Renovations
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Renovations begin with the way a home is used: where movement is awkward and which rooms need to work differently. Residential projects in Australia, including Deco House | Pascoe Vale South by Cera Stribley and Davis House by AKI Design, provide references for developing interior designs. Compare the relationship between rooms before choosing individual finishes; ideas drawn from a large open space may need adjustment for a narrow floor plan.
Renovations
A kitchen renovation project needs enough room for appliance doors to open without blocking circulation. Review a kitchen reference such as Rosslyn St, Bellevue Hill by Premier Kitchens Australia and consider the path between food preparation and the dining area alongside the arrangement of benchtops. Check those relationships against measured dimensions in your own kitchen, including clearance for someone to pass behind a person cooking.
What needs checking before a bathroom renovation project?
Confirm drainage positions and floor levels before deciding where fixtures will go. Ask your builder how the proposed layout affects waterproofing and ventilation.
How can project photographs help with a renovation brief?
Separate changes to finishes from changes to walls or openings, then mark the latter on your existing floor plan. Photographs cannot confirm concealed structure or services, so have those checked before committing to a layout.
When should an architect or builder be involved?
Seek advice before finalising designs that alter load-bearing walls or move plumbing. Early investigation can establish what approvals are needed and which parts of the work depend on opening up the existing building.