Budget Kitchen makeover
astrogirl
8 years ago
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Suneiah
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Need help for my kitchen on a budget (colour scheme)
Comments (4)Looks like the floor tiles have a slight grey tinge? So I would use Glass Subway tile splashback, light grey colour. All the walls in Dulux Whisper White. The pantry door and trims in same colour, Satin finish. The front of the bench (the blue wall) paint in charcoal....See MoreModernise kitchen on a budget
Comments (14)I redid a whole mustard laminex kitchen once with the wipe on stuff from hardware that binds paint to any surface. It looked amazing ..like brand new. I wouldn't do the bench tops though. Rather.... paint walls a warm white and all cupboard doors a really nice pale grey ( be careful....no blue grey, pink grey or green grey) A soft warm grey. The bench tops might then looks OK for replacement later. When painting...wipe on stuff, follow their instructions, coat of enamal paint, wait 24 hours, light sand and another coat, repeat and then final coat after 24 hours. Remove door handles before you paint and chuck in bin....get new white handles with a rounder shape. Should look good and not cost much. ....See MoreMAKEOVER OF TIRED OLD LAUNDRY ON A BUDGET
Comments (6)hi what size is the bathroom we are going to update ours and we are not sure what size we would need that laundry looks just like ours with a bathroom in it thanks sally....See MoreLow budget kitchen makeover
Comments (7)R M - I thought that you were looking for a low budget makeover? I would guess that from your photos that the substrate behind the splashback would be plasterboard, and that the splashback tiles have been adhered to the plasterboard. It will be tricky to remove the tiles without damaging the plasterboard. You need a smooth flat finish for the new splashback, but you can't easily put in new plasterboard as you have left the base and overhead cabinets there, with the original plasterboard behind each cupboard. An expert plasterer might attempt it, but it is going to be another new trade doing a time consuming and fiddly job, with a good chance of a dodgy joint between the new plasterboard and the old plasterboard. Glass splashbacks look great but they are custom made for the space - so the hole for your microwave powerpoint has to be measured precisely and cast when the glass is made - it can't be cut out later. For the amount of measuring and labour involved custom made glass splashbacks aren't a cost-effective splashback material for a low-budget kitchen makeover, which is why I didn't suggest it. There are acrylic options which are cheaper, but can melt when adjacent to a gas flame - and it still needs a flush, flat finish underneath, not plasterboard that has been half destroyed by removing old splashback tiles. At the end of the day it comes down to balancing between what you would like, and how many big dollars you are prepared to pay. For a kitchen that old I would be keeping my expenses conservative and be saving for a new kitchen (with a glass splashback, island bench, microwave shelf and new flooring) to be installed in ten years time. Best of luck with your research, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See More
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8 years agoGreat job with your kitchen.. It looks stunning.. How about those roman blinds with some colour and patterns.. Like these
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PROKOEDAM DESIGN PTY LTD
7 years agoFirstly, congratulations on a great job. Your Kitchen looks fantastic. Well done!
Just a thought, as we have been through the same scenario for a client's window treatment in their new kitchen.
We looked at conventional blinds also and the dilemma for them was, sun protection in the afternoon and privacy in the evening. Ask ourselves firstly, what is the primary reason for putting up a blind. We decided to actually get some pattern into the kitchen, to add some interest and something a bit different to the norm.
They had a mid taupe/ grey subway splashback tile We used a complimentary soft grey/taupe coloured fabric with a classic pattern. This will be made into a roller with pelmet.
Your budget is always a consideration, but maybe it can stretch to a custom made? If not, then you can always get a premade blind. Maybe even a synthetic rattan or weave that you can take down and wash.
Good luck with your decision!!
PROZone Interiors
7 years ago
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Hey there louscluse!
Hopefully we're not too late to give some sound advice, because this topic is right up our DIY window coverings alley!
Great idea with the honeycomb blinds - we'd recommend either going with some blockout cellular, cordless honeycomb blinds (pictured below) or some roller blinds to keep the sleek and modern look you have already created in that beautifully refurbished kitchen.
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