Tiled Balcony Makeover
This beachside red brick flat has a generous north-facing balcony. It's looking rather dated and in need of a makeover. We're giving the balcony and pots a painted finish, but first comes the re-tiling. New Italian ceramic tiles (cream in colour) ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Balcony on a Budget
Sydney graphic designer Elly Clark lives in a red brick block of flats with a rounded Art Deco influence. The building itself presents an interesting challenge, but Elly was really stumped when it came to her tiny, useless balcony. What could be ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Gypsum Clay Breaker
Growing citrus in containers is easy and there are a couple of really good advantages. For one, the drainage is perfect and because of the compact size, it allows you to grow your favourite citrus just about anywhere. Courtyard, balcony and if ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Edible Garden
Gardening is not difficult and at Eden Gardens you can see how easy it is to grow your own veges and herbs. Whether you have acreage, a courtyard or even a balcony it is possible to grow your own herbs and veges in even the smallest of ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Growing Balcony Roses
Space can be a problem for some so Phil shows you how everyone can still enjoy the rewards of the rose if you do not have a garden. Taking you through a step by step guide to starting a rose bush on your patio, balcony or in a pot it is not as ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Kingscliff Outrigger
Welcome to NSW's hottest new coastal destination. It has a mix of hotel rooms and self-contained one- to two-bedroom apartments with lots of activities close by. New hot destination Hotel bedroom Relax on the balcony Helicopter scenic ... [... more]
Getaway |
Pool Renovation
Do you need to transform the pool in time for all the parties? This Sydney home has a huge balcony and entertaining area with stunning water views. The stunning vista is let down by an old pool, almost 30 years old, that is in desperate need of a ... [... more]
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Beach Theme Makeover
With the kids off to school it's time to reclaim their play area. An all-weather balcony will be transformed into a useful and comfortable living area with a subtle beach feel. The traditional bright nautical colours of blue and yellow have been ... [... more]
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Three-way balcony makeover
Three landscape designers show different ways of turning a confined outdoor space into a little oasis. Nearly one and a half million Australians choose to live in apartments. This way of living has advantages though one of the down sides is the ... [... 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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Balcony Makeover
Rita Hill and Scott Cam teamed up to transform a small, ugly balcony into a fabulous entertaining area. The balcony was originally a fire escape and was a tiny, 4 square metres in size. However, lack of space wasn't the only problem facing Rita ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Funky Pink Balcony
A water feature made of colourful strips of laminated perspex provides a focal point at one end of the balcony. A thin sheet of water flows over the top and down all four sides. Vertical wires on the wall behind the water feature support ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
