THE ART OF CREATING WOW FACTOR FOR MAXIMUM STREET APPEAL

Youโ€™ve only got one chance to make a first impression so, when it comes to your home, the front facade and entrance are the place where the wow factor needs to start.

In the case of House 12, located on a busy main road with hectic traffic and tricky parking for Sarah and Cathโ€™s guests, we wanted to make sure that once they approach the front gate it feels like theyโ€™re walking into a big warm, comforting hug, leaving the hustle and bustle at the roadside.

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HOW WE REINVENTED THE HUMBLE GARDEN SHED

First came the Man Cave, then the Teenagersโ€™ Retreat, followed more recently by the She Shedโ€ฆ and now weโ€™ve added even more va-va-woom to your average garden shed to bring youโ€ฆ the Spritz Shed! Whatever you like to call it, when it comes to sprucing up your backyard, donโ€™t forget the humble garden shed. It really is the tiny room that keeps on giving.

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HOUSE 12 SEASON PREVIEW

We were totally overwhelmed by the response, with over 800 Sydney-siders submitting their homes for consideration. Especially when there was a BIG catch - theyโ€™d need to hand over their keys, their budget and full creative control to us! Situated in Windsor, a historic town north-west of Sydney, the cute cottage is home to mums, Sarah and Cath and their two sons, Chaise and Addison. We wanted to give this modern family a modern update to their old home. Get ready to watch as a humble #windsorcottage gets a renovation fit for #windsorcastle.

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SEE DERELICT QUEENSLANDER TURNED BYRON BAY BEAUTY

We love a good reno challenge so were super excited when Julie Granger announced her project to the Reno School Community. Her plan was to relocate an old Queenlander home to a plot of land in the Byron Bay Hinterlandโ€ฆ while project managing from 800kms away in Sydneyโ€ฆ during a global pandemic. Thatโ€™s no mean feat and youโ€™ll be amazed when you see what Julie pulled off - itโ€™s stunning and she shared the journey with us.

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VACAY VIBES FROM THE SAFETY OF YOUR LOUNGE ROOM

Have your holidays been cancelled courtesy of COVID? Grrrrโ€ฆ yes, mine too! A few months back I realised the overseas trip I had planned for the family in December was not going to happen. And now, with Australian borders shut and cities in lockdown, itโ€™s looking like our domestic vacay plans might be replaced with a Sydney staycation too.

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FOUR OF YOUR FAVE RENO SCHOOL TRANSFORMATIONS

Every time we open the doors to a new intake of Reno School, I get such a buzz when our new students jump into the Facebook Community and share their upcoming projects. Along with many dated family homes crying out for some TLC and empty blocks, waiting for new homes to be built, weโ€™ve seen it all. From an Italian style villa in the Loire Valley to a shipping container turned holiday retreat in Vanuatu and a vintage caravan named Dolly.

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A GOLD STAR GOLD COAST TRANSFORMATION

Do not pass go, do not collect $200โ€ฆ before you view this stunning Gold Coast renovation! Itโ€™s home to our super-talented Reno School student, Tennille Holt and her hubby, Myles, plus their fur son Hudson and swans Rumi and Sir Carter. This property is hands down amazingโ€ฆ

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