Polishing an existing concrete slab?
Depending on how fine you wanna go, some contractor can do $100/sqm
polishing concrete - heaps of questions!
I've done my front door concrete.
Kids room?
Is there a thread or forum talking about renovating a kids room? I would like to get some ideas.
LED tube light for garage
Just saw this product online, anyone got one or something similar? I have never seen it before, are they bright enough compare to original tungsten light? I'm going to replace…
SHOW ME YOUR LIGHTS!....Pwease.lol
Bought the famous Tom Dixon light (top left), a replica one, shall arrive very soon.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=570730936299857&set=a.547913775248240.1073741827.547834365256181&type=1&relevant_count=1
LED Downlights
Nowadays, you can pick up some good quality 12W LEDs downlights at around $20 each.
Advice on these led lights please?
Not a bad deal, less than $20 for the whole kit, however usually hard to deal with warranty through eBay, just my personal experience.
LED Downlights
4W LED is equivalent to less than 20W incandescent bulb, just 4 may not be enough.
What can't you live without in your home?
I have to have:
Guest toilet
Ensuite with heated washlet
Enough undercover outdoor area for cooking
Plan my kitchen!
How about swapping Bedroom 4 to the Lounge? then move the corridor opening towards the family room. You will have more space for the pantry and a warmer bedroom. Just…
Incandescent & halogen downlights??
Great outcome from the downlights, I'm sure you'll be adding some pendants on the island, would you?
light or dark furniture?
We've got a green feature wall and grey floor tiles, plus 30% window tinting, that makes our living room real dark, we had to brighten up with light colour furniture.…
The Brain of a Designer, in Diagrams
Love this graphic, will someone turn it into an infographic?
Fantastic Furniture - are they okay?
If you shops around in different seasons, you could spot some really good sales with interest free deal. I like the sales most not just because of price, but also…
Fantastic Furniture - are they okay?
Bought some of their stuff in our first house, prices were really attractive, we didn't expect high quality for the price we paid, so it wasn't too bad, last us…
Cougar Lighting CFL's
Do they have warranty somehow? or the warranty is making customers difficult to get it replaced?
Cool white LED: What do you think?
I also think it's a personal preference, I like warm white personally, more like home - warm.
However, previous experience told me that if you are getting multiple LEDs, test them…
New to lighting
Condensed light source makes hard shadows, not recommend for reading coz you will feel so tire after short while. Having said that, it's good to bring out bling effects (ie,…
Cool/Warm LED suggestions for these rooms
Cool white looks like tungsten tube.... I personally only choose warm white, except for reading lights.
pendant lighting questions
1) Easy but needs extra wiring / switch, that would account a little extra cost.
2) If the previous electrician opened a big hole, you will need some plaster work if…
Timber Benchtops
I always wonder how an oak benchtop looks like, please post some photos when done.
I have no idea how to decorate
Start with lighting, colour temperature needs to match your wall/tiles/cupboards... Once you get the lighting right, buy some fancy lights, or a modern ball chair, definitely can spark your home.
Boxes
Hi, got a few boxes to let go, they are parcel boxes from overseas shipments, high quality consistent sizes. Pick up at Calamvale only.
Roof color
I lived in houses both with black roof and white roof... both double storey houses.
Honestly, white roof is better in summer.
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