When I started doing reno's, that was one of the first things I wanted to replace but the cheapest quote I could find was a touch under $3000 and that was from some random guy from Gumtree that I could barely understand. Everyone else looked upwards of $4000 and that's just for installing the new gyprock ceiling. I had plenty of other things that I needed to do the place, so I quickly ruled that one out. But now after living there, I don't even see the vermiculite anymore. I'll just try and work around it. My thoughts now are to... 1) Remove the ceiling fan. Get a pendant light (either 2, 3 or 4 from my very first photo). Keep the bar light. 2) Replace the existing fan with something more modern. Replace the oyster light with an understated ceiling mount fixture, or just keep the oyster.

Hi Kylie! Getting a bathroom right is so tricky - you want to make sure it complements the rest of your house, has a timeless appeal but also reflects your style and personality. It sounds like you are starting with a fairly neutral base so I'd be inclined to stick with a white bath (I think the black could be too heavy for the space) and chrome tapware. Have you considered something like brushed nickel or a satin chrome? These can be a nice compromise on not having basic polished chrome but also not as dramatic as black. You can always add touches of black with a beautiful textured towel, accessories or feature lighting. Best of luck!

hello everyone thanks for your time and give me advices I have two options for wall light fixtures want to put on side of the house but I don't know which one I should put so please give me any suggestions please. both colors are black. walls are white with black windows. I want to install 5 of same lights along the side of wall. one with up/down 3w each side other with only down 5w

Check out the material in "brushed brass", less expensive tapware is brass plated ( coated ) Compare with mixers from a business such as Reece, where each mixer has the metals in their brushed brass, mixer. Never buy tapware online, purchase from a reputable retailer and recognized manufacturers.