Unit renovation/layout change
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Nice, nice.
Can I just make a slight suggestion - even though I believe you have a designer, so I don't want to step on any toes with this - but I'd be careful with using too much grey/cool colours and glossy surfaces. It could make it look a bit cold and very masculine.
If you are open to it, I would maybe look at Oak flooring or similar, which will add some warmth through the light wood tones whilst maintaining the sophistication (think slick Scandi design) you are after. Also, texture. Maybe look at charcoal penny round tiles for the bathroom floor, and matte black tapware (for kitchen and bathroom). This will add texture, plus keep it looking super slick and modern, yet accessible to the market you are targeting.
Sorry, I cannot help myself with design stuff!
If you want any examples of what I'm talking about let me know and I can send you some images.
Otherwise, I would make sure the furnishing and styling introduces these textures and colours to contrast the finishes you have used.
Sorry, I cannot help myself with design stuff!
If you want any examples of what I'm talking about let me know and I can send you some images.
Post up some images
I agree too much marble for me personally.
Love these kind of looks
http://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/26466232/thumbs/webuser-77126477s-ideas
http://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/26466232/thumbs/webuser-77126477s-ideas
Nice, nice.
Can I just make a slight suggestion - even though I believe you have a designer, so I don't want to step on any toes with this - but I'd be careful with using too much grey/cool colours and glossy surfaces. It could make it look a bit cold and very masculine.
If you are open to it, I would maybe look at Oak flooring or similar, which will add some warmth through the light wood tones whilst maintaining the sophistication (think slick Scandi design) you are after. Also, texture. Maybe look at charcoal penny round tiles for the bathroom floor, and matte black tapware (for kitchen and bathroom). This will add texture, plus keep it looking super slick and modern, yet accessible to the market you are targeting.
Sorry, I cannot help myself with design stuff!
If you want any examples of what I'm talking about let me know and I can send you some images.
Otherwise, I would make sure the furnishing and styling introduces these textures and colours to contrast the finishes you have used.
Hi ONYX,
Thanks for all of your suggestion mate. much appreciated. I will definitely take it on board before I give the final 'go ahead'. Oak floor is also OK and I was contemplating it... yes it will add warmth. With regards to Charcoal penny round tiles..ah.... no...i don't think it fits this demographic. With regards to matte black tapware..NOW were onto something.. I like it indeed and I think it will contrast the marble. Going to look into it for sure!
Thanks for your feedback mate!
Leo
No worries at all Leo!
The penny rounds are a personal fave, so that's why I mentioned them ha. But my point was to create some contrast and texture. The floor in the image you posted looked super shiney and kind of took away from the beautiful marble you want to feature. So anything that is more of a matte texture, and maybe darker would look great. If you went for larger, dark tiles it would look really architectural and sophisticated.
I have attached some images for reference - black taps in an amazing bathroom (I LOVE this!), a kitchen/dining with marble, oak floors and black tap combo, and a fireplace option with marble trim - which could be another option instead of the whole thing being marble?
The penny rounds are a personal fave, so that's why I mentioned them ha. But my point was to create some contrast and texture. The floor in the image you posted looked super shiney and kind of took away from the beautiful marble you want to feature. So anything that is more of a matte texture, and maybe darker would look great. If you went for larger, dark tiles it would look really architectural and sophisticated.
I have attached some images for reference - black taps in an amazing bathroom (I LOVE this!), a kitchen/dining with marble, oak floors and black tap combo, and a fireplace option with marble trim - which could be another option instead of the whole thing being marble?
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It would be interesting to see if the comparable apartments have wood, tiles or carpets for the floors. Quick research and the answer is yes.
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-botany-117256031
Hi SOP,
I agree for the size usually I wouldn't contemplate it. I have to go off similar sales in the area and similar features. out of the best 8 sales, 5 had fireplaces/electric wall hung fires/or similar and similar size to this one.
I cant ignore that
Leo
Do these comparable properties have the fire place in the living room?
A fireplace should be sat around it. it should be a feature of a room. The location on your plan is more in a walkway. I don't think in that location it will add any value.
I would consider locating the fire place in the living room if possible.
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-vaucluse-118086611
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-nelson+bay-105526189
Perth guy, Similar look/materials I am using on this reno.
Btw that's a house u posted not a unit.
Cheers
leo
Oh yeah, a house. Just comparing levels of finishes/price range and they seemed to match up.
Considering the plans of apartments on the market seem to have the fireplace in the living area, is it a possiblity for you to put the lounge on the opposite wall and put the tv and fireplace where the lounge currently is?
That way, when you walk in the door and turn right, the first thing you see is the swish fireplace, instead of the lounge. It might make it a bit more of a focal point of the room. I will see if I can diagram it. Hmm. I don't think I like it next to the door. It's a pity you can move the door around the corner
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Oh yeah, a house. Just comparing levels of finishes/price range and they seemed to match up.
Considering the plans of apartments on the market seem to have the fireplace in the living area, is it a possiblity for you to put the lounge on the opposite wall and put the tv and fireplace where the lounge currently is?
That way, when you walk in the door and turn right, the first thing you see is the swish fireplace, instead of the lounge. It might make it a bit more of a focal point of the room. I will see if I can diagram it. Hmm. I don't think I like it next to the door. It's a pity you can move the door around the corner
HI PerthGuy,
Thanks for your diagram and idea. I think it would work but im not sure if its 'better' to be honest... If I hang the fireplace on the lounge wall then it wont be recessed... whereas if I put it on the feature wall it can actually be recessed into the wall. Was planning to also have some floating glass shelves on top (not very deep so it wont protrude as u walk past at all) for further increasing the functionality of the wall.
Thanks again mate
Leo
Having a look at the plans I think your idea will work better. It was worth thinking about an alternative though
Not enough space Cadence. But agree would be nice
But from the sales I have seen I don't see it as an issue really. Buyers don't expect DV in a unit this size.Leo
Not asking to change the room sizes.Hi Nek,
Nothing I can do about the room sizes.
Cheers
leo
Im saying to relocate the built in wardrobe of the smaller room to the wall that is opposite the window if that is possible.
That would result in a wider, but not so deep room.
For example, if the current room size was 2.6m x 3.6m, moving the wardrobe would result in a room size of 3 x 3 instead - therefore allowing better placement of the bed (i can see in the floor plan the bed is squished up against the wall)
oh ok I see what your saying. I had a look at the diagram and I see the space from the wardrobe to the bed looks very narrow.. in reality there is more space in between so it doesn't have the squeezed feel. hmm I don't think moving the wardrobe would work. Not enough space on the wall side..thanks for your suggestions!
Leo
