Manly

Full Renovation

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:

Main House

  • New kitchen with walk in pantry
  • New Bathrooms (two) and powder room
  • New Laundry
  • New premium carpet to downstairs bedrooms
  • New tiled flooring to downstairs living area
  • Restoration of existing interior hardwood timber flooring – sanding & polishing
  • Fresh painting throughout
  • New light fixtures inside & outside
  • New ceiling fans and other electrical works
  • New Feature internal doors & entry doors
  • Restoration of two verandas with newly installed Merbau timber
  • Landscaping tidy up

Guest House

  • New internal layout – all internal walls were removed
  • New kitchenette
  • New private bathroom with washing machine space
  • New extra large built in wardrobe
  • New entry glass sliding doors
  • New vinyl plank flooring
  • Fresh Painting throughout
  • New light fixtures & other electrical works

Building Period

The contractual agreement started with 90 days to complete renovation works to the Main House only. During the construction process, the owner decided to add the Guest Studio to the renovation, along with landscaping, new remote garage door & the restoration of verandas. This extended the total project timeline to be completed in 147 days. Fresh Kitchens and Bathrooms provided all necessary certifications for each component of the renovation.

Photographs supplied courtesy of Raine & Horne Wynnum Manly

Design Selections

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

MATTHEW

Home Owner | Manly

"As the new owners of a major renovation & restoration project, we are thrilled with the results Mike and the whole team at Fresh have achieved. They have completely reimagined what was a humble (and neglected) cottage, transforming it into a beautiful and modern character home that tickles us pink, every time we come home. The design is modern and fresh, whilst keeping in character with the home. The materials and finishes are top quality throughout and their after sales service is top class. We’d definitely use them again - these guys know their stuff and are the type of business you can trust and rely on".

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