Surrounded by all the great things that Bondi has to offer, the owners wanted to gut the entire space to create an ultra-modern minimalist look. The freshness of the sea breeze and the sound of waves engulf the room, which influenced the design brief. The main challenge, however, was to create clever use of the Read More …
French provincial kitchens are somewhat quaint and traditional. There is a lot of detail in this style of kitchen design. If you are renovating or remodeling your kitchen, you will notice that typical design features include mantle places, corbels, pilasters and capping. Plate racks and ornate freestanding stoves can also be incorporated. Materials often used Read More …
An ergonomic laundry is one that is safe, comfortable and efficient to use. A cabinet maker will be able to custom make joinery for your laundry so that you can complete your chores without straining or slipping. The washing machine and dryer will be the most commonly used items in your laundry, so base your Read More …
We have just come back from a great night out at the Kitchen and Bathroom Design industry awards at Noosa. Impala is pleased two of our designers were finalists in various categories. Gloria ended up winning her category of “Design Space” against some well know industry designers – congratulations Gloria. Rashi was the runner up Read More …
Integrating kitchen appliances, namely the fridge, microwave and dishwasher, is fast becoming a popular trend in kitchen design. Doors can conceal appliances so they look like cupboards. A benefit of hiding appliances, particularly in open plan homes, is that it gives a streamlined look and is attractive as it blends in well with furniture. If Read More …
Custom joinery is widely used in homes for bookshelves. Cabinet makers can make bookshelves to suit specific areas. One of the benefits of having joinery made for your bookshelf is to accommodate your book collection no matter what size books you have. Cabinet makers will make shelves to suit your reading requirements. Shelving sizes do Read More …
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the height to put your rangehood in your new kitchen renovation or remodel. Your kitchen designer will know there are height standards for rangehoods, just as there are for counter tops. This image shows a slideout rangehood. For safety purposes, a rangehood must not Read More …