Where do I find 1970s floor tiles?
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Comments (39)Keep the brick, please don't paint or render. Both eat into your budget (rendering in particular is not cheap), and will mean more ongoing upkeep (render still needs to be painted on a regular basis and with a two-storey house, that is a lot more work). Our house is rendered and we would never have it again. Whenever the house moves, the render doesn't, so is prone to cracking or, over time, pieces even falling off. Even subtle movement can cause hairline cracks, which means regular patching and painting. Quite frankly, most people render an older house to make it look modern, but when rendering becomes passe (which I think is already starting to happen), then the house will look dated again (and render is almost impossible to remove once its on). Also, if you're in an area prone to termites, termites can get in between the render and the brickwork and you won't see the telltale signs of "mud" at the access points to let you know they're there. As far as the rest of the house goes, I totally agree with what Timandra Design recommended....See MoreSeeking design ideas for courtyard of 1970's home
Comments (4)Thanks Michael, I should have said that the patch in the middle is where there was on old stump with an enormous elkhorn around it. It was lovely but occupied too much space so we have removed that and put down the mulch until we know what to do with the floor. I am thinking about installing a deck over the brown tiles and all the way across the whole courtyard so that we have one larger area. If I could find out the cost of installing a lintel (?) and removing the one upright in the middle then I think we'd have a much larger area for outdoor table etc....See MoreHow do I update a 1970s Beachside Aframe??
Comments (9)love the timber and the tiled living area floors, Before planning any changes make sure the roof, gutters, downpipes, cladding, electrical, plumbing, stove, hot water system etc etc is in good repair and excellent working order then, in the kitchen, add white wall cabinets with concealed rangehood across the whole wall above the stove, build in space for a microwave, replace the benchtops in textured offwhite Laminate without the angled corners but replace the thick wood edge, build an alcove for the fridge, install new cabinets or new doors and handles with plain white doors and brushed steel D handles, upgrade inside of pantry with new white shelves and drawers.. Update the bathroom with new white tiles, new toilet, wall hung vanity and full width, in wall mirror doored medicine cabinet, new taps and consider changing from a cubicle shower to a walk in without the step over. Paint the deck railing in a dark colour to prevent distracting from the view. Replace the old sliding door and thick chair rail with black? stacking doors with outer panels of louvres to improve ventilation, Replace the railing on the upstairs bedroom? to match the newly painted railing on the deck. Relay and extend paving to eliminate bumps and create a more generous outdoor area. Replace heavy wood furniture and the cane furniture with lightweight steel frames in simple mid century shapes and textured fabrics in light and/or bright colours .....or, do nothing and just enjoy your gorgeous home and the beautiful view...See MoreBefore & after: A 1970s apartment makeover
Comments (17)While it is a great update on a budget , I'll be the desenting voice haha . Theres a few things I would have done differently . I don't like the polished concrete floors -- a bit too trendy IMO , especially when other items haven't been updated -- a mix of periods looks a bit strange to me . Ironically , the only place I would have considered the polished concrete is the bathroom floor -- the blue tiles look great , the white cabinets and black taps -- and then you keep brown speckled tiles on the floor ? The kitchen is okay -- I'm not a huge fan of the blue doors , personally I would have gone with bright yellow or orange , and gone with oversized stainless handles on all the cabinets , and a stainless wall oven . And fake weatherboard aged vinyl board flooring in light brown and whitewash mix -- it would tie in better with the cupboards and the new stainless oven and handles . I'd suspect my budget would have been within a couple of thousand of yours ? Likewise , I like the overall design of the living and bedroom areas , with the exception of the concrete -- too trendy , too cold IMO . Personally , I would have gone with beige or cream or maize carpet , maybe extending the kitchen 'aged weatherboard' vinyl flooring into the dining area . Then again , everyone has different tastes ....See MoreUser
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