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!

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.

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.

Five Mini Renovation Projects you can do in a Weekend

It’s easy to underestimate how long it will take to finish a project or you make the mistake of starting too many at once, leaving your house looking more like a construction site. However, not every DIY task needs to be a lengthy process. In fact, there are plenty of projects you can take on that will only require a free weekend and some DIY willpower.

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Master Bedroom Reno Recap | Charmer in Alexandra

Our master bedroom has the most windows in the house and is the largest of the three bedrooms, this room deserved design that made a statement and was retreat from the rest of the house. Our reno recap shows how we did just that!

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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.

The Rookies Living Project Reveal | The Reno Race

The Reno Race Rookies, Dan and Claire took on their living space renovation focussed on three mains projects.. The first project was the preparation and painting of the walls, trims and ceilings. The second project was restoring the original hardwood flooring that were covered by the carpet. And finally upgrading the lighting plan and installing blinds.

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The Experts Bedroom Project Reveal | The Reno Race

Our biggest change in this renovation was turning the separate dining room into a 4th bedroom. And that where the changing stopped - we didn’t add more power-plugs, add extra lighting or wardrobes. We kept costs down by only adding elements we thought would add value.

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