Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects.
Even as real estate agents we find home improvements compelling, and they often inform our views of how clients can upgrade their home to maximise its value before putting it on the market.
If you’re thinking of moving in the short to medium term and wondering how best to prepare your home for sale, you’ll be able to plunder some amazing ideas from Instagram, Pinterest, TV shows like The Block or and magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens or Vogue Living.
Before you start spending money on a project, it’s worth speaking to your favourite real estate agent (we hope it is us!) to understand whether your ideas will give you a return on your investment. There’s no point in splashing the cash on a feature that may not impress buyers.
In the meantime, here are a few of our favourite Instagram accounts.
Tile Cloud
Renovating a bathroom is one of the best strategies for maximising the value of your home. Here’s a site that delivers inspiration by the bucket-load.
Kitchens by Emanuel
High-quality images of kitchens and laundries will have you dreaming of a life that is completely organised and elegant. The account belongs to Sheree Bounassif, an interior designer and cabinet maker.
Bec and George
Fans of The Block will know this couple. Check out their renovation of a ’70s family home. They have a lovely vibe, and there are heaps of family photos, too.
Wise Property
Some great shots of a house renovation in Newcastle, NSW. The account tells the ongoing story of two sisters who bought a knock-down and began fixing it up.
Three Birds Renovations
Blond wood and white walls are everywhere here! Three mums join forces to inspire you with the style of homes they love.
Gee Bungalow
36,000 followers can’t be wrong! A Brisbane couple has documented the renovation of a house since 2018. Discover their DIY tips and how they dealt with everyone’s nightmare – asbestos.