‘i’ve got a passion for diy hacks’

CLAIRE HAS GOT THE BALANCE BETWEEN GRAND PERIOD DETAILS AND CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING SPOT ON

Renovating and reconfiguring her 1960s home sparked a passion for interior design in its owner – and a new career opportunity

Out-of-the-box thinking and creative flair helped Claire and David Carr reinvent their kitchen on a budget

BY CONVERTING THEIR GARAGE AND RETHINKING THE GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT, MEL AND GREIG SINCLAIR HAVE CREATED A HOME THAT WORKS FOR FAMILY LIFE

RYAN JAMES AND PARTNER CRAIG HAVE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR SMALL COTTAGE WITH SMART DECORATING AND SPACE-SAVING TRICKS

This was the very first room we decorated in our new-build home. While the house had some lovely features, the magnolia walls made everything feel a bit soulless. We weren’t allowed to paint for the f