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What design software do you use?
Keen to hear if any community members can recommend programs or apps that they use to draw quick and easy floorplans.
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3D Wall Panel - what do you think?
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Love this plywood ceiling
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Backyard privacy screen inspo
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The worst colour to paint your house
Australian government research has found the world's ugliest colour. Apparently the research was done to find out what colour cigarette packets should be, but it's also handy for interior decorators! Other colours considered were lime green, white, beige, dark grey and mustard. But none came close to Pantone 448C in terms…
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Kitchen trends that don't date
It's a new year and no doubt there will be plenty of articles talking about the hot new trends for 2019. For those that are renovating, there are lots of people here on Workshop that can help with ideas and suggestions. I thought this was a good article about the importance of designing a kitchen that won't date…
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Love this use of river pebbles to clad a column
Turning what could have been an eyesore into a feature
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Bedrooms off a living area?
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are regarding bedrooms coming straight off a living area. I realise it's never going to be ideal, but hallways can be a major waste of space, especially in a small home. Would you be happy to have bedrooms coming straight off a living area? If you have bedrooms coming off a living…
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Double glazing – worth the extra money?
Hi everyone, Looking forward to lots of discussions on this site. We are in the planning stages of our reno and considering double glazing for windows and bi-fold doors. We are planning to have a particularly large set of bi-folds out to a deck overlooking the backyard. But we’re not doing the whole house so not sure it is…
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Empowering women to build
There's a new online portal aimed at women who want to renovate and develop property. Build in Common has a range of “tool kits” which can be bought either as an online portal or a hard copy binder. The projects include kitchens, new builds and extensions, and give information about planning, hiring tradespeople and…
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Tamarama House - National Architecture Award winner
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Should the toilet have its own room?
Just read a story on Domain - should the toilet have its own room or not? Designers seem split. Some argue the bathroom should be a place for bathing and relaxation and you don't want the undesirable aspects of a toilet in there. Plus of course the access and privacy factors. But others argue that's old fashioned because…
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Custom bookshelf inspiration
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Formal lounge rooms
For renovators of older homes seeking extra space, a closed-off formal lounge presents a design challenge, as seen on The Block. I found this article interesting, which has interior designers talking about options for the formal lounge…
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What room do you most want to renovate?
I was surprised to see a survey that suggested the top two most popular rooms that Australians have recently renovated were the laundry and the main bedroom. I would have thought it would be bathrooms and kitchens, but perhaps they are seen as too expensive. What room do you most want to renovate in your house?
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What timber and stain do you think this is?
I posted this on the gallery after seeing it and loving it on Instagram. User @mamrbd would now like to know what timber and stain it is, as well as an idea on cost. Does anyone have any suggestions for him?
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Love the finish on these timber stairs
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Collecting inspiration for your next project
Interested to hear how people collect images and other items they are using for inspiration for their next project. I know a lot of people use Pinterest, as per this article today on Domain. But I like ripping out pages of magazines and catalogues and other things so I tend to just keep a physical folder. I probably should…
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Using that awkward space under the stairs
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Gorgeous light-filled ensuite
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Got an ugly beam? Clad it in timber
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What do you look for in a tradie?
DIY is great but there are many jobs that we can't do or shouldn't do! I've had good and bad experiences in the past with tradies so would love to hear what are your tips for finding a good tradesperson? Thanks heaps, Vicky
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Biggest mistakes when renovating
Planning is always key, so I agree with number one in this article to an extent. Of course, it is okay to renovate one room at a time, just as long as you plan first and have an overall plan for the whole house and total renovation. What do you think are the biggest mistakes people make when renovating? And have you made…
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Large format terrazzo tile
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Would you use a window as a splashback?
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Love this black kitchen benchtop
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Bare timber stairs or carpet?
Just wondering what people's preference is, considering aspects like looks, safety and noise: carpet the stairs or have plain timber? Or perhaps a compromise - timber with a runner?
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Would you lay shag carpet?
Apparently, what's old is new again. Including shag carpet! But would you lay shag carpet in your home? Or do you already have cork or slate and find it's now considered fashionable again?
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Wall bed or sofa bed?
What do you think would be more comfortable and a better use of spave for a small guest room? Wall bed? Or more traditional sofa bed?
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Beautiful use of driftwood
