The Art of Kitchen Design and Layout. Since the layout is the first step in kitchen design, this article will not go into the features or finishes. With a new build, the position of the kitchen relative to the rest of the house is already contemporary, however a kitchen refurbishment in an old dwelling has more Read More
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Property Staging
Over the years property staging has become a widely used selling tool. Property staging is all about merchandising the rooms to make them look like living areas and not just four walls. The goal of interior design for a residence is to personalise the space according to the tastes and preferences of the home owner. Read More
The Benefits for Good Project Management
The General Contractor. Apart from meeting all the experience and qualifications criteria, look for a person or company, with whom you would enjoy socialising. This may sound strange, but this will be the team member you will see most often so you really must have a good relationship with your contractor, after all, he will Read More
The Role of Interior Design
Perhaps I am biased, but I consider interior design to be an essential part of real estate investing. Whether you are planning a spec home, preparing an existing home for resale, rehabilitating a multifamily complex or renovating a commercial property, appropriate interior design can always help to increase the value of a property. It can Read More
The Importance of Good Property Management
Successful property managers know how to improve the value of a property in three areas; income, expenses and systems. Income: The value of a property is not based on the asset itself, but rather on its financial performance. A badly managed property that is run down will attract a lower rental income, bad payers and Read More
The Landscape Architect
The landscape architect is in charge of site design and is the one person, more than any other that will set the property’s first impression. When you think landscape architect, think curb appeal. Look to a landscape architect for regional neighbourhood context design, site planning and furnishings, and high impact features with low maintenance. You Read More