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April 9, 2018

Capabilities of a Cut to Size Glass Splashback

Like splashbacks made of natural stone, glass splashbacks require an additional level of kitchen design planning. That’s because the glass needs to be cut to size before it’s toughened. Once this is done, the entire piece cannot be cut or…

April 9, 2018

4 Tips to Avoid Removing a Glass Splashback

Whether it’s for a new home or a remodel in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, kitchen design projects should take market value into account. One of the most impactful design choices, according to a recent Zillow study, is kitchen colour. This study…

April 6, 2018

10 Glass Splashback Ideas for Your Home

Glass splashbacks are versatile. They can used in many ways throughout the home, always creating an interesting and elegant design feature. For example, they can be used in the kitchen for the wall panelling around the kitchen bench and the…

April 6, 2018

How BBQ Glass Splashbacks Create Modern Outdoor Kitchens

For builders targeting affluent home buyers in and around West Melbourne, creating a distinctive modern outdoor kitchen space is increasingly becoming a “must.” There are several reasons for this growing trend, including: Year-round good weather means homeowners have more opportunities…

April 6, 2018

Why a Laundry Splashback is Worth the Investment

There are 2 main trends to consider when designing a laundry room for your next home project in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. Trend #1: The majority of Victorians spend more than 3 hours per week doing washing. This means homeowners are…

April 6, 2018

5 Tips to Great Metallic Glass Splashbacks

The faux finish trend is red hot in Melbourne. In fact, here’s what Elle Decor Magazine said when it included faux finishes as one of the 10 Home Trends that Will Shape Your House in 2017: “Homeowners and designers are…

April 6, 2018

How Frosted Glass Splashbacks Are Used In Your Home

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “frosted glass”? Many people think of privacy glass used in modern homes and offices. Others think of artistic frosted patterns on glass walls, windows and doors that leave parts transparent…

April 6, 2018

The Best Glass Splashback Colours For A White Kitchen

When it comes to kitchen colour, white is king. It started back in the 1920s and 30s, when appliance companies didn’t offer any colours besides white. Since then, kitchen trends have come and gone, yet a strong presence of white…

April 5, 2018

Why You Should Choose A Glass Bathroom Splashback

Looking for contemporary or modern bathroom splashbacks to make your property stand out in Melbourne’s ultra-competitive home market? Ceramic tile is the conventional choice, thanks to its low cost and multitude of options. Yet high-end buyers are looking for detail…

April 5, 2018

The Mirror Splashback: 6 Powerful & Unique Benefits

To stand out in Melbourne’s home market, you need to showcase your property’s quality design and construction material. The stakes are high. The right choices make a “hot home” that sells quickly at a good price; the wrong choices result…

April 5, 2018

Surprising Facts About Textured Glass Splashbacks

West of Melbourne homeowners has fallen in love with glass splashbacks because of the superior durability, low maintenance and striking aesthetic appeal of glass. For those who also crave a distinguished design element , nothing compares to the beauty and…

April 5, 2018

How To Choose a Printed Glass Splashback For Your Home

Long gone are the days of plain or solid coloured glass kitchen splashbacks. Trend setting homes around Melbourne are embracing a new technology that enables them to customise their kitchen, bathroom, home office and even outdoor entertaining area splashbacks like…

April 5, 2018

All You Need to Know About Glass Splashback Colours

Are you interested in remodelling a room in your house with a splashback? One of the most important points of the remodel comes in the design of the splashback. Splashbacks can represent a beautiful accent piece to the overall design…

April 5, 2018

What You Need to Know About Mirror Wall Panels

Mirror wall panels, no matter where they are placed in the home, encourage a refined, spacious aesthetic. Consisting of large pieces of high-quality glass, they can add light and dimension to a room in truly remarkable ways. Because of the…

April 5, 2018

3 Tricks to Ordering Mirror Cut to Size

Having a custom mirror installed in your home can totally transform your space – as long as you have your mirror cut to size. In the western suburbs of Melbourne custom mirror glass is often used as a unique architectural…

April 5, 2018

Advantages of Custom Made Mirrors

Whether you want a unique statement piece in your West Melbourne home or want your mirror to help you achieve your design vision, only custom mirrors can yield the results you’re after. Picking out a beautiful mirror will always enhance…

April 5, 2018

8 Smoked Glass Mirror & Antique Mirror Glass Uses

A smoked glass mirror differs from the standard silver mirror in that it offers a subdued reflection, and at the same time makes a strong style statement. This tinted reflection is ideal in many design environments, creating a mellow, smoother…

April 5, 2018

How to Choose the Right Glass & Mirror Shop

Appealing mirror glass has the power to transform a room from having a standard design to stunning. This is why it’s essential you work with the right mirror & glass shop to ensure your glass is capable of achieving the…