Ever looked at a picture of a beautiful kitchen or living room and just felt like there's something a little too perfect about it? Chances are you were looking at a computer rendering rather than a photograph. The truth is, they're everywhere these days and most of the time we don't even realise...

A quick note for anyone living in Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane too - we've got stacks of free tickets to give away to excellent home shows in those cities - drop in an entry, great chance to pick up some expert advice or see what's new...