Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Kitchen Design input 15Apr 06, 2021 8:14 pm So while we were waiting for the cabinet maker, we decided to get cracking with putting the flooring down. We chose a loose lay vinyl plank called Dunlop Heartridge. We chose this because we liked the idea of a loose lay plank so it could be replaced easily and also it is supposedly very durable and rated for commercial use which suggests it's should wear well. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ After watching a number of YouTube videos, it seemed like it should be relatively straight forward to install however getting them all square proved to be a bit more challenging than expected. Finally, after nearly two months of no progress, we had the substrate installed and we were ready to to get the stone bench and final cabinetry completed along with the splashback. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What felt like a whirlwind finish after having no progress for so long, within the space of 5 days, we had a new bench top in, tiler complete the splash back, cabinet maker install the butlers pantry, linen closet and study nook, plumbers fit off and electricians fit off. Benches in: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Splashback in progress: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Study nook progress: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Finally, the finished product. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All in all it took about 6 months to complete, however that was also while we did a major exterior facade renovation too and we couldn't be happier with the results. Re: Kitchen Design input 16Apr 10, 2021 2:17 am It looks so good! Glad you showed us the process and final result. What size is the linear pendant light, if I may ask? I was thinking of getting that one (or a similar looking one I guess) from beacon myself. Re: Kitchen Design input 17Apr 12, 2021 1:15 pm the_doesnotexist It looks so good! Glad you showed us the process and final result. What size is the linear pendant light, if I may ask? I was thinking of getting that one (or a similar looking one I guess) from beacon myself. Thanks for the feedback. The light is from Beacon and it's the 1.8m long one. The island bench is just over 3m long so it sits nicely in the middle. Re: Kitchen Design input 18Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm Love your renovation. Would really like to know how that vinyl flooring has stood up? I have heard some negative reviews of that brand so would be interested to hear if it was a laying problem or if we should steer clear of the Dunlop products? Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide a wow factor to this recently renovated living area. The boundary was less than 1… 0 18982 Once you know the basics, the rest is easy. Read my post in the thread linked below. viewtopic.php?p=1919271#p1919271 2 19761 Although I am a big opponent of using waffle pod slabs over H2/P soils under any circumstances, in your case I would certainly opt in to keep piers under central… 1 2509 |