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Powder room makeover with Easycraft panels
A rich green paint and Easycraft panelling gave a powder room a luxurious finish. The project The vision of a luxe powder room had been circling in my mind, yet the perfect shade of green remained a mystery. That was until a chance moment, a simple “G’day, Turtle” between friends revealed the answer. Taubmans Turtle now…
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Crazy paving for backyard fire pit
A circular crazy-paved backyard fire pit outdoor entertaining area using Tuscan Path porcelain pavers on a crushed rock base surrounded by synthetic grass. The project This project was designed with a creative mind, not only to add contrast, but also imagination to our backyard fire pit area. This area both excited my…
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Powder room transformation with EasyCraft panels
The vision of a luxe powder room had been circling in my mind, yet the perfect shade of green remained a mystery. That was until a chance moment, a simple “G’day, Turtle” between friends revealed the answer. Taubmans Turtle now wraps our upstairs powder room in a rich, velvety green, creating a space that feels indulgent…
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Room makeover for a Princess
Our home is a 3 bedroom home with a sitting room at the front, this room housed my Nana's couch that folded out to a double bed for our Guests to sleep. When our DIL and Granddaughter moved in with us this room soon became our Granddaughters, however it didn't look like the bedroom of dreams for a 5 year old so I went…
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Crazy paving fire pit sanctuary
This Project was designed with a creative mind to not only add contrast but imagination into our back yard Fire Pit Area. This area both excited my thought process but also entertained the idea that things don't always have to be perfect and that sometimes being Imperfectly Perfect is exactly how it should be Materials…
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Coffee station using Flexi Storage floating shelves
Oak Flexi Storage floating shelves and Porta Cirque lining boards painted in Dulux Herbalist make this coffee station a feature of the kitchen. It was the winner of the best small project in our 2024 search for Australia's best D.I.Y. projects. The project As the years have passed and the original shelving gave way, I knew…
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Garden makeover with flexible steel garden edging
This stylish, low-maintenance garden makes great use of Oxy-Shield steel garden edging and Lytworx garden lighting. The project From site fences and dirt to greenery, Oxy-Shield flexible steel garden edging, podium stands and stunning feature plants, this glow-up has taken over 18 months with several design plans being…
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Crazy paving front porch
A crazy paved front porch using Tuscan Path porcelain pavers. The project I first started dreaming about creating a front porch statement that complimented our front facade over four years ago whilst we were still building. I spent countless hours imagining how to do this only to realise it was always going to be a Crazy…
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Nib wall bedhead with VJ panels
An impressive feature wall bedhead. Follow step-by-step instructions to get this look. The project The first thing I did before tackling this bedhead project was to measure the space several times, both the width and the height, making sure I allowed enough space between the ledge and window. I marked out where all the…
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Crazy paving for front porch
I first started dreaming about creating a Front Porch Statement that complimented our front facade over 4 years ago whilst we were still building. I spent countless hours imagining how to do this only to realise it was always going to be a Crazy Paved Dream. It’s honestly amazing what you can create with vision, sheer…
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Coffee station using Flexi Storage floating shelves
As the years have passed and the original shelving gave way I knew the Coffee Station needed a glow up It took a while to work out what profile we would use in this space but once chosen there was no stopping me When it came to paint colours, I knew how in love I was with Dulux Dinosaur in the laundry, so I knew I wanted…
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Laundry makeover with VJ panels and shelving
VJ panels painted in Dulux Dinosaur plus timber shelves helped to transform a laundry. The project This project brief was to turn a boring laundry that was becoming a dumping ground into a stunning "country coastal" space where I’m keen to spend hours. Tools and materials Materials used in the project: * VJ panel from…
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Feature nib wall / bedhead
Have you ever thought about something for so long that you just gave it a go! That’s what happened with this nib wall/ bed head that I created in our master bedroom. I’ve created a reel of the process as well as a highlight which gives step by step instructions on how you can create this feature wall as well. if you wanted…
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Country coastal laundry makeover
This project brief was to turn a boring laundry that was becoming a dumping ground into a stunning Country Coastal space where I’m keen to spend hours in. This is the before Materials * VJ Panel from Easy Craft * Carinya Brackets * Pinnacle Black Screws * Timber Shelves * Door Knobs - Kmart Tools * Ryobi Orbital Sander *…
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Sideboard furniture flip
Someone else’s Trash became our Treasure with a little bit of love Materials Ryobi Sander 120 grit sand paper Paint Brushes Primer Paint Dulux Wash n Wear Paint Feast Watson Clear Varnish Tools Ryobi Sander Steps Step 1 I removed all of the old hardware and then I carefully removed the broken glass from the front door, I…
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D.I.Y. frame for canvas art
This DIY Canvas Artwork and Frame was completed to add colour and artwork at an affordable price for our family Materials 1m x 1m Canvas Tasmanian Oak Framing Timber Acrylic Paints Tools Ryobi Brad Nailer Ryobi Drill Steps Step 1 Painted the Canvas over the period of 10 days to ensure each layer was dry before I added to…
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D.I.Y. pendant light
A pendant light created using candle holders and a timber offcut. The project When I dreamt about this pendant light, I knew making it was definitely something I needed to do. I found an offcut of timber that was cut into a circle and then sanded and stained it in Feast Watson Black Japan Stain. Then I found three unused…
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Front yard glow up
From site fences and dirt to greenery, Oxy shield garden edging, podium stands and stunning feature plants. This glow up has taken over 18 months with several design plans being changed and the hard work and action only happening earlier this month! The Grass Tree sits pride of place in the Whites Oxy Shield Podium Ring,…
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Console upcycling makeover
I knew the minute I paid to have our 40+ year old couch refurbished I would have to add something special around it! I spent months on the hunt for a second hand console that I could up-cycle. The Console Table was purchased from The Mill Markets in Daylesford, first seen on a day trip with my hubby and then purchased 5…
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Wine barrel upcycle
When we purchased this wine barrel 9 years ago we didn’t see her full potential and let the weather slowly wear her down! After realising she was a hot commodity and a brilliant space to hold a conversation around I knew I needed to make a space in the garage that she would sit front and centre. to do that I first had to…
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D.I.Y. pendant light
When I dreamt about this Pendant Light I knew making it was definitely something I needed to do! The hunt began, I found an off cut of timber that was cut into a circle and then sanded and stained in Feast Watson Black Japan Stain. Then I found three unused candle holders that I have had for over 7 years, gave them a touch…
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Under stairs storage shelves
A little weekend project completed to help give us some much needed storage at our house. Under the staircase is often a negative space not used to its fullest potential but I got to building and am so happy we now have this area to utilise. I created a step by step highlight on my Instagram to help you achieve the same…
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Storage shelves under staircase
Adding shelves under a staircase can turned an under utilised space into a tidy storage area. The project Under the staircase is often a negative space not used to its full potential but I got to building and am so happy we now have this area to utilise. This project helped give us some much needed storage at our house.…
