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Studio M514

Studio M514 is a residential architectural firm based in Melbourne, Australia.

Studio M514 serves homeowners who want to renovate or build homes in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Studio M514 helps homeowners who are transitioning from a young family to a growing family to a downsizer, design a home that adapts to different phases of their lives, so they don't have to move homes multiple times in their lives, saving them tens of thousands of dollars in moving cost, paying taxes and agent's fee.

08/06/2023

How Do You Futureproof Your Family Home? Renovating Tips To Age Gracefully At Home.

You are a homeowner who has raised your children in the family home until they have grown up and moved out. You are near your retirement age and preparing for the next phase of your life. How do you futureproof your family home?

How do you renovate your home to prepare for retirement and age gracefully at home, if moving out and downsizing is not an option for you?

Those are questions and dilemmas that baby boomer homeowners are facing.

For most baby boomer homeowners, the thought of moving out of their family home can be overwhelming.

Mentally and emotionally, it is daunting to leave an area you love, the community you are familiar with and the memory you have built in your home.

Physically and logistically, it is not easy to find another home that fits your requirements, is close to your family and friends and is within your budget.

Financially, it is also challenging to think through the tax implications and other expenses it will incur as a result of the move.

What can you do if after going through all the possibilities of staying put or downsizing, you are left with the option of staying put in your family home? How do you futureproof your family home?

https://studiom514.com.au/how-do-you-futureproof-your-family-home

04/06/2023

Happy Sunday!

People say we are what we eat
Or we are what we think
But we are also what we say…

We have all been guilty of rushing

Rushing through our days
Rushing through our activities
And rushing through our mind

We say what we want to say
without stopping for a few seconds
to think through our words…

Let’s be aware of what we say to our children, our family, our loved ones and our friends.

Let’s mean what we say
And say what we meant
To connect to their deepest needs and hearts ❤️

28/05/2023

Happy Sunday!

You are unique!
There is only one of you in this world.

You don’t need to be like someone else
In fact, the world needs only one of you!

When everyone is comparing,
competing and copying
You are made to be uniquely you!

Like a lock that can only be opened with
a set of unique combinations of numbers
You are made like that too!

You have a unique combination of gifts and talents
personality traits, likes and dislikes

You have the right combination
that can open doors of opportunities
Only you can fit through them!

The world is waiting for you,
Let’s bring your gifts and talents to share with the world!

26/05/2023

Is it worth renovating my home in this economic climate?

Maybe you are a homeowner who has just bought a house recently and one question you have at this stage is, is it worth renovating my home in this economic climate?

Or you are a homeowner who wants to renovate your home to meet your need and your family’s need. How do I know if this is a wise decision and a good time to do the renovation? Is it worth renovating my home in this economic climate?

First, if you are a homeowner who has just bought a house, Congratulations on your new venture! You have done well in finding a new home. This is the perfect time for you to start fresh and make the house a home of your own by doing the renovation.

Some homeowners choose not to do anything to the house they just acquire because it’s ready for them to move in as it is. However, some houses’ conditions are not how you would like to live, but the location is ideal for you. This is also the best opportunity and time to do the renovation.

The same question and dilemma come up again; is it worth renovating my home in this economic climate?

Let’s have a look at ways to navigate this question and dilemma.

https://studiom514.com.au/is-it-worth-renovating-my-home-in-this-economic-climate

21/05/2023

Happy Sunday!

How true is the quote by Maya Angelou.
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

As human beings, we are very unique
No other creatures in this world are made like us.

We are complex and intricately beautiful beings

We communicate with other people on multiple levels
Spoken and unspoken words
The tone of voice, body language, gestures, presence, aura, vibes…

Many times, our unspoken words and indirect communication are the ones that send out messages stronger than what was spoken, just like what the quotes suggested.

Other times, our spoken words don’t match the unspoken and indirect communication we send out to others.
People will receive mixed messages from us
They can’t pinpoint what is wrong, but they sense something is not quite right.

I believe
If we stay true to who we are,
and stay true to what is the truth,
we will be congruent with our communication.

Communication is an art and a skill.

Let’s be consistent, conscious, and conscientious about how we communicate with ourselves, our family and the people around us.

Send your message of care 🥰 and love ❤️ in ways that have a lasting effect and impact on their lives!

19/05/2023

Help! How to balance your home renovation needs and what your budget can afford?

If you are a homeowner looking to renovate your home, you would go through a challenging time navigating the cost increase. How to balance your home renovation needs and what your budget can afford?

The material supply and cost are stabilising, but the construction cost won’t go down. It will, however, stabilise, which is good news. This makes it easier for homeowners to reset and re-plan the budget for your project.

Perhaps your home renovation project is one that can’t be delayed because of urgent needs. If your budget hasn’t changed to cater for the cost increase, then you need to change your strategy to continue with the renovation plan.

Or your consideration to proceed with the renovation is because it is difficult to find a ready-to-move-in home that suits your needs and budget. Renovation is still the best and more affordable option for you and your family.

How to balance your home renovation needs and what your budget can afford?

https://studiom514.com.au/how-to-balance-your-home-renovation-needs

14/05/2023

Happy Mother’s Day Sunday!

To all the mothers in the world
We love you! 😍

In a child’s eyes
Moms are our heroines!

You are beautiful, wise, and
You are perfect!

You are the person we go to
when we need comfort
You are our world!

In a teenager’s eyes,
Moms are our best friends!

You are the first person who knows
when we cry after a breakup
You are our comfort and strength!

In an adult’s eyes,
Moms are our wise counsellors!

You are the source of the family’s natural remedy
And interactive family cookbook
You are everything in our life!

No matter where we are in our life journey…

Moms, we celebrate you!
You are loved, you are precious, 🥰
And we love ❤️ you!

05/05/2023

5 Steps Homeowners Must Do To Choose A Builder For Your Home Renovation or Building Project.

If you are planning to build or renovate your home, you need to follow these 5 important steps homeowners must do to choose a builder.

You have heard a lot in the news about how the housing and construction industry is experiencing a lot of shaking since last year. Many homeowners and builders are caught in a very challenging situation.

We have casualties with builders going out of business, and homeowners were left in distress. Their dream homes project becomes a nightmare. It is a sad situation.

These challenges started as a result of the shortage of materials, increase in cost, time delay, shortage of labour, high inflation and interest rate.

What can homeowners do to ensure that you choose the right builder for your project?

https://studiom514.com.au/5-steps-homeowners-must-do-to-choose-a-builder

30/04/2023

Happy Sunday!

We are made to love and to receive love
It is a basic human need

Love is not a feeling
Or mere words

Love is an essence
It is tangible and
It is a gift that we can receive
and give away

A child knows that he/she is loved
when they receive love in action

They might not understand the word ‘I love you’
But they understand and receive love when you read the bedtime story with them
Or pick them up when they cry and need comfort…

When you give a cup of water to someone who is thirsty,
because you see the person’s need and care for their need,
that’s love in action.

We can receive love and we can give away love ❤️
You'll also receive love back when you give it away
Love never runs out!

Let love ❤️ saturate your heart
So you can receive abundantly and give it away generously.

23/04/2023

Happy Sunday!

We don’t ignore our past
We don’t dwell on the past
But we use our past to inform our future

As we celebrate Anzac Day on Tuesday, 25th April,
let’s remember the sacrifice of our servicemen who served in World War One.
https://www.army.gov.au/our-heritage/traditions/anzac-day

One of the special food that the friends and families of the soldiers send to them is Anzac biscuits, a long-shelf, nutritional food sent from home with love.

Let’s remember our past hero’s heritage by sharing and telling the story of ANZAC over the Anzac bikkie 🍪 and a cuppa☕️!

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