My Renovation February 2024

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elcome to our first edition for 2024. As we kick off the new year, it’s time to take a look at the latest trends in renovation.

This year, the spotlight is on neutral, soft tones and eco-friendly materials. We provide plenty of advice in our cover story (turn to page six) and also share tips on how to incorporate the Colour of the Year into your home (page 14).

This year’s selection is a soft peach, and we think you’ll love it.

Beyond colour and trends, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of home updates. Discover stylish laundry solutions, as well as tips on how to refresh your outdoor concrete areas.

In 2024, it’s all about embracing change without the unnecessary frills. Enjoy.

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10 LAUNDRY Update your space STYLE 12 Bathroom bliss DESIGN 14 Introducing Peach Fuzz

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NEW YEAR, NEW STYLE The new year brings with it a focus on clean lines, uncluttered spaces and neutrals. Let’s take a further look into the interior designs and trends that will shape 2024.

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GOING GREEN In a nod to environmental consciousness, this year will bring further attention to biophilic design. Homeowners are incorporating natural materials like wood, stone and greenery to create harmonious indoor spaces. The infusion of nature not only adds aesthetic appeal but also fosters a connection with the outdoors, promoting a sense of wellbeing at home. Eco-friendly materials will take centre stage with more builders working with homeowners to achieve sustainable design, such as passive cooling principles. Meanwhile, interior designers will continue to incorporate sustainable products into renovation projects, ranging from recycled wood flooring to energy-efficient lighting.

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LAUNDRY //

SUDS AND STYLE Too often the laundry is overlooked as an important space of the home. No longer confined to mere functionality, laundry renovations are now a fusion of practicality and style, breathing new life into oftenneglected corners of our homes.

No longer content with dull and uninspiring spaces, homeowners are embracing the potential of their laundry space.

Designers are experimenting with a range of styles, from sleek and modern to farmhouse chic.

Statement tiles, stylish lighting fixtures and carefully curated colour palettes are turning laundry rooms into visually pleasing areas that seamlessly integrate with the overall design of the home.

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Say goodbye to your cluttered laundry. The modern approach to laundry renovations includes innovative storage solutions. Custom cabinets, pull-out shelves and dedicated spaces for cleaning products are becoming the norm, providing homeowners with an organised haven that streamlines the laundry process.

As laundry renovation trends gain momentum, homeowners are recognising the broader impact on their property’s value. Beyond the benefits of enhanced functionality and aesthetics, a well-designed laundry significantly contributes to the overall appeal and resale value of a home. Remember that a laundry doesn’t have to be a space only for boring chores, it can become an enjoyable space.

The laundry revolution goes beyond aesthetics. It is a chance to invest in energy-efficient appliances, contributing to both cost savings and a greener, more sustainable home. With advancements in technology, washing machines and dryers are not just functional but environmentally conscious, aligning with the growing trend of eco-friendly living. Talk to lighting experts about sourcing energy-efficient lighting for your space.

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ON-TREND: PRETTY PEACH This year’s colour is subtle with a focus on wellbeing.

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Described as a velvety gentle hue, Peach Fuzz highlights “our desire for togetherness with others”.

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“PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish from whether spending time with others or taking the time to enjoy a

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“Drawing comfort from PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, we can find peace from within, impacting our wellbeing. An idea as much as a feeling, Peach Fuzz awakens our senses to the comforting presence of tactility and cocooned warmth,” Leatrice says.

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2. Decorate with accents such as vases, candles and artwork.

3. Pair Peach Fuzz will neutral colours, including white, grey or beige, to create a balanced and stylish look.

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FLOORING //

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What is carpet underlay?

Flooring underlay is a layer of material placed between your structural subfloor (the floor’s foundation) and your chosen flooring material (like carpet, laminate or hardwood). Its primary purpose is to provide cushioning, support and various functional benefits to enhance the performance and longevity of your floor.

Flooring underlay can be made from various materials such as foam, rubber, felt, or plastic and it helps ensure a smoother, more comfortable and durable surface for your flooring.

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Imagine the contrast between walking on carpet installed directly on concrete or a hard subfloor versus walking on one with the added cushioning of underlay. Here is how it helps: Provides extra insulation: A quality underlay adds a layer of insulation to your flooring.

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by offering a layer. This also helps in reducing friction, especially in heavy traffic areas between the concrete and the carpet or timber flooring.

Adds comfort: Walking on a floor with a good quality underlay enhances the experience. It feels naturally soft and the extra cushioning makes the whole experience enjoyable.

Extends carpet longevity: While wear and tear are inevitable for any flooring, underlay can significantly prolong your carpet’s lifespan.

It acts as a protective barrier, keeping your carpet looking newer for longer.

Minimise furniture indentations: Heavy furniture can leave slight indentations on your carpet over time. Underlay

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Reduces noise: Depending on the thickness of the underlay, it can reduce the noise caused by footsteps and the movement of furniture, creating a quieter and more peaceful environment.

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While it provides solid support for carpeted floors, it’s worth noting that felt underlay may not match the durability of some other options.

Combination underlay: A perfect blend of strength and versatility, combination underlay

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Rubber underlay: When it comes to withstanding the trials of low to high foot traffic, rubber underlay holds steady. It provides comfort, while maintaining durability over time. For those who value eco-friendliness, crumb rubber underlay, born from the reincarnation of used car tires, serves as a responsible choice with its sound insulation properties.

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OUTDOORS //

A FRESH NEW LOOK Driveway, courtyard or garage floor looking a little worse for wear?

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sell a property is harder than ever before, and the best way to combat this is ensuring your home’s exterior looks its best.

Buyer psychology suggests that when it comes to buying real estate, presentable and polished exterior housing features translate to less additional work being required in the minds of potential buyers.

“First impressions last and begin on arrival at the home,” she says. “Prospective buyers feel more comfortable walking about a property when they see that maintenance has been of importance to the previous owner. It reassures them that they won’t be inheriting past maintenance neglect.

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Yes, but only a light-pressure clean will be required if your sealer has been maintained.

2. Wear and tear-resistant: Perfect for high-traffic areas, both vehicular and pedestrian, epoxy stands strong against the wear and tear of daily use, ensuring your floor remains in top-notch condition.

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LOCATION Selecting the right location for your pool is vital.

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usician Jodie O’Regan used to sing in bed as soon as she woke, in the shower, in the car, at work, on the way home and just before she went to sleep.

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the opera performer and music teacher until she suffered a devastating vocal chord injury while recovering from the flu.

“The surgeon said, ‘you can talk quietly for five minutes of every hour and no singing

whatsoever’,” O’Regan tells AAP. “I didn’t know who I was.”

So she went in search of a new home for her music, finding it inside the stone walls of a 149-year-old church in South Australia’s mid-north.

She and husband Emlyn bought the Old Redruth Methodist Church in 2022 and have turned it into a recording studio, music school and rehearsal space.

Making the 1870s church their home and filling it with song has been a healing experience.

“You can hear your voice go all the way to the ceiling and the far walls and come back into your ears,” O’Regan says. “It feels like the building comes to life.”

The couple was among many Australians who sought out the charms of churches after the peak of COVID-19.

Andy Liebelt manages the 73,000-strongǡFacebook group Churches for Sale Australia, where members share real estate listings, renovation plans and photos of their rambling church gardens.

The group started with about 10,00 members, but grew exponentially during the pandemic as many people considered the potential of life outside the cities.

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“I just love it when people from our group buy churches being listed there.

“That happened recently and (the buyer) said ‘we’re going to grow a vegie patch out the back, we’re going to put in an orchard, we just want a quiet life’.”

Mr Liebelt, who has bought and restored two churches says many buyers come to consider themselves custodians.

“When these churches were built, everybody in that community would have gone there. You think about the wonderful things that happened there, the marriages, the baptisms and even the funerals.

It was the rich history that attracted Sophie Clerici when she bought her church in 2019.

She could sense it when her family camped out in the 120-year-old church for a night soon after they purchased it from the reverend’s widow.

“I was terrified, me who thought I was very zen and at one with the building,” she says with a laugh. “I had this very

strong sense the building did not want me there.”

That feeling only made her more determined to respectfullyǡrenovateǡthe church, built with stone foundations, hardwood floors and local cedar.

“If you buy something that has historic significance to an area and it’s managed to last, it’s incredible,” Ms Clerici says.

“It’s a wooden building in the middle of the bush. When they built for God, they built properly.”

The meticulously refurbished and cosyǡchurch is up for saleǡafter Ms Clerici’s husband, acclaimed cellist Umberto Clerici, was appointed chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

The next owner will take possession of a precious souvenir from the past: a rusted green tin toy plane unearthed during renovations. “It would have been a very special thing for someone at a certain point,” Ms Clerici says.

“Somebody had lost it under the floorboards. It’s little things like that that contribute to the feeling you’re in a space that has a big story.”

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