My Renovation December 2019

RENOVATION PROJECTS | DESIGN | PRODUCTS

Winning style

PEEK INSIDE THESE HIA AWARD WINNERS

ISSUE 94 | DECEMBER EDITION 2019 SUNSHINE COAST >> 100% LOCALLY OWNED

01.indd 1

5

TIPS FOR USING PAINT TO UPDATE A SPACE

+

REVITALISE YOUR

outdoors

13/11/2019 2:59:57 PM

H A RV E Y NOR M A N.C OM. AU

The goods described in this catalogue may not be on display or available at each Harvey Norman® Complex, or online if specified as “available in store only”. Please call 1300 GO HARVERY (1300 464 278) before attending a Harvey Norman Complex to enquire whether a franchisee at that complex has the goods on display or available. *25 Terms and conditions apply, visit www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogue for details. ^Available online and in selected stores. tColours may vary between stores. #Wi-Fi required.

02.indd 1

13/11/2019 2:38:01 PM

MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER CENTRE PROMOTION

Late night shopping Thursday until 7pm maroochydorehomemakercentre.com.au

11-55 Maroochy Boulevard, Maroochydore

03.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:00:51 PM

S A M T S I R H C E R P

E C N A R A E L C MEGA

M

NEW GODFREY HIRST HYBRID VINYL FLOORING

N APOLLO XL

APOLLO

Apollo XL is a stunning hybrid floor that can easily withstand the everyday wear and tear of busy family homes.

Apollo captures the natural beauty of timber with the best attributes of a laminate and vinyl flooring

$38m2

$34m2

1500MM 12 COLOURS

1200MM 12 COLOURS

SUPPLY ONLY

SUPPLY ONLY

2MM GLUE DOWN

GO WHERE THE BUILDERS GO!

VINYL FRONTIER $ 19.95m

2

12 COLOURS SUPPLY ONLY 04.indd 1

NEW CARPET GODFREY HIRST CLASSIC CITY layed on Dunlop 10mm underlay with smooth edges

$29.95m2 13/11/2019 3:00:09 PM

Y L N O H T N ONE MO 0 2 C E D D N MUST E PLUMBING/BATHROOM SUNSHINE COAST

NEW GODFREY HIRST WATER RESISTANT LAMINATE!

$33m2 SUPPLY ONLY

8MM THICKNESS 25 YR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY 5 YR WATER RESISTANCE WARRANTY

UR IT OO VIS OWRO M AND SH

COMPARE!

NEW KITCHENS NEW 1200 SCANDI OAK VANITY with Dolce Ceramic top

$759 WHILE STOCKS LAST

STYLISH WALL FACED TOILETS 4 Stars WELS rated (3.5L avg flush) KDK-002 & KDK-008

$299 EACH

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

15% OFF

ALL KITCHENS

KDK 1400mm

SC Council Treatment Pla nt

End Fou eavo nda ur tion

ROAD

RO AD

COMMERCIAL

IN

Find us here MA

$699

25%OFF

Visit our showroom to design the kitchen of your dreams at a price you won’t believe!

ANS ROAD

FIENZA & NERO TAPWARE

FISHERM

FREESTANDING ACRYLIC BATHS FROM

• In-house kitchen design • Custom Dulux Colour Painted finish available.

• European soft close drawers and hinges as standard • 2 pac and acrylic European finishes • Stone or Laminate benchtop available • Fast turn around

SUNSHINE MO TORWAY

29 Commercial Rd, MAROOCHYDORE Phone 5326 3915 sales@qebs.com.au

Australi M Australian Made ca cabinetries, Italian finishes, European appliances, flat packed or installed!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

www.qebs.com.au 05.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:01:37 PM

EDITOR’S NOTE // LARGEST SUPPLIER OF

GLASS POOL FENCING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

• Fully-frameless and Semi-frameless options • Huge range of glass panels in stock and ready to go

ON THE COVER

MENTION MY RENO FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS

WE ALSO STOCK • Aluminium panels • Privacy slat screens & gates • Aluminium sliding gates

Aluminium fencing Outdoor screening

EXCELLENT QUALITY AND SERVICE AT THE LOWEST PRICES Ph: 07 5493 9779 Unit 2, 5 Dual Avenue, Warana QBCC 1283627

www.blitzglass.com.au

Shop where the builders shop!

I

f you’re like me you enjoy nothing more than having a good nosey around beautiful homes. Which is why I was so excited when I saw the photos from the recently announced HIA-iLandscape Housing Awards for the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay regions.

So excited, in fact, that I’ve decided to share them with you.

We really do have some talented builders, designers and tradespeople working in our region, and taking a look at the work of these clever creators is a great way to get some design inspiration for your next renovation, whether it’s a full-scale remodel or you just want to add some contemporary design elements to a room or two for the new season.

Emilia Johnston and Cassandra Fenaughty are back answering your design and renovation questions, and Julia Green from Dulux is talking you through how to update a room with a few swipes of paint.

Out in the backyard, we’re getting reading for long evenings in our outdoor rooms. Enjoy!

Grant McDonald won House of the Year for this home in Yandina Creek, which is brimming with features and embraces indoor-outdoor living.

WHAT’S INSIDE //

20

26 8

Award winners These houses take home the prize

14 Style Let’s get sophisticated

16 Expert advice With Emilia Johnston

18 Ceilings Follow us on Instagram at my_renovation

SPECIALISING IN BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS • DIRECT IMPORTERS OF TILES • SUPPLY AND INSTALL OF VINYL PLANK, CARPET, TIMBER AND BAMBOO

NORM EVANS FLOORS Personalised Service and Expert Advice Call into our showroom 1-9 ENDEAVOUR DR, KUNDA PARK Open Monday to Friday from 8am PH: 5476 6022

If you would like to advertise in the next edition please contact Bethan on 5444 0152.

Sales: sales@myweeklypreview.com.au

Things are looking up

20 Paint Get the look with Dulux

22 Expert advice With Cassandra Fenaughty

24 Inspiration SX Construction’s beauty

Please dispose of this magazine responsibly, by recycling after use.

26 Outdoors Get comfortable

28 Finishing touches Products, looks and styles

6 My Renovation | December 2019

06.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:15:34 PM

Your dream outdoor space starts with a

free design appraisal from Apollo T NOW W YI U

B

H IT

60 MONT

Interest frHS^ ee Ends 1/1 2/19

APOLLO INSULATED ROOF SHEETING NOW AVAILABLE

Patios • Carports • Decks • Screen & Glass Enclosures • Apollo Patio Accessories Apollo Aluminium Louvres & Slats

CALL YOUR LICENSED APOLLO PATIOS DEALER FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION:

Enjoy the outdoors every day with a custom designed outdoor home addition from Apollo Patios providing supreme comfort, strength and style all under the one roof.

For a limited time you can renovate now and pay later with 60 months interest free^.

See how our

Apollo Patios Sunshine Coast

07 5437 8124

customers are FREE DESIGN SERVICE | ADD VALUE TO YOUR enjoying their Apollo outdoors HOME | LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES & DESIGNS lifestyle 3 CHOICES OF ROOF SHEETING apollopatios.com.au

SHOWROOM: 112 NICKLIN WAY WARANA

^Approved applicants only. Fees, terms & conditions apply, incl $99 Annual Fee charged on the account open date and annually on the anniversary of that date. Annual Fee must be paid in full within 90 days or it will attract interest. Minimum monthly repayment required. Interest, (charged at the standard Expired Promotional Rate) payable on outstanding balance after any Interest Free term. See skyecard.com.au for current interest rates. Credit provided by FlexiCards Australia Pty Ltd ABN 31 099 651 877 Australian Credit Licence number 247415. Skye is a trademark of FlexiCards Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of FlexiGroup Limited. 60 Months interest free minimum spend $2,300. Maximum spend $50,000. Offer ends 1/12/19. †Apollo Durasheen paint finish with 15 year warranty. Photos are indicative only – Apollo Home Additions are individually designed and may vary from the photo. Construction by JTS Patio Constructions T/A Apollo Patios Brisbane & Sunshine Coast QBCC Licence No:15054065. JTS6218.

07.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:05:45 PM

DESIGN //

THE CABINET HOUSE KITCHEN The Cabinet House won Sunshine Coast Kitchen of the Year for this home in Mons. The client brief was to create a high-end Hamptons-style kitchen and The Cabinet House nailed it. The large kitchen offers both luxury and warmth thanks to moulded finishes.

The kitchen also boasts a custom-built range hood, created as a centrepiece, and a large butler’s pantry with a third sink. The granite benches ground the space and provide texture and interest.

Inspiration

DALL DESIGNER HOMES’ SUSTAINABLE HOME Dall Designer Homes won the Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay GreenSmart Sustainable Home award for this house in Mons. The owners wanted a sustainable Hamptonsinspired low-set home that would capture the aspect and backdrop of their block and provide lots of light and privacy. Dall delivered by using timber and travertine tiles on the floor, matched with high raked ceilings and a strong connection with the outdoors.

AWARD WINNERS Every year the Sunshine Coast Housing Industry Association Awards are handed out to the best of the best in the region’s building and design industry. We have some very talented builders, designers and innovators working in our region, and the awards give us an opportunity to have a nose around some beautiful renovations and new builds. If you’re planning a renovation or DIY project, these winning homes are sure to give you some design inspiration. Here are a handful of winning entries we think are worth checking out.

like this look?

The Rye stool from Provincial Home Living is perfect for a Hamptons-style kitchen.

ASHVILLE

We’ve fallen in love with the exterior colour of this home. It’s pretty and subtle and just right for this property’s leafy setting. We also love this Dulux colour, called Ashville, which similar.

8 My Renovation | December 2019

08.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:01:03 PM

STYLE & PRIVACY

for outdoors

• Awnings • Louvres • Shutters • Fencing & Gates • Insect & Security Screens All screens and gates are custom designed to suit your needs.

GRANT MCDONALD’S HOUSE OF THE YEAR Grant McDonald won House of the Year for this stunner in Yandina Creek.

There was a lot to love about this home, but the way it was designed to encourage indoor-outdoor living was a real hit with the judges. The home’s main living area and kitchen zone opens onto a large alfresco northeast-facing tiled area with a great view all through stacking doors with seamless recessed tracks. Other features include a full-glass entry pivot door, full-height joinery in the living areas, oak floors, video intercom and piped sound throughout.

We use Australian Powdercoated Aluminium in over 300 colours.

HOUSE & GUTTER WASHING CONCRETE PRESSURE CLEANING

PULL DOWN/WIND DOWN BLINDS DECORATIVE ALUMINIUM PANELS Planning your own outdoor dining room?

Take inspiration from this home and incorporate a bar fridge. Harvey Norman Maroochydore has a good range, including this Vintec 100-bottle glass fridge.

DIY FRIENDLY OR INSTALLED • CALL FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE P. 5438 2866 or Mark 0424 984 785 9 Newing Way, Caloundra (off Mark Rd at Daniel St roundabout) www.superiorscreenssc.com Agents for E. mark@superiorscreens.com.au

Give your Concrete a Colour It Australia Makeover N& COME I UGE RH SEE OU AREA Y DISPLA

KITCHENS BY BOWEN’S KITCHEN RENOVATION Kitchens By Bowen won the Sunshine Coast Kitchen Renovation award for a Palmwoods farm house.

The brief was to return the kitchen back to its country roots and this was achieved with elegant, high-end features including 2-pac finishes, Caesarstone benchtops and splashbacks, brass handles and detailed mouldings. The renovation was the perfect example of creating an aesthetically pleasing space that is also a big winner in terms of functionality. continued over>

• stamp • stencil • topcrete • sealers • epoxy coatings • colour in the mix for domestic & commercial applications 24hr display: 20 Endeavour Dr, Kunda Park

PHONE: 07 5445 2399 E: sales@ciaconcrete.com.au www.ciaconcrete.com.au My Renovation | December 2019 9

09.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:07:11 PM

DESIGN // <from previous page

get the look BRAD READ DESIGN GROUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT Called Tangalooma Residence, this stunning development at 63 River Esplanade in Mooloolaba won Brad Read Design Group the awards for Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Apartment Complex up to Four Storeys and SC/WB Apartment of the Year. The multi-residential complex consists of just four apartments, each occupying an entire level of approximately 400 square metres. To encourage a social atmosphere, the developer included a communal entertaining area, which incorporated kitchenette facilities for each unit.

There are also boat mooring facilities, a pool and a boardwalk.

Love the pendants used in the kitchen?

Then head to Beacon Lighting at Sunshine Coast Home and pick up the LEDlux Circa Ring dimmable pendant in black.

9 9 9 9

10 My Renovation | December 2019

10.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:08:36 PM

EX SO CL LO US M IVE O TO N S 3 BEDROOMS FROM *

$1495

STERRANTINO DEVELOPMENTS’ SMALL-LOT HOME This Maroochydore home was awarded the gong for Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Small Lot Housing. The brief was ‘Mediterranean island luxe’ and this was achieved by starting with a crisp white colour palette and matching that with Australian timber. These elements flow from the alfresco areas into the kitchen and up the stairs to the second level. The home was designed to take advantage of the north-facing view, and the open-plan living zone invites cool breezes in summer and natural warmth in winter.

Tip: Using a lot of white on your walls? Add splashes of colour in your soft furnishings. We love this rug, called Mirage Zolan Multi, from Choices Flooring.

STONE BENCHTOP P

Solomons style value CATALOGUE O54 NOW

continued over>

s t s i l a i c e Sp

BENCHTOPS IN 10 DAYS

CALL US NOW! Engineered Stone Marble Granite Porcelain

European Laminate from only $19.95M2 14 great modern designs

3mm Vinyl

Planks from $25 Supply only

Luxury wood effects | 14 amazing designs

5mm Cushioned

Vinyl Planks from $45

Supply only Luxury cushioned Timber Trends

Hybrid Planks from $45 Supply only 100% waterproof | 9 designer colours | Pet proof | Won’t expand or contract

SOLOMONS KAWANA WATERS Suite 3, Ground Floor, 256 Nicklin Way PH: 5493 5252 SOLOMONS MAROOCHYDORE Sunshine Coast Home, 100 Maroochydore Rd (IN THE NEW A-MART CENTRE - OPPOSITE JB HI FI) PH: 5443 9944 OPEN 7 DAYS

Phone: 5355 0411 | info@stoneeffectsqld.com.au 84 Sandalwood Lane, Forest Glen | www.stoneeffectsqld.com.au My Renovation | December 2019 11

11.indd 1

14/11/2019 10:53:17 AM

DESIGN // <from previous page

TIPS If you’ve just started to plan your renovation and you’re looking for the right builder to turn your dream into a reality, here are some things you should do: • Ask friends, neighbours and family for recommendations on good builders.

• Arrange to meet with a few different companies and ask to see references and testimonials.

• Check that they are registered and licenced and that the sub-contractors they use are also properly licenced.

SX CONSTRUCTIONS’ CUSTOM BUILD This Doonan home won the Sunshine Coast Custom Built Home $750,001 to $1 million for SX Constructions. The contemporary home’s earthy palette of spotted gum flooring and free-form natural stone cladding was used to juxtapose the clean, black lines of the design.

A large lawn area was deliberately left open in front of the home so that daily life or times of entertaining could easily spill into the garden.

The kitchen is a standout with its sharp lines and simple colour scheme that perfectly complement the timber floor.

• Be specific about the work you need done and ask for a comprehensive quote.

• Make sure their personality fits with yours. You’ll be working with this person for a long time, so you want to make sure you get along.

Want to incorporate some black into your home? Your tapware is a great place to start. We love the simplicity of the Ollie Basin Mixer in matte black from Highgrove Bathrooms.

Long Life Composite Decking Factory Direct Prices!!

No middleman

NEED A DECK? Forget the annual chore of staining & choose our

MAINTENANCE FREE SOLUTION For FREE samples call

(07) 3177 4880 britedecking.com.au

We are the manufacturers, Est 1999, Australian owned. Buy Direct from us & ask about our Autumn discount 12 My Renovation | December 2019

12.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:10:24 PM

BULIMBA 48” ABS CEILING FAN IN BLACK SKU: 85141

Cheaper an Online INDOOR/OUTDOOR

NOW ONLY

$

99

WAS $169.90

ABS BLADES

takUPe TO 60% OFF

CEILING FANS STORE-WIDE

MACGREGOR

VALLEY

SUMNER

KAWANA

SKYGATE

NORTH LAKES

6/555 Kessels Rd, Macgregor

3 Montpelier Rd, Fortitude Valley

2/76 Sumners Rd, Sumner Park

2 Eden St, Minyama

3/30 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport

34 Torres Cres, North Lakes

OPEN 7 DAYS | CALL 1300 400 112 | FOLLOW US SHOP ONLINE lightingillusions.com.au | *FREE SHIPPING Australia-wide on orders over $100 | *BEST PRICE GUARANTEE (*TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY)

13.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:11:38 PM

STYLE //

3

1

time to

“LUXURIOUS TEXTURES AND RICH COLOURS ADD A STYLISH TWIST TO ANY ROOM”

GROW UP Sophisticated styling doesn’t have to be boring. Add a touch of luxury to your home with colour, quality and a bit of fun.

2

4

5

6

Stockists 1. Mudag pendants, Andrews Light Up. 2. Georgia bar cart, Domayne. 3. Grace velvet cushions, Pillow Talk. 4. Aarke copper sparkling water maker, Harvey Norman. 5. Home Republic Magnolia wall art, Adairs. 6. Mercer + Reid Kensington chaise, Adairs.

14 My Renovation | December 2019

14.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:07:56 PM

QUALITY

windo w FURNISHINGS WE ARE ALWAYS COMPETITIVE

When you buy from Blinds Shutters Awnings Direct you are supporting a locally owned and operated family y business thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been providing quality window furnishings bu at affordable prices on the Sunshine Coast for over 10 years. We provide quality products, a friendly professional service, and genuine competitive pricing with no h hidden surcharges. hi

Shutters Awnings Roller Blinds Vertical Blinds Venetian Blinds Panel Glides Roman Blinds Ziptrak Curtains

Call 5457 0991 www.bsadirect.com.au SERVICING THE SUNSHINE COAST REGION OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO BOOK YOUR FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE 15.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:12:40 PM

EXPERT ADVICE // if I had completed the two upgrades I most wanted to include (a deck and a rumpus room) would I have received a better return? So in this column I thought I would do some further research for any readers who might be facing the same dilemma.

Fortunately, Remodel magazine from the US conducts annual research, and its snapshot of the cost versus value of renovation upgrades provides some relevant insight. It compared the average cost of 30 popular remodelling projects with the value those projects retained at resale in 99 US markets to show what upgrades will give you the best return for your money.

The magazine rated this array of reno upgrades from offering the best return to least, to show what remodelling jobs pay off the best and those that pay off the least. Here they are:

home talk with Emilia Johnston Emilia Johnston is a former magazine stylist who began investing in, building and renovating properties when she was 23. She is the founder and owner of Coast Store, a local lifestyle and homewares business.

Coast Store, 67 The Esplanade, Cotton Tree, @coast_store

RENO UPGRADES THAT PAY OFF Bathroom? Kitchen? Yoga room? When pulling the trigger on home renovations, a huge challenge is to know what part of the house to remodel to ensure the best return when it comes time to sell.

For a property I recently renovated for sale, I wanted to include the improvements that would give me the biggest bang for my buck.

It was a conundrum cutting down my long wish list of upgrades I wanted to make, from replacing the roof to adding a deck to creating a family room and improving the bathrooms.

I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what upgrades to include and what to ditch and sought advice from agents and others.

After the property sold I was left wondering

1. Deck addition A deck addition is one of the highest homeimprovement options for return on investment.

This reno upgrade allows occupants to extend their living areas outside, and offers entertainment and relaxation space. If you are considering putting on a deck, research says just do it, but watch what materials you use as there is a trend away from timber decks with a move to composite deck material.

Get Su er Ready SALE ON NOW

Zen Concrete Table with Aluminium Trapezoid Shape Legs.

Concrete Top available in w210 x d100, w240 x d100 & w300 x d100cm.

Trapezoid legs available in Charcoal or White.

Legs also available in U Shape and Stainless Steel

SAVE UP TO

20% OFF NEW ARRIVALS

Maroochydore, Homemaker Centre, 11/55 Maroochy Blvd 07 5479 3286 Fortitude Valley, Homemaker The Valley North, 650 Wickham St 07 3257 7448 remarkablefurniture.com.au

16 My Renovation | December 2019

16.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:13:49 PM

2. Family room addition Adding a family or rumpus room was considered the second-biggest ROI upgrade you could include in your reno. Families want the ability to spill out from the main dining and living into a space they can completely relax in, separate to the more showy living areas. Potential buyers can double duty this area as play rooms for younger children or a hangout for those with teenagers.

3. Major kitchen remodel As long as you keep the value of your kitchen remodel in proportion to the quality of the rest of your home, research says go for it, and the bigger the better when it comes to kitchens.

The heart of the home, this room is not only the family feeding area, but also the place we congregate, plan the day’s activities and relax and chat in. Get a professional in to ensure you do the best, most functional kitchen you can in the space you have as dollars spent here should gain the third highest ROI. 4. Master ensuite addition The master ensuite is the place where you can recharge your batteries and reboot for the days ahead. The ROI from adding on a master ensuite is about 60 per cent, so it is definitely worth considering upgrading an existing master

ensuite or altering your home layout to include a suitably sized master ensuite.

5. Home office With more and more people able to work remotely, a home office or nook is a winner when it comes to adding resale value to your home. Adding a study that can double up as a guest room or a den for watching TV will be attractive to buyers, and the research shows it offers about the fifth highest ROI. Families with young children also have the option of using the space as a play room.

The upgrades that offer the worst return on your investment are at the other end of the spectrum. It is worthwhile remembering that they all improve your space but research shows the outlay for these upgrades will return you the least resale value.

1. Backyard patio While adding an outdoor deck and living area offers the highest return, the study showed that this love of the outdoors does not extend to patios. If you are going to invest in upgrading an outdoor area, focus on upgrading a sizeable outside living area that flows best from your internal entertaining and living zones, rather than creating a small backyard patio.

2. Bathroom renovation We all love a decent bathroom so it’s surprising that the cost-to-value figures show a bathroom remodel or addition offers one of the lowest returns on investment. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t upgrade your bathroom, but perhaps if you’re renovating to sell, focus instead on small, affordable upgrades that achieve a similar design effect without the cost. For instance, painting ugly wall tiles white will offer you a maximum design effect but for much less than the cost of retiling.

3. Installing solar Installing solar seems like a winner but when it comes to reselling, it won’t actually return you the most amount of money. The average cost of installing a solar system in Australia is about $7000, and US statistics show the ROI on that expense is about 50 per cent. The value of adding solar is perhaps not immediately evident for a great ROI, but the astute buyer will take advantage of the longer-term cost benefits that solar offers.

4. Window replacement Sometimes homes just have awful windows and doors and renovators are tempted to rip them all out and replace. US data shows the high cost of doing this means you get the least return at

time of sale. While improving the overall look of a home this major change can achieve, it makes sense to renovate in a way that allows you to keep the doors and window frames you have.

Painting aluminium door or window frames, for instance, is an easier and more cost-effective way of achieving the aesthetic you seek without overextending your costs.

Assessing resale value of any renovation upgrade is not an exact science, but this data does give renovators a rough guideline to consider when prioritising what to include and exclude. Perhaps if I had accessed this data before my own recent renovation, I would have followed my instincts and included a deck and family room in the upgrade to gain an even better return.

Hopefully this checklist will help you make the best decisions when it comes to deciding what to reno and what not.

“It was a conundrum cutting down my long wish list of upgrades i wanted to make”

View our Floors for Living catalogue sale online at choicesflooring.com.au, or visit our local showroom.

S P R I N G

2 0 1 9

With a range of savings on carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, rugs and window furnishings you’re sure to find the decorating solution you’ve been searching for.

Choices Flooring Maroochydore 3/32 Wises Road, Maroochydore 5443 6280 choicesflooring.com.au

only available at

Offer valid from 20 October - 30 November 2019, prices as marked in-store.

My Renovation | December 2019 17

17.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:16:18 PM

CEILINGS //

BEAMS

PAINT

The addition of raw timber beams can turn a plain room into something special. The warmth of the timber beams in this room work well with the clean white walls and lighting.

Dark paint is a brave choice, but why not give it a go? You can always paint over it if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like it. The dark ceiling and feature wall in this room work thanks to the abundance of natural light and features such as stone and timber.

TIMBER

CEILING ROSE

The timber ceiling is the perfect complement to the straight lines and contemporary pieces in this space. A timber ceiling can be varnished to bring out the natural colour and grain or white washed to tone down and soften its natural beauty.

Traditional Victorian ceiling roses were heavy objects sculptured in plaster and meticulously applied to a ceiling, but if you want this look without the fuss (and expense) you can get readymade polyurethane ones.

COFFERED Once a more traditional design feature, coffered ceilings are springing up in new homes.

They add depth and interest to high ceilings and are a dramatic feature that add a sense of timeless luxury to contemporary homes.

looking up Many renovators just slap some white paint on the ceiling and be done with it, but we say, no more! A well-designed ceiling can make a room, and there are a surprising number of design ideas you can embrace to make your ceiling pop. We take a look at a few.

YOUR CLEVER CHOICE

In Window Furnishings INTERNAL SHUTTERS

CURTAINS CUR

PANEL GLIDE BLINDS

2 5 YEARS

EXPERI ENCE

%AN 10T0 ALI R S AU E D A M

18 My Renovation | December 2019

18.indd 1

15/11/2019 9:27:20 AM

DON’T MOVE...

Renovate

WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER EASILY

BEFORE

TIP If you’re going to wow with your ceiling, make sure your fixtures are also worth looking up to. We love the look of this teak and black Eglo Nevis three-blade fan from Lighting Illusions. And the Abby 1 pendant in solid brass from Beacon Lighting would look great in many styles of home.

COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET

KITCHENS • VANITIES • SHELVING • OFFICE

TRAY CEILING A tray ceiling is a rectangular space recessed into the main ceiling. With the clever addition of hidden lighting, tray ceilings are a fairly simple way of adding plenty of visual drama to a living or dining room.

askin cabinets

4 Industrial Ave, Caloundra 5491 2765 www.askincabinets.com.au

Choose iQ Shutters for all your window furnishings ROLLER BLINDS

AWNINGS

ROMAN BLINDS

EXTERNAL SHUTTERS

EXTERNAL SHADE BLINDS

SECURITY

FINANCE OPTION AVAILABLE

FREE UPGRADE

Soft closing drawer system Conditions Apply

QBCC 742429 HIA 956774

With over 25 years experience in window furnishings, we believe in supporting Australian suppliers and giving our customers the opportunity to buy locally while providing quality products at the best possible prices.

CALL TODAY FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE.

5437 6405 www.iqshutters.com.au Visit our factory showroom Unit 3, 28 Premier Cct, Warana

AWNINGS+BLINDS My Renovation | December 2019 19

19.indd 1

15/11/2019 9:27:48 AM

PAINT //

JUST ADD COLOUR Living room looking a little dull and uninviting? Here are some tips and tricks to add warmth to the space and bring it right up to date. And, you can do it all with a few coats of paint.

Interior stylist Julia Green says, “This living room in a heritage apartment building had lovely bones – high ceilings, plenty of natural light and a little nook with bay windows – but it felt cold and one-dimensional.” She adds that the white walls and furniture needed some personality.

For inspiration, she turned to the Dulux Wholeself palette. “With its muted pinks, greens and mauve-greys, there’s something incredibly soothing and gentle about this palette,” she says. “The colours feel fresh, modern and relaxing.

“To make a feature of the bay-window nook, we painted the walls a soft apricot shade – Dulux Wash&Wear in Pinkham – and kept the remaining walls in their existing colour – Dulux Wash&Wear in Natural White.

Painting the walls in different colours this way is a great trick for creating individual zones in an open-plan room.

“We chose an abstract artwork filled with soft shades of duck egg blue and deep pink, and picked up these colours in the smaller pieces of furniture and accessories to add

All images: Dulux Australia.

Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib

Before

depth and interest to the room. We freshened up the coffee tables by painting the top of the larger one with Dulux Aquanamel in New Life and the legs of the smaller one in Gold Dust. The fig-leaf planter was repainted in Dulux Aquanamel in Italian Clay to create a tone-on-tone effect with the soft apricot wall behind it.”

To finish off, she added a pair of curve-arm rattan and velvet armchairs and livened up the plain sofa with scatter cushions and a sumptuous throw rug.

“This makeover is a great example of the power of colour,” Ms Green says.

KITCHENS AND CABINETRY MADE EASY! CUSTOM DESIGNED - FLAT PACK OR INSTALLED • Quality craftsmanship made with the material you want • A price difference you just won’t beat when compared to a custom fitted kitchen • Our team of specialists will even come and install it!

Space saving wall beds now available

Buy direct from the factory

SERVICING THE COAST FOR 20 YEARS  Made to measure  Kitchens  Vanities  Laundries  Wardrobes  Vanities  Cabinetry refacing  Replacement doors and benchtops  Wall beds  No job too big or too small  Complete installation service

INSTALLATIONS ONSITE

COME AND SEE US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND QUOTE 1/11 Machinery Ave, Warana P. 5493 4577 www.cutnedgepanelfactory.com.au Email: info@cutnedgepanelfactory.com.au 20 My Renovation | December 2019

20.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:18:03 PM

CREATING NEW LIFE TO YOUR FLOOR! An uncoated floor is dirt’s best friend! An epoxy coated floor provides a hard-wearing surface that looks great and works great in many applications such as gyms, rumpus rooms, kitchen benches and workshops.

BENEFITS OF AN EPOXY FLOOR:

JULIA GREEN’S STYLING TIPS • When choosing colour for a room, think about the mood you want. Here, calm hues create a relaxed feel.

• Start with an artwork: choose a piece that speaks to you and use it to inform the other colour choices you make in the space.

• Look to add texture in creative ways: the second artwork they’ve chosen here (in the nook) is a highly textured oil painting, which adds another layer of depth to the room.

• Go bold with greenery: a big fiddle leaf fig will make a statement in your living room and draw nature indoors.

• Don’t forget the little details: fresh flowers and a few vessels in different shapes and finishes on the coffee table add impact to your scheme.

• Adds safety by incorporating a slip resistant finish • Increases property value • Extends the usable square meterage of your home • Provides another safe area for children or pets to play during inclement weather • Makes your space much easier to keep clean

• STYLISH • DURABLE • SEAMLESS • CLASSIC LIVING

Unit 1/28 Technology Drive, Warana Ph: 5493 2022 www.evergardcw.com.au //////////////////////////////////// The Block Bathroom Package #1

Sunshine Coast Stadium

100% customer focussed and passionate about inspiring you to create your perfect look.

Not sure where to start?

We make it easy with our COMPLETE Bathroom Packages from as low as $3,000, includes tiles, taps, toilet - the lot!

You’ll be happy you chose Beaumonts Bokarina.

Bokarina

384 Nicklin Way Ph: 07 5413 7200

Locally owned & operated

#ichosebeaumonts

tile.com.au My Renovation | December 2019 21

21.indd 1

15/11/2019 9:43:04 AM

EXPERT ADVICE //

RUGS THE RIGHT WAY My Renovation reader Belinda asks Cassandra, “We are looking for an affordable solution for a really large rug in our living area.

I saw an Instagram post you put up about using carpet off-cuts – could you tell me more about how to go about it and the costs?”

design dream With Cassandra Fenaughty Cassandra Fenaughty is a landscape architect with more than 20 years’ experience. She’s the founder and owner of an innovative new renovation design consultancy, creating photo-real renovation concepts for clients looking to visualise their dream renovation before it begins. For more visit cassandrafenaughty.com.

CASSANDRA SAYS Belinda, we had the same challenge at our house. We have a new sunroom and wanted to make it feel more cosy by putting down a large floor rug. We shopped around for months looking for a rug that was about 2.5 by three metres, but they were all almost $1000 or more!

We contacted Kawana Flooring Warehouse and had a chat to the team there about what types of carpet off-cuts it had. The store had a really large range to choose from in different sizes. Obviously the price will depend on the size you are after. It is safe to say, however, that you could buy a rug that is at least 2.5 by 2.5 metres from $40 to $80.

Not all carpet suppliers have remnants this

22 My Renovation | December 2019

22.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:19:37 PM

large, but some do. Some also provide an overlocking service to edge the carpet for around $9 to $10 per linear metre. This works out a lot more cost-effective than buying a new rug.

Handy tips to make the rug look good include choosing a carpet that looks like a jute, chunky weave or sisal style. You can also ask for the overlocking to have square edges rather than rounded. Rounded edges can look a little dated sometimes. Another option for the edging is a folded fabric edge which can create quite a feature and look really high end.

For the fabric, you can choose a colour

that is similar to your carpet or a contrasting colour to make it a feature. There are two widths of the fabric edging you can choose – the narrow width works well with small rugs while the wider band looks better and correctly scaled on large rugs.

When deciding on the size of a rug to choose, it’s always a good idea to have the rug large enough to sit either partially or fully under your furniture. This will make the room look larger and allow the rug and furniture to nestle in together.

Rugs are a great way to transform a room. And by choosing a cost-effective way to incorporate large rugs into a space, you can afford to change the look of your living area every couple of years.

Best of luck Belinda. Feel free to send some photos in for the readers to see. Thanks again, Cassandra.

“have the rug large enough to sit either partially or fully under your furniture”

For style and strength choose COLORBOND® Steel

• Patios • Fencing • Metal Roofing • Guttering • Sheds

all made from versatile COLORBOND® steel

MAKE YOUR GARAGE AMAZING WITH

EPOXY GARAGE FLOORING EPOXY DOUBLE GARAGE From $1,699

Epoxy floors are seamless and extremely abrasion resistant. Making it the ideal concrete surface treatment when durability, resistance to heavy foot traffic and minimal maintenance is important.

®

Metroll BETTER SERVICE • BETTER BUILDING SOLUTIONS

COLOUR IT AUSTRALIA Decorative Concrete Products

P: 5438 9338 or Mike 0487 999 902 19 Daniel St, Caloundra

www.customflek.com.au

PHONE TODAY 5493 7872 - 10 Bearing Avenue, Warana www.metroll.com.au - sunshinecoast@metroll.com.au COLORBOND® is a trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. “The colours of Australia since 1966™” is a trade mark of BlueScope Steel Limited. © 2016 BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058 All rights reserved

My Renovation | December 2019 23

23.indd 1

15/11/2019 9:10:36 AM

it’s only

OUTDOORS //

NATURAL We thoroughly enjoyed checking out the HIA Award-winning homes.

There was so much to love about the designs from a range of builders in houses all across the region. We were particularly taken with this room, from SX Construction’s Sunshine Coast Custom Built Home $750,001 to $1 million award winner. This is a space we want to spend more time in. Natural stone cladding, spotted gum flooring, crisp white walls, simple furniture and furnishings, and extensive openings work beautifully together, and the home really is one that embraces indoor and outdoor living. If you love the look, you can get it for yourself with these tips and ideas.

we love!

Layer up with cushions indoor and out. This Tribeca cushion is from Amart.

PLANTS & POTS TURF LASER CUT SCREENS FIRE PITS TILES & PAVERS RETAINING WALLS GARDEN EDGING WATER FEATURES VISITɸOURɸDISPLAYɸCENTREɸANDɸCHECK OUTɸOURɸFULLɸRANGEɸOFɸPRODUCTS! 49 CALOUNDRA ROAD, CALOUNDRA OPEN 7 DAYS WWW.ILANDSCAPE.COM.AU 24 My Renovation | December 2019

24.indd 1

14/11/2019 10:40:41 AM

Love the striking centrepiece of the home’s stone-clad fireplace? Get over to iLandscape and check out the Veneer Stone collection of products. Stone veneer is a great option that offers the distinctive look of solid stone but is easy to install and has less environmental impact than solid stone. Use it on fireplaces, feature walls, near entrances and in bathrooms and pool areas.

It can be overwhelming choosing the right floor rug for your space. But you can’t go past a natural-fibre product such as the Nordic round rug in Seashell from Oz Design Furniture.

Use baskets to store extra throws beside the couch outside, as a magazine holder or planter.

The Kubu Storage range offers baskets in all shapes and sizes. Find these and more at Provincial Home Living.

The relaxed chairs work so well with the timber table in the dining space. We were inspired to find our own and discovered that style doesn’t have to be expensive. We found these Sally Rattan dining chairs at Fantastic Furniture.

Mustard is a great colour – it’s bright enough to add a touch of colour, but muted enough that it sits well with other hues and works in a variety of interior looks. The Florencia throw is from Pillow Talk.

Pesaro Cement

HERRINGBONE I S B AC K from

Pisa Oak

Fererra Oak

59m

$

2*

Our Herringbone laminate range provides the elegance of a traditional look but with a modern twist that is so versatile to use.

CALOUNDRA CARPET COURT Shop 5A , Home Central Kawana, 566 Kawana Way Birtinya, QLD 4575 P 5437 9761 *Advertised price is for product only and does not include installation. Prices, product and colour may vary from store to store. Offer only available at participating stores while stock last.

See in store for full terms and conditions.

My Renovation | December 2019 25

25.indd 1

14/11/2019 10:39:31 AM

OUTDOORS // Outdoor furniture has really come a long way in recent years. If you don’t like chunky, heavy pieces, the Langton outdoor lounge setting is for you. It has modernist lines and timeless style, perfect for a contemporary outdoor space. It’s from Domayne.

home CO M F O R TS

No Not only is lighting essential for safety and practicality in your outdoor an spaces, but well-planned lighting also sp makes your spaces more inviting and m adds atmosphere to the garden. Wall ad lighting creates focal points on the lig house or exterior walls, helping ho illuminate an entry. The Urban ill Architectural Oxley adjustable copper Ar wall light from Andrews Light Up is w a great light for the job.

The weather is warming up here on the Sunshine Coast, which means many of us are using our outdoor rooms every day and well into the evening. Make yours a space you’ll want to come home to with a few simple updates. Comfy furniture and appropriate lighting are musts to create an inviting outdoor space.

Buy 10L Berger Everlast Low Sheen & get 2L of Ceiling White FREE!

FREE

*

Present this offer in-store to redeem. Limit one per customer, per transaction. Berger Everlast Low Sheen 10L only, retail only & excludes trade accounts. While Stocks last.

CURRIMUNDI 788 Nicklin Way. 5491 4888

NAMBOUR 92 Howard St. 5441 1873

NOOSA Unit 1/8 Venture Dr. 5449 8008

InspirationsPaint.com.au 26 My Renovation | December 2019

26.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:28:32 PM

l>bIbYcF`KKGS>VScec

Use lighting around the garden to add warm and depth to garden beds. We love the Havit Lighting warm white copper adjustable spike LED light from Lighting Illusions. Use it to spotlight gardens or paths, or up-light trees, turning the humble eucalypt into a sculptural garden feature.

! "

Â&#x2030;

Treat your outdoor zone like your indoor spaces with cosy furnishings such as cushions and throws.

Zone your spaces with a pretty, hardwearing rug. We love the Rug Cultures Terrace collection of rugs from Carpet Court. As well as adding style to your space, they are weather resistant and easy care.

# $% &#'&

() *

+

ADD VALUE, COMFORT & STYLE TO YOUR HOME WITH AN ECLIPSE OPENING/CLOSING OR INSULATED PATIO Excellence from experience with the creative flare to enhance the look of your home

INSULATED PATIOS

OPENING ROOF

Eclipse Patios and Extensions are the experts in designing and building quality insulated & opening patios.

Call now for your free quote.

S Watson Pty Ltd T/A Eclipse Patios & Extensions

QBCC Lic No. 1167957

PHONE 5444

4666

eclipsepatios@bigpond.com www.eclipsepatios.com.au My Renovation | December 2019 27

27.indd 1

14/11/2019 10:42:35 AM

SUNSHINE COAST HOME //

happy house We love this selection of stylish available from Sunshine products avail Home, Coast Home e, Maroochydore.

This swee sweet trio of Home Republic Mexican vases is from Adairs.

A simple design in a sweet colour. Say yes to the Neva 1 table lamp from Beacon Lighting.

Yellow makes us happy, which is why wee have fallen in love with the Home Republic Parrita Pineapple quilt cover set from Adairs.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wha wrong with faking it? These artificial plants, from Amart, look as artifi good as the real thing.

We are hung up on this Tropical House framed canvas print from Oz Design Furniture.

SUNSHINE COAST HOME OVER 30 STORES INCLUDING:

07 5443 9337 sunshinecoasthome.com.au 100 Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore, Qld 4558

SunshineCoastHome

@sunshinecoasthome

28 My Renovation | December 2019

28.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:32:02 PM

finishing touches Advice and ideas to turn your renovation into a home.

Thee Balos ceramic vessel from Kas Australia perfectly combines earthy with pretty. Head to kasaustralia.com.au for local stockists.

we love!

Extend the pastel look into the kitchen and bathroom with the Union range of tiles from Beaumont Tiles.

These Mercer & Reid prints are perfect for those who want just a touch of pastel in the home. They are from Adairs.

The Muse Rococo cushions from Pillow Talk.

Eclectic decor

and furniture

l O‫פ‬n 7

LAYBY WELCOME

Innovative

Furnishings & Decor sales@innovativefurnishings.com.au

100 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba • 5452 6885 My Renovation | December 2019 29

29.indd 1

14/11/2019 10:50:46 AM

FINISHING TOUCHES //

outside in

Bring the outdoors into your interior spaces with lots of potted plants, natural fibres, florals, soft furnishings and forest colours.

This candle hold holder, from Sun Suncoast Cur ut Curtains, is perf perfect for any o outd outdoor room.

You can never have too many baskets around the house – use for storage or to hold pot plants. This one is from shi Innovative Furnishings.

These versatile cushions from Innovative Furnishings are the perfect way to add a touch of forestt e. green to a coastal-themed home.

RENOVATION

Natural Stone Specialists

PROJECTS | DESIGN | PRODUCTS

• Marble, Granite and Reconstituted Stone • Kitchen and Vanity Tops • Domestic and Commercial Projects + MUCH MORE! Ask about our offcuts, cut to size Established on the Coast for over 20 years Come in and see the reno specialists 40 FISHERMANS RD, MAROOCHYDORE 5479 4033 info@lifetimestone.com.au

RENOVA TION

More than half of our readers plan to renovate or improve their property in the next 2 years!

PRO JEC

TS | DE SIG N | PRO DU

CTS

SEASON

AL ST YLE

GET YOUR HOME CH RISTMAS READY WIT H OUR TIP S

My Renovation Christmas Magazine out Friday Dec 13!

DON’T MISS OUT!

ISSUE 83 SUNSHINE

| DEC/JAN

COAST >>

EDITION

2018

-19 MYWEEKL YPREVIEW .COM.AU

ADVERTISE NOW! Proudly P dl produced d db by

PTY LTD

Call us today 5444 0152 sales@myweeklypreview.com.au www.myweeklypreview.com.au

30 My Renovation | December 2019

30.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:34:03 PM

we love!

The modern romance of the Coco De Mer blue quilt cover set from Pillow Talk.

The retro re colours and shapes of these cushions will add a touch of whi whimsy to any couch. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from C Coast Store.

Custom Furniture crafted right here on the Sunshine Coast, using locally sourced materials. Stockists of a unique and eclectic range of homewares.

NEW LOCATION 9/13 NEWSPAPER PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE

CALL US TO BOOK A CONSULTATION 0407 011 772 THINGSOFMETALANDWOOD.COM.AU

MON-FRI 9-2PM, SAT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY My Renovation | December 2019 31

31.indd 1

13/11/2019 3:35:29 PM

Su

ns

hin

ot or

wa y

Su

ga

rR

d

eM

Wises Rd

e Wis sR d

70 Su ga rR d

The Zone Maroochydore

32.indd 1

Bu

de

rim

e Av

13/11/2019 3:36:44 PM