My Renovation June 2015

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hat would you have in your dream home?

A meandering indoor pool or grand library with f oor-to-ceiling bookshelves?

Or is a tennis court and underground wine cellar more your thing? If your renovation wish list features a home gym, this month’s cover story is for you.

While the type of gym equipment you put into your home workout zone is up to you and your needs, we have advice on how to plan the space, some tips and tricks on adding a touch of style, and practical help on lighting and f ooring. Creating a home gym is no sweat!

Also this month we head into the bedroom, to create a sanctuary you might be reluctant to leave every morning. We have DIY jobs for the weekend ahead, including a very cute chalkboard, plus we tackle the dirty subject of mud rooms. Also this month we have some fantastic products that you can get right here on the Coast in our f nishing touches section.

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26 Cover story ........................ 6 Create a home gym

Kitchen ..................................8 Planning tips, styling and marble

Bathroom.............................10 Plumbing, paint and spas

Style ................................. 12 Buying art for the home

Bedroom ..............................14 Lighting, layouts and more

Trend ...................................16 Let’s embrace the mud room

Tips ......................................18 Storage, safety and DIY advice

DIY ......................................20 Tiling the kitchen splashback

DIY ......................................22 Make a retro chalkboard

Outdoor...............................24 Garden advice and ideas

Finishing touches ................26 Products, tips and looks

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f you’re serious about f tness, have you thought about incorporating a home gym into your next renovation?

If you have, then no doubt you’ve considered the type of exercise equipment you’d like. But if you’re serious about creating a beautiful space that looks great – and that you’ll use every day – there are a few other things to keep in mind.

Make a list of priorities in the pre-planning stages to ensure the gym becomes a practical addition.

The more you like going into the space, the more you will use it.

You’ll probably be looking at getting a treadmill, stationary

bike, rowing machine and one or two other large pieces of gym equipment. It is ideal that you have plenty of room around each piece plus space to do free weights and room to pop down a yoga mat for stretching. If you have free weights, medicine balls and other pieces of equipment, ensure you have storage to pop them away at the end of each workout.

If you have space, placing a bathroom by the gym is a great idea, or at least have the gym close enough to a bathroom that you don’t have to traipse through the entire house to have a shower.

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Don’t stop the music. Keep the motivation up with your favourite tunes, and invest in decent speakers for your home gym.

See the light Take care when lighting your gym.

Start a lighting plan after you decide on the position of the equipment so you’re not knocking your head on a pendant every time you go for a run.

Keep in mind you don’t want to be blinded by an overhead light that shines in your eyes every time you lie down to stretch. Wall sconces and lamps that throw light upwards are great for this reason, and they are also a f attering light, so when you look in the gym mirror, you’ll like what you see!

Up and down Hard tile f oors are not a good choice for a gym. Timber, or better yet sprung timber, is the best option. Also consider soundproof ng the f oor and walls – gyms, even home ones, can be noisy places. In a soundproof room you can crank up the music and go for it without disturbing the family.

have an idea of layout, it’s time to start thinking about how you will decorate the room. Many home owners forget to style this space, but here is a great opportunity to inject your personality, and a bit of fun, into it.

Consider placing a full-length mirror on one of the walls – this isn’t just for vanity as it’s sometimes helpful to see yourself when you’re exercising. But from a design point of view, mirrors make a room look twice as large, helping to bounce light around the space.

Hang some beautifully framed, simple artwork or photos as well, so you have something serene to look at while you sweat it out.

Other tips • When designing, be sure you can easily access all equipment and that the equipment won’t be blocking doors or windows.

• If you don’t have windows, and even if you do, install a fan and consider a ventilation system to keep you comfortable and the room fresh.

• Don’t forget to include suff cient powerpoints.

TVs and treadmills Consider installing a television in your gym. If you love to watch the box, doing it while you work out is much healthier than slumping on the couch every night. Plus you can keep up to date with the news, watch a movie or work out along to your favourite pilates DVD. June, 2015 \ My Renovation 7

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KITCHEN //

Planning your kitchen? Answer these questions before giving the okay on the f oorplan: • Is the food prep area away from the main thoroughfare?

• Are drawers clear of all walls?

• Has adequate allowance been made for the major appliances?

• Is there any chance you will hit your head on a wall cupboard when prepping or cooking?

• Has enough clearance been allowed for the fridge?

• Has space been set aside for a dishwasher?

• Has provision been made for bins?

• Is there allowance for a hood and f ue above the stove into the open air?

• Will the open doors of appliances such as microwaves bump into walls, other f ttings or cupboards?

• Have wall cupboards got enough support to prevent shelves from sagging?

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Style it up While practical considerations must be given priority in the kitchen, don’t forget to style it as you would any other room in the home.

Include comfortable, elegant seating, wellplanned lighting and well-placed accessories.

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STYLE //

BUYING ART FOR THE HOME If there is one thing that can stump even the most seasoned home renovators and decorators, it’s buying art for their interior – and exterior – spaces. And we’re not talking about cute prints and homemade canvases. If you want to invest in professional pieces to enhance your home, here are some tips: 1. Decide what you like. Do you have a style you gravitate towards – tribal or contemporary, oils or watercolours, portraits, landscapes or something different altogether? Then think about how this type of art will work with the interior design of your home.

2. Research artists, visit galleries and look online, to familiarise yourself with various periods, mediums and styles.

3. By now you should have an idea of costs, so set a budget.

4. Talk to friends or acquaintances who have experience buying art.

Find out about reputable dealers and understand the process of buying. That way you’ll be much more conf dent when it comes time to bid at your f rst auction or approach a gallery owner to buy a piece and negotiate a price.

5. Art is an investment, but ultimately you want a piece that will put a smile on your face every time you walk past it. It’s a cliche, but the best advice is to buy what you love.

6. Keep all documentation related to the sale – receipts, quotes, catalogues. This is what will be used to authenticate your piece and place a value on it. Who knows, in years to come it might be worth much more than you paid for it.

Open-air art Art isn’t just for indoors. If your landscaping is lacking, how about a sculpture for the garden?

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Shaping up If you just can’t f nd a painting you love, perhaps sculpture is your thing. If you buy a sculpture it will need its own shelf and remember, sculptures need care – be prepared to do some delicate dusting.

When you get your piece home and hang it on the wall, don’t forget to light it properly with spotlights or track lighting. This means you can enjoy it night and day, but it also creates a touch of drama and enhances your new painting.

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If you don’t have the space for bedside tables, hang pendants to take the place of bedside lamps.

You will always need more light than you think, so include a range of lighting – overhead lights, lamps and wall sconces – for maximum f exibility.

Give it a rest Creating the perfect bedroom is easy when you know how. When choosing a bed, make sure it is in proportion to the room. A low headboard will create a streamlined look without overpowering the space. Remember texture and layers when it comes to styling your bedroom. However, too many fabrics will be confusing. A few luscious pillows and cushions in a neutral tone, matched with a textured throw is plenty for the bed.

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TREND //

Make the transition The mud room is a fairly common addition in northern hemisphere homes, especially those in snowy regions.

But we think this is a room Coast home owners should be embracing, especially considering we enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that we don’t want to bring into the home.

shake off the sand from the beach. Here you can keep kid’s toys, f shing gear and gardening equipment. In the US and Canada, mud rooms used to be the space between the garage and kitchen, but they have grown into spacious rooms with storage lockers, seating and a sink.

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Where to put it?

A mud room is a transition space between indoors and out, where the family takes off gumboots, coats and jackets after gardening or trudging around the mud or snow. On the Coast, it is the room where we could kick off thongs and

If you think this might be a room you want to include in your next reno, start planning now. Today’s mud rooms aren’t just tacked on, but are integral spaces where the decor ref ects the design of the entire home.

It must, of course, have its own

entrance to outside, and is best placed near common rooms such as the kitchen or living area. Include a washer/dryer and create a mud/laundry room, if space is tight.

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Be sure to install plenty of shelving, cubbyholes or even personalised lockers for every member of the family in your new mud room. Low shelves are perfect for shoes, and comfortable bench seating is the place for taking off shoes and popping them on. Include lots of coat hooks for towels, wetsuits and hats. A large, deep sink would be handy too.

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Put it away Lacking in space but can’t afford to add on a new room? Find dead space in the home and f ll with storage. Wheeled drawers slip under beds for blankets and clothes. Do the same under sofas if you have room. Use storage boxes as side tables and grab baskets to store bits and pieces in high cupboards.

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Tile the splashback Tiling a section of your kitchen wall such as a splashback is a relatively easy DIY job with the right tools and some know-how. When you order your tiles, grab more than you’ll think you need, about 10 to 15 per cent, and then get to work!

STEP 1 Decide on your design – there are many ways to lay the tiles – by gathering brochures and searching the internet.

STEP 2 Gather your materials including tiles, adhesives, grout and tile spacers. Tools you’ll need include a rubber mallet, trowels, tape measure, tile cutter, level, pencil and drop cloth.

STEP 3 Starting at the midpoint of your job, mark on the wall where your tiles will go. Your level will help keep things straight.

STEP 4 Apply your adhesive with a notched trowel. Don’t do the entire area, but cover enough wall for several tiles.

You’ll use your reference points to help guide you on where to place tiles, and don’t forget the spacers so you’ll have even grout lines.

STEP 5 Check as you go with the level to ensure the tiles are straight.

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Make a retro chalkboard Chalkboards look great in any room of the home and are super handy – write shopping lists in the kitchen, leave sweet notes in the bedroom and pop up your favourite motivational mottos in the living area. Here’s an easy retro chalkboard you can make in no time.

1. First grab an old picture frame – a simple wooden one like your baby boomer parents might have used at school will create a really cute board. But an elaborate frame is also effective if you want a more sophisticated look.

2. Head to you local craft store or art supply shop and buy a sheet of black core foamboard plus some chalkboard paint, a craft knife,

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3. Now grab your foamboard and get spraying. A foamboard is a great choice because it is nice and light, so you can hang your frame anywhere. If you are planning a chalkboard for the kids’ bedrooms, however, you might want to choose a stronger base.

4. Once the chalkboard paint is dry, measure your frame and, using your craft knife, cut the board so that it’s a couple of millimetres smaller than the outside of the frame.

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Set in stone Keen to include sandstone in your new garden? Sandstone looks fantastic, and it’s actually a fairly easy material for DIY renovators to work with because it is soft, making cutting easy.

Laying sandstone pavers or creating a small retaining wall is a pretty quick weekend job. And you shouldn’t need to seal your stone unless it is laid near a pool.

Beautiful barbie Corian isn’t just for kitchens and bathrooms. Because it is a non-porous material that can be formed to create a seamless look, Corian is perfect for the great outdoors too. Head to casf.com.au/corian-gallery.

Sow the seeds Climbing plants are great choices for the garden. Because they grow vertically they are perfect for small spaces, and for providing privacy and coverage on walls, fences and other structures. They do need a bit of care, but are well worth the effort. In our region we are encouraged to grow the Richmond birdwing butterf y vine, which is a great climber for shaded spots in the garden.

And because it’s a food source for the vulnerable butterf y, you’ll be doing your part for conservation. The wonga vine is also a great one for our region, with glossy green foliage that you can train over a trellis or pergola.

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A good job If there is one job you’ll need to keep on top of in the garden once all the renovations are complete, it’s the weeding and mulching. Check your garden every weekend and get onto little jobs quickly, and your landscaping will always look fantastic.

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MAKE A MOVE We love the ref ned lines and functional design of this Paola Lenti sofa, called Move. Head to dedece.com.au for more products from this Italian designer.

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IT TAKES TWO Keen on black and white? Pair your monochrome accessories with timber to soften. If you love black and white but don’t want to be boring, choose this classic colour combo in a pattern to add interest. These cushions are part of the Nomad Collection from James Dunlop Textiles. Contact Rob Larson’s Curtains & Interior Decor on 5444 2412 to f nd out more.

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