H&GADVICE
BEFORE AFTER
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Renovating tips from Michelle &Wayne
✚Stayafewweeksaheadofyourbuilder’sschedule:prepare,pre-emptand plan in
advancesothatasmuchaspossibleisreadyfordeliverytoyoursite.Youdon’t ever
wanttobetheonestoholdupthebuild.
✚Beon-siteasmuchasyoucan.Invariably,thingschangeatamoment’snotice and
thequickeryoucanbetheretomakeadecision,thesmoothertherenovation.
✚Don’tbeafraidtobethe‘badguy’butchooseyourbattlescarefully.Ifsomething
isveryimportanttoyou,don’tcompromisebecauseyouwillneverbehappy later.
✚Keepyourlifestyleinmind.Ifyouspendyourweekendsentertainingand cooking,
focusyourrenovationaroundyourkitchenandlivingareatomakeit the best
possible space it can be.
✚Budgetforexpertssuchasacolourconsultantorinteriordesignereven if it’s just
foracoupleofkeyareas.Itcanseemexpensiveupfrontbutawrongdecision can
prove even more costly. #
< A Hallway
The front door was enlarged and
a frosted glass side panel added to
allow more light into the entrance area.
Michelle says the coathooks have proven
their worth and are indispensible for
quick-grab hats, bags and jackets.
B Kitchen
The kitchen, by Attard’s Kitchens &
Cabinetry, reflects the classic nature
of the house. Two-tone joinery – with
Dulux Bearsuit on the island bench and
Grey Pebble on the cabinetry – adds
depth to the colour scheme.
C Kai’s bedroom
Vintage hot-air balloons from
Adrienne & The Misses Bonney
add a fun touch to this space. The
blind is from Homelife Furnishings.
D Computer nook
A built-in desk is hidden behind
concertina doors in a corner of the
combined kitchen/living area.
Family bathroom (below)
As this renovated bathroom (previously
one semi’s bathroom) is for the children
and guests, it required both a bathtub
(from Sannine Bathrooms) and separate
shower. A glass panel protects the
wet area and ensures the room appears
clean-lined and spacious.
Design Fees 32,258
Preliminaries 49,739
Council Fees 7723
Surveys & engineering 3747
Demolition 15,171
Tip fees & cleaning 53,102
Footings/concrete 9971
Brickwork & materials 20,640
Carpentry & materials 55,480
Plumbing & materials 24,150
Electrical & materials 15,674
Waterproofing & materials 3946
Roofing & materials 17,627
Gyprock & insulation 12,034
Windows 20,102
Rendering 8742
Timber Floors 17,150
Internal doors & architraves 7415
Kitchen 35,000
Internal/external paint 15,753
Taps/tiles/vanities etc. 30,685
Landscaping 14,000
TOTAL $470,109
THE BUDGET
Dining Dining
Entrance
Living
Entrance
Bath Bath
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Living
Dining
Kitchen
Bed
Bed
Bed
Deck
Bath
Kitchen Kitchen
Bed
Living
Bed Bed
Entrance
Bath
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