Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
Slide right in: the new Dowell Alfresco sliding door
Outdoor living is becoming an increasingly popular trend in homes, and the new Dowell Alfresco might just hold the key to making the most of these versatile spaces
Property renovation mistakes to avoid: part 2 of 5
In the first part of this blog series, I’ve discussed the mistakes you can make as they relate to your target market. I’ve emphasized the importance of researching about your suburb, about your property, about who your target market is, what it wants, and how much it can afford.
How to survive a home renovation
Before starting a renovation project it’s important to understand the difference between what you want, what you need…
Property renovation mistakes to avoid: part 1 of 5
In this five-part post series, Rapid Renovation Expert Naomi Findlay identifies and discusses the top property renovation mistakes you can make and how you can avoid them – for good
Light & Lovely: How to achieve the Hamptons look for your home
Top tips on how to achieve the grand, Hamptons-inspired look for your home and interior Recently I visited…
Case study: Rydges World Square’s innovative glass coating
Located in one of the world's top 10 travel destinations, the luxury Rydges Hotel has been using this innovative glass coating to maximise views and enjoy the easy-to-clean benefits it provides
Wall panels: creating your perfect feature wall
Feature walls are a great way to personalise a home, but there is more to creating features than just adding paint or paper.
6 benefits of renovating or extending your home
Whatever your renovation needs, here’s 6 reasons that could make renovating the right move for you.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z just bought your dream Hamptons home
We are crazy in love with this gorgeous Hamptons abode, which was recently snapped up by Beyoncé and Jay Z.
Bluestone beauty: Melbourne home
This bluestone beauty in the centre of Melbourne was rebuilt and restored to its original glory, with a useful extension that adds contemporary flair to this impressive design