The 4 stages of a kitchen renovation
When planning a home renovation, the kitchen often tops the list of rooms to tackle. Despite it being a common renovation, it can be quite a complex one as there are multiple stages and tradespeople…
Choosing a colour palette for your renovation
Smith & Sons’ unique Design – Plan – Construct process integrates the various stages of a renovation project, meaning we manage the entire process from start to finish and save you time and money! The…
How modern technology is helping to overcome traditional challenges in the kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather, conversations are held, homework is completed and of course, where food is prepared. With so much life and activity, it’s no wonder the…
Key Features of 4 Popular Kitchen Layouts Explained
Galley Key features: The most functional of the kitchen layouts, the galley kitchen can be found in many commercial kitchens and increasingly in residential kitchens. It is characterised by a narrow passage between two parallel…
Are any of these 5 things stopping you from renovating? See how Smith & Sons can help!
5 reasons you may not proceed with a renovation and our service solutions for overcoming them… 1. You don't know where to start. Our unique Design-Plan-Construct system was developed for people who are looking for…
4 products that will add value to your main bathroom
Is 2019 the year that you renovate or revamp your main bathroom? Discover what Reece deems four of the best products to increase the value, livability and luxe factor of your bathroom and make the…
3 tips for choosing exterior paint colours for your home
Choosing colours for the exterior of your home during a renovation can be a stressful process. The colours should reflect your style, set the tone for what’s inside and work well with your home’s surroundings……
Where the Feeling of Home Really Comes From
Ikea’s recently released report ‘Beyond Four Walls’ presents findings about how people live in and relate to their homes. They surveyed 22,000 people in 22 countries to harbour a deep curiosity about where the feeling…
The Benefits of a Butler’s Pantry
Butler’s pantries are slowly reemerging in modern Australian kitchens and it’s easy to understand why! The little room located just off the kitchen or dining room usually houses benchtops for food preparation and cabinetry for…
13 Outdoor Entertaining Areas That Will Inspire You This Summer
It’s that time of year again; time to embrace the outdoors, entertain and unwind! Whether you have a spacious garden, a modest balcony or something in between, these thirteen outdoor entertaining areas created by the…