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Getting your coastal kitchen floor plan right

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5 tips that will help you save time and money when renovating your bathroom

5 tips that will help you save time and money when renovating your bathroom

The 3 bathroom trends we’re all jumping on for 2019

The 3 bathroom trends we’re all jumping on for 2019

The latest in modern bathroom designs to add luxe on a budget

The latest in modern bathroom designs to add luxe on a budget

These are the mistakes you’re making with your bathroom statement piece

These are the mistakes you’re making with your bathroom statement piece

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These are the 7 bathroom trends we're seeing everywhere

These are the 7 bathroom trends we're seeing everywhere

8 bathrooms that are big on style

8 bathrooms that are big on style

10 tips to find your perfect bathroom colour palette

10 tips to find your perfect bathroom colour palette

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4 things to look for in bathroom tiles

4 things to look for in bathroom tiles

How to keep your bathroom renovation under $10,000

How to keep your bathroom renovation under $10,000

Four new bathroom trends for 2020

Four new bathroom trends for 2020

Three ways to keep your bathroom renovation costs down

Three ways to keep your bathroom renovation costs down

How much does a bathroom renovation cost?

How much does a bathroom renovation cost?

The bathroom trends predicted to take over in 2020

The bathroom trends predicted to take over in 2020

How to create a spa sanctuary in your bathroom

How to create a spa sanctuary in your bathroom

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Must-haves vs lust-haves: Bathroom

It is all about being smart about what is a good investment and not just a luxury item - by Shelley Tustin
  • 13 Nov 2017
Must-haves vs lust-haves: Bathroom

LUST-HAVES 

Your dream bathroom is likely a vision of spa-style serenity. “Lust-haves include a double shower or rain shower, solid surface or stone freestanding bath, custom mirrored cabinets flush inset into the wall, a stone or solid surface floating benchtop and feature pendant lights,” says Darren. Materials would be the height of luxury – natural stone or large-format porcelain tiles from floor to ceiling.

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MUST-HAVES

Bathroom must-haves will be different for every family – a separate loo perhaps, for the brood always battling over bathroom space, or a walk-in shower for older folk who don’t want to be stepping into and out of a bath. Other useful inclusions might be double basins, a bath and extra storage.

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COMPROMISE

“For a luxe look on a budget, use cheaper tiles on the large surface areas like floors and walls, and marble as the feature on the vanity top,” says Luisa. Or, as Aimee and Frank are planning for their family bathroom and guest ensuite, restrict tiling to wet areas. Consider also using cheaper tiles in the main wet zone, but splashing out on something special in the powder room.

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Introducing House To Home Beautiful

Introducing House To Home Beautiful

Behind the scenes: Meet the dream team behind House to Home Beautiful!

Behind the scenes: Meet the dream team behind House to Home Beautiful!

Episode 1: Video Diary

Episode 1: Video Diary

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Introducing House To Home Beautiful

Behind the scenes: Meet the dream team behind House to Home Beautiful! Renovate

Behind the scenes: Meet the dream team behind House to Home Beautiful!

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Episode 3: Questions To Ask Your Builder

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Episode 5: Mood Board

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Episode 6: Frank's Top Budget Tips

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Episode 7: Floor Plan

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