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Week 7: Emma and Ben
The room: Kitchen
Cash spent: $12,223 (Budget: $10,000)
Score: 26/30 (fifth place)
“The colours are divine – everything they have selected is off-the-charts amazing,” said Shaynna Blaze.
With warm timber cabinetry and crisp white splashbacks, Emma and Ben created a kitchen that was not only stylish, but cosy.
It was a big week for Emma and Ben, who not only created a stunning kitchen, but also reworked their living and dining space after some harsh feedback from the judges, warming up the colour palette with a wall painted to match their new cabinetry and repositioning the furniture.
The finished kitchen exuded a warm and cosy vibe, with dark timber cabinetry paired with white splashbacks, marble benchtop and sleek black appliances for a contemporary take on a classic style.
“It’s very homey,” said Emma, explaining the thinking behind her design. “I think our kitchen is warm and cosy and suits the house.”
Darren Palmer agreed. “This is a beautiful colour palette,” he said. “And there’s a nice scale to it. This whole space feels as one.”
As befitting a luxury kitchen, the couple didn’t skimp on the appliances, including two 60cm ovens, built-in coffee maker, side-by-side wine fridges, and even a blast chiller, which can chill a bottle of wine in a few seconds.
Design tip
Be careful with the placement of the fridge in the kitchen. As one of the most-used appliances, it needs to be opened frequently, and the doors shouldn’t be in the way of a passageway in the house.
What colour paint did they use?
The paint colour that Emma and Ben used in their kitchen was ‘White Comfort’ 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.
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.