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...
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Jul 215 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...
Jun 103 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?...
May 194 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....
Apr 284 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 262 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 83 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...
Mar 114 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...
Feb 65 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,...
Jan 75 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...
Dec 20, 20232 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...
Nov 12, 20234 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...
Oct 22, 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 8, 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 3, 20232 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...
Aug 13, 20236 min read
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...
Aug 3, 20233 min read
How to remove mould from bathroom and kitchen
How to remove mould in my bathroom or kitchen? It's a question most homeowners will ask themselves - or Google - at some point in their...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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...
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Best bathroom renovation ideas and tips on a budget
Renovating your house on a budget or getting it ready for sale? Or, maybe, just tired of your old shower and vanity? With the help of...
Jun 4, 20232 min read
Future Glass on how to choose and install a mirror
Looking to use high-quality glass fixtures, or a decorative feature, in your renovation but can’t afford it? We’re here to tell you that...
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