Ideas Blog
Vignettes – Beyond the Basics
In our last blog, I talked about the basics of styling a vignette. To recap, that involved using an odd number of items, consistency of theme and colour, and varying heights or sizes. Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to move on and get a little more...
Reclaiming Your Wardrobe – Part 1
If you've spent time online, you've probably seen pictures of those incredible wardrobes belonging to the super rich - huge amounts of space, plenty of hanging bars, shelves and drawers for everything. I know it gives me a massive case of wardrobe envy. But the...
Letterboxes – Getting It Right
When you're selling your home, street appeal is crucial. Many buyers will do a drive past, and if they don't like what they see, won't even bother going inside the house to take a look. But even if you're not planning to sell, it's a great feeling coming home to a...
Vignettes – The Basics
What is a Vignette? The obvious question is - what is a vignette? Essentially it's a group of items placed on a table or surface in such a way that they look like they're meant to be there for style purposes, rather than because someone hasn't tidied up today. Let's...
Development vs Trees – Who Wins?
In Melbourne, the term "leafy green suburbs" is often used to describe the most desirable, and so pricier, suburbs. When you're looking around, there are trees in gardens, trees in the streetscape, trees, not rooftops, in the distance. The trees create a natural,...
Using Tints, Shades and Tones when you Renovate
One of the best (and scariest!) parts of renovating is choosing colours. In an earlier blog we introduced the colour wheel and how to use that to help in your search for colours. There's a lot more to colour choice, however, than primary, secondary and tertiary...
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,...