As apartment and townhouse living continues to become a widely popular choice among younger buyers creating useful spaces are ideal. The study nook is one of those great innovative areas. In response to covid-19, many are now working from home. A study nook creates a separate spot to work or study in the home. It can feature a desk, drawers, and a great in built shelving area are great to store books...
Covid-19 isn’t going anywhere fast and the reality is we may have to get used to this for a while. How to plan your day during covid-19. For many of us the biggest struggle isn’t failing to get things done, often the problem is poor motivation, distractions and time management. It can happen to anyone when they start to work from home or spend more time straying from their regular routine. Here...
A roof top terrace is a growing amenity among new modern apartments. Having an amazing view of the Dandenong mountains or twilight views of the Melbourne city skyline are undoubtedly a pleasure. However is it worth it? Some roof top terraces have teppanyaki kitchen appliances or barbecues, a garden terrace and outdoor furniture. Larger apartment buildings can also include a swimming pool, cinema or...
It's time to change your mindset. Here are some success quotes from some of the world's successful people. "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein - Theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. Price is what you pay for. Value is what you get Warren Buffet - American investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist. Known...
An open floor plan has become extremely popular and with good reason. A little extra light and space space goes a long way. An open floor plan usually involve combining your kitchen, dining and living areas into one big space that suits a family lifestyle. The kitchen island bench is the only separation between the open floor plan. This makes a small house feel light and airy, giving the illusion of a...
Top things to do in Brunswick Brunswick is widely popular among the younger adult generation. The suburb is a multi-cultural inner city location just 5kms for the Melbourne CBD. It is well serviced with trams, buses and trains. From international food, to bars and clubs, it is a suburb that doesn't sleep! Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Sydney Road The heart of Brunswick is...
For some, working from home is living the dream, while others may find it very difficult and avoid it. With Covid-19 upon us, we have had to change our daily routines. Here are some working tips from home that will make you more productive: Establishing a work routine at home Working from home can lead to many distractions. Watching a movie on Netflix, playing computer games, indulging in lunch or even...
When we buy a new home we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. How we have grown to love kitchens. If it’s cooking, cleaning or even entertaining. This is where a common question arises. Benchtops - stone versus laminate. Is it better to include stone or laminated bench tops? There isn’t necessary a right or wrong answer but here are some differences you may want to take note before your next...
Melbourne was blessed with a colourful Autumn, but now winter is upon us and the cold and frosty mornings are already here. Some love the raining nights while being tucked under a warm heavy blanket while others simply freeze no matter what they wear or do... Here are a some tips to keeping warm this winter. Check your heater The heater hasn't been on for while and it may have collected some dust...
Autumn is the time of year that transitions summer into winter. Watching the leaves change colour and seeing the floors fill with beautiful leaves is a such a therapeutic time of year. Autumn is the perfect time to maintain your property before the winter sets in. With expected rain falls to increase and colder nights, its time to set your home up. Here are a few things idea to maintain your...