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Week 5: Sonny and Alicia
The room: Living and dining spaces
Cash spent: $19,999 (Budget: $20,000)
Score: 20.5/30 (fifth/last place)
“I love that brick,” said judge Darren Palmer as soon as he entered the room. “That is such a beautiful link from the exterior facade to this.”
With a showstopping centrepiece of a spectacular brick fireplace, Sonny and Alicia created a cosy, family-friendly space.
Gold Coast couple Sonny and Alicia took inspiration from the brick facade of their home, designing a spectacular and large brick fireplace as the centrepiece of their living space.
Placing the fireplace across from the soon-to-be-revealed garden, the couple created a comfortable, homely set of rooms, designed for family living.
Another clever element chosen by the couple was the inclusion of exposed timber beams across the ceiling, making the expansive room seem even grander and referencing the rural vibe they have been using in other spaces within their house. The beams should be even more spectacular once the kitchen is complete.
The fireplace was complemented with a hearth and bench of a rich red marble, picking up the warm tones of the bricks. A leather sofa in a soft caramel added a touch of mid-century style, while a beautiful handmade timber dining table complemented the timber chosen throughout.
A great inclusion was the addition of two oversized rugs – one in the dining area and one in the living space, allowing a softer layer as a base for both rooms.
Design tip
Marble, or any kind of stone, makes the perfect hearth for a fireplace. Heat-resistant, yet elegant, it can provide a touch of luxury in a room, while still being practical.
What colour paint did they use?
The paint colours that Sonny and Alicia used in their living and dining rooms were ‘White Comfort’ and ‘Ceiling White’ by British Paints.
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Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.