STRATA LEVY TRAPS

Published by [iD] newsource on May 2, 2013 in , , , , , , , , ,

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Flash can drain your Cash . . .   Often an overlooked cost of owning an apartment is strata levies, which fluctuate depending on the sophistication of the building’s services and facilities. Even a one-bedroom apartment on the city fringe … Continue reading →

Do I dare share…? Turn your studio apartment into a 1 bedroom with PAX

Published by Mr Friskies on April 20, 2013 in , , , , , , , ,

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IKEA HACKS!   I feel like I’m the last to know about this – if you’re int he same boat as me and this has slipped your attention well prepare to have your mind blown. Hacking Ikea furniture is a modification/repurposing of an IKEA … Continue reading →

Sapphire Aluminium Window and Door Binder on Bookmarc

Published by [iD] newsource on April 10, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , ,

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At Sapphire Aluminium we have an amazing range of aluminum partition suits for commercial and residential applications. Fixed and operable systems are available and now up on Bookmarc is our technical binder to assist you in your specifications. In addition to windows … Continue reading →

The Warleigh Brighton by SJB

Published by The Cheshire Cat on April 10, 2013 in , , , , , , , , ,

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Smart and sophisticated are the words that best describe SJB’s design of The Warleigh apartments in Brighton Victoria. Modern lines and contemporary materials have been used to reflect the projects beach side location and remove that traditional ‘box’ apartment feel. … Continue reading →

David Hotson’s Skyhouse – Possibly the coolest home ever!

Published by The Cheshire Cat on March 27, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , ,

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David Hotson'a Skyhouse
David Hotson'a Skyhouse

I think at some stage everyone as a child has had that moment of dreaming where their house or school was made up of slides that get you from A to B.   David Hotson’s Skyhouse in Lower Manhattan, basically … Continue reading →

Bookmarc sits down with CEL Australia and talks Tower Melbourne

Published by The Cheshire Cat on March 25, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Tower Melbourne - Aerial View
Tower Melbourne - Aerial View

Coming from a design background myself, I didn’t quite know what to expect walking in to interview Tim Pearce, from developers CEL Australia. With a reputation for cutting budgets and compromising good design, ‘The Developer’, in my mind was a … Continue reading →

New York Does Black and White

Published by The Cheshire Cat on February 18, 2013 in , , , , , ,

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This spacious New York apartment combines black and white to create a classic and spacious interior. The white walls against the black accents are engaging and dynamic, while the oak floors ground the interior and provide a natural aspect. A … Continue reading →

Linear Chic in Lisbon

Published by The Cheshire Cat on February 15, 2013 in , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Proving that linear clean lines will never go out of fashion Aspa Arquitectos combines angular shapes and voids in their apartment project in Lunqueira Lisbon. Contrasting shades of black and white create a smart contemporary interior. The use of voids … Continue reading →

THE LENGTHS AND EXPENSE PROPERTY DEVELOPERS GO TO CATCH THE PUBLIC’S EYE

Published by [iD] newsource on October 18, 2012 in , , , , , , , ,

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$700,000 spent on a ‘shrine’ to love.   Home renovation programs and informative property publications are making potential apartment purchasers more selective, forcing developers to build sophisticated marketing suites to satisfy Sydney’s discerning buyers. No longer are glossy images and … Continue reading →

Bathroom Shopping Trends

Published by Reece Bathrooms on August 10, 2012 in , , , , , , , , ,

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Australia’s leading name in bathrooms, delves into the purchasing trends of 2012 / 2013.     Australian’s desire for change in the bathroom is reflected in their ever-diversifying spending habits. With the 2011/2012 financial year now behind us, Reece reveals the top bathroom purchasing trends and predictions … Continue reading →