Today’s residential home owners are more style-savvy than ever before, so it’s no surprise that many homeowners are putting concealed cistern toilets on their must-have list for their new bathrooms. Concealed cisterns offer big benefits for homeowners in terms of their improved hygiene, good looks and space-saving ability. When choosing a suitable design that will…
Few of us know how many choices need to be made when building a home, until we reach the task at hand. From size to style, functionality and budget, there are several steps involved in picking the best appliances for your kitchen – it can be hard to figure out where exactly to start. It…
During stifling summers, it can often feel like you’re fighting a losing battle trying to keep your house cool. And with a summer of restricted travel opportunities fast approaching, now might be the time to up your cooling game. Installing an air conditioner can be an expensive decision, so it’s important to understand how you…
When it comes to designing your kitchen, The Block 2014 Winner Shannon Vos knows a thing or two about what to do. And, perhaps more importantly, what not to do. Designing A Timeless Kitchen Steering away from popular kitchen trends, Vos – with the help of brother Simon, who flew down from his Coffs Harbour…
Again this year we saw The Block contestants fitting off their garages with the latest linked batteries and solar power from Bradford Energy. With multiple solar panels on the roofs running to a Tesla Power wall, not only is each house equipped to offset its own electrical use through home-grown renewable energy, but they all…
If you are in the process of designing your home and inclusions, then I’m sure you’ve heard people tell you “don’t forget to budget in landscaping”. Planning for the outdoor part of your build is a key step and landscaping is equally as important as the interiors in a home.Here are some quick tips to…
Pressed for time and after an outdoor living area that is low maintenance, and keeps looking great year after year? Take a look at Outdure as seen on The Block! Outdure’s range of durable products make it easy to create the perfect deck or tile space to suit your lifestyle. Surface ranges include high performance,…
It’s an oft-ignored room in the house – a spot to dump unironed clothes, store household bric a brac or stick the dog when you go out for the day. But with a bit of pre-planning and design know-how, your new laundry can be an oasis of calm functionality. Read on to find out how…
Natural stone is a very robust material, but to keep it looking beautiful it does need to be treated with a little care. Just like any other material, a natural stone kitchen benchtop, bathroom vanity, floor or wall cladding will be subject to wear from physical and environmental conditions, or be exposed to substances that…
Your new home is looking tickety-boo – now all that’s left is the garden! But where to start? And what to include? Here are 15 tips from The Block deign experts on how to maximise your outdoor area in 2020! 1. Allocate The Funds For Your Outdoor Area Outdoor areas are often the last thing…
