Hey lovelies, we were totally overwhelmed by all the questions on our socials this week, so we’ve done a deep-dive into the top 10 most-asked questions. Here goes…
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Hey guys! As if a webinar wasn’t enough for one week, I felt compelled to jump on the blog too. I’m so passionate about teaching you everything you need to know to AVOID unnecessary and unexpected costs in your reno projects, that I thought I’d share a few more tips here.
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Subway tiles really are that versatile! They got their name from the iconic ceramic wall tiles used in New York Subway Stations in the 1920s, then made their way into residential projects and still continue to be a popular choice today.
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After nearly a month of bunkering down at home, some silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis are starting to emerge. We’re slowing our pace of life, spending quality time with our families and the DIY jobs we’ve put off for years are finally getting done!
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Hi guys! Are you loving getting creative while we’re all stuck at home? Yes? Well, here’s an activity to get your creative juices flowing and imagination running wild, while learning a handy new skill – how to create a vision board!
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It’s no secret that we love a good renovation. We’re passionate about turning neighbourhood ugly ducklings into beautiful swans. But we’ll happily admit that not every house is ripe for renovation and that in fact, some are much more suited for detonation!
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Are you confused about which paint to use where? Getting your head in a spin over high gloss, low sheen, enamel and water based?! Look no further, here’s our go-to guide on which type of paint we use where. And why!
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A spray tan makes everything look better! Am I right, gang? Well, the same goes for a tired house façade, there’s nothing like a spray of paint to make an old girl glow again.
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If you’re lucky enough to have a house with a defined front entry, I say embrace it baby! It’s more than just a thoroughfare to the rest of your home, it should set the tone for your whole vision, so you want it to be welcoming as well as functional.
Ready to strut your stuff? Here are 5 simple but effective ways to transform your entry:
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It’s safe to say we have a penchant for white. Dulux White on White, Casper White Quarter, Lexicon Half… give us ALL the white! But that doesn’t mean we don’t like to use colour in our projects too – heck, check out the River Shack! And there’s good reason House 11 is hashtagged #COLOURmehamptons #spoileralert
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I’m quick to tell anyone who asks that candles are always top of my list when choosing styling props. They just look gorgeous and are so versatile that they can be used in every room.
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Flashback to week one of Reno School… that’s when I first had my ‘ta-da’ moment. I’d been a keen pinner and saver of images well before I signed up for the course, and had enough inspiration of how I wanted our family home to look, to fill an entire gallery. But it was when I was working through the first Reno School modules and got to the question “How do you want to feel in your home? Insert whichever happy words come to mind here!” that something really clicked for me.
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Remember that gorgeous Woodcut premium engineered timber flooring we used in Bonnie and Lana’s homes? We get lots of questions about how it’s worn with the daily thrashing by kids, animals… and crutches! So we asked the girls for an update on all things Woodcut…
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If you love custom furniture, but can’t afford to splash your cash on fancy pants furnishings throughout your whole home… we can help! We jumped on the #IKEAhack bandwagon back in House 3 with their Bergsbo wardrobe doors and then again we painted their beds in Bonnie’s Dream Home. You might just say we’re hooked on hacking.
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This little ugly duckling of a house needed a lot of help in the roof department! The original tiles left a lot to be desired but we didn’t have the budget to splash the cash on a whole new roof. We wanted the extension to complement rather than contrast the original roof, so needed to find the perfect crown to sit atop this little black beauty.
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