Estate Living Magazine Estate Living Issue 29 May | Page 42

86 DESIGN: CLOCKWISE BEFORE KITCHEN, STUDY AND TV ROOM
Moving
on up
Take inspiration from designers who
can transform an average space into
something exceptional
Unlike a new build that offers a blank canvas, a renovation updating the palette and finishes. The island and built-in
or makeover project involves serious problem-solving and cabinetry got a facelift; a frosty Carrina countertop from
space-maximising skills, and a good understanding of the Caesarstone replaced the original black surface, and high-
transformative power of finishes, colour and accessories. gloss duco-sprayed units with a glamorous brass kickplate
Traditional to timeless
86 Design
replaced the dated cupboards and drawers.
Substituting the wall colour from an underwhelming cream to a
contemporary grey made all the difference. An old armoire, the
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