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Secrets of a Successful Renovation
More New Zealanders than ever are choosing to improve their existing homes rather than move or build new.
Over the past decade numbers of building consents and existing house sales have had their ups and downs. But the home renovation and extensions market has kept on growing.
Why? Because more and more New Zealanders are choosing to stay put. They're using the equity in their homes to fund their investment to make their homes better or bigger or both. And that, of course is increasing the value of their homes even more.
How to get the Bathroom of your Dreams
Its one of the busiest and hardest working rooms in your home. But gone are the days when the bathroom was a purely functional place. Most of us now regard our bathroom as a sanctuary, a retreat from the cares of the modern world, a place where we de-stress and inspiration strikes.
Because of the growing recognition of the importance of a bathroom in a home. more and more New Zealand homes now have more than one. In fact the average new house now has two and a half bathrooms.
Little wonder bathroom makeovers and renovations are one of the most common improvements we make to existing homes. Bathroom renovations make a real difference to the quality of our lives and they also add more value than virtually any other type of renovations.
Home Extension Inspiration
If your home is bursting at the seams and lacking privacy, you have two choice - buy a bigger house or extend your current home. The good news if you like living where you are now is that it can be more
cost-effective and rewarding to improve rather than move.
Think about it. Moving means real estate agent's fees and removal costs. And the likelihood that as well as doing up your current home to sell for the best possible price, you'll want to make your mark on your new home as well.
The alternative is to add to your existing house by building out, up or down.
Home Renovations Inspirations
You can tell straight away if a home is loved - It will be clean, tidy and well maintained. But in older homes and home which have been well lived-in, simple cleaning and maintenance may not be enough. Your home may look tired no matter how much scrubbing and tidying you do.
That's when your home will need a makeover to give it that fresh look and feel that gives its occupants - and anyone who may be considering buying - a lift.
The good news is that home makeovers don't have to cost you the earth. You can give your home a new lease of life just by selective repainting, replacing the front door, restoring the aluminum in your doors and windows to their original colour, removing unnecessary walls, upgrading flooring and carpet or installing skylights or bigger windows to let in more light,
Bathroom Design Inspirations
Bathrooms are making the move from a purely functional to a space in which you can express your style and make a big statement in a small place.
If you are wanting to transform your bathroom and need some inspiration look no further - we explore all the best trends in style, fittings and materials.
From wainscotting to inegrated lighting we cover it all - have a read, enjoy our collection of mood boards and find the look that appeals to you!
10 Worst Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid them
If your planning to renovate - watch this video first to check out the most common mistakes people make and some tips and tricks on how to avoid, hack or conquer them!
Our youtube channel also has heaps of examples of our 3D design and some videos to help you get to know our builders and customers - so feel free to stay a while!
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