Smooth Marble: A DIY Kitchen Island

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home and for those of us who enjoy cooking and entertaining, it is also a very hard-working and social space. Storage and utility areas are key in a great kitchen, but with the large amount of kitchen furniture for sale it can be difficult […]

My Gumtree House – Kitchen Make-over On A Budget

So you’ve seen my Gumtree bathroom. But that is quite a small project compare to this one. I have to admit, looking back at this, I am completely astounded at what we were able to achieve here. We were renovating an old farmhouse, and when it came to the kitchen I realized that my budget […]

My Gumtree House – Bathroom make-over on a budget

Something not many of you may know is that I renovated an old farmhouse with things I found on Gumtree. It’s true! I had a very small budget and a 220sqm house to upgrade, and since I don’t mind getting my hands dirty, I scoured the online classifieds and went Gumtree-crazy. Windows, doors, lighting, furniture […]