Rooms

In this day and age space comes at a premium. Why not make the most of what you’ve got?

There are many reasons people downsize their home – but whatever the reason, chances are most people will find themselves downsizing at some stage.

What’s the most used room in any home? Not the kitchen despite the hours spent there by the family cook; not the bathroom, although those with teenage children may disagree. Based purely on the time we spend there, the champion by far is the bedroom.

Many Australians enjoy a fine drop of wine, but few know how to store it properly. Make your first renovation project for 2009 a wine cellar and you’ll never drink a spoilt drop again.

Take spring cleaning one step further this year and transform your home using common sense storage solutions.

If your wardrobe is falling apart, completely disorganised and filled to the brim, it could be time for a wardrobe makeover. So what are the options and what's right for you?

Washing machine just kicked the bucket? Paint peeling and bench top about to collapse? Sounds like high-time for a laundry makeover. But this time, get it right from the floor up.

When you sleep, your body recharges, but the brain works continuously to process the day’s experiences into memory. Therefore, our nightly encounter with our mattress and pillow should be spent in an environment as close to a sanctuary as you can create.

When attempting a bedroom makeover don’t let your great idea compromise on comfort and practicality.

Your bedroom is your retreat, so it deserves the best. Make sure that practical comfort, soothing surroundings and pleasing decor are paramount.