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Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000
Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Original 1960s Melbourne Apartment, Transformed For $65,000

How architect Nick Sweetland completely transformed his 1960s Melbourne apartment in just four months on a $65,000 budget.
Renovation Diaries: This Apartment Is Unrecognisable After A DIY-Driven Makeover
Renovation Diaries: This Apartment Is Unrecognisable After A DIY-Driven Makeover
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: This Apartment Is Unrecognisable After A DIY-Driven Makeover

A DIY-er shares the lessons he learnt transforming his small Prahran apartment — and exactly how much he spent!
Renovation Diaries: How A 10-Year Makeover Transformed This Family's 1970s Unit
Renovation Diaries: How A 10-Year Makeover Transformed This Family's 1970s Unit
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: How A 10-Year Makeover Transformed This Family's 1970s Unit

This playful Melbourne brick unit was creatively transformed over a two-part renovation, spanning 10 years!
Renovation Diaries: An Accessible + Sophisticated Family Home Makeover
Renovation Diaries: An Accessible + Sophisticated Family Home Makeover
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Accessible + Sophisticated Family Home Makeover

Alishia Misevski turned a faux-period house into a luxurious and accessible home for her young family. Here’s how she did it, and what she spent!
Renovation Diaries: How This Colourful Apartment Came Together In Just 6 Weeks
Renovation Diaries: How This Colourful Apartment Came Together In Just 6 Weeks
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: How This Colourful Apartment Came Together In Just 6 Weeks

The homeowner made this 1960s Melbourne apartment his own with bold splashes of colour. See the budget breakdown for the $47k renovation!
Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover
Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover
Interiors

Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover

Find the full budget breakdown behind landscape architect Brenton Beggs' 55-square-metre Elwood apartment.
Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Luxe Apartment Makeover In Toorak
Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Luxe Apartment Makeover In Toorak
Interiors

Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Luxe Apartment Makeover In Toorak

This Melbourne couple completely transformed their 120-square-metre pad in under six months — see how much it cost!
Renovation Diaries: A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation
Renovation Diaries: A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation
Interiors

Renovation Diaries: A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation

See how this tiny 42 square metre Brunswick West apartment was transformed on a budget — and mostly DIY-style!
Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen
Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen

Melbourne designer Emily Green reveals the budget breakdown behind her dream kitchen, complete with yellow joinery and custom-patterned tiles!
Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation
Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation
Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation

TDF art director Annie Portelli reveals how her serene bathroom came together, along with a budget breakdown of all the costs!