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Isy and Cat's place: Bringing a Mexican inspired backyard swimming pool idea to life
Let’s play a game. It’s called bucket list Mexican holiday resort or suburban Adelaide backyard? Round 1… Of course, it’s a suburban...
Mar 22 min read


Renovation tips: The benefits of limewash paint with Dalray
Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional paint without compromising on style? Limewash might be for you. Lime what? Made...
Feb 132 min read


Leisha and Greg's place: Art Deco renovation of a luxury beachside apartment
Actually, that's my secret - I can't even talk about you to anybody because I don't want any more people to know how wonderful you are....
Jan 315 min read


Sarah and Laura's Place: Renovation of a 1970s architecturally designed house
Legend has it Sarah and Laura’s place in Adelaide’s northwest was once so dire the property manager wouldn’t even open the front door to...
Jan 64 min read


Sarah and Spencer Johnson's place: A first home renovation story
Look up Spencer Johnson’s name and you’ll read all about a South Australian's meteoric rise from greenskeeper to a million-dollar Indian...
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Sarah's place: Renovation of The Courthouse in Fairlie, New Zealand
Picture this. After leaving your kids behind, you end up in a courthouse of a small farming town with a population of 900, in another...
Aug 18, 20245 min read


Irina, Jack and Jesse's place: The luxurious Victor Harbor eco retreat Wren House
A Wren House is one of the most commonly found birdhouses in a backyard garden. Standard sizing in some parts of the world has it...
Jul 21, 20245 min read


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?...
Jun 10, 20243 min read


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....
May 19, 20244 min read


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 28, 20244 min read


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 26, 20242 min read


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...
Apr 8, 20243 min read


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...
Mar 11, 20244 min read


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,...
Feb 6, 20245 min read


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...
Jan 7, 20245 min read

Gift Guide 2023: Last minute Christmas present ideas
Left your shopping late? Or just not sure what to get your loved one? You are in the right place. Place Journal's Ashleigh and Jordan...
Dec 20, 20232 min read


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...
Nov 12, 20234 min read


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 22, 20234 min read


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...
Oct 8, 20234 min read

Best front verge garden ideas: How to activate sustainably
Not long ago, we set out to activate our front verge. We were sick of driving past other houses on the street and seeing a simple, yet...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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