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Coloured Tapware: The Hottest Trend in Kitchen Tapware in 2025

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of renovating kitchens and bathrooms, it’s that tapware can completely transform a space. And in 2025, coloured tapware is doing exactly that—turning everyday kitchens into stylish, standout features. Whether it’s a sleek matte black mixer or a bold brushed gold design, coloured tapware is the ultimate way…

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How to Install Kitchen Cabinets, the DIY Way!

Ever wondered how to install kitchen cabinets without the help of a pro? Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just looking to cut costs on your renovation, installing kitchen cabinets yourself is more doable than you might think. According to Houzz’s 2022/23 Kitchen Trends Study, 77% of cabinetry upgrades involved replacing all cabinets—and 6%…

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Essential Bathroom Fittings for a Modern Bathroom Design

The right fittings play a crucial role in creating a stylish and functional space in a modern bathroom. Last month, I covered tips on how to design a kid-friendly bathroom, but today’s focus is all about trends, quality, and the fittings that bring a modern bathroom to life. With decades of experience in bathroom design…

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The Best Options for Kitchen Splashbacks Are…

The kitchen splashback is one of my favourite elements of kitchen design. There are so many options at hand, and each lends a different perspective to the overall design of a kitchen. Do you follow the latest kitchen splashback trends or go with personal preference? A splashback can be the focal point of a design,…

Tiles For Home Improvement

5 Reasons Why Tiles Are the Ultimate Home Improvement Product

First, let me start by saying I’m not biased. Ok, so maybe a little. But consider this: can you think of a single product with the same impact as tiles in a home? Possibly paint, but that’s rather plain and boring. Tiles offer so much versatility, so many materials, colours, patterns and designs, that you…

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Freestanding Ovens vs Wall Ovens – We Put Them Head to Head

When designing a kitchen, what do you usually think about? The layout, the cabinetry, the benchtop and the tiles, right? Wrong. When designing a kitchen, you should be thinking about the layout, the cabinetry, the benchtop, the tiles and the appliances—more specifically, the oven. Not all ovens are the same, and whether you opt for…

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How to Design a Kid-Friendly Bathroom: The Ultimate Guide for Parents

Creating a family bathroom that’s both stylish and functional can feel like an impossible balance. While Instagram and renovation shows showcase stunning contemporary bathrooms, these designs often overlook the practical needs of families with young children. At Ross’s Discount Home Centre, with over 30 years of experience helping Perth families design practical bathrooms, we understand…

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Save Thousands Buying Kitchen Cabinets Online

Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘If I’m going to save thousands buying kitchen cabinets online, then they must be pretty crappy cabinets, and/or they’ll take me a week to put together.’ Am I right? Well, you would be VERY wrong on both counts and thinking along these lines WILL cost you thousands rather than…

Alpine Kitchen Cabinets

Pros and Cons of Pre-Assembled Kitchen Cabinets

A new kitchen is definitely something to get excited about. Finally, you can do away with the out-dated, worn-out kitchen that you’ve been putting up with for years to enjoy the bright new kitchen that you’ve been dreaming of for years. I’m already jealous! However, while this is an exciting time, it can also be…

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Best Large Bathroom Vanities for Families

Has your growing family outgrown the bathroom? It’s a common challenge many families face, especially as a family of two grows into three, then four, and beyond. Suddenly, a once-functional bathroom feels cramped and chaotic. But with the right upgrades—like large bathroom vanities for families—you can reclaim order and convenience without the need for an…

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The Biggest Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

At Ross’s Discount Home Centre, we’re all about DIY kitchen renovations, and we support anyone who chooses to take on the project themselves. But before you can get into the process of renovating—that being out with the old and in with the new—you have to design your new kitchen, and this is often where the…

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