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Everyone loves a good renovation story. In awe of those brave enough to knock down the walls and start again? Read on to see what these readers have done to create their dream homes.
A Step Back in Time
Looking for an older-style home to renovate, Paul and Elena restored a dated Federation house to its former glory – and created their dream home in the process! The couple were married in Strathfield in 1988 and have lived in the area ever...
A European Feel
An early 20th-century semi in Sydney’s eastern suburbs takes on an atmosphere that originated half the world away. In 1999, Bob and Annie bought a single-storey semi high above Tamarama, one of Sydney’s iconic beaches –...
Time for a Change
Life has very definite ways of letting you know when the end of a current ‘chapter’ is imminent and, when Ellen was faced with this, she headed for the hills. Just three years ago, Ellen was living in a house on Sydney’s...
Forward Thinking
Keen to make the most of their new home, Barbara and her husband Arthur transformed the tired and rundown property into a bright, contemporary space that's designed for open-plan living and entertaining. The couple purchased the house in 1994...
A Recipe for Success
Take a careful combination of stunning colours and an eclectic mix must-have treasures – and add a dash of Asian spice. The house Jenni and David found when they were looking for a place to buy in 2001 was a Californian bungalow built in...
Hand in Glove
A couple of enterprising developers show how a tricky heritage renovation can be handled successfully with a bit of cooperation – and kid gloves. Rob Bird and Carl Hinton are business partners in Urban Impact, a development company they...
The Right Touch
When Sue and her husband Rob bought their beautiful Blue Mountains house, they set out straightaway to turn it into a relaxed, light-filled home that the whole family could enjoy. The four-bedroom house has been a work in progress for the couple...
Paradise Found
When landscape designer Russell and his wife Therese bought a rundown cottage in the beachside suburb of Avalon, it was in need of a serious overhaul – luckily, they had a few tricks up their sleeves! The couple have operated their...