What Would Houzzers Do? - New Boiler
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Help! what would you do to modernise this kitchen?
Comments (6)Hi, It all depends on what your budget is. If you are on a very limited budget I'd consider the following: - Leave the existing units and get new doors; much less hassle than painting and cheaper than buying whole new cabinets. I'd look at light coloured gloss doors to reflect light - Change worktop to give an updated look... you could opt for wood effect, speckled or a plain block worktop. A good quality laminate worktop can last and give the effects of solid worktops at a fraction of the price. - Box in the boiler and pipes, A joiner should easily do this for you, makes the space look more neater and safer. - If you could replace tiles (may damage plastering), I'd go for an upstand and use scrubbable paint elsewhere with a glass splashback behind the cooker. This is a cheaper alternative to retiling or getting a full length glass splashback. Could you get integrated appliances? Good luck...See MoreNew beginnings what would you do?
Comments (9)Hi Carolina, Yes, I'm not so fond of a leather couch anymore, find them too cold. if one is right then perhaps I could be persuaded. to be honest the storage furniture is more because I have a partner that likes everything hidden, and two young kids or it could just be specific features that i like from the pictures, i'm yet to see a picture that is my ideal living room. and the fires, I love a good rustic fire, so there's probably a lot of them saved! I do love the natural effect, I Love plants and have plenty unusual exotic succulents and cacti, Emmanuelle, thanks for the advise I learned that the hard way, the couch was a rushed decision swayed by the salesman, because we had a newborn - easy clean, quick delivery. which is why I am looking for inspiration now to get some idea of what I want so there isn't a mad dash to the shops for the first couch available. I do love the soft greens and blues, but I also love teal. forzaitalia thank you, that is the kitchen of my dreams! the colour and style (even the beams but that probably wont be feasible where we are buying). Laura Ashley is my favourite shop and is actually why I Love the country cottage/farmhouse feel plus my great grandparents stayed in a beautiful little farmhouse in Ireland and it was the best. colourhappy, That's what I thought with the instagram side, which is why I'm hesitant to go for inspiration there, I will have a look at that book you suggest, if I'm not going for a leather couch, which colour of sofa do you suggest?...See Morewhat would you do with this house?
Comments (58)Update january 2022 - Happy New Year everyone! Gosh, 18 months into our renovation now, still loving the house, still lots to do! We are currently having all the guttering and down pipes replaced which has pretty much eaten up the last of our budget, but it'll be worth it to stop the random leaks we've been getting. We have made good progress on the 'posh' living room at the front of the house. The biggest change is the fireplace. Like all the rest in the house it had been ripped out and replaced with a horrid 80's gas thing. We pulled out the 80's monstrosity and were excited to find... A horrible 40's monstrosity! The original was long gone. Luckily I came across an edwardian original on ebay and snapped it up for £99! Sadly it cost a lot more than that to get the flue lined and the fire reinstated but never mind. Hubs did a great job as ever removing wallpaper and fixing walls (two full layers of filler!) and we've even managed to get some colour on. Lot's still to do including all the woodwork but loving it so far!...See MoreBack Boiler - what's the procedure?
Comments (4)A decent Gas Safe plumber should be able to remove the back boiler, cap it off and then install a new one in the garage if you have one, or in the utility room or kitchen. If the new boiler goes in the kitchen then a cupboard could be fitted around it to keep it tidy. The fireplace is a bit naff (sorry) so you could remove it and depending on your style you could add a new one with an electric fire. There are some lovely modern ones now, or you could fit a log burner if there is a proper chimney....See MorePatrina
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