AUTUMN
WALL POWER
Editor’s letter
Welcome!
T
he kitchen really is the
hub of my home, with the island bench the most utilised part of it by some stretch. Way beyond simple food prep, it’s used as a snack bar, stand-up desk and servery when my family entertains. We spent a lot of time planning it – mapping out the optimum size with newspaper on the floor, and working out what would go where, including power points. Actually, we could have done with a couple How to plan a great kitchen, page 27
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more of those, but otherwise it’s pretty well perfect for us and the way we use our kitchen. We found that it’s so worth spending time on research – planning and seeking inspiration before you hit go on a project. Our kitchen stories this issue, a wonderful makeover and a story full of tips, will hopefully set you on your way to your own dream space.
Does a person’s home decor influence how you see them? We might not want to admit it, but research by Superfresco Easy suggests quite a few of us – 54 per cent! – judge a book by its (wall) cover. That said, a pretty wallpaper is a speedy fix to revive a lacklustre TIP space. Here TEST YOUR are a few chic SELECTION WITH options for WALLPAPER time-poor SAMPLES BEFORE decorators. BUYING IN
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Enjoy the issue!
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Words Amanda Ghalaini. Photography (editor) Sue Stubbs, (kitchen) Kaboodle Kitchen. Some photographs feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings. †Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.
Printed by Ovato Print Ltd. Paper fibre is from sustainably-managed forests and controlled sources.
Chop chop!
As the temperatures drop, make sure you have a stock of seasoned (dry) firewood ready to use in your woodburner or fire pit. Cutting logs yourself can be cost-efficient and, when used properly, a chainsaw can do the job quickly. Echo shares these tips: n Always read the owner’s manual for instructions and safety information. n Put on gloves, eye/ear protection and suitable footwear before using the saw. n While cutting, always have the saw running at maximum RPM and use both
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Echo 300mm 12" 30.5cc chainsaw, $479, I/N: 0091167
hands to hold it with a firm grip. n Keep the chain sharp to enable the saw to cut straight through logs without being forced (see manufacturer’s instructions for sharpening).
1 Superfresco Easy ‘Isabelle’ 52cm wallpaper in Teal, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0235720. 2 Superfresco Easy ‘Scandi’ wallpaper in Green, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0171027†. 3 Sublime ‘Japan’ 52cm wallpaper in Black, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0235717. 4 Graham & Brown ‘Venetian Damask’ 52cm wallpaper in Blue, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0322739. 5 Superfresco Easy ‘Country Tartan’ 52cm wallpaper in Silver, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0106455†. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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