1980`s house, should I keep verandahs or convert it onto living area?
Nick Morgan
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Comments (14)Re converting the verandahs: the fittings appear to be in good condition, so are the internal rooms small, or would some rooms benefit from extra storage or 'elbow room'? It might be useful for you to check costings with some builders, and then local real estate agents to verify if this is a good investment. Re modernisation: stick to changing the flow and function of the key family workrooms - wet areas (kitchen and bathrooms) and living rooms These will eat into your budget, while adding the most value if carried out well. Removing walls, squaring off internal arches, changing the position of doorways and lighting updates can improve how your home will work for you. Once you have the function sorted, the 'look' is easy by searching the myriad of inspiration on this site for each aspect. Bedrooms, study and connecting rooms can easily be transformed with paint and decor. Changes to the front facade and landscaping would improve the kerb appeal after the internal work is completed. I'm still working on a house of similar vintage - 'too old to be new and too young to be old'. The shag pile and internal slate tiles went years ago, although the kitchen and bathrooms took longer to figure into the budget....See MoreCan houzzers help me renovate our 1980s kitchen?
Comments (28)Could you swap the fridge with the wall oven, going by your photo both fridge and Wall Oven would fit side by side. I would definately have the fridge on the cook top wall and not on the other side of the kitchen. I see by the photo that the timber beam could be in the way, I would speak to your plumber who should have a simple solution on ducting the range hood. A simple one built into a special cabinet above the cooktop can recirculate or be ducted outside by either exposed stainless tube for your industrial/country look or have the ducting boxed in, the ducting can be flexable so no problem avoiding beams....See MoreWhat colour should I paint my house?
Comments (34)Dear Creatively Challenged , I can recommend Dulux Colour Consultants, I gave up after about 5 sample pots . At the time it cost me $150 and if I used dulux paints I could claim a full refund . That was 12 years ago . I didn’t realise at the time just how good they were , the colours are still in fashion but it’s ready for another paint job for sure. It was such a relief to have someone in who is trained and fully understands colours and fashion and what goes with what . I finally stopped stressing about it and got the job done ✅...See MoreShould I paint the exposed beams in my living room?
Comments (42)the beams are the whole architectural focus in house of this style. I can understand people wanting to paint when the ceiling is low and flat as the dark timber can feel intrusive. once painted, the home's point of difference will be lost forever. maybe you should get a designer decorator out to your house, who has worked with style before - they will probably have some great suggestions for other ways to capture more light, through light furniture, reflective surfaces, window treatments, different lighting and mirrors. skylights do make a world of difference too🌞...See MoreNick Morgan
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