Ever think you know the perfect door or window you would like for an area only to end up with other issues such as lack of living space? In this short clip, Kyal and Kara share some great tips on choosing the right size door or window to suit your space. During their recent renovation at Long Jetty on the Central Coast, tight spaces needed to be carefully considered to ensure every corner was taken advantage of. Getting this right will maximise your living areas, both inside and out. At  ..

How lucky are we that we get to bask in these Australian summers, enjoying endless barbeques with friends and family and soaking in the great outdoors! With the design trends still favouring a blending of indoor/outdoor spaces, more and more families are looking for ways to create open-flow living spaces that work for the modern lifestyle. The one thing in Australia that we can’t seem to escape, is the bugs! As we look for ways to let the great outdoors in, often it means we let the ..

On a sunny day in mid-December, Kyal and Kara’s Long Jetty Reno hit the market. All of the love and passion (and man hours) they put into the project paid off with the hammer falling on auction day and one happy family ecstatic about their new home. It was a challenging nine months for the renovating duo but worthwhile in the end, with a beautiful home created for a new family to enjoy. What’s next for Kyal and Kara? With their second baby on the way, we’re sure it won’t be long befo ..

What trends will tickle your fancy in 2018? Gone is the pastel palette that dominated 2016 and into 2017. 2018 is set to be full of bright hues, metallic metals and earthy tones. Every year, Pantone () releases a list of colour trends set to become a feature of the following year and no doubt there will be plenty of homes taking inspiration from some of the themes below. Check them out.  ..

Christmas is the perfect time of year to make use of your indoor-outdoor living spaces. In Australia, we are blessed to not have to worry about being snowed in during the festive season. Instead, our concerns centre around the scorching heat! That is why creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living environment is the perfect way to make full use of your home, not just at Christmastime, but all year round. Whether it’s a serving window () off the kitchen, traditional timber bi-folds  ..

And that's a wrap! After nine months of long days (and nights), sweat, hard work and I'm sure a few tears, Long Jetty Reno is finally complete. Kyal and Kara have created the most beautiful family home, perfect for the relaxed coastal vibes that Long Jetty offers. With auction day right around the corner, who knows what new projects this family of three (soon to be four) will take on next.  ..

It's the hub of the home on this episode of Kyal and Kara's Long Jetty Reno and it's all about natural lighting in the kitchen, dining and living area. Kyal and Kara sure know how to achieve the indoor/outdoor living feel and have done so with some amazing Paragon sliding doors () and highlight windows (). By incorporating these products into an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, the Long Jetty Reno project is set to impress any entertainer. Check out the full video bel ..

They say first impressions count, and Kyal and Kara sure know how to make a welcoming statement. Episode 8 of Long Jetty Reno steps us through all the work that went in to the front facade, reveal where months of hard work is all pulled together with the final landscaping. Kyal and Kara's trademark style featuring Wideline's Paragon Casement window (/products/casement)s, a stunning colour palette and Colorbond roof are all perfectly complimented with the addition of a low maintenance, b ..

Can you believe we are 7 episodes in to Kyal and Kara's Long Jetty Reno?! What an incredible series it has been. This week we see the master of all Master bedrooms when Kyal and Kara reveal their tranquil master retreat. Complete with ensuite and not one but two walk in robes! The room is filled with light thanks to Paragon highlight windows (/products/fixed-windows) and an enormous sliding door (/products/sliding-doors) that leads out to the deck and pool area. This is a mu ..

The focus at Long Jetty Reno shifts to completing the biggest bathroom we've ever undertaken! This calls for a statement bathtub which Kara has chosen, but much to Kyal's dismay, it weighs a whopping 180kg! This episode also sees the completion of the powder room and laundry. They're not rooms that you generally associate with being beautiful, but what can we say, this laundry is an absolute stand out! gorgeous! We would love to hear if you agree. Catch the full episode here.  ..