Browse Forums What's New 1 Aug 05, 2008 5:04 pm Received via email....if you're interested....
http://www.archicentre.com.au/08July31- ... ations.pdf Archicentre polled its membership of over 800 architects on what steps their clients are taking to improve/renovate their homes, in summary: Kitchen Trends 1. Drawers not cupboards 81.7% 2. Large island benches 77.2% 3. Walk-in pantries 58.0% 4. Concealing appliances 50.2% 5. Colourful splashbacks 35.6% 6. Computer data points 22.8% 7. Concealed food prep area 20.5% Activity Centre Trends Rumpus Room 54.3% Parents’ retreat 50.7% None of the above 21.0% Gym 17.4% Master Bedroom Trends En suite 93.2% Walk-in-robe 85.4% Deck or balconies 57.5% Study 28.8% Freestanding furniture (sofas) 17.8% Bidet 7.3% Bathroom Trends Frameless showers 80.8% Double basins 54.8% Separate powder rooms 50.2% Baths 48.4% Double showers 37.9% Concealed cisterns 37.0% Heated floor 37.0% Free-standing baths 30.1% Views of internal courtyard 28.8% Spa baths 13.7% None of the above 1.8% Home Theatre Trends Plasma TV 61.2% Just a fad 36.5% Ceiling Mounted projectors 15.5% Mini-cinemas 10.5% Data projectors 8.2% Storage Trends Garage Storage 78.1% Storeroom 72.6% Wine cellars 47.5% mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 2Aug 05, 2008 5:20 pm At 85.4% , the WIRs have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Paula was right!!!!!! ....now if she could only get that Tyson guy to build it for her.........
Can't wait to have mine!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 3Aug 05, 2008 5:24 pm I'm interested by Computer data points in kitchens 22.8%, now is that for internet fridges or so that you can watch the kids doing the homework? mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 4Aug 05, 2008 5:29 pm Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 5Aug 05, 2008 5:31 pm petal Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! Well if it's next to the coffee machine that's OK.....all those late nights on HomeOne.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 6Aug 05, 2008 5:36 pm petal Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! In small units and tiny homes, it’s very common to combine the kitchen with a small office area; I have done a few of these. I did my course 13 years ago, and I designed one back then for a module I was doing…..it’s now got very popular. As I always thought it would, if I had space, I’d have one in my kitchen. Very convenient. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Trends in Home Reno's 8Aug 05, 2008 5:43 pm i spent this moring having absolutely final chance to change to more drawers in my kitchen. and I decided not to. Simply because i didn't want to have to wait for kitchen plan page to be redrawn and new costings. This would have meant another round of mailing. Sob! seeing the huge rating drawers in kitchen got I'm regretting posting the plans back signed and unchanged now.
I think I'm going to have to ban myself from reading certain post topics on homeone until the house is finished. Re: Trends in Home Reno's 9Aug 05, 2008 5:46 pm kexkez I think I'm going to have to ban myself from reading certain post topics on homeone until the house is finished. Sorry.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 10Aug 05, 2008 5:58 pm Oh, well, kezkex, it's only a "trends" thread - ie something that goes in and out of style! If you were happy with the way it was all drawn, then don't worry - your kitchen will be great, and perfect for you ! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 11Aug 05, 2008 6:00 pm Michelle petal Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! In small units and tiny homes, it’s very common to combine the kitchen with a small office area; I have done a few of these. I did my course 13 years ago, and I designed one back then for a module I was doing…..it’s now got very popular. As I always thought it would, if I had space, I’d have one in my kitchen. Very convenient. Good point, Michelle! I guess I just prefer the look af nothing on a nice, clean kitchen bench, and seeing as my house will be 54 squares, I'm sure I can find somewhere other than the kitchen to put the computer!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 12Aug 05, 2008 6:02 pm to_do_list petal Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! Well if it's next to the coffee machine that's OK.....all those late nights on HomeOne.... NO!!! DH would see me there - I'll have to hide it somewhere else.....hmm....where to relocate the coffee machine....???? where are those plans....???!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 13Aug 05, 2008 6:05 pm petal to_do_list petal Quite possibly, Mike, but I know quite a few people (women!) who have their computers sitting in the kitchen! Not where I want a computer, but I guess some people do! Well if it's next to the coffee machine that's OK.....all those late nights on HomeOne.... NO!!! DH would see me there - I'll have to hide it somewhere else.....hmm....where to relocate the coffee machine....???? where are those plans....???!!! Butler's pantry!.....coffee machine - check....shelf full of chocolate - check.....wine fridge - check....now where's that data point.....? mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 14Aug 05, 2008 6:07 pm Rachelle Also handy for recipes from internet. Was I imagining things or is there an ad on telly for a recipe program for a Nintendo Hand Game Boy Y-Box Thingy (can tell I'm into these things)? the ad has a guy using it in the kitchen.....? mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 15Aug 05, 2008 6:11 pm I came in the house from my office one day on a weekend and found Glen in the kitchen cooking up a storm with a cooking show on the Tely!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Trends in Home Reno's 16Aug 05, 2008 6:12 pm I did think of that, Mike, but I reckon he'd still see me in there!!! Can't even build myself a little hideaway cupboard under the stairs - they're open-tread!!! WHY didn't I think about homeone forum time when we were drawing up the plans???????????!!! As for the wine fridge - funny you should mention that! Neither DH or I drink wine (if it were chocolate flavoured it would be a different story for me!) but we both LOVE those wine fridges - they're so.....umm...cool looking, for want of a better descriptive term!!!! We were trying to think of an excuse to buy one, just 'cos they look so good!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Trends in Home Reno's 17Aug 05, 2008 6:14 pm petal As for the wine fridge - funny you should mention that! Neither DH or I drink wine (if it were chocolate flavoured it would be a different story for me!) but we both LOVE those wine fridges - they're so.....umm...cool looking, for want of a better descriptive term!!!! We were trying to think of an excuse to buy one, just 'cos they look so good!!! Stops the chocolate from melting....!....see always thinking.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 18Aug 05, 2008 6:15 pm Michelle I came in the house from my office one day on a weekend and found Glen in the kitchen cooking up a storm with a cooking show on the Tely!!!! What did he want, do wrong, forget, or break? mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Trends in Home Reno's 19Aug 05, 2008 6:20 pm to_do_list Michelle I came in the house from my office one day on a weekend and found Glen in the kitchen cooking up a storm with a cooking show on the Tely!!!! What did he want, do wrong, forget, or break? It’s a first!!!!! He’s normally in front of his computer ALL weekend! It was when he was really sick with his Gallbladder problem, I think he was starving. By the way, he can be a really good cook when he gets off his bum and puts in the effort! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Trends in Home Reno's 20Aug 05, 2008 6:20 pm to_do_list Rachelle Also handy for recipes from internet. Was I imagining things or is there an ad on telly for a recipe program for a Nintendo Hand Game Boy Y-Box Thingy (can tell I'm into these things)? the ad has a guy using it in the kitchen.....? No, you weren't imagining - it's a Nintendo DS "game" !!! I love that ad, only b/c I love Hamish, who's the one cooking - hoe's so gorgeous (in a "cute" way!) The Nintendo DSs on the other hand, I hate - my 3 boys are addicted to those things!!! Hmmm..... a bit like me with this place!!!!!! Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10373 Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… 0 8773 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. 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