Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
Problem: We just moved into a new build and the interior doors are just builder’s standard
Instead of changing out all the doors in your new home, save some cash by painting them and switching out the handles. For a custom look, paint the door grooves a contrasting colour like in this photo.
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Angus Fergusson
Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
Problem: We have beautiful floorboards in our new home, but they’re pretty scratched in the main hallway
No need to replace those beautiful floors – rent a buffer to reseal the hardwood and restore them to a slick shine. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, strip them down entirely and paint them in stripes or a herringbone pattern.
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Donna Griffith
Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
Problem: In the summer we love to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor, but sliding glass doors to the backyard don’t encourage that lifestyle
Make summer entertaining easier and invite the fresh air indoors by switching out those sliding doors with French doors that can stay swung open, or by installing a garage-style door that pulls up (and doubles as a shelter if it rains!).
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Andreas Trauttmansdorff
Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
Problem: Our loft space has open doorways, but we want a bit of privacy for the bedroom and a standard door won’t fit
Loft spaces rarely have standard door frames, so you’ll likely have to go custom. Look for sliding frosted glass doors or, for a more industrial look, opt for a sliding barn door.
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Lisa Petrole
Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
Problem: Our new home has terribly dated stippled ceilings in some of the rooms
Give your home’s ceilings a timeless look by nailing white painted tongue and groove planks from wall to wall, making it more cottage chic than ‘80s lounge room.
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Michael Graydon
Design solutions for your doors, ceilings and floors
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By: Lauren McPhillips
Source: Robin Stubbert
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