GOOD JOB ? Final product after re-doing bath my bathrooms and kitchen
greg crammond
5 years ago
Hi All
Thanks for all the input i got on this site regarding different things etc.
I am a guy living on his own so needed the help !!
Here are the final pics of both bathrooms and the kitchen :)
I am happy with the result .
Greg
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Comments (25)I like your space and the colour of your existing units. Remember to use the "Height" as well as the width. I see "wasted space". To the left of the door as you go in there is a blank wall there that even if you put an inexpensive wine bottle holder to even hold perrier or glasses it will give storage. Elongate the work surface to come into this space but narrow it so it gives the illusion of more work surface if there is room, if not shelves can be fitted. Make the kitchen appear bigger by using the right hand wall before you get to the kitchen entrance to put a large poster/painting either modern or traditional with a nod to the kitchen... ..fruit or still life or whatever floats your boat. This will give the kitchen an "entrance" before you get to it. The small picture at present does not do the wall justice. Do not forget shelves along the top of the window and round door frames which can house pretty glasses, cups or bottlesetc. Try and include a Mirror or mirror backed shelf opposite the main window to reflect light and space. Shelves instead of those long cupboards will give as much space, will be cheaper and prettier and can hold pans or whatever you like and give a cafe bohemian vibe. Don't go for lots of little shelves here but long "landscape" shelves. If you do this then in the wasted space by the door create a different angle by having long shaped shelves "portrait". Really try and include a mirror somewhere or just outside the kitchen. People forget to include paintings and mirrors in kitchens and bathrooms and they really work hard even in a small space and can even be hung just above the work space. Above all have fun. Get the basic units in and then individualise. It doesn't have to be done all at once. In a small space remember things really "sing". Don't have neutral walls...have a depth of colour that will give the room gravitas and cosiness. Remember...large things, conversely, look good in a small space. Remember all rooms contain a "living" thing.....a jug of tipsy tulips, foliage in a jam jar, plump oranges, limes or lemons in a junk shop bowl..... I envy you this space it is sweet and for the minimum of fuss you can really individualise it and make it "yours". Take down those wall cupboards Now and see the difference and the room will start "talking" to you. I can't see the right hand side but is there room in the corner there for a big fridge out of the sightlines of the gorgeous window? A Long larder cupboard could also go at the end here if there is room and remember you can have narrower cupboards as well as the usual width....See MoreMy first house - before and after!
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Comments (10)great work! my only criticism, but this is very personal, the mirror is a bit high for a pertit woman like me. once had a builder installing a nice Bauhaus's mirror, half sunk into the wall, all wired up, looks great in photo, until I stood in front and can not see my chin. Have to strip all and re do. may be OK for you guys, but still better if can see your six packs in the mirror!...See MoreBotched bathroom job
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