard to imagine this beautiful warehouse was only recently a rundown brewery. For many of us, there's nothing quite like a cold beer on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Well, the Nicholas Dattner's taste for beer has been taken one step further; ... [... 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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