Blog: The Loft
Practical building and renovating advice, plus plenty of fresh inspiration, from the experts at Home Base Design & Build Centre.
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Read Blog: 5 ABI Interiors Vanities You Need in Your Home Now5 ABI Interiors Vanities You Need in Your Home Now
From curved fluted timber to compact oak, ABI Interiors wall-hung vanities suit bathrooms of every size and style.
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Read Blog: The Real DealThe Real Deal
A sustainable and accessible Perth home by Robeson Architects – featuring FSC-certified timber and no air conditioning.
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Read Blog: 5 Ways to Recreate The New York Loft Aesthetic In Your Home5 Ways to Recreate The New York Loft Aesthetic In Your Home
Exposed brick, raw textures and big windows – five simple ways to bring the New York loft aesthetic into your Perth home.
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Read Blog: 5 Design Tips for Better Alfresco and Outdoor Spaces5 Design Tips for Better Alfresco and Outdoor Spaces
Connect inside and out, plan for every season and get the lighting right – tips for alfresco areas you will use all year round
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Read Blog: Why We Love Alfresco Sliding DoorsWhy We Love Alfresco Sliding Doors
Why glass sliding doors suit alfresco living – more space, more light and easy flow outdoors.
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Read Blog: The Importance of Window OrientationThe Importance of Window Orientation
Which way should your windows face? How window orientation affects heating, cooling and comfort in a Perth home.
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Read Blog: Financing Your Home RenovationsFinancing Your Home Renovations
Equity, redraw, refinancing, personal loans and construction loans – a plain-English guide.
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Read Blog: Concrete PlansConcrete Plans
Tour a North Perth home by architect Nic Brunsdon, built from precast concrete panels – as featured on Grand Designs Australia.
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Read Blog: Pantry MakeoverPantry Makeover
Tips from Perth pantry organiser Michelle White, from decluttering to meal planning.
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Read Blog: What Does a Building Broker Do?What Does a Building Broker Do?
What a building broker does and when to bring one on board – advice from Perth’s New Home Building Brokers.
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Read Blog: Fighting Fire with PlantsFighting Fire with Plants
How a Yallingup couple used succulents, cacti and aloes to create an award-winning garden that helps protect their home from bushfire.
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Read Blog: Desert OasisDesert Oasis
Cacti, succulents and crushed stone – how a Palm Springs-inspired garden makes a stylish and waterwise choice for Perth homes.
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Read Blog: How to Make Your Second Storey Addition Feel Bigger and BrighterHow to Make Your Second Storey Addition Feel Bigger and Brighter
Planning a second storey addition? Window size, shape and placement can make new rooms feel bigger, brighter and more comfortable.
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Read Blog: Selecting the Correct OrientationSelecting the Correct Orientation
Good orientation makes a home cheaper to run and more comfortable. Here’s what to look for in a Perth block.
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Read Blog: Planning a Renovation or New Build? Start with the DetailsPlanning a Renovation or New Build? Start with the Details
Why paying attention to the details – and getting design help early – makes a house a home.
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Read Blog: Steam Ovens Explained: Which One Is Right for You?Steam Ovens Explained: Which One Is Right for You?
Combi steam, full steam, steam assist – we decode the confusing terms so you can choose the right steam oven for your kitchen.
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Read Blog: How to Drought Proof Your Garden: 8 Tips for a Perth SummerHow to Drought Proof Your Garden: 8 Tips for a Perth Summer
Landscape designer Lisa Passmore shares eight steps to a garden that thrives through hot, dry Western Australian summers.
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Read Blog: Kitchen Renovation Checklist: What to Decide Before You Meet a DesignerKitchen Renovation Checklist: What to Decide Before You Meet a Designer
Take this checklist to your first kitchen design meeting and make sure nothing is forgotten.
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Read Blog: 7 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer7 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer
Simple ways to keep your home cool through a Perth summer without blowing out your power bills.
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Read Blog: Renovation Quotes: 6 Hidden Costs to Look Out ForRenovation Quotes: 6 Hidden Costs to Look Out For
A cheap quote can end up costing more. An experienced Perth renovation builder explains what to check before you sign.
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Read Blog: 10 Common Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them10 Common Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
An experienced Perth renovation builder shares the 10 mistakes he sees most often – and how to avoid them.
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Read Blog: Spice Things UpSpice Things Up
Planning a new kitchen? Ideas to help you create a space that is good-looking, timeless and functional for the way you cook and live.
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Read Blog: Feel-Good FactorFeel-Good Factor
Simple ways to make your home feel better – get organised, go bold with colour, bring in light and fresh air, and express yourself.
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Read Blog: Here Comes the SunHere Comes the Sun
Get your outdoor area ready for summer with tips on connecting inside and out, creating a resort feel at home and choosing furniture.
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Read Blog: 10 Ways to Make an Impact10 Ways to Make an Impact
Practical ways to refresh your home on any budget, from setting priorities from new floors to window treatments.
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Read Blog: Hamptons Style Homes: The Must-HavesHamptons Style Homes: The Must-Haves
Weatherboard cladding, a coastal palette and plenty of natural light – the key ingredients of a Hamptons style home.
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Read Blog: Outdoor HavensOutdoor Havens
Ideas for outdoor living on any block, from retractable screens and alfresco kitchens to decks, flooring and year-round comfort.
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Read Blog: Showcase Your StyleShowcase Your Style
Hamptons, contemporary or Australian style? Ideas for bringing your favourite look to life, from exterior cladding to the kitchen.
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Read Blog: Coastal DreamingCoastal Dreaming
Inside a five-level coastal Perth home designed for three generations, built with an alternative method to make the most of ocean views.
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Read Blog: Make a SplashMake a Splash
Bathroom renovation ideas for tiling, tapware, lighting and baths, plus how to make the most of a small space.
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Read Blog: Perfect BlendPerfect Blend
How two century-old Shenton Park cottages became a light, modern family home without losing their old-world charm.
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Read Blog: Perfect Your Paint Job: How to Paint Like a ProfessionalPerfect Your Paint Job: How to Paint Like a Professional
Professional painters share their tips on preparation, tools and technique – before you lift a brush.