Whether your bathroom is compact or extensive, your designer will always consider the following: –
- Ergonomic perfection
- Spatial practicality and efficiency
- Suitability for the intended function
- Maximum quality within budget
- Beautiful design
Bathroom Renovations
Avondale Heights 3034
A bathroom was once just a room in the house that was purely functional, lacking style and personality. Here at Western Bathroom Renovations, we will be able to fulfil your needs but still adhere to your aesthetic ideas as well. Work with our highly experienced tradespeople to allow you to transform your bathroom and become a unique space.
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Here are some key bathroom renovation considerations:
Space Utilization:
Efficient use of space is crucial, especially in compact bathrooms. This involves strategic placement of fixtures, storage solutions, and optimizing traffic flow.
Fixtures and Fittings:
Selecting the right fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs is essential. For small bathrooms, consider space-saving options like corner sinks or compact toilets.
Storage Solutions:
Incorporating adequate storage is important for keeping the bathroom organized and clutter-free. This can include built-in cabinets, shelves, or creative storage solutions that maximize space.
Ventilation:
Proper ventilation helps prevent mold and mildew growth, ensuring a healthy environment. This might involve installing exhaust fans or windows that allow for air circulation.
Lighting:
Lighting can significantly impact the ambiance and functionality of a bathroom. A mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting can create a well-lit and inviting space.
Material Selection:
Choose durable and water-resistant materials that are suitable for the bathroom environment. This includes flooring, wall tiles, and countertops.
The story behind
Avondale Heights
History
Prior to European colonisation of Melbourne, the Wurundjeri Aboriginal people of the Kulin nation moved through the area. Evidence has been found of human occupation for at least 18,000 years. On 10 October 1940, James White dug up an ancient human skull (now known as the Keilor Cranium) on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. This skull has been found to be between 8,000 and 15,800 years old.
In 1803 Charles Grimes, the New South Wales Surveyor General, sailed up the Yarra River in the Buffalo and sent a rowing boat to explore the ‘Saltwater River’, as the Maribyrnong was then called. The rowing boat reached a rocky, shallow area now known as Solomon’s Ford, and could go no further.
In 1835 with the initial settlement of Melbourne, Edmund Davis Fergusson and Michael Solomon established a pastoral holding in the Avondale-Sunshine area. On Solomon’s sheep station the ford, now at the west end of Canning Street, soon became known as Solomon’s Ford. This was the lowest crossing point on the Saltwater (Maribyrnong) River, and was for many years the only overland route from Melbourne to Geelong and further west. The MMBW reconstructed the ford and the riverbanks nearby in the 1980s, adding large basalt boulders to form stepping stones across the river. Today this ford is one of the last remaining fords in the Melbourne metropolitan area.[2]
During World War I the Canning Street bridge was known as Cordite Bridge as it led to the Department of Defence Explosives Factory. A password was necessary to cross the bridge during the war. During World War II a night curfew was imposed on the river and a boom was put into place to hinder access.
Tourists from Melbourne were attracted to the area with the construction of the elaborate and popular Riverview Tea Gardens in 1909. These grew to include sportsgrounds, kiosks, a dance hall and aviaries. Guests stopped here on their pleasure cruises, and the venue reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s-1930s. The Tea Gardens were closed during World War II and fell into disrepair. Nothing of them remains today, but the riverfront area is still used for recreation, having become Tea Gardens Reserve.[3]
During the 1930s the district was subdivided into small dairy and cattle farms, with some poultry farming. Even into the 1960s market gardens and small dairy farms operated in the area. In the late 1960s housing development changed the area into a residential suburb with views of Melbourne city from the plateau. The Avondale Heights Post Office opened on 9 December 1957 as the suburb developed (A Maribyrnong West office had been open between 1943 and 1947).[4]
It was announced in 2008 that Avondale Heights was set to experience its largest urbanisation initiative since the formation of the area as a suburb. This was due to the sale of the old Kangan Batman TAFE site to private investors, to develop medium density housing. On 26 May 2015, Moonee Valley City Council issued a planning permit for 135 new homes.[5]