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Terrazzo in Melbourne Bathrooms: Floors, Walls and Vanity Tops
Design & Trends8 min read

Terrazzo in Melbourne Bathrooms: Floors, Walls and Vanity Tops

Terrazzo has moved from heritage foyers and 1960s stairwells back into Melbourne bathroom design, and it is not just a styling fad. Done properly, terrazzo g...

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Floor-to-Ceiling Tiles: Costs, Benefits and When to Skip Them
Materials & Finishes8 min read

Floor-to-Ceiling Tiles: Costs, Benefits and When to Skip Them

Floor-to-ceiling tiling has moved from luxury signature to near-default in Melbourne bathroom renovations, and for understandable reasons: it looks resolved,...

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Freestanding vs Built-In Baths: Space, Cost and Cleaning Compared
Design & Trends9 min read

Freestanding vs Built-In Baths: Space, Cost and Cleaning Compared

The bath decision shapes a Melbourne bathroom renovation more than most homeowners realise. It affects floor waste positions, waterproofing detail, tiling sc...

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Kitchen Bulkheads and Ceiling Design Options Explained
Design & Trends7 min read

Kitchen Bulkheads and Ceiling Design Options Explained

The strip of space between the top of the wall cabinets and the ceiling causes more design debate than almost any other part of a kitchen. Leave it open and...

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Kitchen Lighting Plans: Layering Task, Ambient and Feature Light
Design & Trends8 min read

Kitchen Lighting Plans: Layering Task, Ambient and Feature Light

Lighting is the cheapest transformation in a kitchen renovation and the most commonly botched. A grid of downlights punched into the ceiling at even spacing...

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U-Shaped Kitchen Design: Making the Most of Melbourne Family Homes
Design & Trends8 min read

U-Shaped Kitchen Design: Making the Most of Melbourne Family Homes

The U-shaped kitchen is the quiet achiever of Melbourne family homes. Three connected runs of bench deliver more storage and more workspace per square metre...

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Galley Kitchen Renovations: Layout Rules That Make Narrow Kitchens Work
Design & Trends8 min read

Galley Kitchen Renovations: Layout Rules That Make Narrow Kitchens Work

Galley kitchens are everywhere in Melbourne: Victorian terraces in Richmond and Carlton, interwar semis, 1960s units in Bentleigh and countless apartments. T...

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Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinetry Ideas Melbourne Homeowners Love
Design & Trends8 min read

Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinetry Ideas Melbourne Homeowners Love

Two-tone cabinetry has moved from trend to mainstream in Melbourne kitchens, and for good reason. Splitting the joinery palette lets you add depth and person...

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Kitchen Renovation Timeline in Melbourne: What to Expect Week by Week
Planning & Budget9 min read

Kitchen Renovation Timeline in Melbourne: What to Expect Week by Week

Most Melbourne homeowners ask two questions before signing a kitchen renovation contract: how much will it cost, and how long will we be without a kitchen. T...

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I recently had renovation work done and I'm really happy with the results. The team was professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They listened to what I wanted and made sure everything was done properly.
Gary Saundersa year ago
Highly recommend VicWide Renovations. The job they did was amazing, all the guys were very professional and worked hard to bring the results me and my family wanted and needed.
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From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. The crew was punctual, respectful of my space, and incredibly skilled. The quality of work exceeded my expectations.
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