Hydronic Heating

Carley from Balnarring

We are in the process of building a new home and would like it to be as environmentally friendly and efficient as possible. We have heard about Hydronic Heating but do not know anything about it, ... continue reading

More Space for Growing Family

Melissa from Mt Martha

We require a really cost effective solution for an extra room on our currrent family home. Due to the rise of interest rates and stamp duty we realise it is too expensive to sell our home and take a ... continue reading

Water Savers

Mick from Arthurs Seat

We realise that the current water shortage situation is not a short term problem and believe in saving as much water possible as a family, the kids have even made a competition of how much they can ... continue reading

Patio Roofing

Cherie from Frankston

We are currently building an outdoor patio and require some green colorbond to cover area 5 metres wide by 2.6 metres long. How many sheets of colorbond will we require and what color greens are ... continue reading

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Book the Home Innovations Training Room

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Home Innovations offers a modern facility perfect for company training, seminars and group meetings. Click the link to check the room ... continue reading

Home Innovations is Closing for Renovations

posted 2 months, 6 days, 13 hours, 56 minutes ago

Home Innovations is having a reception make-over in the first week of December. The Showroom will be closed on Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th of December. Home Innovations apologises for any ... continue reading

2012 Industry Forecast

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The Inaugural Industry Forecast Night was a major success! The night was attended by a fantastic group building professionals. Special thanks go to Simon Tiller for Archicentre, Shane Murphy from ... continue reading

Latitude 37 Sweeps the HIA 2011 Awards

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An unprecedented sweep of 2011 HIA Awards goes to Latitude 37 ... continue reading

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Interior Design Course - Thursday

Thursday 10:00 am, 9th February 2012

Create and experience your own new world of design with this highly practical, stimulating course that will provide you with a thorough grounding in the skills and techniques of Interior Design. ... continue reading

Interior Design Course - Saturday

Saturday 10:00 am, 11th February 2012

Create and experience your own new world of design with this highly practical, stimulating course that will provide you with a thorough grounding in the skills and techniques of Interior Design. ... continue reading

Kitchen & Bathroom Expo

Saturday 10:00 am, 25th February 2012

It's That Time Again! The Annual Home Innovations Kitchen & Bathroom Expo Is Here. You will be among the first to see the latest products released in the market place providing you with cutting edge ... continue reading

Kitchen Design Seminar

Saturday 11:00 am, 25th February 2012

Come and be inspired by our panel of experts announcing all the latest new colour trends, innovative products & sleek modern finishes. This FREE seminar is not to be missed...... ... continue reading

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10 Pre Kitchen Renovation Questions

What’s the recipe for a Successful Kitchen Reno?zesta display

The way you live, the way you cook, the way you entertain all help determine what you want out of your kitchen renovation project. You then need to get an idea of what fits your style, functional needs and budget.

By asking these 10 questions you will have a better understanding of the type of kitchen that you will need for your home -

Q1 - What changes would the rest of the family like? You never know where the best ideas might come from.

Q2 - What major design change or changes could be made to improve your kitchen?

Q3 - How much time do you and your family members spend in the kitchen?

Q4 - How much time do you spend cooking or entertaining and how much space is needed for this?HIDC Kitchen Pic 1

Q5 - Do you have younger children in your home? Consider cabinet locks, rounded corners, and other safety features.

Q6 - What is the single worst thing about your kitchen?

Q7 - What changes you would like to each of the following:floor, benchtops, cabinetry, storage, appliances & lighting?

Q8 - Is there going to be a focus area of your new kitchen (e.g. breakfast counter or island bench)?

Q9 - Which items or appliances would you prefer to not see or showcase (e.g. microwave or coffee machine)?

Q10 - What is your budget for the project?

HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;

Bath Magic

BYO Kitchens

Clever Kitchens

de Wacht Cabinets

Finer Timber Doors

Frankston Kitchens

Grandview Kitchens

Granite Transformations

Mode Kitchens

Nepean Stone

Parbury Laminates

Phoenix Screens, Fencing, Gates & Safety Rail

Prestige Appliances

Rick’s Home Improvements

Sash Joinery & Construction

Stegbar

Stone & Tile Centre

The Splashback Factory

Zesta Kitchens