1.  Hire a professional Hiring an interior designer is a sure-fire way to make sure your home keeps a consistent flow. As a professional they will be able to guide you on a colour palette and style that works best for your lifestyle and home's layout.   2.  Think...

Dubai is a city of convenience. It’s a place where you can have petrol delivered to your door, and groceries dropped off to your boat in the middle of the sea. Knowing this, here at Smart Renovation, we have created a way to make good design accessible on the go, as...

If you’re planning a renovation but are not sure where to start, we’re here to help. As leading fit-out experts in Dubai we’ve got the inside scoop on everything you need to know. Here at Smart Renovations, we believe that the benefit of a (well executed) renovation...

1.  Avoid wall cabinets They only work in a closed kitchen where that is the focus of the room. In an open plan living area, use low or full cabinets for less visual obstructions. We like to use low cabinets that are not mounted onto the wall, so that there’s a visual...

So, you’re considering renovating your UAE property? There are several things to consider before you start. As leading experts in home renovations, we answer your frequently asked questions below.   Do all home upgrades add value? Yes, but only if you use high...

1.     Create a unity between the interiors of your villa and the garden Living in the UAE, you’ll be spending six months of the year outside, so it’s vital to make a visual connection between the interior and exterior of your home. To do this, most of the time you’ll...

When it comes to designing the office for your company, you’ve got make sure it’s functional, for both the work that needs to be done and the people doing it.   Company management Firstly, you should think about the way the company is managed as this will shape...

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and as you prepare to deck the halls for the festive period, we’ve got some tips on where to start.   Kids come first Let’s not forget, this time of year is all about the kids. So, when it comes to decorating make sure...

Though it’s sometimes the smallest room in the house, a powder room has the potential to pack a mighty design punch. At Smart Renovations, we like to call the small bathroom ‘the bag of the house’ as, just like this season’s newest bag, it is the perfect design...

Over the last few years, as a leading interior design company in Dubai, we’ve seen a rise in the people wanting to extend their villas. Previously, an extension was considered too much hassle, and instead homeowners would choose to sell up and move into a bigger...

Often, when people decide to renovate their kitchen, they think it’s as simple as selecting new cabinets and appliances. However, as Dubai’s leading fit out company, we know that creating a well-designed kitchen is a process that requires an expert’s touch. To help...

Not sure whether to get your furniture made or to buy it? Here’s our opinion   Why chose tailor-made furniture? Having furniture designed to fit the rooms you’re living in makes a huge difference to the look and feel of a space. It transforms a house to a home in...

Why convenience food is shaping the future of kitchen design Whether you want a single cup of coffee, a lunchtime salad, or an entire three-course meal, you can get it delivered to your door with very little effort. And adding to our convenience leaning eating habits,...

How to make your vacation pad fulfil in design and function. When you’ve got two or more properties, creating a distinction between them is important. While your home is a space used for the everyday, your holiday home should be a place where you can relax and escape...

It’s quite often said that the kitchen is the heart of a home, but here at Smart Renovation we don’t think that means every kitchen has to function in the same way. When it comes to designing a home, as fit-out experts in Dubai, we believe it is important to analyse...

Just as the clothes you wear are an artistic expression of your personality; your home is a reflection of your taste. And it’s true that the interior of a home says a lot about its owner. This is why decorating with art that speaks to you and that tells a story, is...

You may have heard designers talking about ‘the principles of interior design’, which usually include ideas such as a balance, harmony and proportion, but how much of good design comes from following rules? And how much is it down to the designer’s experience? At...

If your car breaks, you take it to a mechanic at the garage and pay for their advice that has come from years of experience. The same should apply when approaching your home’s interior fit-out and design. When someone has spent a lot of time honing a craft, they know...

Living, working, exercising, schooling and sleeping in one space has changed the way our home’s function, possibly forever. But if you’re in the market to renovate, how should you let that affect the way you design your home? As a leading interior designer company in...

Everybody knows that the kitchen is the heart of the home – often in both feeling and floorplan - that’s why putting it to the top of your ‘to renovate’ list is a smart idea. Smart Renovations, as a leading interior design company in Dubai, specialises in designing...