Design
PROS & CONS OF A WHITE KITCHEN
Renovating your kitchen is something you are not going to do too often. So you want to get it right. Choosing the right colour and style is crucial as it can’t be easily changed. A white kitchen is certainly the most popular colour choice and there is good reason for that. However, consider the Pros…
Read MoreDESIGNING A KITCHEN FOR A QUEENSLANDER
If you are fortunate enough to live in a traditional Queenslander home there will no doubt come a time where the kitchen will need an upgrade. How do you design a new kitchen but hang on to the unique charm of the Queenslander. Even though the Queenslander is a traditional home there are a few…
Read MoreLUXURY LAUNDRY
If you have to spend time in this room you deserve to have a little luxury. It may be ‘just the laundry’ but there can be more to a laundry than dirty washing and cleaning products. Here are a few ideas to maybe make you want to spend time in the laundry and make it…
Read MoreCHOOSING BATHROOM FIXTURES
You would think the little things like taps choices wouldn’t make much difference to your bathroom design, however these can make or break your bathroom. GETTING STARTED The first step is to have a plan, budget and style. It is important to ensure your bathroom will work with the style of the rest of your…
Read MoreHI TECH BATHROOMS
It is not typical to think of turning the bathroom hi tech but you will be surprised what can be included in your bathroom design to bring it into the future. 1. APP CONTROLLED AUTOMATION You can practically do anything on your smartphone these days, thanks to the endless number of apps available. With the…
Read MoreTHE KITCHEN TRIANGLE
The key principle used for functional kitchen design for many, many years has been ‘the working triangle’ concept. This is still the case however, more modern elements can also be included in your design to make your kitchen truly versatile and functional. What is the triangle? The kitchen work triangle is a concept used to…
Read MoreMAKE YOUR KITCHEN THE HEART OF THE HOME THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Why not be a bit creative this year and make your day/night a bit more family orientated. Here are a few ideas to use the heart of the home – the kitchen, and include the whole family this Valentine’s Day. 1. Breakfast in bed with heart shaped eggs…
Read More“YES, YOU CAN FIT THAT IN YOUR SMALL KITCHEN.”
Do you think you don’t have room for certain features in your new kitchen design? Nothing is impossible! There are some great options to allow you to include all your wants into your small space. Here are a few you may like to consider: SLIDE OUT WORK SURFACE Pull out benchtops are a popular feature…
Read MoreWHAT IS YOUR BATH TUB STYLE?
A long, relaxing soak in the bath tub remains one of the most effective and affordable ways of relieving stress and tension. Beyond simply cleansing the body, bathing enhances our physical and emotional wellbeing, combining the calming properties of water with the soothing effects of a little ‘you’ time. Bath tubs help to define both…
Read MoreCHOOSING YOUR KITCHEN SPLASHBACK
A splashback not only needs to complement the style and design of a kitchen, but also be tough and robust enough to deal with everyday use. It also needs to meet mandatory fire safety standards. This list should help you with your choice – or may make you realise you had no idea how many…
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