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Three Birds part of new boutique Brisbane reno show

Created by professional renovator and small business enthusiast Renee Watson, the inaugural Reno Home Show hits Brisbane this July and promises to offer a boutique yet approachable home renovation show experience. “When I was looking for an event to exhibit my renovation business I felt there was no real option for small local grass roots renovation businesses who are doing great work and looking to engage with renovation focused customers,” says Renee who set about filling the gap.

Renee Watson
Reno Home Show creative director Renee Watson at Brisbane Showgrounds. Photography: Mark Turner

Whether renovating your kitchen or bathroom, updating fixtures and fittings, undergoing a complete renovation or simply looking for reno inspo, there will be plenty to be found with more than 100 designers, architects, stylists, home builders, trades and product suppliers exhibiting at the Brisbane Showgrounds in July. “It’s all about creating a community atmosphere in a beautifully rustic space where stall holders can get to know one another and visitors can talk face-to-face with designers and trades to create the home of their dreams and improve their liveability,” says Renee.

Three Birds Renovations will present and exhibit at the event
Three Birds Renovations will present and exhibit at the event

And given 75 per cent of exhibitors have never exhibited in a home show before, it’s a great opportunity for Brisbane based renovators to access new suppliers. “We’re different to other home shows in that this is a celebration of service and product providers from grassroots, one-person businesses to advanced boutique brands,” says Renee.

Noteworthy exhibitors and presenters include Three Birds Renovations (it’s their first ever Brisbane event), acclaimed Brisbane architect Shaun Lockyer, mavenHome interior architect and designer Lee Talbot (she will hold a masterclass on how to create an interior mood board) and Undercover Architect founder Amelia Lee. The Block’s Michael and Carlene of Cedar and Suede will also exhibit alongside their vintage caravan Dolly and will be running exclusive private group workshops on how to renovate a vintage caravan.

Shaun Lockyer
Some of architect Shaun Lockyer’s work. Photography: Scott Burrows

The visitor experience will include interactive workshops, panel discussions, display spaces, homewares, real-life rooms, conversations with professional renovators, design workshops and a live styling stage. “The event is for people who love their homes and love renovating, decorating and home improvements. Whether they’ve done it before or they’re doing it for the first time, they can meet everyone they need to bring their vision to life under the one roof at the Reno Home Show,” says Renee.

Undercover Architect founder Amelia Lee
Undercover Architect founder Amelia Lee

Reno Home Show
Exhibition Hall
Brisbane Showgrounds
July 20-21, 2019

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte to host Changing Rooms revamp

A huge hit in the nineties, the DIY home renovation show Changing Rooms will return to Australian television screens next year with Natalie Bassingthwaighte performing the hosting duties. Broadcast by the TEN and WIN Network, the show’s concept will see keen and creative couples swap houses with their family, friends or neighbours. With help from leading designers, each couple will revamp key rooms in each other’s homes before revealing the results at the end of the season.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie Bassingthwaighte

“When Network Ten called to ask if I would be interested in hosting a show called ‘Changing Rooms’ I said ‘You had me at Changing Rooms’. I absolutely love everything to do with design and I am forever quite literally changing every room in my house! It’s the perfect fit and I am incredibly excited,” says Natalie who is best known for her roles in Neighbours, The Wrong Girl, So You Think You Can Dance Australia and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

“Natalie is the perfect choice to host Changing Rooms. She is fun, authentic, and engaging, and that is what has made her so popular with Australian television audiences for many years. We are thrilled to see her bring a contemporary twist to the original and best home renovation show,” says Sarah Thornton, Network Ten executive producer for Changing Rooms which commences production this October.

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