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How lovely is this little house with an outdoor patio? We are so thrilled to assist the owner with this renovation project! To suit the owner’s request, we managed to transform a quite small living room into a more spacious living and dining area. In the meantime, the current kitchenette, located in a very dark corner, will become a proper kitchen. It will have plenty of sunlight and more space for appliances and storage, which is great!

The laundry and the bathroom will now be in the same room. Therefore, we proposed a separate powder room with a wall-hung toilet and a hand basin. Behind the toilet, a feature wall with a niche and LED light will bring some design flair to the enclosure. Moreover, we added a covered patio with access to the bedroom, integrated with the existing porch. The roof above the patio will follow the same pitch as the garage, located on the opposite side of the house. Regarding the garage, we created a storage room at the back, taking advantage of existing walls.

Do you also want to renovate your lovely little house? It doesn’t matter the size of your project. Big or small, give us a call!

This mood board is all about irregular shapes and organic design. From basins and bathtubs to mirrors and wall lights, you won’t find one single straight line here. The exception is the tapware, which has remarkable vertical lines. Regarding the colour for taps and other accessories, we suggest gunmetal, which matches well the earthy tones of the terrazzo floor tile.

The terrazzo itself is marked by irregular shapes and organic design as well. And the combination of greys and light browns is perfect on a white background. On the walls, we suggest accent 3D tiles in sandy tones, with light grey or off-white being another option. For the vanity, we suggest white, the same colour as for the sanitaryware. Plant pots help to create a natural atmosphere, bringing nature to inside this bathroom.

Bathtub: Athenia Freestanding Acrylic Bath (Fienza)
Basin: Contura Freeform Above Counter Basin (Caroma)
Bath mixer: Mecca Freestanding Bath Mixer (Nero Tapware)
Basin mixer: Mecca Tall Basin Mixer (Nero Tapware)
Hook: Koti Wall Hook (RJ Living)
Floor tile: Livorno Ghia Porcelain Terrazzo (Perini Tiles)
Wall tile: Hellin Bianco Line Porcelain (Perini Tiles)
Wall light: Ludivica & Roberto Palomba (Temple & Webster)
Mirror: Silver Eilish Metal Mirror (Temple & Webster)

The main goal of this renovation project was to create more privacy for the members of a growing family. Initially, they wanted to isolate the existing master bedroom from the rest of the house, adding to it a separate living area. This bedroom would then be occupied by the owner’s daughter and her partner.

So the first step was to make room for a second master bedroom, for the parents. Since the family didn’t use the office very often, we opened it to an adjoining bedroom, creating a master suite with a walk-in robe. We then transformed the laundry into an ensuite, taking advantage of the existing plumbing.

The owners wanted a European-style laundry, so we adapted one of the cupboards along the corridor to place the trough. We also made room for a stackable washing machine and dryer, as well as a bigger cupboard beside it. Since we had to bring pipes to the new laundry, we installed a small kitchenette on the other side of the wall. The kitchenette faces the media room, having a frigobar, a microwave, and a sink.

The media room now works as a living area for the owner’s daughter and her partner. It has a private access to the outdoors, allowing for the young couple’s own routine. However, the room is still connected to the rest of the house through an internal door.

Last, but not least, the owners complained about the corridor that leads to the bedrooms being too dark. Aiming to bring more light to this part of the house, we removed an existing wall at the entry hall. We proposed a feature screen instead, made of timber battens from floor to ceiling.

Do you also want more privacy for your growing family? Or maybe adapt your house to new circumstances? Get in touch for a quote!

Generally by springtime, paint manufacturers forecast the next year’s colour trends. For many of them, the colour of the year 2024 will be blue (Sherwin-Williams, Dunn-Edwards, Valspar, Minwax, etc). However, from all the hues of blue presented, Blue Nova was our preferred one. This is a beautiful blue-violet from Benjamin Moore, which illustrates today’s mood board.

This intense colour reminds me of the beautiful tones of blue from Azul Bahia, a rare granite from my homeland, Brazil. When using this beautiful stone on the floor or the benchtop, you may want to go with Kit Kat tiles in bluish-grey for the walls. Or, alternatively, a satin white tile instead, which goes well with blues.

For the basin and the freestanding bathtub, we suggest gloss-white pieces with a tapered shape. The vanity may be a wall-hung unity with drawers. The handles are in brushed nickel, the same colour chosen for the tapware and accessories. To complement the look, a pill-shaped mirror with a satin finish frame. If you want to see another one of our mood boards with blue tones, please click here.

Vanity: Ashley 1200mm Wall Hung (ADP)
Basin: RAK Feeling Rectangular Above Counter (Fienza)
Bathtub: Utopia Gloss Solid Cast Marble (ADP)
Tapware: Milli Trace Brushed Nickel (Reece)
Hook: Mecca Robe Hook (Nero Tapware)
Paint: Blue Nova 825/CC-860 (Benajmin Moore)
Granite: Azul Bahia (Signorino)
Finger mosaic tiles: Ignite Sky Gloss (Beaumont Tiles)
Plant: Potted Faux Hydrangea Plant (Temple and Webster)

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How nice is this hand-crafted wooden bathtub! Having a unique design, this bath perfectly matches the vanity in real timber, creating a natural atmosphere for your bathroom. Besides the cabinetry itself, this vanity has also a countertop in timber, which adds to its charm.

Regarding the exposure to water, this wooden bathtub is hand-crafted with the same techniques used by boat builders. A similar approach applies to the vanity, which has a few coats of polyurethane in order to protect the timber from water spills.

Other decorative elements in timber help to set the mood, such as the asymmetric mirror and the wall light. Hooks, stools, and cachepots in timber are also good options to create a woody bathroom. For the tapware, we suggest a bronze living finish, which will get tannish over the years. The cross-shape handles help create a rustic look. As a background, cement-look tiles on the floor and penny-round tiles on the walls, both in a light grey tone.

For other mood boards where we used timber, have a look here and here.

Bathtub: Tasmanian Oak Barrel (Wood and Water)
Vanity: Kado Arc Twin Drawer Timber Top Australian Chestnut (Reece)
Tapware: Portsea Basin Set Autumn Bronze (Par Taps)
Mirror: Mid-Century Asymmetrical Wood Wall Mirror (West Elm)
Wall light: Button Sconce (Fluxwood Lighting)
Cachepot: Dansk Tub Pot (The Banyan Tree)
Hook: Button Wall Hook (Freedom)
Floor tile: Byron Travertine Look Grey Matte (Tile Cloud)
Wall tile: Perla Penny Round (Perini Tiles)

Did you enjoy this woody bathroom? We can assist with your renovation or decoration! Get in touch today for more details!

People may get confused about the difference between copper and bronze. While the first is a pure metal, known for its bright orange colour, the latter is an alloy of copper, tending to a brown tone. Either way, both materials go very well with whites and greys. And they will certainly add a touch of sophistication to your bathroom!

In this mood board, we chose brushed bronze for the tapware and the accessories. On the other hand, the wallpaper with a tropical pattern has touches of copper, the same colour as the mirror frame. The bath and basin have soft curves, matching the fluted cabinetry with recessed handles. Aiming to achieve an elegant look, both the sanitaryware and the vanity are white.

On the floor, marble-like tiles with accents in rose gold and grey. On wet walls, where wallpaper is not allowed, we suggest plain tiles in satin white, preferably in a big format.

Are you also hesitant between copper and bronze? What about engaging our services for your bathroom renovation?

Vanity: Satin White Noosa 750mm Wall Hung (Otti)
Basin: Patty Gloss White (ADP)
Bath: Roca Inspira Freetsading 1800mm (Reece)
Tapware: Milli Pure Diamond Texture Handle in Brushed Bronze (Reece)
Wall light: MFL LED Dimmable Wall Bracket in Bronze (Beacon Lighting)
Wallpaper: Cascade Leaf Grey & Rose Gold Fine Decor (World of Wallpaper)
Floor tiles: Calacatta Oro 900mm x 1800mm (Design Tiles)

The idea for this project was to renovate an existing shop, combining a French bistro and an Italian bakery. The owner wanted a place where people could enjoy a good coffee while choosing from a selection of pastries. Or, to have a sip of wine while eating a slice of a Napoletan pizza.

The building comprised a big open area with a kitchen at the back. Our proposal was to transform the existing door between the saloon and the kitchen into an arched window. Therefore, the customers could watch the production line, which would entice them to taste the freshly baked treats.

Right in front of the entry door, we placed the main counter, which showcases the house’s specialties. Among the sweet treats, there are croissants, eclairs, muffins, and cakes. The coffee machine and the appliances to prepare juices and smoothies are on the left side, while the point-of-sale is to the right.

In the sitting area, we suggested some tables scattered around and also booths for a more intimate atmosphere. Regarding the finishes and materials, we chose timber panels and the classic bistro furniture, evoking reminiscences from Paris. Aiming to bring a bit from Italy, and add a touch of coziness, we added distressed brick and mustard walls. For the floor, natural stone in a light sand colour.

Are you after plans for your new cafe or restaurant? Be it a French bistro or an Italian bakery, we can assist you with the design!

How cozy is it soaking in a clawfoot bathtub? The feeling of relaxation will be even better if surrounded by elements full of character. As an example, the pedestal basin made of glazed ceramic with a hob-mounted basin mixer in a classic style.

To match, a gooseneck shower arm with rose and other vintage accessories, all in matte black. The same colour was chosen for the clawfoot bathtub and other accessories, such as the pending wall light with a glass globe.

Adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, distressed brick and cement-look tiles. Another good option is whitewashed timber, which may be present in wall panels or pieces of furniture like shelves and cabinets. A rectangular mirror with an antique white frame complements the look, along with plant pots in terracotta.

For more inspiration on bathrooms with an antique or vintage look, please check here and here.

Claw foot bath: Kado Era 1700mm (Reece)
Pedestal basin: Stafford 51 X 43 (Turner Hastings)
Basin mixer & shower mixer: Kado Era (Reece)
Shower & hook: Nostalgia (Phoenix)
Wall light: Ivy 1 Light (Beacon Lighting)
Mirror: Toftbyn white (IKEA)
Floor tile: Windsor Matte Grey Concrete Look 600×600 (Tile Cloud)

Do you also dream of soaking in a clawfoot bathtub after a busy day at work? If you are also in love with this vintage look, let us know! We are more than happy to assist with your new bathroom!

When designing a powder room, every millimetre matters. However, nowadays we are lucky enough to have a few different options to help us deal with compact bathrooms and other tiny spaces. For example, you may use cavity sliding doors instead of hinged ones, being able to have a wide doorway to access the room.

Regarding sanitaryware, toilets with in-wall flush systems are great space-savers, for example, as the cistern is concealed inside the wall frame. You may use the standard flush buttons or ones with touchless technology, as you may see here.

Besides compact toilets, there are many models of slim wall-hung vanities in the market, providing clever storage solutions. In saying that, while some may prefer a standard mirror, others may opt for a shaving mirror cabinet. Some shaving cabinets can be semi-recessed in the wall, providing extra storage space.

Aiming to bring some coziness, we suggest using light tones of grey and accents in timber. In this mood board, we have a mirror with a frame in light oak, the same colour chosen for the towel hook and the pendant light. For the tapware, brushed nickel with a contemporary design and straight lines, matching the wallpaper and the floor tiles.

Vanity: Petite 400 Wall Hung (ADP)
Toilet: Roca Inspira (Reece)
Flush button: Geberit Sigma 01 (Reece)
Tapware and accessory: Tono (Fienza)
Hook: Classic Kink Wall Hook (Scandiluxe)
Mirror: Tina Round (Temple & Webster)
Pending light: Juno 1 (Beacon Lighting)
Floor tile: Caparazon Medio (Perini Tiles)
Wallpaper: Maui Leaf Monochrome (World of Wallpaper)

Are you struggling with a small powder room? We are glad to help you optimise your space!

For those who are after a luxurious bathroom, there is nothing better than natural stone and good-quality furniture. Arctic Frost or Nero Marquina, for example, are great choices when selecting a marble for your floor or benchtop. While the first has grey veins on white, the latter is known for its white veins over a deep black background, both being a symbol of elegance and contemporaneity.

However, apart from tiles and benchtops, we can also use marble in other elements of the project, such as door handles and tapware. With a unique design, this vanity in hazelnut oak from Zuster has the option of a marble handle inlay. This feature perfectly matches the tapware from Par Taps, which also has details in marble, either in black or white.

A black basin in glazed steel and a shaving mirror cabinet with a timber frame, from the same range as the vanity. The floor has dark marble tiles, while the walls have white marble. A fluted feature panel is proposed for the dry areas, matching the same dark timber colour as the vanity and the mirror cabinet. Black accessories complement the look, improving the sense of sophistication. For other mood boards where we suggested dark accents, click here and here.

Vanity: Issy Blossom (Reece)
Shaving mirror cabinet: Issy Blossom (Reece)
Basin: Alape Scopio Counter Basin (Reece)
Tapware: IDK Nero Marble (Par Taps)
Towel rail: Mizu Soothe (Reece)
Marble: Arctic Frost & Nero Marquina (CDK Stone)

Are you also after good-quality products for your bathroom renovation, from well-known Australian brands? We can definitely assist you.