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While we are used to the contestants of Australia’s favourite renovation series ‘The Block’ competing with each other, this year marks the first time in the show’s history to include host Scotty Cam in the house renovating fun. His challenge has been remodeling a historic weatherboard house originally built in 1866 which has been unoccupied for the past 25 years. Getting a 3 month head start before the arrival of this season’s contestants, Scotty has since been able to complete his guest bedrooms and ensuite, master bedrooms and ensuite, kitchenette/study, main bathroom and more. So far, the house’s transformation has been an extreme improvement from its original condition earlier this year, with almost inhabitable appearing bedrooms and burnt black kitchen ceilings to its current incredibly stylish interior which provides a sense of warmth and luxurious space throughout the property.
At its 18th season growing strong as Australia’s longest running and fan favourite house renovation series, The Block 2022 has never been more entertaining with this year’s theme of ‘tree change’, moving the show from its usual landscape of suburban streets to regions of heritage country homes for our current contestants. Last week’s episode followed the aftermath of the guest bedroom and bathroom reveals, with Sarah-Jane celebrating her and her husband Tom’s $10,000 win with a hair extensions appointment onsite, Rachel & Ryan anticipating their Freedom Kitchen reveal, Omar & Oz getting ahead of the game and Blockheads teaming up to help renovate the house of best friends Tim and Tyler with an endearing backstory of their own. As the five houses have recently been listed on the market, contestants are nearing the end with the highly anticipated reveal of their Freedom Kitchen creations, each with its unique flair and design.
Did you know that nearly three-quarters of all adults suffer from aching backs on a regular basis? And, believe it or not, your own home can be one of the biggest culprits when it comes to putting unnecessary strain on your body. In fact, some of the most highly functional areas around the home are rarely ever designed with you front of mind – or, at least, not in the physical sense anyway.
There has been a significant shift for millions of people, with home offices becoming the new normal. It is high time to think about high-quality furniture concepts for your own four walls. The new home office ideas book from Hettich shows how this can be achieved: With practical and easy-to-implement solutions that not only look good but are also functional.
Homeowners are looking for exciting, new ways to add individuality and flair to their cooking spaces. The ‘individualisation’ megatrend is sweeping the world right now, and it’s completely transforming industries as they adapt to meet changing consumer expectations.
Bathrooms can be a big challenge for the most style conscious homeowners. Often, there’s a tough balancing act at play between what looks good and what your bathroom really needs to function well for the family – and this usually has a lot to do with storage.
If you’re planning to renovate your kitchen, don’t just jump in with both feet. With a completely blank canvas, this is your chance to reinvent your space so you and your family can get the most out of your new home hub for years to come. Yes, a kitchen can be so much more than a place for cooking – with a little thought.
