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Week 8: Sonny and Alicia
The room: Guest suite
Cash spent: $31,077 (Budget: $30,000)
Score: 28.5/30 (second place)
“There’s a lot of emotion in this room,” said Marty Fox. “From carpet, cabinetry to beautiful bedside lights – there’s a lot happening, but it all works.”
Bold and brave colour choices helped Sonny and Alicia to a second place for their stunning guest suite.
As only one of two teams that managed to finish this week, Sonny and Alicia presented an impressive guest suite, that combined classic country vibes with bold colour choices.
The Gold Coast couple again chose to colour drench a room by painting three of the walls and the ceiling in British Paints’ ‘Leather Chair’, a deep, rich burgundy, to create a sanctuary-style effect. It was a brave choice that found favour with all three judges, who felt it made the room seem luxurious.
The fourth wall featured a custom wallpaper that Alicia designed herself, which won many compliments from Shaynna Blaze, who called it “professional-level design”. “I am blown away,” she added.
A generous wardrobe, complete with mini bar, coffee nook, and television completed the bedroom.
The adjacent ensuite echoed the dramatic colour choices, with a dark wood double vanity, and large open shower. Narrow tiles in two complementary shades were laid vertically to elongate the space and continued around the vanity for a cohesive look.
Design tip
An open shower, often called a wet zone or walk-in shower, is a great way to take advantage of all the available area in a bathroom, and can be especially effective in an ensuite, where space is tight.
What colour paint did they use?
The paint colour that Sonny and Alicia used in their guest suite was ‘Leather Chair’ by British Paints.
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Health & Safety
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
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