CategoriesInterior Design

Make a Statement with Your Entrance Hallway

[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]First impressions count – an elegant entrance hall will set the tone to your home renovation and extension. It should exude charm and character, and most importantly reflect your personality.

The hallway is the gateway to your home and as such the way you design it will set the scene for the rest of your home. Although the humble hallway is often treated as a thoroughfare which will lead you to the different zones in your house, it should not be neglected. Instead, some simple design elements can be used to make it into a statement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3132″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

MAKE THE ENTRANCE DOOR A FEATURE

For a period home, make sure the door incorporates some leadlight features. This will also let light in and fill the entrance with warm sunshine. Or for a more modern look, choose an oversized door or paint it with a striking colour. Make a statement![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”3133″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” desctop_pt=”padding-lg-40t”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

STATEMENT ARTWORK

Lighting is not only essential in your home but it can be made to make a statement in your hallway as well. A beautiful pendant light will transform your hallway from a thoroughfare to a destination in itself. Or you may prefer a piece of artwork to make a statement, be it a sculpture or hanging on the wall.

There are several ways to make your hallway sing. So be creative and let your personality set the tone for the entry to your newly renovated home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3134″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” desctop_pt=”padding-lg-40t”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3135″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

USE FURNITURE TO CREATE THE WOW FACTOR

An empty hallway is not very welcoming, so fill it with items and furniture that suits your style and personality. Let your guests know what they can expect when they step into your home. Perhaps its family photos on the wall, or somewhere to hang your jackets and put away the shoes. Or something slightly more stylish like an antique hall stand or beautiful marble table, with a stylish vase on top with fresh flowers is simple, yet elegant. Or perhaps a bench seat or chair, or even a beautiful large mirror would add depth and brightness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

CategoriesPeriod Home Renovation

Improving your Period Home with an Extension

Melbourne is full of lovely period homes in a variety of styles, from Victorian to Edwardian, Inter-War to Queen Anne. Looking at these heritage homes can allow you to envision yourself in the early days of the blossoming city. If you are lucky enough to live in a period home, you will want to take the necessary steps to restore the home so that it maintains its character and place in history.

Many period homes have a lot of memories, but not a lot of space. Extending your home can uncover its true potential and make it the perfect home for your lifestyle and the modern age.

WHY EXTEND YOUR PERIOD HOME?

Extending period homes requires an expert who understands how to manipulate the old foundations and still keep the original or unique character. It is a bit more of a challenge, but the end result is worth it. Like any home extension, there are many reasons why you might benefit from adding onto your current house, such as:

YOU LOVE THE HOUSE, BUT NEED MORE SPACE

You have got a stunning home that is filled with character and classic beauty. However, if it’s too small for your growing family, you may need to consider an extension. The age of your home or its classic style shouldn’t deter you from getting what you want out of a house. Builders who are specialists dealing with old houses will be able to seamless renovate your home.

INCREASE THE RESALE VALUE

Extensions, while costly, will undoubtedly increase your home’s resale value, making it a very good investment. You are surely not the only homeowner in Melbourne to be charmed by a classic Edwardian finish or bold Victorian lattices. These houses, however, elegant and alluring, cannot always stand up to modern standards of living. Many homeowners fall for the classic facades of period houses, but the rest can all be changed to meet modern standards. Where you can’t renovate outwards, second storey extensions are bound to increase the value of your home.

By choosing a builder who has experience maintaining the character of a period home during renovations, you’ll get to keep the authenticity in home design. Add an appealing library or study that flows seamlessly with the Edwardian feel of the place, or perhaps a sunroom with a lounge to make it truly Victorian.

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