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Week 1: Sonny and Alicia
The room: Bathroom
Cash spent: 14,739 (Budget: $20,000)
Score: 25.5/30 (second place)
“This is beautiful,” said Darren Palmer. “The warmth of the palette, the gorgeous colour of the tiles, the colour of the tapware. I am besotted with this bathroom and this aesthetic. This is definitely the right direction.”
With rich timber touches and a warm, earthy colour palette, Gold Coast couple Sonny and Alicia started out strongly with their bathroom design.
Sonny and Alicia created an earthy, organic and warm aesthetic for their bathroom. And, while they were given the same space as all of the teams, there were some brave choices the couple made in terms of the layout. They opted to have a wet zone rather than a shower screen, which helped to highlight the generous space of the bathroom and create a sleeker look. It was a decision that won approval from the judges, particularly Darren Palmer, who singled the couple out for particular praise.
The Queensland couple were clever with their budget in House 4 too, winning a cash bonus of $10,000 for their efforts.
The rich walnut vanity was a smart design decision, complementing the bronze tapware, but judge Shaynna Blaze noted that it was too high, saying that 900mm is not suitable for a bathroom vanity, instead recommending a height of 800mm. But they weren’t alone – this was a mistake made by three of the teams this week.
Marty Fox says that the bathroom design was a great choice for the location, praising the warm, earthy feel. “The more I am in here, the more I like it.”
Lighting was minimal, with one sconce on the side of the vanity, instead relying on LED strip lighting under the vanity and around the mirror for most of the illumination.
Design tip:
Strip lighting is a great choice for indirect light, but task lights are essential in a bathroom. Consider two wall sconces – one on either side of the vanity.
Key projects:
How To Choose A Bathroom Mirror - Bunnings Australia
How To Waterproof Your Bathroom - Bunnings Australia
How To Tile a Wall - Bunnings Australia
How To Build A Custom Bathroom Vanity - Bunnings Australia
Get Sonny and Alicia's tiles from Beaumont Tiles
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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.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.