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Kitchen Reveal | The Parental Pad

Dive into our latest blog post where we reveal the incredible makeover of the kitchen at The Parental Pad. We’re excited to show you the dramatic before-and-after shots, share the products that made a difference, and provide a peek into our design journey. Whether you’re looking for renovation inspiration or practical advice, we hope you enjoy exploring the transformation with us

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Living Spaces Reveal | The Parental Pad

Our living space renovation took a tired, cluttered area and transformed it into a stylish and functional space. We packed this small living area with thoughtful design details—from clever storage solutions and warm flooring upgrades to the surprise of a hidden door. Each choice was made to elevate the room’s look and feel. In our latest blog, we share all the juicy details, including where we sourced the products that brought this vision to life. Join us for an our room tour that shows how even the smallest spaces can shine!

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Bedroom Reveal | The Parental Pad

Our bedroom renovation showcases how thoughtful design can transform even the smallest of spaces. Whether you're dealing with a cozy guest room or a petite master suite, there are always ways to enhance functionality and create a sense of spaciousness. Join us as we delve into the details and share where we sourced all of the products used in our latest blog.

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Kid's Room Project Reveal | That 70s Reno

In our kid’s room transformation, we embark on dramatic before-and-after changes and vibrant spaces. Our latest blog is filled images of our renovated rooms, a breakdown of the expenses and a list of the items we used. And showcases our new design territories and newfound trust in our children's colour choices!

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Kitchen Project Reveal | That 70s Reno

Our approach for this project is to solely focus on cosmetic changes and avoid any structural, electrical, or plumbing alterations. This means that we have to tap into our creativity, employ problem-solving techniques, and carefully consider innovative ways to breathe new life into the outdated and worn-out elements of our home. Out of all the rooms, the kitchen has posed both the greatest challenge and the opportunity for the most remarkable transformation.

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Project Reveal + Product Details | Caravan Reno

This project got us outside our comfort zone, and we learnt that a caravan renovation is very different from a home renovation. In this blog, we showcase the project reveal images and provide you with all the details of the products and materials we used and where we got them from.

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The Reno Process + Budget Breakdown | Caravan Reno

Meet our holiday home on wheels, an iconic ‘Kiwi’ caravan. We intended to give her a little makeover, and after a few years of neglect and COVID lockdowns, we took on the task of upgrading and updating our retro caravan. In this blog, we share the renovation process and break down the numbers to show what we spent as first-time caravan renovators!

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Living Room Reveal | Original Reno Redo

Creating a great space doesn't need to be complicated. There is so much value in making an open-plan living room and using whites and soft tones to create a light, bright, inviting feel. Our latest blog shares exactly how we did it...

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Master Bedroom Reveal | Original Reno Redo

The Master Bedroom in our Original Reno had a colour scheme that was all kinds of dark and dreary and it needed design salvation. With the power of wallpaper, oriental inspiration, and a wardrobe upgrade, we created our zen bedroom haven. Check out our latest blog with all the images, break down of cost and product information.

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Exterior + Yard Reveal | Original Reno Redo

This exterior and yard transformation is all about tidying up the overgrown jungle and improving the street appeal. One benefit of owning this house for over 10 years is we have established trees and hedges to work with, the downside is that this area has not been maintained in a very long time...

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Kitchen + Laundry Reveal | Original Reno Redo

The benefit of redoing this renovation (over ten years after our first attempt as absolute reno rookies) was we knew this house, we had a clear idea of what we wanted out of a kitchen and we had plenty of time to find the right layout and look. In renovation, time can be your greatest investment. So check out all the details of our new kitchen, laundry and dining room…

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Kids Bedroom Reveal | Original Reno Redo

This colourful, playful room was inspired by our little girls. It is a sugar and spice (and everything nice) kind of space, with soft pastel tones throughout the interior design. Find out all the details of how we renovated this kids room and (more importantly) the reality of much it all cost.

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Guest Bedroom Reveal | Original Reno Redo

Identical in look and layout, our guest bedrooms have been transformed from a tonal beige nightmare to dreamy, peaceful spaces. Everything is in our blog, from our room reveal video, images of the space, to the breakdown of the budget with links to the products we used.

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Exterior Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

See how we took an overgrown and neglected outdoor space and created a lawn, a spa pool area with a spa leaner, a fire pit area with wood storage and then fenced off space for the washing line and the bins. It was big project that was our largest allocated budget... but so worth it.

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Kitchen Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

Our kitchen renovation was all about adding practical elements to the existing space and updating the design. We kept the original benchtop, cabinetry and layout but gave it a completely new look.

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Bathroom Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

This bathroom renovation has taken us by surprise, we haven’t made any major changes and yet the reno recap says it all! We didn't have budget to make any big changes, we had to work with what we had and embrace the existing farmhouse style. It meant hours of hunting down the right products to add and giving everything a good clean and a new coat of paint.

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Dining Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

The centre of the house, the source of heat and the place we eat! Our dining room is the heart of the home and was full of potential. Discover how we took this simple space, gave it a complete makeover with simply DIY projects and made it a show stopper.

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Hallway Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

Our hallway renovation was all about enhancing the character of this 1900s mudbrick house while adding some modern influence. What was once dark and dated, is now trendy, light, bright and breath-taking!

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