Featured Kitchens
How to choose a worktop that survives real family life
Quartz, marble, butcher block or granite? We compare cost, upkeep and durability across the worktops we install most.
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Renovation ideas, guides and honest advice
Written by the designers and builders who do the work — on budgets, materials, layouts and getting the most from your remodel.
Bathrooms
Five bathroom layouts that make a small space feel huge
Clever zoning, storage and lighting can add perceived square footage. Here are the layouts we use again and again.
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Planning
What a realistic renovation budget actually looks like in 2026
We break down where the money really goes — design, labour, materials and the contingency you should never skip.
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Kitchens
Island or peninsula? Getting the kitchen layout right first time
The wrong island can swallow a kitchen. We explain the clearances and work zones that keep a layout functional.
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Materials
Mixing woods, stone and metal without the room feeling busy
A simple rule for balancing warm and cool materials, with the palette combinations our designers return to.
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Living with it
Staying in your home during a renovation: a survival guide
What to expect, what to move, and how we keep one working bathroom and kitchen running throughout.
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Interiors
Why lighting design matters more than the paint colour
Layered lighting transforms a room long before a new colour does. Here is how we plan it on every project.
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