Posts Tagged ‘queenslanders’
Choosing the Right Metals for Your Renovation: A Simple Guide
What metals should I choose for my renovation? It wasn’t that long ago that hardware options were pretty much limited to just three finishes: brass, polished chrome, and brushed stainless steel. Today, the choices have expanded dramatically—and like anything, more options can create more confusion. Here are some questions to help you decide: Cool or…
Read MoreWhen the light hits just right
Have you noticed that light is the first thing you feel in a room—before the furniture, before anything else? In Northern Australia, light is both a gift and a guest—one you must welcome, but also manage with care.Especially in summer, it’s early, strong, and bright. To shape it, you need to understand it. Too much…
Read More7 essential steps to modernising your Queenslander
1. Don’t rush to judge Upon buying an older home, your first instinct may be to make drastic changes to the layout. Live in the house for a while and get used to its quirks. Make an inventory of the house’s strengths and challenges. Then you can address the latter while preserving the former. 2.…
Read MoreHow do I update my heritage home?
If you are fortunate enough to own an older heritage home, you will probably be aware that this type of property poses special challenges. How do you update it and at the same time honour its architecture? Challenges The good news is that you have an asset that has outlasted fashion trends and with careful…
Read MoreWhat is an ‘Unfitted Kitchen’?
Have you heard the term ‘unfitted kitchen’? It seems to be relatively unknown in Australia where built- in cabinetry and continuous bench tops reign supreme in kitchen design. But I think they are just right for Queensland homes and I’ll explain why here. Inspiration from the past Firstly, what is an ‘unfitted kitchen’? Basically it…
Read MoreCan you over-restore a home?
If you are renovating an older home it is important to remember what attracted it to you in the first place. It’s definitely possible to ‘over-restore’ a home just as a conservator can make a painting look too new by overpainting and varnishing to remove all signs of age. Ideally you retain the best features,…
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