Gas Verses Induction
We bought the Electrolux slimline induction cooktop (90230) and I love it! Unfortunately some of our pots don't work well but hey, I've wanted new pots for a while anyway…
Kitchen sinks against a back wall - thoughts please
Our new kitchen we built is similar to Luke81's. Its an L shape with the island in the middle, sink on the back wall and induction cooktop on the island.…
Alternative for clumping bamboo - UPDATED PHOTOS 9 MONTHS ON
How about a non-clumping bamboo? We have a similar small space in our patio (we live in Perth too) and used a non-clumping one. It grows quickly and is slowly…
Lighting ideas for patio
Hi there
We put in a combination of recessed downlights on a dimmer, uplights in the garden beds, tiny star lights in our three inserts to highlight the sculptures there and…
Ceramic tiles to carpet edge
We tiled straight onto our concrete floor after removing all the existing flooring and then for finishing the area where the two meet, we used metal tile edging like on…
Louvre Window in Bathroom
If you keep the maintenance up on the wooden window frame and seal it properly, I don't think there should be a problem. My in-laws have a bathroom completely lined…
Paint Quality?
If I was getting a new home, I would definitely bring it up with the builder. Perhaps you could say something like "I assume these little chips will be fixed…
2nd Level Addition
Have you had it priced up? We got a rough estimate on it and it was $300k!
Bar Stools with or without backs - what do you prefer?
We've decided on the Emeco Navy Stools. Does anyone know where I can buy them in Perth?
Edited to add : found them !
Poll for 3 kitchen layouts
I saw a kitchen in a magazine which had two ovens one above each other on the side closest to a bench (for putting hot items onto) and then to…
Which side for the drainer
I'm left handed so I finally got a new kitchen with it working for me So its dishwasher on left, drainer on left, sinks on…
Help with ideas for front garden
Hi there
There is a house around the corner from us who has a similar front yard. They put some large river rocks in (grouped like nature does it) and then…
Interior Decorator advising on Paint colors -What to expect
I had the Dulux lady come to our house but ended up not going with her colours in the end. She was really lovely, went through the house inside and…
Bar Stools with or without backs - what do you prefer?
Still trying to find the stools I like. I've seen some in the Kitchen & Bathrooms Quarterly in an ad for Harvey Norman Renovations but no luck in finding them.
They…
Bar Stools with or without backs - what do you prefer?
Hi all
Thanks for all the feedback. I think we will probably go with the higher backed chairs. Have seen some nice white leather ones so just need to source them…
Painting Color Advice...PLEASEEEEeeeeeeeeee
I tried out about 5 test pots which included Ecru, Stowe White and Hogs Bristle. I think you need to test them out on big pieces of gyprock in the…
Our new garden
I think we used gypsum or something like that to help with the clay.
Wooden Ceiling Panels??
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I haven't got a photo of the roof at the moment but it was called glosswood. My hubby used a small nailgun and each layer clips into the next,…
Wooden Ceiling Panels??
We did it in our patio and it looks great. I can't remember the name of the panelling but its something that looks like cedar and comes in a finish…
Landscaper - Melbourne Western suburbs
try Mark at Pacific Australis (0425 730 271). Not sure if he covers that area but he does really great work and specialises in native gardens which are low maintenance.
Skirting Boards Coming Away From The Wall
How about sticking them back on with builder's foam?
Bar Stools with or without backs - what do you prefer?
Just trying to find some bar stools to go under our island bench and wanted to hear whether people find ones with backs or without better?
Our island bench contains…
Plantation Shutters - stacker or bifold? Pics please...
I am looking to put plantation shutters over full length louvred windows and wanted to know if anyone has done the same thing? If so, did you use stacker shutters…
Coastal Style Dining Pendant - any ideas?
Thanks grom, the twig thing doesn't really work colour wise as we have Laminex Chalked Oak on the island bench so wanted something more in the honey tones.
Benchtop manufacturer recommendation in Perth - found one!
thx, will go there
Renovating a bungalow
I would choose lighter colours on the walls, maybe in cream tones like Dulux Bone White or Taubmans Sand Dollar and maybe an accent wall around the fireplace but go…
Benchtop manufacturer recommendation in Perth - found one!
Thanks Leni and MrsGreen. I'll give them a call and send them the specs.
Help on flooring for rumpus room
You could always do what we are doing in our living room : we are tiling around the edges then putting a piece of carpet in the middle so its…
What can I do with her room??
Could you plug in a pedestal fan in the doorway then move it when she is up? We had hot rooms for our babies and used to dampen muslim cloths…