Written by Belinda Blackburn
I was passionate about improving my home!
Despite having lots of windows in an open plan design, the space still felt dark from the timber-look lino and black kitchen benchtop.
When we decided to undertake the renovation I knew that I wanted to make it bright and welcoming; consequently, the entire house was gutted! The dark flooring was removed and replaced with a light vinyl planking; walls were repainted; and a new bathroom, toilet and laundry were installed. We got it all!
We were so excited to see the improvements evolve and enhance the living spaces.
THE FINER DETAILS
I researched for many hours and found most of my inspiration online. I then created virtual mood boards before finally deciding on a style that I loved and could commit to.
We designed the kitchen so that white was the dominant colour palette, and used black accents and marble benchtop to create a beautiful contrast.
Sparkmans Cabinetry made it all come to life and I thank them for their patience with my back and forth decision making! Reece Plumbing were the suppliers for all our beautiful kitchen and bathroom products (including appliances), and I absolutely love how it turned out.
TIMELINE
It was hard to keep track of the timeline as the whole house was being renovated at the same time. There were lots of people to navigate including the builder, plumber, plasterer, electrician, tiler, floor layers, painter, and cabinetmaker. In total, the renovation took approximately 10 weeks.
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!
The best advice I can offer to anyone else undertaking a renovation project is to plan, plan, plan! Be prepared for setbacks and things not always going right. It’s going to happen no matter how well you have organised everything, but it’s all worth it in the end!
Happy renovating and good luck in this year’s competition!
