Renovation of a Historic Queenslander complete with its own Guest Studio
Our Fresh Kitchens and Bathrooms team are thrilled with the stunning results achieved from transforming a rundown Queenslander into a contemporary home with heritage charm, ready for sale. This extensive project involved renovating the interior and exterior of the Main House and Guest Studio in the coastal suburb of Manly, Queensland.
The owner of this property was determined to find a company that would incorporate full renovations (not just kitchens and bathrooms) and be able to manage the project seamlessly from start to finish.
Fresh Kitchens and Bathrooms was contracted to do just that, and work with the owner who was residing overseas in Thailand. This meant Manager Tristan and our Interior Designers conversed over email and phone correspondence with the client throughout the entire renovation process.
Our Interior Designers developed a detailed brief and scope of works to create a fresh & relaxed atmosphere for both the Main House and Guest Studio. Product selections were suggested by the design team and made with consideration to the heritage features in the home to create a contemporary Queenslander haven right on the waterfront. The Studio transformed into a fully self-contained unit that reflects onto the Main House aesthetics.
Once the designs were approved, our construction team set to work to complete each component of the project to an impeccably high standard.
The scope of works included were:
Photographs supplied courtesy of Raine & Horne Wynnum Manly
Design Selections
Kitchen & Walk in Pantry
- Cabinetry | 2PAC Paint finish with Shaker Profiles
- Cabinetry Paint | Taubman’s Miss Universe & Dulux Blue Accolade (island bench)
- Benchtop | Stone Ambassador White Burst 20mm
- Handles | Castella Clement in Brush Brass
- Splashback | Tile Cloud Palm Beach Blue
- Sink | Modern National Handmade
- Double Bowl Sink in Brushed Brass
- Tap | Modern National Star Mini
- Gooseneck Pull out Kitchen Mixer in Brushed Brass
- Pendant Light | Beacon Lighting Bally 6 Light Pendant in White
- Cooktop | Westinghouse 90cm 4 Zone
- Ceramic Cooktop in Black
- Oven | Westinghouse 90cm
- Multifunction Oven in Black
- Rangehood | Westinghouse 86cm
- Integrated Rangehood in Dark Stainless Steel
- Dishwasher | Westinghouse 60cm Fully Integrated Dishwasher
Guest Studio
- Cabinetry | Polytec Melamine Angora Oak Woodmatt & Polar White Matt
- Benchtop | Stone Ambassador White Burst 20mm
- Handles | No Handles – Sharknose Fingerpull
- Sink | Modern National Handmade Single Bowl Sink in Stainless Steel
- Tapware | Modern National Star Mini Range in Chrome
- Wall Tile | National Tiles Whoosh White Matt
- Bathroom Floor Tile | Tile Cloud Avoca Grey Encaustic Look Tile
- Flooring | National Tiles Vale Range Vinyl Plank in Blonde Oak
- Internal Paint Colour | Dulux Terrace White & Lexicon Quarter
Main Areas
- Floor Tile | Tile Cloud Avoca Grey Encaustic Look Tile
- Internal Paint Colour | Dulux Terrace White & Lexicon Quarter
- Pendant Light | Beacon Lighting Chrysler Schoolhouse Shade in Clear with Suspension Chain in Black
- Ceiling Fan | Beacon Lighting Banksia Fan with Light in White
Bathrooms
- Cabinetry | Polytec Melamine Angora Oak Woodmatt
- Handles | No Handles – Sharknose Fingerpull
- Tapware | Modern National Star Mini Range in Chrome
- Wall Tile | National Tiles Whoosh White Matt
- Bathroom Floor Tile | Tile Cloud Avoca Grey Encaustic Look Tile
- Internal Paint Colour | Dulux Terrace White & Lexicon Quarter
External Areas
- Flooring | Merbau
- Feature Light | Beacon Lighting Portsea
- Exterior Light in Black
- Wall Feature Light | Beacon Lighting Portsea Exterior Wall Bracket in Black
- External Paint Colour | Dulux Grey Pebble & White Exchange
- Front Door Paint Colour | Dulux Malay Grey
- Roof, Gutter & Garage Door | Colourbond Shale Grey