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Make over your home, indoors and out! - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 16 Jan 2020
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Project 1 Small space trends

A tiny back garden can be hard work simply because of its size. The idea here is to abandon the great Australian dream of a lush lawn and make the backyard an outdoor extension of your home. It’s easy to maintain, easy to entertain in, and very easy to retreat to when you want peace and quiet.

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Backyard with deck and firepit
Photography Chris L Jones

Project 2 Courtyard makeover

A sloping garden is a great opportunity to make a design statement. Using custom-cut sandstone blocks, create terraces to make the space more user friendly. With a helping hand from a crane, the blocks go down in a day – and their unique swirls of colour just can’t be found with any other material. Timber and river pebbles add more natural tones, giving you the perfect spot to while away the chilly winter nights warmed by a roaring fire. 

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Bedroom with dark blue walls
Photography Chris L Jones

Project 3 Bedroom makeover

This teenager’s room was crying out for study space and more storage. But at less than 3 x 3m, it presented a layout challenge. The solution? Custom-built furniture. And you don’t need to spend thousands on a chippie – with a bit of woodwork and flatpack cabinetry, you can install a built-in desk with a fold-down top, and a platform bed with heaps of hidden storage. Then it’s down to paint, accessories and linen to give the room a modern boho vibe.

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Louvre door coat rack
Photography Chris L Jones

Project 4 Louvre door makeover

Old timber window shutters and louvre doors often end up being put out for kerbside collection, but they’re worth rescuing, as they make amazing decorating tools. They’re mostly used vertically – propped against a wall or mounted – with knick-knacks or pot plants hung from the slats. But if you turn one on its side you can make it into a vintage-style coat rack for your entry or any hallway you like, using just paint and a few hooks. How easy is that!

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Ottoman bench in hallway of a house
Photography Chris L Jones

Project 5 Coffee table makeover

Don’t ditch that dated, dark-stained coffee table – make it over instead. By using paint, foam and fabric, you can upcycle it into an ottoman with a vintage vibe. Who knew upholstery was so easy? A versatile piece that looks great in a hallway or at the end of your bed, its firm yet padded top can be a seat or a table.

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For more DIY projects, pick up a copy of the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine in selected newsagents and supermarkets or buy online today!

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