If you want to feel the pulse of the household, spend some time in the kitchen. It’s the hub of the home! Cooking, eating, socializing, homeworking, relaxing…. it all happens right here! This is where birthday cakes are given the finishing touches, baby’s first veges are blended and late-night snacks are prepared. In short, it’s where memories are made! A room that’s so central to the heart of the [...]
Stop. Check. Think. Choosing a colour scheme for your new bathroom is something that needs a lot of consideration. After all, this is a decision that’s going to affect the overall success of your renovation. And the re-sale value of your home. We’re talking about decisions for the long term. Something you can’t change once it’s done… I get it: now I’ve made it sound really scary. Relax - it’s [...]
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined a kitchen where there’s no clunky doors, no slamming drawers… where everything closes smoothly and opens with a touch? A kitchen that makes the best use of every square inch of space? Blum: when your dream kitchen is a dream come true. At Wonderful Kitchens, we love Blum products. And if you want a kitchen that’s big on practicality as well as [...]
It’s well-used. It’s busy. And It’s vital for efficiency in your every-day life. There’s no doubt about it: your kitchen is the unsung hero of the home. That’s why, when it comes to doing your kitchen re-model, you don’t want to stuff it up. It needs to be right, and right first time. We’ve noticed that there are a few common mistakes that a lot of homeowners make when they [...]
They’re in fashion, and they’re better than ever. Across the country, homeowners are continuing to embrace the idea of a butler’s pantry. But not because they employ a butler. Because, bring this old-fashioned concept up to date and you have the ultimate in practicality and functionality. Butler’s pantries are making family life and entertaining easier, more convenient and less stressful for many Australians every day. So, let’s get this [...]
If you want to make it through your kitchen renovation with your sanity intact, you’ll have to grit your teeth and make the best of it. Nobody likes the dust, the noise, and the chaos, but thankfully there are things you can do to make your life easier and get through without having to alter your daily schedule too much. You need to: Plan Prepare and be Positive You’ve been [...]
What will our homes look like in the future? - there’s enough ideas out there to sink a ship! Some designers predict modern takes on old ideas; some imagine living spaces that look like they’ve emerged from the realms of science fiction. But there’s one thing of which you can be certain: regardless of what else changes, we’ll still need to eat. So, our homes will still need kitchens! A [...]
French Provincial: one of our favorite styles! What is it that makes this style so gorgeous? And how can you blend your new French Provincial kitchen into the rest of your home? Let’s take a step back in time. After WW1, soldiers returning home brought with them inspiration gathered from the homes and decor they had seen in rural France during their time there. And the homely, rustic, country [...]
Let’s take a moment to look at what makes a contemporary bathroom. But wait! Before I launch into this blog, there’s something I want to clear up - it’s a simple and common misunderstanding: the word ‘contemporary’ does not have the same meaning as the word ‘modern’. In fact, these terms, when it comes to bathroom design, refer to quite different styles. Contemporary(a): existing or occurring at the same [...]
