Shannon’s Place: How to renovate while renting
Three Architecture graduates and a lawyer walk into a rental property. And they lived in it how it was. That was a good one, wasn’t it?...
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- May 19
- 4 min
Bridget and Dan's place: Renovation of Parkside worker's cottage Airbnb
After two years of hard work, long hours, and numerous hospital visits, you’d think Dan would like to sit back and enjoy his new home....
- Apr 28
- 4 min
Loni and Mark's Place: A 1960s mid-century beach house renovation story
Add. Add. Add. Bigger is better, right? Not always, no. The old saying is true - it’s not the size, but the way you use it. “We removed...
- Apr 26
- 2 min
What we want in our Place: Best Bedside tables
We spend most of time looking at what you want, and what you create in your home. But what do we want? Well, plenty of things. But, in...
- Apr 8
- 3 min
Hannah's place: An eclectic renovation of a 1960s Adelaide apartment
Everyone has their own Covid lockdown story. Awkward zoom meetings, long days trying to entertain the kids and facetiming into an open...
- Mar 11
- 4 min
Rachel and Brett's place: A renovation of a beachy, ranch style home
By definition, chaos is a state of total confusion with no order. If you’ve got kids, that probably sums up your household most of the...
- Feb 6
- 5 min
Sundance: The renovation of a passive solar house in the Adelaide Hills
At times, someone working on-site would feel hot breath on the back of their necks. Rather than a client, architect, or project manager,...
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Casa Billie: A modern, Palm Springs-inspired beach house renovation
Ever wanted to live like Kris Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio or the late, great Frank Sinatra? Now you can – and just 45 minutes from...
- Nov 12, 2023
- 4 min
Sharon and Tony's place: A unique renovation of a Tuscan style home
One of a kind. A sanctuary in the suburbs. A hidden gem. Bursting with character. You’ve heard the clichés before – hey, who doesn’t love...
- Oct 22, 2023
- 4 min
Sara and Luke's place: Renovation of a 1960s house in Adelaide
“That’s a future us problem”. After painting the front fence and renting it out, that was Sara and Luke’s thoughts on renovating the...
- Oct 8, 2023
- 4 min
Dana and Kristian's place: Renovation of a 1920s Adelaide bungalow
Dana and Kristian’s renovation story goes way back. It’s a tale - spanning four decades, three cities and two countries - that’s almost...
- Aug 13, 2023
- 6 min
Danielle and Brad Symes' place: Renovation of a 1870s house in the Adelaide Hills
The renovation of a 1870s house in the Adelaide Hills gave Danielle and Brad a new way of life. But finding that way wasn’t easy. It was...
- Jul 9, 2023
- 3 min
Our Place: Australian renovation story of a 1960s double-brick house
“We had to move 20 tonne of dirt from the backyard.” That’s the reference point for Ashleigh and Jordan every time someone asks about the...
- Feb 19, 2023
- 3 min
The Adelaide Mini Mansion: Billie Justice Thomson's CBD apartment
Ever wanted to visit a South Australian design museum, curated by one of the state’s best young artists? Or better yet, live in one?...
- Feb 6, 2023
- 4 min
Carla and Simon's place
Without stepping foot in the place, Simon bought an early-1900s Victorian-style worker’s cottage, complete with sagging ceilings and a...
- Nov 20, 2022
- 3 min
Tess and Michael's place
Walk out onto the bridge and you’re among the treetops. Take in the serenity and connect with the local wildlife - koalas, possums, just...
- Sep 18, 2022
- 3 min
A place in the Adelaide Hills: Inside a complete renovation with Elite Built
We’ll breathe new life into your family home and make your renovation dreams your everyday reality, so you can continue to make memories...
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
Daniel and Emma's place
Tell me what you want, what you really, really want. Us: Everything in this place. Daniel and Emma: "Lots of cabinetry and clever...
- Jun 20, 2022
- 5 min
Tam and Jamie's place
Want to hear a scary story? The history of Adelaide’s northwest is littered with them. From the ghost in the cellar of the Port Dock...
- May 22, 2022
- 5 min
Sarah and Myles' place
Kids these days - staying at home longer, living off their parents. We’re not blaming them, it’s hard to buy a house at the moment, but...
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