We have recently been renovating our investment flat in Bronte and we have been lucky enough to experience the renovation process from our clients perspective. Whilst we have an amazing team of designers and have sourced talented tradesmen,  renovations almost certainly will never adhere to a strict time-line and will come in a little above your budget, so be prepared for this! Here are four tips to fool-proof your bathroom renovation experience. 1. Choose your builder wisely A bathroom renovation will take approx. 4 weeks, so the builder you select will be in and out of your home for ext ..read more

This Rushcutters Bay kitchen won many accolades in 2017 including the KBDI Kitchen Designer of the Year Award, and the NSW Large Kitchen Design Award. Here we revisit some of the striking details in this Sydney kitchen designed by Blue Tea designer Marianne that lead to it’s winning achievements. Why Blue? Blue cabinetry was a bold move away from the safe haven of neutral colours. Marianne aimed at capturing the clients’ love of the harbour by the bold use of blue. She experimented with many different blue samples, before settling on the winning blue shade. A brilliant and bright blue was agre ..read more

This Drummoyne kitchen renovation, designed by Blue Tea Designer Laura, is the Kitchen Winner of the KBDI Australian Peoples Choice Awards 2018. It also won the best KBDI Small Kitchen of NSW.  Learn about how this clients beloved home was transformed and recreated by Laura’s stunning design and Blue Tea’s dedicated team of professionals. When it comes to design, Blue Tea embrace a collaborative experience between designer, client and architecture. Voted Australia’s most popular kitchen in 2018, the Drummoyne kitchen is a sophisticated, contemporary space that pays homage to its he ..read more

Your pantry is a vital consideration in your kitchen design. It is where you store those everyday grocery items. Careful attention and planning of your pantry design will be the difference between making your kitchen an ergonomic heaven or a daily battlefield. Good visibility and easy access to stored items should be at the forefront of your pantry design goals. You can achieve this by incorporating technology, hardware and attention to detail in the planning phase of your kitchen to bring your new pantry ideas to life. Below are different ways of incorporating a well-designed pantry ..read more

Choosing your kitchen benchtop is one of the most important decisions you will make in your kitchen renovation. It is the surface you will interact with the most on a daily basis. Marble is a beautiful material and many people are attracted to it because of its sense of luxury and grandeur. But marble can be expensive and the maintenance can be off-putting. Technology and vision have led many bench top manufacturers to create and replicate marble alternatives. Below we will discover what marble is, our favourite choices and the pros and cons of marble. We will also analyse and choose our favou ..read more

A new style of kitchen trends is emerging and taking over the design scene. Blue Tea is naming this movement the modern farm-style kitchen, and we think it’s going to be a winner. A modern farm style kitchen is both casual and cosy, sophisticated and inviting. A modern farm-style kitchen infuses elements of the past with the clean lines and minimalism of today’s lifestyle. It is the type of warm space you yearn to have a cup of tea in, but also one that you can pull your laptop out and get down to business with its uncluttered approach to design. Below are four main style guides that defi ..read more

2017 kitchen trends brings with it some new and exciting concepts. We will see the revitalisation of some older ideas merged with fresh interpretations. We will be looking for a calm, collected and functional kitchen space, one that takes us back to our roots but emerges us in todays society. Contemporary farmhouse will be the buzz word in 2017 kitchen trends. We will be seeing the Hamptons style kitchen continue to grow in popularity. Thin bench tops are going to be making a statement, as too are tiled kitchen islands. 2017 is going to be an exciting year for kitchen design. 2017 Kitchen ..read more

With growing populations in big cities, it is no surprise that kitchen sizes are shrinking. However, designing your small kitchen space does not have to mean a limitation on options. Here at Blue Tea, we’ve analysed some space saving ideas and tricks to help with your design layout for a smaller space. Attention to detail and design creativity are essential when renovating a smaller kitchen as every centimetre counts! Read more to see how to maximise your space whilst retaining a stylish and classy kitchen.   Storage Solutions For Your Small Kitchen   If you have ever ..read more

The Hamptons Kitchen has long been a lust-have for those inspired by the elegant, coastal calm of signature interiors found in classical homes of the Hamptons, New York. Breezy, spacious and embracing – the hallmarks of the Hamptons kitchen make a natural fit for the beachside or family lifestyle. Seamlessly translating into both past and modern architecture of Australian homes. The sophisticated old world charm of this style is becoming increasingly popular for anyone who prioritises substance in design. Particularly for those seeking an alternative to the sleek and buffed minimalism of conte ..read more

We have recently been renovating our investment flat in Bronte and we have been lucky enough to experience the renovation process from our clients perspective. Whilst we have an amazing team of designers and have sourced talented tradesmen,  renovations almost certainly will never adhere to a strict time-line and will come in a little above your budget, so be prepared for this! Here are four tips to fool-proof your bathroom renovation experience. 1. Choose your builder wisely A bathroom renovation will take approx. 4 weeks, so the builder you select will be in and out of your home for ext ..read more