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Master bedroom makeover
New paint, wallpaper, floating shelves and laminate flooring used to brighten up a dark bedroom. The project Several years ago, my husband was a shift worker, so we painted our room dark grey and installed blockout curtains to help keep the room dark while he slept during the day. Now that he no longer does shift work, it…
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Wardrobe makeover with extra storage
New shelves, hanging rails and storage baskets helped maximise storage space in this wardrobe makeover. The project As part of Sav’s tween bedroom makeover, I had always dreamed of giving her a wardrobe makeover that offered better storage and a more organised space. As part of our home design, a very basic built-in robe…
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DIY wainscotting on linen cupboard doors
Every day when I walked to the top of our staircase, I was greeted by a sad and plain looking set of doors. Once I made the decision to give these doors a makeover, I got to work planning a design that would not only suit the aesthetic of our home, but something a little bit special that would turn these doors into a focal…
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Girl's bedroom feature wall
Floral wallpaper and timber moulding used to brighten up a girl's bedroom wall. The project I recently decided to redo Siennah’s bedroom and wanted to create a fun and colourful feature wall to match her vibrant and cheeky personality. As her room is quite small, I didn’t want to create a full wall feature as I felt it…
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How to paint staircase railing?
Hi everyone, I am wanting to paint my staircase railing white but really unsure on how to paint the black thin poles. Would love some advice on the best product to use and also how to go about painting them that wouldn't end in a huge mess. Thank you in advance.
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Walk-in wardrobe makeover
I completely transformed our walk-in wardrobe into a space that is now bright, neat, organized and welcoming with all products and supplies purchased from Bunnings. Materials Flexi Storage White 4 Drawer 3 Shelf Walk In Wardrobe Unit - Bunnings Australia Flexi Storage White 6 Shelf Built In Wardrobe Unit - Bunnings…
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D.I.Y. feature wall
Siennah's DIY feature wall I recently decided to redo Siennah’s bedroom and wanted to create a fun and colourful feature wall to match her vibrant and cheeky personality! As her room is quite small, I didn’t want to create a full wall feature as I felt it would feel too busy in her small space. I decided a half-wall…
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Master bedroom makeover DIY project
Master bedroom DIY makeover Several years ago my husband was a shift worker so we painted our room dark grey and installed block out curtains to help keep the room dark while he slept during the day. Now that he no longer does shift work, it was time to refresh our room and bring back some life and brightness. I also…
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Ensuite makeover for under $1200
This budget-priced update brings a bright, modern look to a dated bathroom. The project After nine years and three kids in our home, our ensuite was definitely looking a little worse for wear. The colours were dated, the room looked tired and overall it lacked warmth and life and just felt plain boring. The tiles, fixtures…
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DIY ballet barre
When redoing Savannah’s bedroom for her 10th birthday, one thing she asked for was her own little dance area. With a double bed, a desk, cube storage units and a set of draws, the available space for a dance area was pretty limited! I decided to makeover her wardrobe and give her mirror sliding doors (doubling as her own…
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Ensuite DIY project for under $1200
Complete ensuite makeover for under $1200 After 9 years and three kids in our home, our ensuite was definitely looking a little worse for wear. The colours were dated, the room looked tired and overall it lacked warmth and life and just felt plain boring. The tiles, fixtures and vanity were all still in quite good…
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DIY wardrobe makeover
As part of Sav’s tween bedroom makeover, I had always dreamed of giving her a wardrobe makeover that offered better storage and a more organised space. As part of our home design, a very basic built in robe was included with two doors and a simple hanging rail. Over the years we did try to add an additional second hanging…
