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Materials palette: We used ironbark timber veneer for the cabinetry, Caesarstone benchtops in ‘Sleek Concrete’ for the prep areas, and Caesarstone in ‘Pure White’ for the kitchen island benchtop. The floors were laid with concrete-look porcelain tiles, and we chose stainless-steel taps and a double sink. A smoked mirror splashback was used to create a sense of openness and help spread the light around – it’s also a little softer and more sophisticated than a regular mirror. Lastly, we chose glass shelving for the display unit so there was an unimpeded sense of flow to the living room.
Have you ever heard yourself saying “We might need these platters/bowls/serving dishes for when we throw parties”? Before you feel you need to keep six salad bowls and a dozen white platters, ask yourself a couple of questions:When was the last time I threw a party and needed all these items?If I did need more serving dishes/bowls or platters than I own, could I borrow them from a friend, family member or neighbour?
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9. Consider who will do the rough-in and finish work With a kitchen or bathroom, for example, the rough-in involves bringing the waste, plumbing and electrical services to the right places. So pipes and cables are installed in walls and under floors, and are left poking out. Typically, walls are then lined and plastered, and floors laid, before the finish work.The finish work is where the cabinets, appliances, taps, light fixtures, tiling and so on are done, connecting up to the pipes and cables that were set in place before. It may be that you ask your builder to do both, but it’s not unusual for the finish work to be done by the person who supplied the kitchen or bathroom. This can work perfectly well as long as all parties understand in advance exactly what is (and is not) expected of them.How to Make Your Next Project a Win-Win
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