1930 renovation

We bought a 1930’s house aka ‘Rat House’

If the fabled Jay Gatsby emerged from the pages of fiction and came to life, you wouldn’t be surprised to find him living here at the spectacular Betty Joan Apartments in South Brisbane.

This week we were finally granted planning permission to renovate our 1930s house into a Scandinavian inspired contemporary family home. Come and see the design prepared for us by Detail Architects and get tips on how to navigate the planning process.

Click for a video tour of our 1928 semi detached home in need of total renovation and modernisation. I'll walk you through the space which we transformed over a number of years. Renovations are tough but so rewarding. 1920s home renovation #diyhomerenovations #hollygoeslightly #1920shomerenovation #beforeandafterinteriors #interiors

A roll call of whimsical and contemporary pieces lends effortless style and underscores the heritage charm of this 1930s house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

This bright, airy terraced house is perfect for the holiday season.

We can’t decide what feature in this gorgeous workers cottage renovation we love the most! The sympathetically restored original home? The sleek black kitchen with its elegant curves? The jawdroppingly beautiful bathroom with its circular tub and swoon-worthy terrazzo? Or that enviable wine bar?! This home is a wonderful example of merging past and present. ...

Open plan kitchen diner

The owners have taken a 1930s home and extended and remodelled to create a wonderfully spacious home.

The Victorian semi in Toronto had great bones and the perfect location on a tree-lined avenue. See the results of this dramatic renovation by Joel Bray!

Things to know before renovating your kitchen: here are the things I wish I'd known before remodelling our kitchen. Read on for kitchen renovation tips...

Katy Orme of the popular blog Apartment Apothecary renovated this 1930s house in London, turning it into a dreamy showcase of vintage finds, Scandinavian-inspired decor, and budget-friendly ideas.

Eco principles have changed everything for the occupants of a century-old Edwardian home in the middle of Melbourne.

Clara McGillian, 31, and Nicholas Felstead, 35, from Bridgend, Wales, spent £25,000 transforming a 1930s semi-detached home after finding they were unable to afford a new build.

Name: Helen Location: Bristol, United Kingdom As soon as my husband and I stepped into this house, we knew it was the one for us. Not even the dodgy electrics, lack of central heating and pre-1970s decor could put us off — some hard work was a fair pay off for the welcome that we felt from the house, plus its stunning view.