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Typical of many 1970s
buildings, the house
spreads itself over several
levels and includes that
hallmark of the era: a
sunken lounge. Although
it looks rambling on paper,
the Smiths found the
layout flexible, family-
friendly and generous with
its bush and water views.BUDGET
+ How much have you spent on your home?
We’ve probably spent about $65,000 on
renovations – $50,000 on the kitchen, $7000 on
the shed and $8000 on the heat pumps.
+ How did your budget compare to your actual
spend? We stuck pretty well to our budgets on
the renovations. Luckily we didn’t have many
surprises along the way that would have blown
out our costings.
+ What areas of your home did you save or
splurge on? We definitely splurged on the heat
pumps, but good climate control is important to
us, and multiple heat pumps made the most sense
for us (a ducted system wouldn’t work as well
over three levels). We saved a bit in the kitchen;
our original vision for the space included bamboo
countertops, but we quickly discovered they would
be about twice the price of engineered stone.
+ Best advice when it comes to spending money
on a home? Take time to know what you really
want. We’ve never done renovations without living
in the home for at least several months – if not a
year – to know how we use the space, and what
we want and need. Plus it gives you time to really
research what’s available, how much it all costs,
and where bargains are to be found.R