Thanks for the comment DD. As it is an apartment in a high rise, there was no choice but to match the existing frame colour of the other levels. We had to ensure that the look remained the same throughout the apartment in order to comply with both the Local Council and obtain Body Corporate approval. As an aside, it even got down to the colour (tint) of the glass and was also quite a technical challenge to winch up pre-formed double glazed windows and full height sliding doors on the outside of some 13 storeys where no lifting facilities existed.

If you have a small powder room, then you don't need art work. Don't just hang art on the wall as you have a blank wall - negative space in a small room is a positive. I would consider a decorative mirror with bevelled edges to provide some visual interest, to make the space seem bigger, and which has a function. Consider wall lights to complemement the mirror, and don't go with the plain jane mirror option that most builders offer as standard. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

I want some decorative, ornamental only, window shutters for either side of three windows. Anyone know where in Melbourne might I purchase them

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