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- velocit1701 wrote:Hi Naomi
I think I can be of assistance. Have dropped you an email.
Regards
LouHey Lou, i've replied, let me know if you didn't receive my email.
Kind Regards,
NaomiEvent Horizon wrote:im confused, an interior designer who needs renovation advise, you should know this stuff and know how to build, how do you document your drawings, what are your qualifications if you dont mind me asking.There is alot of difference between designing the interior of a home and buying, renovating & selling a home.
Im not a builder and i shouldnt have to know anything about buying and selling a house, that isnt what an Interior Designer does.I have a Diploma of Interior Design and i use Archicad to document my drawings.
As far s i know any structural changes need to be council approved. You might be better off just calling the council..
Depends on your council, some are quick, some will set you back weeks – months.
On the topic of council approval, do you need to get permission to put in a meter high deck? i know you need permission for steps..so i guess this could be included.
Ive sprayed melamine before with a spray paint primer and then with a satin black on white. it does scratch very easily, i think you'd be better off getting new doors. I believe ikea sell them for $5 a door.
But in saying that, wood should be fine.
Be careful that you dont spend a fortune on the handles as they do add up quickly. Iv'e seen them at $20 a handle, some are even more.
I can by correspondence, depends what you need?
For investment properties you'd probably just require wet areas and layouts I'm assuming?
Please send me a detailed email or call me (0423 203 472) to discuss further arrangements.
Regards,
Naomi
I havn't used corian before, so i wouldn't know what its like.. looks good at first, but i dont know what the wear and tear is like. what is it cost wise? i think the heat resistant quality and the fact that it can be seamless is a plus.
I'd imagine you'd get the same quality splash backs from glass.
While i agree that stainless steel is hard to keep clean, it does look good. but it has to be used in the right place/ house, as it can come across to be quite sterile.
A carport is always a plus. especially if there is only one garage space or if the property is a 3 – 4 bedroom home, you may find that all 3 or 4 tenants will have a car.
Personally i think its worth putting in a fresh kitchen bathroom and laundry if budget permits.
mrs p wrote:Hi Jack
I am interested to know your views on other surfaces such as caesar and essa stone?
Have you heard much or had much to do with them-also proces wise?
Cheers, mrs pAs far as i know, "Ceasar and essa stone" are just manufacturers of mainly quartz stone.
Quartz stone is generally the most preffered option as it is the cheapest of stone and is supposed to last the longest. A popular quartz stone is quantum quartz, which is cheaper than other quartz and comes in an array of modern colours.
I agree that granite is a good option, but it depends on the look you are going for. Granite also requires a sealant once a year. Itis by far the best option as it is chip resistant and can withstand very high temperatures, i.e pots and pans.
Corian Stone is said to be good, but i havn't read into it very much. (heres a quick run down)
Corian
Corian is a patented blend of high performance acrylic and natural minerals solid surface material that allows for seamless joins, non-porosity, hygienic surfaces, stain resistance and thermo formability. It comes in ninety colours in matt, semi-gloss and high-gloss. There are sinks that can be chosen and incorporated with the benchtops to provide for a seamless finish. Corian comes with a ten year DuPont warranty on product and installation.Marble on the other hand although it looks great, and is very high end, it requires reapplications of sealants more often and is succeptible to stains as it is wuite porous.
You've also got other options like laminate and tile, but i personally prefer stone if you can afford it.
If your budget allows if pick either granite or quartz. but if you want a ceaper option the composite stone will definently suffice.
Hope this helps,
Naomi
NSW (sydney).
I guess i should put that on my website…
