TJ’s Kitchens & Bathrooms – New Name; Same Great Business!
We’re extremely pleased to announce a new look and feel for TJ’s Property Services.
After 20 years providing an expert home renovation service in Auckland, we have tightened our focus and concentrate on kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovations. Tyrone’s years of experience as a master cabinetmaker meant that we were increasingly in demand for kitchen and bathroom renovation work that included custom made cabinetry, bespoke benches and unique kitchen islands.
To be fair, cabinet making and the highly demanding precision work necessary for bathroom and kitchen remodeling appeals to Tyrone’s perfectionist nature! Never one to settle for less than immaculate results, Tyrone is never happier than when he is standing back, surveying a perfect renovation project which has been brought to a flawless conclusion.
Yes, TJ’s is still available to do home renovations and we can handle decking projects and flooring (which is a key part of bathroom and kitchen renovations as well) – but we wanted a new name that explained clearly where our particular area of expertise lies.
So here is our new logo for TJ’s Kitchens & Bathrooms – with thanks to Wonder Design for the graphics and Fresh Marketing for the wording and creative guidance.
We look forward to working with you.
Tyrone & Marion Galloway.
Expert Advice: Top 10 Tips for Kitchen Renovations
This fantastic article was written by Karen Cole Banack and Melody Duron for Styleathome.com.
Renovating your kitchen will add ease to your lifestyle and value to your home. Here are the 10 most important things to consider when updating your kitchen.
1. Use quality materials. Top-quality drawer slides and hinges mean cabinet doors will stay closed and drawers won’t stick. Stay away from drawers that are stapled together or made of particleboard. For cabinet interiors, wood veneer is more durable than melamine, laminate, MDF or particleboard.
2. Determine cabinet heights. If you have eight-foot ceilings, choose cabinets that go to the ceiling. They offer more storage, enabling you to use extra wall space for artwork or open shelves. If your ceilings are higher than eight feet, leave 15 to 18 inches above the cabinets.
3. Decide whether to paint or stain. Though stained-wood cabinetry is forgiving, most finishes date quickly and aren’t easily altered. Brush-painted cabinets can lend a unique personality.
4. Select an elegant countertop. White Carrara marble (honed or acid washed and sealed) and stained wood add elegance and warmth. We also like honed Kirkstone slate, soapstone and Wiarton limestone, and plastic laminate with a wood edge for a sophisticated look.
5. Install an island that works. Beware of placing a bulky cube in the middle of the room. We like islands that have an open, airy look. Ideally, an island should be unencumbered by appliances, but if you want it to house a dishwasher-sink combo or a cooktop, try to maintain the light look of a leggy harvest table.
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