Adding Texture with Panelled Doors
Organise + design your Reno with these resources
Ditch budget blow-outs and know exactly what your reno or build will cost.
Most renovators fall in the trap of guesstimating. You can completely avoid this and accurately know what your renovation will cost
Budget blow-outs happen because people missed key trades, materials, or small extras that really add up fast. Or because they choose products at the start of their project, without having a clear picture of all the costs that are to come.
That’s exactly why we created the Budget Tracker.
It comes pre-loaded with every trade, product + supplier — so you know what to include in your budget and don’t miss a thing. There’s no second-guessing. Plan renovation costs with confidence from day one.
Plan one room at a time or your whole home at once — your budget tracker has the flexibility to work how want to.
Why it works:
✔️ No guesswork — know exactly what costs to allow for, room by room
✔️ Pre-loaded categories — every trade, product + supplier your project will need
✔️ Track spend in real time — compare what you planned vs what you’re actually spending
✔️ Quick-start estimates — calculate total renovation costs in minutes
✔️ Customisable — works whether you're planning one bathroom or an entire home
✔️ Built-in contingency + quote tracking — so nothing slips through the cracks
✔️ Use it again and again — perfect for this project and future renos
It’s for you if:
➡️ You don’t know what your project will actually cost
➡️ You’ve started planning but feel like costs are getting out of control
➡️ You want to avoid budget blowouts and know exactly what you’re in for
➡️ You’re juggling quotes and need one place to track everything
➡️ You want total clarity — not chaos and cost surprises
Use your budget tool your way and get a full cost breakdown of your project in minutes, with every dollar tracked from start to finish.
Ready to take control of your reno costs without budget blowouts? Download your Renovation Budget Tracker to find out your real reno cost now.
◾ #1 template for organising and managing your home renovation or building project
◾ Your Finishes Schedule is the QUICK + EASY way to store + keep track of all building products, fixtures + fittings, finishes + colours
◾Store the following home product details in your Schedule of Finishes to reference at any time during the planning stage and throughout your project —
✔️ Product names
✔️ Building product + product codes
✔️ Brand names
✔️ Colours, including material and paint colours
✔️ Product sizes, length and width dimensions
✔️ Supplier and manufacturer details, including websites and contact details
✔️ Any comments, installation notes or details for trades
✔️ Upload images of the product to visualise for trades and your building team
◾ Share your Digital Finishes Schedule with your builder, trades, architect… and other half or print it for handy reference onsite
◾ Store + edit your Finishes Schedule on your computer, phone or tablet to keep project details at hand, and quickly and easily reference or check product specifications during site visits and hardware shop runs
◾ Share your Finishing Schedule with your building team instantly at any time, and refer back to your schedule template for paint touch-ups or home improvements years from now
◾ Everyone always has access to the crucial details of your project, so nothing is missed.
◾ Use your finish schedule template for renovating one room or building your new home. Enter finishes + selections while you design and plan your project.
◾ It’s the tool that professionals like interior designers, builders + architects use, and now it’s yours!
◾ Includes a Prompt Sheet so you know exactly what products to include
◾ Template is used in the free version of Canva and can be used for this project and the next
MUST-HAVE project management tool for any home or DIY project — kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, laundry renovation and everything in between — to save time, money and costly mistakes!
There’s no better way to add character to cabinetry than with a panelled door; and whether you want to keep things subtle and understated, add drama and impact, or simply create a traditional look, there’s a panelling profile that’s just the ticket. We look at some popular panelled cabinetry options and the visual impact they have in these homes…
Vertical Skinny Lines
If you’re looking for a contemporary, panelled look then you can’t go past vertical lines. Keeping lines close together like the Polytec 3D Cove custom profile, adds impact to your space through the repetition of the pattern. This profile has a scalloped finish, which casts subtle shadows along the vertical textured curve.
There’s a range of vertical-lined, panelled cabinetry options to create different looks, or if you can’t find what you’re after, you can create your own custom profile with features like half-round or grooved vertical channels.
• Zephyr and Stone • Contemporary Coast Kitchen Project featuring Polytec 3D Cove Custom Profile
• Zephyr and Stone • Contemporary Coast Project featuring Polytec 3D Cove Custom Profile
Vertical Wider Joins
Basically, we’re talking about the classic VJ look, although you may also hear this style referred to as Tongue and Groove or V-Groove. This style suits a contemporary, coastal or traditional home, depending on the colour of your cabinetry and the other finishes or products in your space.
Especially when incorporated floor-to-ceiling in design, vertical lines can visually make ceilings appear higher. So if you’re stuck with a lower than ideal ceiling height, vertical lines could be the key to maximising your space and making ceilings appear higher than they are.
Just bear in mind that they can also make a room feel narrower (the tall and skinny illusion) so be careful using them if your space is already quite narrow - there’s another solution for that and we’ll get to that shortly…
• HWB Group • VJ Panelling Kitchen Cabinetry
Classic Shaker Style
Shaker-style cabinets are those that have a flat centre, with a picture-framed border. The shaker is a classic style that has been used in design for centuries, and although it falls in and out of trend, its timeless lines mean it never really falls out of style. This classic style adds an understated detail to your space and its recent growing popularity means there’s a huge range of readily available profiles to choose from.
• Julia and Sasha • Shaker Style Laundry Cabinets
Shaker Style On The Skinny
Think Shaker Style but a lot more minimal. This is the perfect profile to add character to your cabinetry, whilst still keeping it contemporary and understated. A slim, raised picture-framed border is the only texture to the otherwise flat-panelled face.
If you want to keep your cabinetry really simple but add just a bit of interest, this profile may be just the ticket!
• Zephyr and Stone • Classic Coastal Laundry Project featuring Polytec ‘Chifley’ Profile
Horizontal Lines
Have a narrow space? Use horizontal lines in design to give your space the illusion of width.
Horizontal lines in your cabinetry can make an area appear wider - or combine horizontal and vertical lines to really make a statement. Horizontal lines complement traditional or classic finishes and add texture and pattern to a space, through repetition.
Take care if incorporating horizontal lines in a home with low ceilings, as when installed floor to ceiling along a wall, they can create the illusion of your ceilings being lower than they are.
• B.E Architecture • Horizontal Line Wardrobe Cabinetry
So if you’re wanting to take your design to the next level, a panelled door profile may be the key…and we’ve only just scraped the surface (pun intended), of the huge range of options available.
So whether you’re looking to add impact or simply some understated texture, there’s a profile to suit, complement and elevate the cabinetry in your home.
• Zephyr and Stone • Contemporary Coast Ensuite Project featuring Polytec 3D Cove Custom Profile
