Functional Laundry

This looks like a functional laundry, but it's just not my style.

I have heard many disaster stories with building or renovating and I'm sure many of you have too. A common mistake is not have everything itemised and priced as part of a tender process. Make sure you have all your fixtures and finishes selected and clearly defined before you go to tender and/or sign a contract. This will help avoid expensive variations and short timeframes to make decisions during the building process. Apart from avoiding a budget blow-out and considerable stress you far more likley to get the result you want.

Kitchen - Warm & Classic

The bulkhead creates a great illusion of space and flow. By incorporating a warmer colour pallet, this kitchen is transformed into an open and inviting room.

Hidden Laundry

A european style laundry, hidden away in a frosted-glass paneled wall unit, creating a sleek yet functional space-saver! A great idea for those who are tight on space.

Get organised in the kitchen

You know what they say... An organised home = an organised mind.

That's why I love this image - a wide kitchen drawer separating the bins and cleaning products in such an organised manner.



Poliform Kitchens

Impractical, but great to look at!

Matt white surfaces, black glass splashback with stainless steel fittings and fixtures have created a beautiful, stylish kitchen, but unfortunately there's not a lot of space for food preparation, making it quite impractical. When designing your kitchen, ensure you have enough bench space for food preparation and adequate space either side of the cooktop, for resting pots, bowls, oil bottles, etc.


Kitchen by Poliform

Great bedhead and base, just a boring bedroom

I really like the beadhead and base, but I find this bedroom a little too boring... I'm not so crazy about the styling and colour scheme - brown rug, blanket and cushion against the cream backdrop - yawn! There's no depth. If only the stylist added another element, such as a chair, colour or pattern, it would have brought it to life.


Bedhead, base and side table by Poliform

Bedroom - Comfortable and cosy

Don't you just want to jump into this bed and curl up with a good book?  I know I do!

With the crisp white walls, linen and side tables mixed with different shades of grey and the richness from the timber floorboards, has created a tranquil bedroom for any age group.

Replace the ultra modern chrome lamps with a simple lamp base and pastel coloured lamp shade, and instantly you have a beautiful bedroom for a girl. Simple and elegant.


Bed and side table by Poliform

Do your research before you start talking to builders/architects

Ensure you do some research before you start talking to architects or building companies. This will help you considerably in determining the type of look and finish you are after. Magazines, display centres and homes are all great sources of ideas. Knowing what you want will considerably reduce the amount of time taken to finalise a design and specify your finishes.

Stylish and elegant

White, white, white, with a touch of marble and chrome. How stylish and elegant! It's true what they say - less is more.


Bathroom by David Luck Architecture

Outdoor Living

I love a local supplier, designer or manufacturer and nothing makes me happier than seeing two fantastic locals together!  Check out the Breeze range by Tait and cushions by Bonnie and Neil for understated style!


Cushions by Bonnie and Neil.

Breeze Sofa, Armchair and Coffee Table, by Tait.
* Product info: Powder coat available in a variety of UV stable colours or hot dipped galvanised metal. Top options for coffee table include glass and compact laminate, or just mesh. So you customise the range to suit you!

Kitchen - mixing materials

I do like the design of this kitchen, with finger pull doors, undercounter sink, narrow overhead cabinets, etc, however there's not much life to it. Is it just me? Maybe it's the timber cabinets and benchtop with the white cabinets, grey concrete floor and black trims - there's not enough depth, even with the accessories.

Bathroom - Dark and Inviting

What a gorgeous bathroom! Can't you just picture yourself having a lovely soak in this freestanding bath? I love how the charcoal wall and floor tiles highlight the bath, making it the main feature in the bathroom. The Jardan Bandy table not only personlises the room, but also adds character and warmth.


www.jardan.com.au

Bedhead, base and side tables - Keep it simple!

I'm showing you this bedroom purely for the bedhead, base and side tables. It's such a neat look. You can throw any old cover on the bed and it should work, as it won't be competing with other materials.
(I'm not so sure about the wallpaper on the back wall. Hmmm...)



www.poliform.com.au