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A Mediterranean Villa Designed By Three Birds
When you’re a mum with a business to run — and also the “fourth bird” at Three Birds Renovations — the juggle is most definitely real. So when Sophie Bell, who’s also owner and director of bespoke creative design agency Peppa Hart Studio, and her husband, Michael, had the chance to build their dream home from scratch, they decided to create somewhere that provided a sanctuary for their family, as well as an inspiring place for Sophie and her staff to work.
Outdoor furniture: best picks for every style of home
Adding outdoor furniture to your outside area, no matter what its size, can transform your home by creating extra living space to relax or entertain. Decked out with good-looking, comfortable outdoor furniture, even the smallest of gardens, terraces or decks can become the perfect spot to host, dine or kick back and enjoy warmer weather. Plus, investing in new outdoor furniture can also give a tired-looking outside area a fresh lease of life.
Outdoor furniture: best picks for every style of home
An outdoor area, whatever its size, can be a godsend during the warmer months. Decked out with good-looking, comfortable outdoor furniture, it becomes the perfect spot to relax or entertain as well. “Beautiful furniture instantly refreshes an outdoor area,” says Jen Stumbles, owner of Eco Outdoor.
A Tiny Cottage Renovation In Balmain, NSW
Thanks to a "pop the top" treatment and clever functionality, what sits at the same address today feels anything but cramped. Every inch of the home received immaculate planning, while the overall vision remained totally intact. Statement making, peachy pops and pared-back, uncluttered design bring sophistication to the fore, while heritage features are honoured. But it's the backyard that won Casey's heart.
7 Best Hamptons Dining Chairs 2023
Whether you’re decorating your seaside abode or trying to bring a hint of Hamptons-style to your living space, opting for comfortable yet stylish Hamptons-style dining chairs will elevate any dining area. Hamptons-style dining chairs will work perfectly with dining tables and furniture pieces in a matching style. However, it is also a great way to add a touch of relaxed luxury to a modern or contemporary home.
Stay at surfing legend Mick Fanning’s luxurious home on the Gold Coast
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has famously embraced the odd risk or two, and the breezy refresh of his light-filled beachfront home on Queensland's Gold Coast was no exception. In 2022, he and his fiancée Breeana handed the keys to Three Birds Renovations and left them to elevate the dune-top dwelling from shack to chic. But it was a calculated risk.
Green vs. Blue Hydrogen
You can download the full report here. Producing low-carbon hydrogen at competitive costs is one of the key factors in getting to net-zero emissions. Not only could it be used as a replacement for fossil fuels in hard-to-decarbonize industries such as steel production, but it may also eventually be used as fuel for space heating, large trucks, or even to create synthetic fuels for aviation.
An awkward cottage becomes a gracious Hamptons-style home
A couple's commitment to a dream - and their dedication to detail - turned a fiddly floor plan into a light, bright Hamptons abode. Mar 22, 2022 12:00am A decade ago, when homeowners Kristie and John bought their tiny cottage overlooking the bay in a covetable pocket of Sydney's north, it was a classic case of the worst house in the best street. Back then, they had one small child – three more followed – and one big dream for what their family home could become. Who lives here?
Peppa Hart's house tour: A Mediterranean-style home by Three Birds Reonvations
Holiday memories were the inspiration behind Sophie Bell's combined home and office space in the northern hinterlands of NSW. Feb 01, 2022 1:00pm When you're a mum with a business to run – and also the "fourth bird" at Three Birds Renovations – the juggle is most definitely real.
Three Birds renovations on outdoor spaces and entertaining
There's nothing more quintessentially Australian than a fabulous outdoor space. Jan 27, 2022 4:00am Your outdoor space may look nice but if you want to entertain at scale, try creating special eating and lounging zones and giving them a 'fancy up' Three Birds Renovations style. What a difference a modular wall makes! Can you imagine how different this space would look without it? They look great, provide an enormous amount of privacy and also create an acoustic barrier.
A modern Hamptons home in Sydney’s south
A modern Hamptons makeover and an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living perfectly complements this bayside Sydney property and its view. Dec 18, 2021 4:23am Moving was never an option for Charissa and Shane Gannon, but a nasty crack in their kidney-shaped pool was the sign that finally convinced them to rethink their house. They'd bought in 2010 and by 2017 it no longer suited their family of four.
Elia House by Studio Prineas
Through a careful re-sculpting, Studio Prineas breathes a welcomed new life into Elia House’s Victorian-era Italianate origins, further emphasising connections to the natural. The design explores the unique and nuanced detailing of the home’s existing charm, weaving in a modern and open sensibility. Originating back to the 1890s, the ornate and generously proportioned Elia House is brought back to a sense of grandeur through a curated series of restoration and addition efforts.
Three Birds' Renovations relaxed coastal dream home
As the CEO of home-design company Three Birds Renovations, Candice Fernandez knows a thing or two about the business of achieving a dream home. Recently, she and her family experienced first-hand just how life-transforming that journey can be. Candice and her husband Drewe Letchford had always known it was a matter of time (and savings) until they renovated. The sculptural curved staircase wows at the front door. Forster dining table and vases, Oz Design Furniture.
An all-white Hamptons style revamp transformed this Sydney home
A Sydney family called on the experts to create a Hamptons-style home where they can ‘holiday’ all year. Aug 30, 2021 12:04am Who lives here: Deb and Peter, who both work in the technology field; and their sons: Harry, 12, and Jake, 9. Style of home: A renovated and extended two-level home in Sydney's southern suburbs that now delivers on space, practicality and timeless Hamptons-inspired style.
Inside the home of The Morning Show's Kylie Gillies
Home Beautiful is incredibly lucky to be invited into some pretty stylish spaces and this includes visiting the homes of some of our favourite celebrities, including The Morning Show's Kylie Gillies. Between work commitments and the rush and rumpus of family life, the Channel Seven presenter and her husband, Tony, wanted their architecturally designed home in Sydney to be a cocoon of calm for their family, which includes their sons, Gus and Archie, and their two gorgeous French bulldogs.
A bland semi transformed into a modernist, art-filled home
The architect of this Sydney home drew inspiration from a masterpiece of modernism to create sculptural spaces that double as a gallery for the owners’ eclectic art collection. Jun 21, 2021 1:35am A cemetery in northern Italy seems an unlikely source of inspiration for a Sydney harbourside home, especially one as dynamic and luminous as this.
A light and airy new build by Three Birds Renovations
The move to the city's outer north-west is a return to familiar territory for Louisa's husband, who grew up in the area and always dreamed of raising his own family here. For Louisa, who has lived on the Northern Beaches all her life, swapping the beach for the bush has been a huge but happy shift. Plus, as a designer for home-makeover specialists Three Birds Renovations, she is now living much closer to work headquarters, which saves her from the cross-city commute.
A contemporary family home with a two-pavilion design
Having spotted the potential in the site next door, a Sydney family made moves to take advantage of the very special location. Nov 05, 2020 11:27pm Having lived next door to this property on Sydney's Lower North Shore for several years, owner Priscilla and her husband were very aware of the potential it offered. So when the property came on the market, they quickly took the opportunity to buy. Porcelain benchtops in Calacatta from Maximum (island). Oak joinery (throughout).
Companion planting: how to make your garden flourish
Discover the benefits of pairing up your plants and find like-minded gardening buddies while you’re at it. Aug 28, 2020 4:00am Some garden plants simply go well together, either by enhancing each other's good looks, or helping their partners flourish. But companion planting can stretch beyond the botanical, into the form of friendships and gardening communities, too.
Vegetables to plant in April
Gardening expert Meredith Kirton shares her to-do list for your backyard this month. Apr 06, 2020 1:00am With autumn upon us and winter fast approaching, we know it's time to start cosying up our homes, but what about our gardens? Garden expert Meredith Kirton, shares her tips for what to plant, what to prune and a list of jobs to do this month to prep your garden for the cooler weather. What to plant IN THE VEGIE PATCH Kale Turning over a new leaf? Plant your kale for those super green juices now.
Inside a striking Hunter Valley retreat with landscape-inspired interiors
Having brought its owners 20 years of enjoyment, a country retreat in NSW’s Hunter Valley receives a well-deserved update. Mar 02, 2020 2:33am The pull of a tranquil rural retreat was hard to resist for the owner of this striking home in the NSW Hunter Valley. His Austrian father owned the neighbouring property, and in 2000, he built this farm – designed by architect Tom Rivard – so his children could enjoy the same carefree weekends he'd experienced as a boy.
Step-by-Step Exterior House Cleaning Guide
Get your outside areas in tip top shape. Experts share their step-by-step tips for tidying up your decking, pavers, brickwork and guttering. Nov 19, 2019 1:00am It's time to roll up your sleeves and get the outside of your home sparkling. Photo: Chris Warnes / bauersyndication.com.au Spring has arrived and now is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and take on those irksome house cleaning jobs that you've been ignoring for months.
Deborah Hutton’s Hamptons-style kitchen renovation
Media personality and style maven Deborah Hutton is a passionate foodie who loves to cook. "I spend my life in the kitchen!" she says. So, having the opportunity to create her ideal kitchen from scratch, based on her four favourite ingredients – light, space, views and a nod to the Hamptons – has been a dream come true. Deborah bought her home, a two-storey 1920s brick cottage in a beachside Sydney suburb, three years ago.
A federation style home's contemporary renovation
Back in 2008, Vanessa Wegner and Martin Fuller had their hands full with a toddler, William, and a newborn, Charlie. They'd just realised their inner-Sydney terrace wasn't going to cut it. Seeking more space and a slightly longer ride to work for keen cyclist Martin, the couple set their sights on a leafy suburb 10km away, eventually securing a three-bedroom Federation cottage with intact period details.
How To Clean & Protect Marble Benchtops
Marble performs well in a kitchen, says Hamish Guthrie, co-director of Melbourne interior-design studio Hecker Guthrie, whose kitchen designs frequently feature marble benchtops – often with a honed finish. Because it is a natural material, marble will develop a personality and a patina over time, says Guthrie.
The 6 most popular kitchen layouts
A kitchen is more than just a cooking space. It's a hub of home activity, a point of pride and a place to socialise. When it comes to planning your dream kitchen you want to ensure maximum space efficiency and functionality. Every space is unique but there are some standard configurations and common constraints that come into play in a kitchen renovation. Check out some pros, cons and design tips for the six most popular kitchen layouts.
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