Do you like your home to be neat and natty, with everything in its spot and easy to find? Have you just downsized and are struggling to find storage for all your belongings in your smaller home? We know that keeping your home neat, tidy, and organised can be a little tricky if you live a busy life or are …
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A well-designed bathroom can instantly add a sense of luxe to your home and make you feel like you’ve escaped to a day spa. Whether you’re designing a tranquil space to start your mornings, a bathroom with lots of vanity space, or somewhere to make bathtime fun for the kids or grandchildren, renovating or building a whole new bathroom for …
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If you live in a small home, apartment, or granny flat, then you’ll know all too well the struggles of never having enough storage! From overflowing cupboards and crowded countertops, to messy pantries and unorganised wardrobes, trying to find enough storage in a small space is a big task. Thankfully the team here at Granny and Co Homes have tons …
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The highly influential Pantone Color Institute has just revealed the 2021 Colour of the Year… ‘Ultimate Gray’ and ‘Illuminating’. That’s right two shades will be guiding the design trends of 2021. What does Ultimate Grey + Illuminating symbolise? According to Leatrice Eisemen, Pantone’s Executive Director, “The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message …
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If you have a small balcony that is more of an afterthought than an entertainers dream, don’t despair. There are lots of easy decorating ideas you can apply to enjoy this underutilised space for dining or relaxing. If given a little TLC, i.e. decoration and furnishing, a balcony can really become a statement feature, and one you’ll want to hang …
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Granny flats are a great way to combat the high price of a full home, and are perfect for singles, couples and families wanting to save on rent, or for older parents looking to downsize. The downside of some granny flats is that storage space, and especially wardrobe space, can be on the smaller side. Luckily, there are lots of …
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This article forms part of our discussion on the rules and regulations for granny flats and dual occupancy developments in each Council throughout southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. It’s an update to an earlier post about granny flats in Brisbane that also includes some FAQ’s. We’ve updated the rules and have added information about dual occupancy developments since …
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2020 has been a year like no other and has meant that we’ve spent more time at home than ever before. Thanks to COVID many of us have spent more time at home with the family, finished off DIY projects, and learnt a new skill. But if you’re like us we can’t wait to start 2021 fresh, and we think …
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Granny flats are a great way to give your family some extra room, increase the value of your property, and help bring in some extra income. But building a granny flat is a big task that takes careful consideration and planning. From deciding on your perfect granny flat design and finding the right builder, to picking all the final touches …
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It’s important that we are comfortable and relaxed in our home environment. Sometimes its necessary to reassess the way we are living and adapt our homes to suit our changing lifestyle needs. Injury, illness or simply the natural aging process can affect the way we use our homes. Fortunately there are many ways we can redesign our homes to suit …
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