A dream bathroom that's a dream to clean

One of my dearest friends is building a new home, on a gorgeous forty-acre block with views to die for. We've had a fantastic time choosing colours and finishes, and I'm really looking forward to seeing it all come together. One of the most clever design features used in this project is the use of the solid surface material Staron throughout. Many of you would be familiar with its use as a kitchen benchtop, but they've taken it one step further. For those of you who, like me, absolutely hate the thought of cleaning miles of grout, take a look at this:



 a seamless shower using solid surface - no grout to clean ever!

This shower is fully lined in Staron solid surface. It can be routed to mimic tiles, as it has been here, but the best part - no grout! The walls and floor are fully integrated, with nice clean lines, and it's non-porous, so it resists mould.







 
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They're also using Staron for their bathroom vanities and kitchen benchtop, and the beauty here is that the sink and counter surface are actually one piece, moulded to suit the space. So clever.


I'm really looking forward to keeping you up-to-date on this project over the coming months, and it's given me some great ideas for my own renovation plans. Our ensuite is seriously overdue for a makeover, and I'm now thinking of using Staron in the shower, and pairing it with some other little tricks to give me the look I'm after. Up until now, most of the bathrooms I've seen using this material have been very contemporary, but I'm thinking of using it in a slightly different way. That's all I can say for now, but I promise to let you in on all the details very soon.


Have a wonderful weekend everyone, 

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Driftwood Interiors @ Remodelaholic!

So..imagine my surprise when I got an email from my lovely blog buddy Kerry over at A Tranquil Townhouse, telling me that my bathroom renovation (I blogged about it in one of my very first posts here) had been featured on Redmodelaholic! I had no idea, and I have to say I'm surprised and thrilled all at the same time. Here are a few pics:
















I also had the good fortune to be featured on the fantastic Desire to Inspire's Easter reading guide. I'm seriously chuffed that this little blog of mine was featured on such great  sites, and just wanted to say thanks to all of you who take the time to pop in and leave your lovely comments, it means the world to me and really does make my day!

p.s A quick update on the big makeover, which is now in full swing. Let's just say it's had its fair share of 'issues', but I'm LOVING it so far, and am just about to head off now to start work again. So think of me today peeps, working my little fingers to the bone!



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Bathing beauty

Hi all,

Now that the renovation of our main bathroom is all but complete, we can start on the ensuite. As it's just for the two of us, and all teenagers (and occasionally husband!) will be banished, we can be a little more adventurous, and luxurious, in our selections. In the interests of consistency I plan to incorporate some of the elements of our main bathroom, but overall the plan is for a room with its own individual look.

The room is small, so the use of more luxe materials like marble won't break the bank. One thing that's certain is colour - most definitely white. I'm thinking a marble-topped vanity, white tile, and a serene atmosphere. Here are a few inspirational examples to get things underway.






david jimenez 





james michael howard





country living





unknown - sorry





atlantabartlett.com

Dreamy examples, don't you think? Now, how to choose just one.....

Happy Wednesday
Kerri x

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Bathroom - Before & After

Hi all,

When my husband and I moved to Brissie, we dreamt of one day finding a small acreage property, not too far from the city, to put down roots and start a family. My husband is a shift worker and on weekends, when he was at work, I would jump in the car and go exploring, looking for the perfect place.

Well, one day I found just the thing. It was only five minutes from everything but felt like it was a world away. I drove down what looked like a little country road, lined with gum trees, and found what we'd been looking for. After racing to the real estate agent, I soon discovered that this little gem of a place was way out of our price range. But the seed was firmly planted and I decided that one day we would find something we could afford.

Fast forward nine years, two houses and three children, we went looking again and found just the house. It was on a couple of acres, with a fireplace and cathedral ceilings, and had loads of potential. It was soon ours and away we went. But we definitely got a little more than we bargained for. Leaking water tanks, a pool filter that didn't filter, wildlife both outside and inside (including snakes, frogs, water dragons and possums) and a whole lot of renovation work.


 


Besides lots of behind-the-scenes stuff that no-one but us (and our bank balance) can appreciate, our biggest renovation to date is our main family bathroom. We had to replace all exterior plumbing, knock out and replace interior walls, move windows - we actually gutted the room and started from scratch.





 


Well, we've finally finished the bathroom, bar a few finishing touches. My new plantation shutters should arrive next week, and i have some artwork and a towel rail to hang, but the main work is complete. 





 
  
  


Now the main bath is done, we're about to start on the ensuite. I'm trying to decide whether to stick to a similar theme as the main as far as colour goes, or to lash out a bit and really get creative. Somehow I'm really decisive when it comes to clients' homes, but when there's so much gorgeous stuff to choose from I find it really hard to decide for myself! What are your thoughts? I'd love to know what you'd do.


Have a great weekend everyone, hopefully the rain up here will give us a little reprieve over the weekend.


Kerri x




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