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Renovating in Bristol and Surrounding Areas

Renovating in Bristol and Surrounding Areas

Bristol and its surrounding areas are popular choices for renovators, for a few reasons. With a population of over 5 million people, the South West has beautiful scenery, long coastlines and old houses ready to be brought back to life.

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Renovating in Bristol and Surrounding Areas
The Top 5 Latest Vanity Trends in NZ

The Top 5 Latest Vanity Trends in NZ

Take a look at this year’s vanity trends for inspiration for your next bathroom renovation. Whether it’s personalising your vanity, making a bold statement or maximising your storage space, there are many options to give your bathroom a modern edge.

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The Top 5 Latest Vanity Trends in NZ
TREND REPORT: Things to consider with polished concrete floors

TREND REPORT: Things to consider with polished concrete floors

Create an inexpensive floor you’ll adore by making it concrete. Concrete is a cost-effective, low maintenance and durable alternative to other flooring options. Read on to discover why a concrete floor might be the best choice for your renovation.

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TREND REPORT: Things to consider with polished concrete floors
Renovation in London

Renovation in London

The booming London property market makes it very attractive for homeowners to renovate, but it’s not always a straightforward process. Hiring a professional renovator can take a lot of the weight off and save you serious money.

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Renovation in London
Top six  things to consider for Apartment renovations

Top six things to consider for Apartment renovations

We had a chat with the experts in the industry to find out about things to keep in mind when planning an apartment renovation. If you’re thinking of renovating your apartment then we have our top six things to consider during your plan.

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Top six things to consider for Apartment renovations
What should I consider when renovating my bathroom

What should I consider when renovating my bathroom

So what should you consider when planning your bathroom renovation? Our top eight components for a successful bathroom redesign include all of the standard items, along with a few less obvious suggestions.

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What should I consider when renovating my bathroom
Renovating in West Auckland

Renovating in West Auckland

With stunning surf beaches, lush forest and a short commute into Auckland’s central business district, West Auckland is becoming a hub for young families and outdoor enthusiasts. The area’s housing stock varies greatly, but no matter what type of house you call home, the team at Refresh Renovations Waitakere can help you make the most of every square metre.
 

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Renovating in West Auckland
Tips for Renovating in a Conservation Area

Tips for Renovating in a Conservation Area

Planning a renovation project in one of UK’s conservation areas requires a plethora of things to consider and hurdles to jump over. Rely only on local renovators, who knows its nitty-gritty.

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Tips for Renovating in a Conservation Area
5 Quick tips for planning permission approval

5 Quick tips for planning permission approval

Talk to anyone with a building project in mind and they’re certain to groan at the thought of submitting plans and chasing them through the system until approval is granted. It can be frustrating and time-consuming, and there’s ultimately no guarantee that you’ll be given the go-ahead.

At Refresh, we’ve been through this process many times, so we’ve compiled several ways in which can improve the chances of having your projects signed off.

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5 Quick tips for planning permission approval
Tips for Installing an Elevator in Your Home

Tips for Installing an Elevator in Your Home

Adding an elevator to your home creates lifestyle flexibility and adds value to the property while future-proofing the home. Read more for types, benefits and what to consider before you go.. up and down...

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Tips for Installing an Elevator in Your Home
Renovating in Nottinghamshire

Renovating in Nottinghamshire

There is no time like the present to redevelop and renovate your home. Nottinghamshire’s significantly low property prices opens up a huge opportunity for renovations. Being connected to major road and rail routes, the demand for well-presented house is on the rise.

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Renovating in Nottinghamshire
Renovating in Tauranga

Renovating in Tauranga

Tauranga is a hot spot! It’s one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, and in fact housing prices aren’t lagging much behind Auckland. It’s booming for good reason, with an abundance of natural beauty all around, a great climate, and many lifestyle options for outdoor adventures. Find out why now is a great time to renovate your home in Tauranga.

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Renovating in Tauranga
How to achieve the celebrity house look

How to achieve the celebrity house look

Whether it’s their fashion sense, relationships, indiscretions, or diet fads, we’re always looking for the inside scoop on the rich and famous. Much of what is published can be dismissed as fantasy, but there is a sense in which celebrity magazines can be useful, and that’s in keeping tabs on the latest interior design trends. How do you decide what’s achievable and what’s unrealistic? Kelley Malcher of Surrey builders Refresh Renovations has the answers.

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How to achieve the celebrity house look
Trend Report: House Trends in Australia

Trend Report: House Trends in Australia

Australian housing and architecture is an ever-changing terrain. Let’s take a look at the landscape of future house trends in Australia to see what we can look forward to in 2019 and beyond.

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Trend Report: House Trends in Australia
Refresh has your renovation project under control

Refresh has your renovation project under control

Renovation projects are notorious for taking longer than originally planned, and are known to frequently go over-budget. Refresh Renovations has formulated processes and software that minimises if not completely eliminating these recurring problems in the industry. Find out more about how Refresh is revolutionising renovations.

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Refresh has your renovation project under control
Trend Report: House Trends in NZ

Trend Report: House Trends in NZ

The future of home improvements will be guided by the following four concepts: flexibility, efficiency, individuality and collaboration with nature. Find out more about evolving home trends in this amazingly informative article.

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Trend Report: House Trends in NZ