Renovate Magazine

03/12/2019

Take family movie nights to the next level. We show you what’s involved in creating a media room...

The idea of creating a home cinema may sound expensive, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be. A projector and screen can go a long way in creating a cinema-like atmosphere.

26/11/2019

Feeling inspired to tidy up like Marie Kondo? Find out how much a well-organised home could cost you with our cost estimates.

Are simple organisation hacks or luxury wardrobes more you? Affordable installations or bespoke cabinetry? In these storage cost estimates we guide you through the costs of improving your home storage room by room, including walk-in wardrobes.

20/11/2019

Does your current roofing not suit the style of your home? Or perhaps roof damage is affecting the health of your home? Check out our cost estimate to find out about alternative roofing materials and their costs.

When installing new roofing, it’s important to look at long term affordability rather than choosing the cheapest option. Roofs need to be able to protect your home from all weather conditions, so you want to ensure you use high quality materials and experienced installers.

12/11/2019

Are you looking to create secure outdoor spaces for pets, pools or privacy? Find out what’s involved in building a fence, through our cost estimate.

Find out how much of your budget you will need to set aside to build a fence. From rock walls to wooden picket fences, find out what style and function will work best for your property.

08/11/2019

It’s not often architects get a free rein when designing and building a new home, but that’s exactly what happened when Mark de Rozario of Craig Steere Architects was briefed on a project in Cottesloe, Western Australia.

08/11/2019

What part of the car is the laziest? The wheels, because they are always tired. Find out how you can WIN a brand new 2019 Ford EcoSport here: www.winthisford.com

Make a statement with the 2019 EcoSport. Whether you’re spending a night on the town, heading to the mountains or simply running errands, you’ll do it in style. But since looks aren’t everything, EcoSport offers an array of interior features that make this an exceptionally comfortable ride. Hi...

05/11/2019

Fancy having a good place to view sunsets and fireworks? We show you what you need to consider before building a deck.

In our decking cost estimate we explain how much you can expect to pay for different material options, including wooden decks, eco decking or bamboo.

01/11/2019

A ground-up redesign and renovation of a family retreat in the Hamptons completely transformed a tired old home into an indoor-outdoor marvel that rivals those of New York’s elite.

A ground-up redesign and renovation of a family retreat in the Hampton’s completely transformed a tired old home into an indoor-outdoor marvel that rivals those of New York’s elite.

30/10/2019

Check out our feature wall cost estimate to find out the benefits of paint vs. wallpaper and our exterior house painting cost estimate to find out the costs included.

A new coat of paint can really add to the presentation of your home. In these cost estimates we look into the benefits of creating feature walls and how painting the exterior of your home might influence your home’s value.

25/10/2019

When he was assigned this heritage home project in Melbourne, award-winning architect Ben Callery came up with a solution which was anything but ordinary. Click below to see the photos.

When award-winning architect Ben Callery was asked to transform a heritage-listed Victorian house in Melbourne, Australia, he knew he had his work cut out.

23/10/2019

Would you like to know what costs will be involved in re-cladding your home on a basic, mid-range or high-end budget? Link in bio!

In these cost estimates we discuss how to re-clad your home on a basic, mid-range and high-end budget. We also explain what’s involved in re-cladding a villa and what materials are available to choose from.

18/10/2019

This classic 1888 three-storey Victorian Mansion house had the perfect bones to build on and update into a stunning home in Ealing West London. Click below to see how the project progressed!

A classic 1888 three-storey Victorian Mansion house, had the perfect bones to build on, and update into a stunning home in Ealing West London.