Weird window woes
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Stuck for ideas in weird layout bathroom
Comments (18)Thanks so much to everyone, I really appreciate your help. It is finally done. It looks great and we had a few little hiccups. It took about 4 weeks longer than they said; Vanity Caesarstone top was nothing like the sample so that was replaced; Stegbar sliding shower screen glass door didn't have holes drilled so that was delayed a week and mix up in communication added another 2 days; when carpenter removed tiles etc as prep, a lot of junk went down the drain so it overflowed (lesson there for him to cover drains). The tiler I insisted on using did a great job but hard to get the communication going between the facilitator, the water proofer and the tiler. I got the lights from Temple and Webster (12 volt), I just need to get a different lamp to match the others (2 are bright white and 1 is warm). I am very happy with the finished product - see attached panorama shot (I just need to put up the white wooden blinds). Thanks again....See MoreHelp with our weird exterior - what colours & fence?
Comments (4)The 'underneath' is really nice , and that would be my preferred option . The current cladding does remind me of a Queenslander -- well , a Queensland shearing shed . Sorry to be so rude , but it's not great -- even the windows are different sizes ! The only couple of positives ( apart from the obvious fact that it is your home ) is that the windows appear quite dark , and that front stair looks quite pleasant in charcoal or black . The gable in a faded green doesn't help , nor match anything . A green like the Houzz house may suit , a mid blue , a steel blue , a yellow -- hell , most greys would be better , and thats saying something ! So that would be my step 1 . Step 2 would be better steps ! Even if you kept the existing ones , added railings , horizontal boards around the base in charcoal . If you are on a real tight budget , get a couple of sheets of smokey grey perspex cut so that they are about 100mm smaller than the holes in the railings , and attach using 10mm wide strips of stainless steel . Likewise , close in around the base of your house , as you quite rightly said , with horizontal railings , 100mm wide , 25mm gaps , stained charcoal . Maybe do the top rail in the same colour as your gable , so it looks a bit planned and interesting . The side fences -- stain in charcoal . Around the windows -- mask ( masking tape ) and paint in a metallic charcoal so that the sizes appear the same . A front fence would help , but all it needs is a 100 x 100 rail , with chamfered corners , mounted at a 45 degree angle , about 250-300mm above ground level on short posts , stained charcoal too . Add a letterbox , keeping to the monotone theme , so the only real colour is your gable . The life will be , as you said , in your excellent garden , and that is all it needs until you have the $$$ or braveness to go back to the houses roots ....See MoreWhat do I do with the weird overhang in my kitchen?
Comments (8)You can spend quite a bit of money ( $2K upwards , even $10k if you aren't careful ) and not really achieve much space wise , as you pointed out its tall , not a positive in this situation . Its also warm natural timber , its a bit quirky , yes its a bit dated and a bit boring . You haven't said if you intend to keep the balustrade on the other side , but obviously the two match and reference each other , so I'd keep both . But to break the boredom of the slope , I'd do a couple of small 'steps' ( flat timber on top , then down the front , maybe with 'triangular' closed in sides or left open ), probably done in a charcoal because it would be difficult to match the wood tone and varnish and get the patina right , and have small creepers or even maiden hair fern or cactus in small pots . You'd need a ladder handy for watering , but I like things living in the kitchen ( maybe not so much in the fridge haha ) and the warmth of timber -- plus its $100 or so !...See MoreHelp! Weird bathroom
Comments (23)Hi Robinfk, To future proof this for you, I'd spend the extra if you can to switch the toilet and vanity. That way you can get the 860mm wide door you need for wheelchair access into the room and also eliminate the tightness between the door wall and vanity in the position you have it. The vanity can be a generous 1500mm long with no compromises. By doing this too, you could possibly add a little to the shower. 800mm is not very wide, even though it is quite long. If you ever need to have someone sitting in the shower with someone else helping, 900mm plus is always good. Have the door swing into the room because having it swing into the hallway will make access awkward for a wheelchair. Cavity sliders aren't great for bathrooms, both from a privacy point of view and rigidity for the wall for fixing fixtures to or running services in. Christine....See MoreIM DB
6 years ago
Beth H. :