Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Renovated Auckland Home with Private Courtyard

    Renovated Auckland Home with Private Courtyard

    The main focus of this renovated Auckland home is a private courtyard on the opposite side from its strong street location. Features include an extravagant master suite with separate dressing areas and bathrooms and a central sculptural staircase. Take the tour in ths Trends video:

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  • Contemporary Kitchen Makeover in a Mid-Century Home

    Contemporary Kitchen Makeover in a Mid-Century Home

    The winners of the IKEA Kitchen Contest Makeover wanted an upgrade that would improve the flow of the kitchen in their mid-century home and provide an eating area and a space to entertain. See the details of this contemporary style makeover in this House & […]

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  • Six Smart LED Upgrades

    Six Smart LED Upgrades

    LED light bulbs last 20 years or more and save up to 85% in energy costs, but the price is higher than other options. Learn about six smart LED upgrades in this Ace Hardware video: 1. Change the ceiling lights and hard-to-reach lights , like […]

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  • Window Treatment Basics

    Window Treatment Basics

    Blinds, shades, shutters and drapes – what’s the difference? Learn the basics about these four types of window treatments in this video by The Home Depot: Custom blinds feature vanes or slats that rotate to control the light, either horizontally or vertically, making them a […]

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  • Finding the Perfect Neutral Paint Color

    Finding the Perfect Neutral Paint Color

    When it comes to finding the perfect neutral paint color, there are a lot of choices. Do you want warm or cool? Light or dark? This video by Better Homes and Gardens shows you all the options: If you’re looking to soften bright colors, consider […]

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  • Fall Grass Wall Art

    Fall Grass Wall Art

    You’ll really fall for this pop-art piece when you see how simple it is to make. Learn how to create fall grass wall art in this Lowe’s video: For this project you will need some spray paint, boards and a few fall grasses. For a […]

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  • How to Create a Fabulous Entryway

    How to Create a Fabulous Entryway

    Most houses have an entryway that’s not a separate space delineated from the rest of the house but rather a front door that opens up into another important room in the house like a dining room. With the right space planning and a few select […]

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  • Transformed 1980s Cottage

    Transformed 1980s Cottage

    An enlarged entryway with sliding glass doors disguises the original facade of this transformed 1980s cottage which now features contemporary design. Several walls were replaced with sliding glass doors, making the interior spaces feel larger and turning the external courtyard into more usable space. Of […]

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  • Kitchen Renovation Budgeting Tips

    Kitchen Renovation Budgeting Tips

    The keys to a successful renovation are planning and budgeting. Are you looking to create the kitchen of your dreams? Get budgeting tips for your kitchen renovation in this House & Home video: Kitchen #1: Suzanne Dimma’s budgeting tips are to make a wishlist and […]

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