We used Bunnings flat pack shelving in one of our walk in wardrobes, I'm pretty sure it is Melamine and it is fine. There have been a lot of advances and improvements to these products over the years and they aren't the cheap nasties they used to be. Ours are a matte finish too so look much nicer and classier than a gloss. Have you asked the joiner for a sample of just what he is thinking? This should give you a good idea. Check out Bunnings flat pack products too. You could use just an MDF and paint it, but that is more work and the paint can chip or wear off on shelves. Unless you want to go to the expense of having all solid timber, you will find most products are MDF coated with a timber veneer or a product like Melamine. Going on what I have, and I know Melamine was used internally in my new kitchen cupboards, I don't think you will have any problems. If you are having shelving, do ensure you use adjustable shelving too - it is such a bonus in areas like this when your needs can change over the years and it is so easy to just add or subtract shelves or adjust the height. The wire systems are OK for some things but over the years the plastic coating cracks and breaks off and you could then have difficulty replacing the baskets. You are also more restricted with sizes.

I love the new outdoor space! The lights make it feel like a cozy nightclub that you def want to be a part of!

A large part of our carbon footprint comes from the building and construction industry so we should always look for opportunities to Retain, Recycle and Regrow. Last year we worked on a house extension of a classic Victorian single facade terrace house on a narrow black. The owners had a tight budget and were also conscious of the environmental impact their build may have. They asked us to consider this when designing their home, and to look for opportunities to reuse and recycle materials where possible. Instead of pouring a new concrete slab to accommodate the extension we retained the original and added new sections to increase the footprint. This was then lightly polished to create a natural finish in keeping with the other natural materials used in the interior - including recycled bricks and locally sourced Blackbutt timber. The ground floor eaves were extended to maximise summer shading while allowing direct sunlight ingress in winter. This optimises the thermal mass value of the concrete and reduces heating costs. Has anyone else done something similar on a project? Would love to see other examples.

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