If you are seriously into making your living space special, then you’ve come to the right place as we present 5 stunning projects to elevate your quality of life.
- Sliding patio doors – Top-of-the-range aluminium sliding doors that are made to measure will provide easy access to the terrace; search online for a leading Australian window and door supplier and get a free installation. Bring your garden into your living room with a 4-set sliding unit where both central panels slide back to give wide access. This will require a lintel to support the building if you extend a window or punch through the wall. Click here for more patio ideas.
- Under the stairs storage unit – A local carpenter can build a great storage unit with wood panelling and brass fittings. A great place to store things you don’t often use. This is usually a space of unique shape and a tailored design is needed. It should blend with the surroundings and hide that ugly pile. A joiner can build storage units to order, it might be a recess in the dining room or a corner of a bedroom, timber units are great for storage.
- Fitted wardrobes in the master bedroom – This is a medium difficulty in the DIY world; if you have the tools, YouTube hosts videos to show you each step of the build from design to finishing. A choice of Australian timbers allows you to complement the décor and with a king-size bed and colourful quilt, the bedroom becomes a space you want to spend time in. If you don’t have the DIY skills for such a project, a local carpenter is sure to handle this.
- Bathroom refit – If your wet room is looking jaded, a new corner shower and toilet suite is in order; get rid of that old tub that has seen much better days, a new roman blind and some exotic greenery would transform the bathroom. Check out bathroom furniture online and compare products and prices. Consider re-tiling the entire room and use coloured grout for added effect.
- Resurface the driveway – Tarmac resurfacing is straightforward; block paving is a very good solution, providing a strong and durable surface that can handle caravans. Ask a local specialist for a quote and set a date. You could simply concrete the driveway; coloured concrete can be stunning and contrasts can be done with several colours.
Improving your home will see the value rise and we hope these ideas help you decide what’s next on the menu. Cost the project and order what you need online and with a full set of tools, your DIY skills will be developed. You and your family deserve a bit of luxury and regular improvements boost the value of your home. Try to do at least one every year and your living space will be transformed.