The original layout was very closed off so we always wanted to remove the dividing wall and bring some "wow" to the united space. Using reclaimed local timbers and new feature products we chose to go with earthier green tones and brass fittings to best compliment the lighter finished timber and keep a feeling of warmth. With a new breakfast bar island bench and also incorporating various lighting options including LED strip under all the kitchen cabinetry to reflect off the brass kicks.
Laminex Surround in Scallop 45
Fluted satin finish white tiles 600x300
Brass tapware and fittings
White Cypress beams
Hafele Impact benchtops
Dulux renovation range paint
Brass kicks
Threaded rod
LED strip lighting with aluminium extrusion
Plasterboard
Cornice
Westinghouse free standing electric stove
Westinghouse rangehood
Ozito Planer Thicknesser
Makita belt sander
Makita orbital sander
AEG 18v Power Tool Kit (https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-9-piece-fusion-brushless-5-0ah-force-kit_p0468504)
Tiling and plastering trowels and hand tools
Painting equipment - rollers, brushes, etc
First the original wall had to go. Which started by removing all the cladding, skirting boards and cornices.
After removing the existing wall using props to hold the ceiling/roof up the beams went in to take its place. The upright beam was utilised to support the span being in 2 pieces, and also to anchor the island bench and provide a location to place another above-bench power outlet.
Once the support was in place it was time to remove what was left of the still "semi-usable" kitchen and re-sheet the internal walls.
After the floor was polished the cabinetry could start to go in. Apart from 1 Kaboodle blind corner cabinet all the cabinetry came from a second hand kitchen we purchased a year earlier.The panelling was already painted in a taupe colour we didn't like and also needed to be changed.
The paint booth lol
Next came bench tops, tiling and feature panels
And finally all the finishing touches - hanging all the cabinetry panels, putting the hardware on, the sink in, connecting up plumbing, and installing all the strip lighting
Hi @katzie01,
Thank you for sharing this fantastic kitchen renovation project.
What a fantastically unique kitchen space you've created. I love the cabinetry and the bold colour choices.
I had a good chuckle at your colour test on the dividing wall before it was removed. This was a great way to see the colour in the space without needing to commit to the choice.
Your colour choices accompanied by the beautiful post and beam, coved feature wall, freshly polished flooring and under-cabinet lighting make for a fantastic space to cook and spend time with your family.
Congratulations on a wonderful project.
Jacob
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