Australian Handyman - July 2018

50 JULY 2018 Australian Handyman

THE RENOVATION

Once the old kitchen was pared back to

its bare bones and the scraps discarded

in a skip bin, Barry could begin his

renovation rescue. he irst problem

he encountered was the century-old

plaster on the walls. It would be a big job

to remove it all. As it was mostly in good

condition, however, he simply removed

the damaged sections and installed

V-joint panelling over the top to save

some money and time.

Professional plasterers installed

Gyprock over the old wallpaper on the

ceiling for the same reason. he walls

were then painted a soft blue-grey to

give a fresh and bright look, in a colour

that complemented the crisp white

paint of the new ceiling.

Additional storage was provided

by Barry’s installation of functional

Kaboodle cabinets that used loor and

wall space. A wider bamboo bench went

in, along with a new kitchen sink, lights

and white-tiled splashback. Finally,

with some stylish black detailing and

herbs ready for the picking on the

windowsill, the kitchen had arrived in

time for the rest of the 21st century. ▶

Before

After

Eco-friendly bamboo benchtops and classic

subway tiles modernise the heart of the home.

RENOVATE

Great Grandma Geraldine’s kitchen

is ready for the next generation,

thanks to The Living Room team.