Staircase renovated
Reflections Services
3 years ago
Before and after photos of a clients staircase. Our team removed the gyprock wall and installed new custom semi frameless stair case, keeping the original timber post.
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Comments (1)Looks much neater now....See MoreHow to renovate front porch/entrance sympathetically to 1950s era
Comments (7)This was my thinking about that pantry window (and there has been a lot of thinking, to my draughtie's despair!) : I guess it comes down to the fact that this is a renovation rather than a new-build, so it will always involve compromises. I chose to have the pantry on that front side rather than the back in order to get big stacking sliding doors across the whole back wall, which is north-facing - where the kitchen-dining area will open onto a deck. I have ensured that the renovation plan works with the current layout as much as possible, rather than forcing it to be something it isn't (I had a more complex design done initially, that was much more expensive, because it was trying to make the layout like you might see in a new build). Having said that, it also has to be functional and work for the lifestyle we have in this era. I think our floorplan achieves that - with the only minor point of contention now being that rather unobtrusive pantry window! I think for resale, and for the majority of people, if it came down to a choice between having a walk-in pantry with a window that isn't the same height/width as the others at the front of the house, or not having the WIP, the WIP would come out well ahead....See MoreFloor Plan layout help for renovation
Comments (8)Thank you both for your feedback. Yes, these are the agents plans - just trying to get some general ideas. This is my first renovation and first time posting to the forum, sorry for lack of info. I've included the downstairs of the house (agent plans again sorry, but for context). The laundry has already been moved in towards the workshop area and a new bathroom in it's place. The landing of the stairs will open onto a new deck, and the utility area will be two small bedrooms. The house is on a sloping block with the entrance at road level, so want to keep the front door where it is (to the right of the kitchen). All internal walls upstairs are asbestos so we are having this all removed, which will give us the opportunity to install a beam if we were to remove walls and open the space. The space between bedroom 2 and the kitchen is currently unused space, where I think the previous owners may have used this corner of the house as an office and put in a wall before selling (to sell as a 2 bedroom house instead of 1 bed). I was hoping to get some preliminary ideas before we engage draftsman & engineer - we will be removing the existing deck on the back of the house as well as building a new two car carport on the front of the house....See MoreOpen Plan Renovation Ideas
Comments (0)Hi, I'm just about to move into my newly purchased home but I really feel that the entry into my home could really do with a good make over. Would love to hear of some tips or ideas that you would think would work on the following: Staircase - So far I'm thinking about ripping up existing carpet and replacing with oak coloured engineered timber flooring. I'm unsure if I should paint the risers (possibly white) or have them as timber also? Or is engineered timber easily damaged on stairs and just run with laminate instead? Mezzanine - Thinking about removing the low lying wall and handrail and replacing with either glass or steel balustrades (similar to existing railing). if I was to run with glass, I'd extend down side of stairs Living Room - Looking at replacing the timber and tiles with polished concrete (natural look) removing blue low lying wall to expose self standing gas unit. Mount TV on wall (where the hanging picture is) Incorporate a built in couch into the bay window, with the material matching my couch. installing Faux wood beams on roof to give the house a more natural look. Sliding Door - replace with bi fold doors instead Can't wait to hear your ideas...See More
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