Shiver Me Timber Floors! [VIDEO]
Ahoy, me hearties! We be navigating the Home Show seas in search of the finest timber flooring! The Home Show sets sail to four cities showcasing hundreds of exotic timber flooring sourced from all around the world. We walk the plank with six exhibitors to test each flooring’s sturdiness, style and craftsmanship. Euroak French oak […]
5 Rising Bathroom Trends of 2019
Striking colours, touch-activated tech and beautiful basins; here’s the Home Show bathroom countdown. 5 – Mirrors Mondella Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Mirrors already expand the size of our bathrooms and add a touch of vanity. Exhibitors have doubled down on this practical piece with the introduction of […]
The A – Z of Energy Efficient Homes
In the aftermath of Sustainable House Day, we run through the alphabet of energy-saving products featured at the Home Show. Wait, there’s a day for sustainable houses? Yes! But unlike other days including #WorldMigratoryBirdDay or #WorldTurtleDay, you get to check out some pretty impressive feats of architecture. #neato. In 2018, over 33,000 people were inspired […]
How to Avoid Design Regrets in your Renovation
Undertaking a home renovation is an exciting time, but it also requires a lot of foresight, research and planning. But for many home renovators, rather than enjoying the final result, they are left feeling a little underwhelmed. Here are the 3 most common design regrets I come across and how to solve them: REGRET #1: […]
5 Cutting-Edge Kitchen Products of 2019
We run through five of the freshest kitchen innovations to grace the Home Show in 2019. Axitech Bench Clover Kitchens Launching exclusively at the Home Show is the Axitech Bench, a breakfast bar that transforms into a dining table. Dining tables are typically reserved for larger homes. However, this clever product is perfect for smaller […]
Make Your Garden a Castle with Inge Jabara
Just off the back of her award-winning display at the Melbourne Garden Show, ‘lady tradie’ Inge Jabara shone some light at the Home Show. Inge is no stranger to getting her hands dirty. At five-years-old, just a little seedling, she would work beside her grandfather on the family garden. With the seed sown, Inge threw […]
Make Your Home Intelligent
Christian Schiemann of automation manufacturers ABB, delivered insights on holistic smart homes and their crime prevention benefits at the Home Show. “I met a person who bought a Google Home from Officeworks, plugged it in at home and said ‘switch on my lights’ and nothing happened. Surprise surprise!” Laughed Christian. It seems silly, but the […]
Building an Outdoor Kitchen
There are a number of different bench top materials available. The location of your kitchen will influence the choice of material that is best suited for durability and warranty of materials for example resin based benchtops have no warranty when installed outdoors. DO not forget to Insulate your Barbecue! Make sure you fully insulate your […]
Why Spray Foam Insulation?
Give your buildings decades of full quality insulation using spray foam insulation. Why Spray Foam Insulation? Save Money Icynene spray foam insulation is a premium product that pays for itself quickly. • Save on energy bills – Icynene spray foam insulation can help you save on heating and cooling costs by up to […]
Fundamental House – a Fresh Take on Multi-generational Living
Fundamental House is a compact ‘forever house’ designed for a couple of retirees. Its environmental design and space-efficient planning make excellent use of the site, allowing them to live near their children and give them room to roam. Around One in five Australians* is now in a multi-generational living arrangement, where mum and dad move back in with […]