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GBDesign
GBDesign
11 February 2015

Pull Tab style kitchen handles?

Pull Tab style kitchen handles?

Just take into account, whilst i would always rebate the handles in (or cut the laminate edge upto the handle), i would also forewarn the end user, that it will limit…

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GBDesign
Feb 11, 2015 10:44 am
GBDesign
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
4 February 2015

Replacing Benchtops AFTER handover??

Replacing Benchtops AFTER handover??

One option is to ask the builder to only put a single row of standard tiles around kitchen just to meet standards so they can hand over the…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Feb 04, 2015 3:34 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
23 January 2015

Shelving Style and Size in butlers pantry

Shelving Style and Size in butlers pantry

I'd go fixed. Also - tiered - so you can see what's on the bottom shelves - ie higher shelves are shorter. If they are big - ensure they…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Jan 23, 2015 1:28 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Toomanywhites
Toomanywhites
10 January 2015

Kitchen company

Kitchen company

Has any one used smartrobes in Brisbane to supply and install a kitchen?

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Toomanywhites
Jan 10, 2015 6:21 pm
Toomanywhites
Toomanywhites
2 January 2015

Brisbane kitchen companies - recommendations?

Brisbane kitchen companies - recommendations?

Thanks for the tips, will give Brisbane kitchens a call

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Toomanywhites
Jan 02, 2015 9:35 am
lovepub
lovepub
30 December 2014

Calacatta marble splashback - OPINIONS REVIEWS?

Calacatta marble splashback - OPINIONS REVIEWS?

Seriously? That sounds really cheap! Where are you…

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lovepub
Dec 30, 2014 9:02 am
bavshan
bavshan
2 December 2014

Kitchen Meltdown!!!!! HELP

Kitchen Meltdown!!!!! HELP

Hi, I do like that grey colour too. What is the colour name? This island is the identical layout to what ours will be, shown in the colour…

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bavshan
Dec 02, 2014 8:34 pm
bavshan
GBDesign
GBDesign
1 November 2014

New cabinet maker on south side of brisbane.

New cabinet maker on south side of brisbane.

What's your QBCC/ BSA licence number?

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GBDesign
Nov 01, 2014 8:56 am
GBDesign
AJW
AJW
30 October 2014

Wall hung cabinets - mdf behind plasterboard?

Wall hung cabinets - mdf behind plasterboard?

Thanks, that may be true. My main issue would be that now (as long as there's no plasterboard) it's easy to install additional timber framing in,…

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AJW
Oct 30, 2014 8:43 am
CaesarstoneAU
CaesarstoneAU
28 October 2014

New Ceasarstone - Catacatta Nuvo

New Ceasarstone - Catacatta Nuvo

Variation came in at just over $12k after credit for the standard stone material. In other parts of the house it was a no cost option to swtich…

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CaesarstoneAU
Oct 28, 2014 9:40 am
CaesarstoneAU
CaesarstoneAU
CaesarstoneAU
28 October 2014

What do you think of this all-white colour selection?

What do you think of this all-white colour selection?

White Shimmer would likely be too cool for an Antique White, maybe try either Snow, Osprey or Organic White instead as they should be a better colour match.

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CaesarstoneAU
Oct 28, 2014 9:36 am
CaesarstoneAU
Melsie68
Melsie68
25 October 2014

kitchen color selection suggestions (calacutta island)

kitchen color selection suggestions (calacutta island)

The kitchen photo is from the redink display . I think you should be fine . I love the tawny in the kitchen doesnt look so brown with all the sun light

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Melsie68
Oct 25, 2014 6:59 pm
deluxes
deluxes
15 October 2014

SHAKER / COUNTRY KITCHENS

SHAKER / COUNTRY KITCHENS

So, budget is about $6k you said... So shaker style cupboards, and stone tops? Do you need appliances? You may need to get incredibly creative! I would be looking at…

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deluxes
Oct 15, 2014 10:39 am
deluxes
pldkitchen
pldkitchen
10 September 2014

Looking for feedback on a company called Stone Concepts

Looking for feedback on a company called Stone Concepts

Hi all, I am very close to putting in an order with a stonemason called 'Stone Concepts QLD' and was wondering if anyone has used this company for their benchtops? We are…

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pldkitchen
Sep 10, 2014 3:05 pm
fergo
fergo
28 August 2014

Sealing flushmount induction cooktop in smartstone benchtop

Sealing flushmount induction cooktop in smartstone benchtop

The builder ignored my advice and used black Bostik RTV 922 which is an acetic cure silicone. There are already gaps forming in the silicone line. Will this silicone…

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fergo
Aug 28, 2014 1:30 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
19 August 2014

What's the maximum width of a drawer.

What's the maximum width of a drawer.

I will probably need to have a 100kg draw slide to hold it. I'm more worried about building a draw that size, as to weather it will sag in…

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 19, 2014 6:16 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Evelin
Evelin
12 August 2014

Kitchen layout troubles

Kitchen layout troubles

I just lost my text. David, when your wife is 157-158cm tall, you most probably cannot go higher than 89cm benchtop. I would go only for a 20mm think stonebench. For you,…

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Evelin
Aug 12, 2014 9:53 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 August 2014

Anyone have photos of Quantum Quartz "Honeycomb" & "Sahara"?

Anyone have photos of Quantum Quartz "Honeycomb" & "Sahara"?

We stuck with the standard (Sandy) as the others raised the price. We were looking over the whole contract to find reductions. Happy with it. Ours is a good size - 1.35 x 3.00.

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Saint Mike
Aug 09, 2014 7:55 am
Saint Mike
dannic99
dannic99
7 July 2014

Swing door for pantry

Swing door for pantry

Thank you all for your input. I have decided to stick with the sliding door in the pantry. After having a good look at the kitchen plan, realized that the door would…

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dannic99
Jul 07, 2014 4:40 pm
dibdot
dibdot
5 July 2014

White Kitchens - help please!

White Kitchens - help please!

Our cabinets are just going in now (no doors yet though!) and I agonised for AGES over which white to choose. I ended up going with Dulux Vivid White although would have…

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dibdot
Jul 05, 2014 9:27 pm
spot89
spot89
12 June 2014

Experience with Lustrolite?

Experience with Lustrolite?

There's always Akril http://akril.net.au/home.html I've had heaps of experience with it and it always looks a treat!!

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spot89
Jun 12, 2014 1:38 pm
dragonchild
dragonchild
23 May 2014

Kitchen Layout Query

Kitchen Layout Query

LOL - sales guys are trying to make a sale. Sure, there are LH options, but they aren't the majority or necessarily easy to get. I have a LH hinged fridge; I remember…

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dragonchild
May 23, 2014 12:01 pm
dragonchild
Breeze-Ins
Breeze-Ins
26 February 2014

Wood Look Tile Splash back

Wood Look Tile Splash back

You might want to look into printed glass. I recently designed a kitchen for a sandstone house and we took a hi res shot of the sandstone outside then did the splashback…

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Breeze-Ins
Feb 26, 2014 7:59 pm
Breeze-Ins
applor
applor
5 February 2014

outdoor granite benchtop - is this the right way?

outdoor granite benchtop - is this the right way?

Thanks for your response! I will use plywood instead of MDF then thanks for your suggestion. I have found Masters sell a 500mm steel support bracket, so a pair of those…

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applor
Feb 05, 2014 7:45 am
Evelin
Evelin
28 January 2014

RE: Cabinet handles

RE: Cabinet handles

Hello, You can visit designs of !

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Evelin
Jan 28, 2014 10:41 am
Lynnie Lou
Lynnie Lou
20 January 2014

Island bench 4.8 m long - will there be any issues?

Island bench 4.8 m long - will there be any issues?

Thanks to you both for the feedback. Looking forward to my extra long bench now :)

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Lynnie Lou
Jan 20, 2014 7:16 pm
ChargerWA
ChargerWA
2 January 2014

Granite Bench Question

Granite Bench Question

Get a quote from your local stonemason. They are they only people who will have the big diamond blade saw to cut it and the epoxy to glue it back together.

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ChargerWA
Jan 02, 2014 10:07 pm
ChargerWA
grumblebum54
grumblebum54
16 October 2013

Critique my kitchen elevations please!

Critique my kitchen elevations please!
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I have a power point on the end of my bench and use it all the time but the other day when using the sandwich maker with the cord hanging over the edge I was wondering how…

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grumblebum54
Oct 16, 2013 4:15 pm
grumblebum54
Someday
Someday
10 October 2013

How many pendants lights for a 2500mm long island?

How many pendants lights for a 2500mm long island?

I'm so glad we went with three! Two would not have been enough at all. Will post a pic soon!

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Someday
Oct 10, 2013 7:48 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
25 September 2013

Granite benchtop marked

Granite benchtop marked

I think your sealer has already been defeated by the grease (not…

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ECOECO
Sep 25, 2013 1:07 pm
ECOECO
kiwi
kiwi
14 September 2013

Laminex Diamond Gloss imperfections

Laminex Diamond Gloss imperfections

Shows what type of people they are. Banging on about how great they are cos they offered you some money off. Aren't they brilliant!!! Don't they just shine..and to keep…

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kiwi
Sep 14, 2013 3:02 pm
kiwi
timtam123
timtam123
3 September 2013

Kitchens - Ikea vs Bunnings vs Masters

Kitchens - Ikea vs Bunnings vs Masters

Thanks~! I have been looking at 2nd hand ones, but most seem to go for close to what a new kit one would be :-)

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timtam123
Sep 03, 2013 10:53 am
Cody Drysdale
Cody Drysdale
10 June 2013

Drawers vs Shelves for Pantry

Drawers vs Shelves for Pantry

I think if you are used t reaching in for things, go with the higher shelves. I on the other hand, forget about…

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Cody Drysdale
Jun 10, 2013 3:34 pm
Cody Drysdale
Konrad
Konrad
1 June 2013

bushfire 12.5 rating for external motor rangehoods- RESOLVED

bushfire 12.5 rating for external motor rangehoods- RESOLVED

An update - I ended up just buying it! I figured it was too good a deal to wait for someone else to buy as it was literally 50% off!! . For some reason the store wanted…

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Konrad
Jun 01, 2013 10:42 pm
ChrisE
ChrisE
27 May 2013

Where do you keep your tupperware/plasticware?

Where do you keep your tupperware/plasticware?

Oh, RS, how deep are the shelves in your WIP??? I'm envious of how closely they match the depth of your modular mate containers, and wonder which came first? My empty…

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ChrisE
May 27, 2013 7:21 am

Perian stone

Perian stone

Has anyone done their kitchen in the Dimond gloss Perisian stone? if so can you please please sned me some photos. Ima very visual person so find it hard to make up my…

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jemma and andrew
May 08, 2013 1:32 pm
homedesignbne
homedesignbne
13 February 2013

Freestanding oven

Freestanding oven

Yeah. Bit…

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homedesignbne
Feb 13, 2013 4:17 pm
renomart
renomart
30 November 2012

Polished concrete Benchtops

Polished concrete Benchtops

Take a look…

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renomart
Nov 30, 2012 7:34 pm
renomart
brisbanedave
brisbanedave
18 November 2012

saucepan lid repair

saucepan lid repair

Hello. We have a saucepan set that we have had for years. I don't know the brand but my wife assures me it's a very good set. One of the handles has come adrift the…

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brisbanedave
Nov 18, 2012 10:10 am
EcoFriendly
EcoFriendly
30 October 2012

Kitchen Splashback colour

Kitchen Splashback colour

Hi, You could use a clear glass splashback and place beautiful wallpaper behind it. http://wallpaperbrokers.com.au/ Watch out for the wall paper pattern repeat. Cheers

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EcoFriendly
Oct 29, 2012 11:14 pm
Jen1977
Jen1977
25 October 2012

What depth is your island bench?

What depth is your island bench?
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3m x 1.2m. We were going to have 3.3m, but we reduced it down to 3m so we didn't have a join in the stone While I am excited about the island width, I am more excited…

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Jen1977
Oct 25, 2012 12:30 pm
monz21
monz21
10 October 2012

Kickboard for fully integrated dishwasher - urgent help pls!

Kickboard for fully integrated dishwasher - urgent help pls!

I will try to ask. Not sure about it though. From what I heard usually people just try to catch the guys when they are working on the house. Or maybe I'll ask the SS.

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monz21
Oct 10, 2012 6:32 am
CuttingEdgeKitchens
CuttingEdgeKitchens
22 August 2012

Carousel for existing kitchen corner cupboard

Carousel for existing kitchen corner cupboard

You could buy a standard lazy susan and cut it down to fit in the top.

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CuttingEdgeKitchens
Aug 22, 2012 4:34 pm
CuttingEdgeKitchens
Pete_n_Pet
Pete_n_Pet
31 July 2012

Splashback Stress Syndrome - Help

Splashback Stress Syndrome - Help

I'd go a green or a dark red. If it had a bit of sparkly finish to it, that would be good (but not too much though,…

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Pete_n_Pet
Jul 31, 2012 2:31 pm
daisygirl
daisygirl
16 July 2012

Spare sink for sale

Spare sink for sale

Are we allowed to advertise leftover product on here? We got a brand new sink included with our kitchen which is still wrapped up and in the box but decided to buy a…

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daisygirl
Jul 16, 2012 7:13 pm
timqld
timqld
7 July 2012

Expert unbiased opinion re kitchen installation faults

Expert unbiased opinion re kitchen installation faults

Thanks for your comments everyone. I usually get an email when someone replies to my post, but I didn't this time (or maybe I deleted it by accident), so I didn't realise…

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timqld
Jul 07, 2012 5:31 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
4 July 2012

Can you change the laminex covering for cupboards?

Can you change the laminex covering for cupboards?

A pleasure. Hope you are happy with the finished result!! :D

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Treeseachanger
Jul 04, 2012 4:52 pm
Evelin
Evelin
2 July 2012

Galley kitchen plan - feedback welcomed

Galley kitchen plan - feedback welcomed

The original plan is the best. The only thing which you could do is installing deeper cabinets, eg 750mm. That would give you more storage space and the 'gap' would not…

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Evelin
Jul 02, 2012 7:36 pm
Pete_n_Pet
Pete_n_Pet
26 June 2012

Kitchen cupboard handles - thoughts?

Kitchen cupboard handles - thoughts?

I love the look of no handles but for practical reasons, I want handles. To hang the hand towel, the tea towels, etc. Otherwise, need to think of where to hang these…

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Pete_n_Pet
Jun 26, 2012 11:06 pm
Dreamer
Dreamer
24 June 2012

Opinions on Polar White v Classic White w/ CS White Shimmer?

Opinions on Polar White v Classic White w/ CS White Shimmer?

We went with Polar White in the end (Polytec Melamine Polar White Sheen). And White Shimmer CS. We are ripping out the old kitchen today and the new one goes in…

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Dreamer
Jun 24, 2012 2:05 pm

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