Ideas Blog
6 Ways To Give Your Stairs A Lift
Probably the most famous "under the stairs" transformation is Harry Potter's bedroom under the stairs. While that solution came from JK Rowling's imaginative mind, the fact is that plenty of imaginative minds have applied themselves to stairs and come up with a whole...
10 Tips For Choosing The Right Bathroom Vanity
When you're giving your bathroom an uplift, the vanity plays a huge part in the final look of the room. Sometimes just replacing the vanity is enough to give a bathroom showing signs of fatigue a whole new energy. Because of this importance, it's worth taking time...
5 Cushion Styling Tips to Turn Your Bed Into a Masterpiece!
The secret is out - styling your bed is very much on trend. Gone are the days of 4 pillows, with the bottom 2 matching the sheets and the top 2 matching the doona cover. Instead it's time to give your bed an overhaul, with a plump and plush fully-made bed just calling...
10 Renovations That Don’t Add Value To Your Home
When it comes to renovating, there are two main reasons people renovate - to improve the home they live in, and to add value prior to selling. This article takes a look at the second scenario. After all, if it's your own home and you're planning to live there for a...
Introducing the Colour Wheel
If you're interested in design, and particularly if you are thinking about updating your own home, either in terms of paint or styling, then learning about the colour wheel is a great place to start. Essentially, the colour wheel can be used to develop a whole range...
5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Storage Space
Modern home interiors have a strong element of minimalism about them. Add in the current enthusiasm for decluttering, thanks to Marie Kondo and others, and the goal is to have as little as possible visible in your living spaces. But this trend creates a problem - if...
Interview: Walkthrough of a Real Deal
One question we're often asked here at Property Reimagined is how did we get started? It's an interesting question, and in fact the two of us originally got together to work as partners on a renovation/subdivision project in the outer east of Melbourne. Because we had...
6 Tips for Styling with Vignettes
The word "vignette" can be used in a variety of ways, but when it comes to styling, it's used to describe a small grouping of objects. The aim is to create an attractive focal point, which potentially tells a small story. The best part is they can be a quick, cheap...
Want To Get the Biggest Bang For Your Buck When Renovating?
When you walk into your home, you want it to be a place where you feel comfortable and welcome. You know it needs renovating, but how to get the best result you can with minimum dollars? The simple answer is you need to start with a plan. If you spend enough money,...
Brighten Up Your Home with Colour
If you spend a lot of time looking at interior design magazines and project homes, you might start to think that somewhere along the line we entered a very monochrome world. While neutrals and clean lines produce a well-defined, modern look, there comes a point where...
5 Ways to Make Your Room “POP” Using Cushions
Cushions used to be a very functional item in most homes. Nowadays, though, their value as an affordable and versatile decorating tool can't be overlooked. With cushions available in a rainbow of colours and a wide range of textures and shapes, finding something you...