My Renovation March 2021

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fter welcoming a child into the world, and taking a much-needed six months away from my desk, I am excited to be back at the helm of My Renovation. After a pause on publication through COVID, to since celebrating our 100th edition, the past 12 months have been quite the ride. Yet, the team has continued to produce quality content for all of your renovation and design needs.

To all of our readers and supporters who have continued to enjoy the magazine through the changes, I say thank you.

This month we celebrate the impending season of autumn and the changes it can bring to your home’s interior and exterior. For inspiration on how to introduce autumn trends, turn to page six.

In our kitchen section (page 12) we share ideas on how to clean, organise and co-ordinate your pantry, while Bridgerton fans are sure to love this month’s style tips (page 14), which reflect the Georgian era.

Plus we have painting advice, the latest from the tech world and some great DIY privacy ideas for your garden.

Happy renovating.

We have all the autumn inspiration you need to brighten your home. Story page six.

WHAT’S INSIDE //

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Bathroom Updating small spaces

10 Flooring Spruce up your space

12 Kitchen Clean and co-ordinate your pantry

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14 Style The Bridgerton influence

18 Tech The latest products for your home

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essentially autumn As the year moves into a new season, it brings with it a change in home style and functionality.

Now is the time to get ahead of autumn trends and welcome in warm earthy colours, a sense of rich beauty and home comforts.

Seasonal tones Dulux’s colour forecast for 2021 introduced three new palettes: Retreat, Nourish and Reset.

With its uplifting colours and a sense of renewal, the Reset colour palette embraces unified colours and is a perfect fit for autumn decorating. From the pink tones of the colour Treeless to the orange-red Hot Chillie, the selected hues are reminiscent of nature. Layer the look with quilted fabrics, woven materials and furniture which is functional and durable.

TIP: Introduce warm welcoming hues of burnt orange, rust, green, pink, cream and mustard.

TREND: Cottagecore Making its debut in 2020, the Cottagecore aesthetic is flowing through to the latest season in all its simplicity. This trend is about reconnecting with nature, adapting to a slower pace of living and celebrating everything pretty. Think floral prints, rustic wooden accents, antique jars and tea sets, whimsical artwork, natural fabrics such as cotton and linen, plus vases overflowing with leaves, twigs and hand-picked flowers. Soft lace in neutral tones, wicker or rattan baskets and a splash of white paint will complete the look.

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the wet ROOM There are all sorts of ways you can bring an illusion of space to a small bathroom. Firstly, keep your colours light, bright and neutral. Keep your pops of colour for towels, bathmats and other accessories and invest in floating basins, wall-hung vanities and frameless shower screens.

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If you can go without a counter, look for a modern floating sink with minimal plumbing to keep your walls and floor tidy.

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With plenty of storage space and a minimalist, handleless design, the Ledin Oslo vanity from Harvey Norman lets you easily organise your essentials, while bringing your bathroom a stylish appeal.

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FLOORING //

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KITCHEN //

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tip COORDINATE Who doesn’t love a bit of matchy-matchy?

Theme your pantry by coordinating containers.

It will also help streamline the look and ensure your cupboard looks clean and tidy.

PLASTIC VERSUS GLASS It’s a discussion for the new world – plastic or glass? There’s no avoiding the fact that glass is better for the planet. However, if you are worried about breakable containers (hands up, all the mums!) then scout around for a more sustainable product such as bamboo.

Labelling your containers with stylish tags is not just for convenience – it looks great when you open the pantry! Many stores stock adhesive pre-printed labels. We love the chalkboard variety.

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Harman Kardon Radiance 2400 Ultra-slim floor-standing speakers and subwoofer helps users achieve surround sound with these speakers. A compact digital hub connects to your TV and other AV devices, while wifi allows easy access to your favourite HD music streaming services.

LG 48-inch OLED 4K TV LG’s latest 4K OLED TV 48C1 is packed with advanced features including a fast response time, much lower input lag and 4K HFR technology. With it, users can enjoy the ultimate home entertainment experience for watching sports or playing dynamic video games.

GET SMART CES, the annual gadget show that showcases the buzziest and brightest tech, has unveiled the latest trends and products within the ever-growing industry.

These include COVID-related robots and gadgets, products that make it easier to work from home, and TVs that can bend or even become transparent.

Meanwhile several companies are offering touchless appliances and fixtures.

Kohler and Toto are showcasing touchless sinks and toilets that automatically turn on and off or open and flush by waving your hand in front of a sensor or using a voice assistant.

Here are a few products – all named as CES 2021 Innovation Award winners that will be moving into our homes in the near future.

LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator with voice recognition The LG smart refrigerators let you control key features by using the LG ThinQ app on your smartphone, or simple voice commands with the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Notifications when the fridge door is left open and seethrough doors give users a convenient and secure kitchen experience.

MyQ Pet Portal Seamlessly integrated within the home’s exterior door, the Pet Portal is a hidden smart panel that allows pets to move safely in and out to go potty or play. With live video streaming and two-way communication through the Pet by myQ app, parents can stay connected to pets while away.

Samsung 110-inch MicroLED TV The new 110-inch MicroLED Home Screen is the world’s first foldable MicroLED TV, making it easier and less costly to deliver and install an ultra-large TV. With standardised MicroLED modules, hidden folding technology, and a black matrix-free bezel design, the Home Screen offers high picture quality on an ultra-large TV. U by Moen Smart Faucet (pictured) U by Moen Smart Faucet offers completely touchless functionality with intuitive voice-controlled technology to help homeowners complete tasks in the kitchen with precision — all through their smart speaker or existing smart home ecosystem.

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TIPS & TRICKS Arm yourself with expert advice and the latest news from within the renovation world.

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IN THE NEWS The colour experts Pantone recently announced a new venture into the digital world and designers are celebrating. Pantone Connect is a platform that provides designers with access to digital Pantone colours and helpful colour features across mobile, web and design applications in Adobe Creative Cloud. The product gives you the opportunity to streamline colour selection, communication and design.

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

I have to comment on how beautiful your backyard makeover is (featured in My Renovation, Christmas edition).

Amazing changes and the plants look sensational.

Our family has just finished renovating our home in Mooloolaba and we are completely lost in what to do in the yard.

As you will see in the photos it is a blank canvas.

We do not have green thumbs and no concept of garden design and layout.

Can you suggest some ideas please?

We appreciate any help you can give us and thank you for your time and expertise.

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CASSANDRA SAYS: Thank you for your enquiry. It certainly looks like you have a great base for an amazing backyard.

A stunning timeless pool, lots of space and a flat block make for an easy design.

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view, my recommendations to improve the aesthetics would be as follows: Screen and soften: While the fences are a great base colour the next step is to start to layer and soften the yard. Some screen planting along the fences would be great. To reflect the formal lines of the pool a simple hedge would look great, with a single layer of feature planting below to reflect the style of your home. If you have a modern home then some succulents or something structural looking would work

amongst a gravel mulch. If you have more of a traditional home, a flowering feature planting strip in front of the hedge may suit.

Shady relief: In our hot climate a backyard is not as appealing if it is without shade. A small feature tree could be a simple solution, or perhaps a vine framed structure to read a book under. There are many options to consider.

Create a focal point: With such a beautiful pool you may decide to use this as the focal point. However you may also want to consider a

water feature, sculpture or a fire pit as a feature, then the balance of the design can be inspired from this piece.

Keep in style: Ensure your exterior space works with your home. If your home is new or renovated, reference the style and materials from the home in your outside spaces. If you are planning further renovation, make sure that the material choices and style will work with what you have planned for the inside.

Function and form: As discussed initially, you will need to refine your functional needs and then create outdoor rooms or spaces to accommodate them. Make sure adjacent spaces are complementary and also ensure good connectivity of spaces. Also, think about ensuring these spaces promote good access.

Some compromises may need to be made along

the way to balance function and form of your space. Don’t rush it. A makeover such as this requires careful thought and planning.

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Cool and warm greys are now standards of the neutral palette.

There are many ways grey can be used. The result can look casual and relaxed, or chic and elegant.

Tip: Just be careful when opting for greys that are pale in tone as they can come up looking like dirt white.

A mid-toned grey is still soft and works as a neutral backdrop.

Cool Cool whites have a blue or black base and work well in rooms that get a lot of sun, as they tend to neutralise bright light. There is also a crispness to these whites that suits a home with modern lines and minimal schemes.

Biscuits Biscuits are both warm and cool neutrals that are deeper than whites, being closer to natural stone hues. These paint colours add depth to interiors yet contain a harmonious presence of their own.

However, to prevent a dated feel, avoid biscuit-coloured paints with heavy yellow or pink bases.

Choose a biscuit white to create a feature wall that is soft and subtle. When used alongside a traditional warm white, the stone hue will pop nicely.

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Traditional and trusty, a green wall can provide the privacy you need while injecting some colour into an outdoor space.

Queensland homeowners need a sturdy plant that can thrive in the warm weather conditions. The Backyard Bliss lilly pilly is a fast-growing plant that can reach about three to four metres in height. The murraya plant with its small scented white flowers is also a great option.

Create your own zen space as these home owners have done. The bamboo screen ties the contemporary Asian-inspired urban garden theme together. The inclusion of beach pebbles, square-cut flagstone and brick landscape pavers, together with a simple garden, provide texture and contrast in this small space.

This decorative screen not only provides some privacy, but creates a beautiful backdrop for your alfresco dining area. We love the combination of the black metal and timber with soft grey décor accents. Decorative screens are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and patterns. Talk to your local garden or building supplier to view their range.

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Gabion retaining walls and fences can look great when used as a backdrop in the garden. Grow vines and other plants around the wall to bring it to life. The wire structure can be purchased from hardware and gardening stores and it’s an easy DIY project.

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