Form Follows Function: A Designer’s Take on Renovation Hype

Kitchen renovation - white and bright

When considering a home extension or renovation, it’s highly recommended to engage a builder and designer who work closely together, or even better, choose a multidisciplinary team that brings both design and construction expertise under one roof.

Can I Live in My Home While Renovating?

Can I Live in My Home While Renovating?

When considering a home extension or renovation, it’s highly recommended to engage a builder and designer who work closely together, or even better, choose a multidisciplinary team that brings both design and construction expertise under one roof.

The makings of a stress-free Extension and Renovation experience.

The makings of a stress-free Extension and Renovation experience - Shire Renovator

The makings of a stress-free Extension and Renovation experience. You may have heard of a few—or many—horror stories about building experiences. Often, people are eager to share the drama, but rarely do we hear about the positive experiences when it comes to renovations and extensions. One reason is that these positive stories are rarer, and […]

Choosing the right company to design and build with.

Home Refurbishment

Choosing the right company to design and build with. Image: Courtesy of Rossmark Building Designs from Home Renovation You’ve considered your options, and now you need to decide which company is right for you. It’s interesting how often family and friends share similar experiences when discussing their building projects: ‘It was stressful, we didn’t realize […]

We are going to stay and extend

Kitchen Renovation

We are going to stay and extend You’ve initially concluded that the extension path is the right choice for your family’s needs and likely have some high-level estimates, either verbal or written, with a square meter area estimate.  At this point, the process is still fluid, so avoid overcommitting in terms of investment. Paying a […]

Should We Extend or Sell?

Home Renovation

Should we extend or sell? Don’t we all dream of the Australian ideal? Often, it looks like having a home with a bedroom for each child or family member, a minimum of two living spaces, preferably two car spaces, and a backyard for a pool and trampoline for the kids or grandkids. In some cases, […]