Not enough space for our growing family
The Problem
Angela first came to us because she was unhappy with her dated home. The three bathrooms were very dated and the kitchen was racing car green so she was really keen to get rid of them. With a growing family of 5, they needed a home that was functional and that had enough space to allow them to live in and grow.
Their house had a beautiful outlook over the sea. They wanted to maximise the sea view by putting in a bigger window and larger sliding windows so they could be opened widely on a beautiful day.
I wanted to maximise our view of the sea so that we could all enjoy it. But the current window we had was very small. It seemed the view was wasted.
During the renovation, Angela would need to live in her house. So she had a some concerns about what she wanted in a building company.
It was really important to me that the builders were tidy and didn’t leave a mess around the place. After all, it was still our home. The team at Stable Group were always very respectful and conscious of noise and mess onsite.
The Solution
There were a few curve balls that presented themselves along the way. Due to structural issues, a low frame in the kitchen could not be removed and had to stay where it was. But this was incorporated into the plan. The addition of an extended bench made room for a breakfast area for the kids.
I love lighting and I really wanted the lighting to be just right. I’m an interior designer and my brother-in-law is an electrician. So one weekend we developed an extensive lighting plan and presented it to the builders on Monday. They didn’t know it was coming. But I was really impressed that they worked with it and had an electrician booked in for that day.
To maximise the property’s view of the ocean, the window was replaced with large sliding windows so that the view could be enjoyed from the kitchen.
The main bathroom was somewhat small but Angela was set on including a freestanding bath. The current layout didn’t support the addition. But with some careful planning and reworking, the shower was resized so that there was space to fit the free standing bath.
The Results
The renovation was fantastic and it was incredibly well finished and on time. We were all really happy with the new kitchen and bathrooms. It works really well and it gives us the space we needed for our family. My home has a more modern feel and the rooms are functional. The kids love the extended bench and breakfast area and it works well for us all. I now have a big window that overlooks the sea and takes in the beautiful views. We now have a modern and functional family home.
