Real Estate - Noosa - 24th July 2014

Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

Lifestyle

24 July, 2014

of luxury

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Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran with the R&W team.

From left, Cam Goode, Shannon Orr, Kym de Warren, Kate Cox, Frank Milat, principal Shane McCauley and Hamish Bolderston.

Kings of the wishes ONE of Noosa’s leading real estate agencies, Richardson and Wrench Noosa, has thrown its support behind local police as they prepare to tackle the Wimmers’ King of the Mountain challenge this Sunday.

Noosa Police Beat officer-in-charge Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran will take on the gruelling mountain race to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation, a charity that is close to Mr Senekal’s heart.

In June last year, Mr Senekal’s son Peter,

now 13, was granted his wish for a family trip to Florida while in the midst of treatment for liver cancer.

Since then, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has announced they will no longer be able to fund overseas trips due to a lack of funding.

Mr Senekal said he was running not only to raise funds, but also awareness of the good work the Make-A-Wish foundation did.

“This is our second year of raising funds for the foundation,” he said.

“It’s so important for people to be aware of Make-A-Wish and what they do apart from holidays. The foundation helps sick kids keep up with schooling and make life a little easier for families.”

Mr Senekal’s son is now in remission, but he said the foundation needed ongoing support from the community.

Mr Senekal said it was with thanks to local businesses such as R&W Noosa, who help raise much-needed funds.

Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal

Shane McCauley said it felt great to be able to help local charities and children through sponsorship.

“At R&W we believe in helping the community and we enjoy sponsoring local organisations,” he said.

“We are proud to support Mr Senekal and Mr Doran in their fund-raising.”

The Wimmers’ King of the Mountain race is this Sunday at Pomona, with a full day of entertainment, markets and music, from 7am.

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One of the very best IT would be hard to try and find a penthouse apartment as exquisite as this Noosa Heads home.

BUILT to take advantage of the stunning views and a perfectly northern aspect, the Elandra penthouse apartment offers luxurious living with only the best features.

A large ensuite and walk-in robe complete the master retreat.

A gourmet kitchen lies in the centre of the floor plan and features everything you would expect from a luxury apartment; European appliances, built-in espresso machine, stone benchtops and butler’s pantry.

Travertine flooring, top-quality fittings and a floor plan

The kitchen overlooks an open-plan living and dining zone,

designed to capture holiday living, all add up to make one

which opens out to a large covered deck; the perfect space for

impressive penthouse apartment.

entertaining friends and family on warm summer nights or for

The residence is separated into two wings. Two generous bedrooms, each featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite, a study and laundry make up one half of the home.

The master suite is located at the front of the apartment,

simply relaxing and enjoying the finer things in life.

A private, rooftop terrace is the perfect place to relax in the sun with a good book.

The complex features the essential facilities including a

where you can make the most of views from the river mouth

pool, gym and beautifully landscaped gardens. A private lift

all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea with the

will take you right to your front door, while three car spaces

suite’s private spa and balcony.

and lock-up storage provides plenty of room for your toys.

home essentials ADDRESS: 13 / 6 ’Elandra’ Serenity Close, Noosa Heads PRICE:$3,350,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION:3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car AGENT: Jennifer Carr for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 158 433 24 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT

NOOSA SOUND 31 COORAN COURT

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Lifestyle & Luxury

View By Appointment Price $4,950,000

Spanning 34 metres of water frontage and sitting right on the shoreline of the Noosa River, this intoxicating absolute waterfront residence radiates an understated elegance across two floors of luxuriously detailed bedrooms, bespoke bathrooms and full width waterfront terraces. ɒ Paul Clout design, 645 square metre allotment, absolute waterfront location ɒ Fixed timber jetty, sandy beach (app32metres), sandstone and Blackbutt timber doors. ɒ Fireplace, gas strut shutters, tropical paradise pool and lanai in walled courtyard. ɒ Clerestory louvres and windows, floating roofs, outstanding kitchen, media centre. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning, level walk to Quamby Places restaurants and Noosa Main Beach.

Peter Butt 0412 714 406 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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ONE OF THE VERY BEST

NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘ELANDRA’ 6 SERENITY CLOSE

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Elegance & Vista

View By Appointment Price $3,350,000

‘Elandra’ enjoys the most wonderful advantage of the perfect northern aspect and the penthouse has extensive, beautiful views across the river to the river mouth and all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea. This is the way life is meant to be lived. ɒ Take the lift right to your front door, the views from the moment you enter are breathtaking. ɒ The kitchen has everything you’d expect, European appliances, stone tops and butler’s pantry. ɒ The master suite eclipses six star living, ample wardrobe space and beautiful bathroom. ɒ The flooring is travertine, there are stunning quality bathrooms, a study, plus 3 large terraces. ɒ Elandra enjoys pool, gym and glorious gardens.

Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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PICTURE PERFECT NOOSA WATERS 10 MIZZEN COURT

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Position & Perfection

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $835,000

This meticulously maintained home radiates a warm lovely charm, and it is now time for a new family to enjoy all of the benefits of living, in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly neighbourhood. This is a striking, easy living family home. ɒ Provides relaxed luxury across a flowing single level layout. ɒ Stone kitchen bench tops with stainless steel appliances and ample storage. ɒ Covered alfresco area for relaxed entertaining and dining. ɒ Perfect for growing families or those looking to downsize.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank MIlat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

SUNSHINE BEACH 28 ENTERPRISE STREET

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Beach & Views

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price Offers above $2.6Million

A sensational ridge top location bordering the Noosa National Park with extensive ocean and breaking wave views up and down the coast are wonderful companions for this meticulously presented sea view residence. Welcome home to privacy and a soundtrack of the sea. ɒ 511m2 allotment in dress circle location, pathway connection to dog friendly beach. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning/vacuum system, c-bus technology, study, full width timber deck. ɒ 2 refreshment bars, poolside guest suite with separate entry, beach shower, security gate. ɒ Wine cellar and storage room, upper level parents retreat with spectacular ocean views.

Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Noosa Springs - 540 Noosa Springs Drive

4 bed | 4 bath | 3 car

Golf Front Luxury - Sellers Ready to Go..

For Sale $2,800,000 View Inspect by Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/

• Designed for Owners to Live Conveniently on Garden Level • Upper Storey Two Bedroom Guest Accommodation Plus Poolside Studio • Lavish Fit-out Includes Hand Crafted Custom Features in Stone and Wood

Contact

• Private and Peaceful 1050m Lot Above Seventh Fairway • Timeless Elegance with Every Conceivable Comfort Included

details/700 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

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Noosa Springs - 342 The Woods

3 bed | 2.5 bath | 2.5 car

Sparkling Renovation Just Completed

For Sale $695,000 View Sat 11-11.45am Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/

• Lovingly Refurbished Top to Bottom - Just Move in • Light and Bright North-facing Living Spaces With Central Void • New Kitchen, Paint, Carpets, Lights, Air-conditioning etc • Generous Sunny Yard - Professionally Landscaped • Attractive and Practical Floor-plan - See Details On-line • Priced to Sell Without Delay - Be Quick!

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Contact

details/704 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

Great Floor Plan, Private and Spacious4 A

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• Large well-presented and maintained family home • Generous dining, living areas, open plan kitchen • Terrific outdoor entertainment area and sparkling pool • Separate media room plus an office • Main bedroom, parents retreat, modern ensuite • Ducted Air, Solar HWS and pool, double garage plus storage

TEWANTIN 3 Murdock Court

Price:

P.O.A

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Spectacular Wide Ocean Views • North East aspect overlooks Sunshine Beach • Balcony with panoramic ocean views • Private, well maintained apartment in block of 9 • Lift access, secure parking and sparkling pool • Great home or investment property • Perfect location close to surf club, cafes and restaurants

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

U6 “Vista Pacific” 12 Bryan Street

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

3A 2B 1C

P.O.A

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Space and Style • Exceptional family home dual living • Clever and practical floor plan over two light filled levels • Multiple living spaces, wide sunlit timber decks with LED lighting • Sparkling solar heated 10 metre pool • Outdoor servery kitchen perfect for entertaining • Minutes to Sunshine Beach, surf club, village shops and restaurants

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

17 Pacific Avenue

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent:

5A 4B 2C

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

Offers over $1,300,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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special feature

The great debate: to rent or buy

BY JOLENE OGLE IT’S an age-old question; is it better to rent or buy? The Reserve Bank of Australia recently reignited the debate when it released its research discussion paper entitled “Is Housing Overvalued”.

The paper examined whether it was cheaper to own a home or rent when factoring in all cost associated with both options.

The paper found that it all depends on inflation. According to the paper, real house prices have increased at an average annual rate of slightly less than 2.5 per cent since

1995. If that rate of appreciation was to continue, then the report estimates housing is fairly valued. But, if growth is below that level in the future, the paper suggests the average household is probably financially better renting than buying.

But Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal Jennifer Carr said she shared the views of The Australian’s James Kirby, who said there were many more benefits to owning a home.

“Also, in the last 60 years the costs of owning a property and the cost of renting a property are about the same for the first

AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG

4A 2 B 1 C

SUNSHINE BEACH 4 Ross Crescent

AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 2pm On Site VIEW Fri, Sat, Mon, Wed 2-2.30pm AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451 30 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014

eight years, after which owning becomes a more profitable option,” she said.

“Buyers win on the capital gains, renters don’t get a look-in, and when buying for investment, there are many tax advantages too.”

Jennifer said renting could be “precarious” with most resident properties not leasing for more than 12 months and the choice of rental properties limited.

“The RBA says house prices just now are fair value and with interest rates at 50-year lows (and looking very steady), it is difficult to see why anyone would consider renting.

“Right now in our market, there is a definite tightening of stock. It may be that property owners are waiting for spring or simply that demand gobbles up the supply quickly.

“There’s nothing like the joy of your own home - improving it for both self-satisfaction and financial reasons,” she said.

“When this happens, there’s only one way for prices to go - and that’s up.”

AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG

PERFECT RENOVATOR OR REBUILD Just 100 metres from steps down to beautiful Sunshine Beach, number 4 Ross Crescent is a solid double brick home built by the current owner’s father. On a 519 sq mt block, it’s an easy walk from the home to the shops and restaurants of the charming Duke St village. The ground floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, plus a spacious living room with a timber lined atrium ceiling. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, another bathroom and the kitchen/ living/dining area.

Buyers can be the real winners, according to R&W principal Jennifer Carr.

VERY PRIVATE, TOP FLOOR FRENCH QUARTER UNIT NOOSA HEADS 314/1 Halse Lane Furnished and freshly repainted 2 bedroom 2 bathroom French Quarter unit is going to the market and will be sold. Large balcony overlooking a leafy garden and with no overhead noise, this one would look very good in your portfolio! Enjoy the beautiful tropical pools – walk to a myriad of restaurants and boutiques, Noosa National Park and famous Main Beach.

2A 2 B 1 C 1D AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 11.00am On Site VIEW Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm Mon & Wed 11-11.30am AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com

CONOLLY HAY GROUP

AUCTION 23RD AUG

Luxurious Hinterland Retreat DOONAN 244 Mirbelia Place Only a personal viewing of this state-of-the-art hinterland home will show you just how exceptional this property is. Revamp your entire life with this superb residence, which comes fully furnished in the most stylish and carefully selected pieces. This awe-inspiring property comes with all of the hearts desires including: • Expansive living zones: open kitchen/living/dining; alfresco & covered terraces & two media rooms • Resort-style pool & spa, immaculate landscaping • First class kitchen: stone benchtops, superb appliances & butler’s pantry • Separate child/teen zone with bathroom • Fully equipped home ofice • Less than a 15 min drive to Noosa & Hastings Street

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451

4 A 3 B 2+C 1 D AUCTION VIEW AGENT

Sat 23rd Aug 2014 Sat 26th July 2014 1 - 2pm David Conolly 0438 259 956 david@c21noosa.com David Berns 0408 629 438 david.berns@c21noosa.com

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Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold THE Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep official interest rates on hold for the 11th consecutive month, bringing a sigh of relief from mortgage holders. in dwelling investment in coming

Relating to the housing market

IN the meeting minutes, Governor

quarters.

for Monetary Policy Decision Glenn

the minutes noted that dwelling

Stevens even indicated that interest

investment increased noticeably in the

rates were likely to remain on hold at

March quarter and, over the six months

signs of a tempering in conditions

2.5 per cent for even longer.

to March, was running at close to the

in the established housing market.

fastest pace seen in around a decade.

Members observed that, looking

“Accordingly, with the significant

At the same time, there had been

through the monthly volatility, housing

degree of monetary stimulus already

Residential building approvals had

in place to support economic activity,

declined somewhat in recent months,

price inflation had slowed over recent

the board judged that, on present

but they remained at relatively high

months, auction clearance rates had

indications, the most prudent course

levels and both work yet to be done

fallen from the high levels seen late last

was likely to be a period of stability in

and loan approvals for new dwellings

year, and loan approvals had been little

interest rates,” he said.

pointed to further strong growth

changed over the past six months.’

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach

Peregian Beach

12 Tropicana Rise

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 11-11.30am

21 Wavecrest Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 10-10.30am

Doonan 181 Valley Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-12 noon

61 Youngs Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10-10.45am

44 Panorama Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 11-12 noon

244 Mirbelia Place

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

Noosa Heads 20 Mitti Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

11/2 Banksia Ave

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge

Sat 2-2.30pm

38 Angler Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

The Rise 4 & 11, 37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

28 Corsair Cres.

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge

Sat 11-12 noon

65A Orient Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren and Shannon Orr

Sat 10-10.30am

42 Newield St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunrise Beach

Sunshine Beach 4 Ross Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode & Mike Hay

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 2-2.30pm

21 Dolphin Bay Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

8 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 11-11.30am

Costa Nova 8/1 Belmore Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 10-10.30am

28 Enterprise Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunseeker Lodge 21/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Thurs 3-3.30pm

Sunseeker Lodge 2/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 11-11.30am

1/22 Stevens St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.30am

13 Duke St

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 1-1.30pm

17 Paciic Avenue

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 12-12.30pm

18 Outlook Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 12-12.30pm

3 Murdock Court

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 11-11.30am

Laguna on Hastings 515/32 Hastings St Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat The French Quarter 314/1 Halse Lane Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode and Jason Wedge

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

6 Belfa Place

Noosa Blue 313, 16 Noosa Drive

1/26 Peregian Esplanade

Sat 1-1.30pm

Mon,Wed, Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm

Tewantin Noosa Springs 342 The Woods

ONEnoosa - Craig Brumby

Sat 11-11.45am

Noosa Waters

Tinbeerwah

10 Mizzen Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.30am

10 Sternlight Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 12-12.30pm

5 Kingsgate Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12.30-1pm

Noosaville

Twin Waters

Munna Beach 35/291 Gympie Tce Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 2-2.30pm

10/26 Anchorage Cct

ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 10-10.45am

St James Square 6, 40 James Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 1-1.30pm

50 Anchorage Cct

ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.45am 1145969-DJ30-14

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highlight home

Golf front luxury TIMELESSLY elegant and constructed to the highest standard, this spectacular home offers over 500 square metres of luxury living.

PERFECTLY positioned on a quiet and generous 1050 square metre lot overlooking the seventh fairway and lakes, this residence has been cleverly designed to allow the owners to live comfortably on garden level.

menu, with features such as gas cooking, wall oven, modern conveniences and butler’s pantry with access to a courtyard.

The master suite, which features a spacious ensuite, walk-in robe and a stunning outlook onto the manicured gardens, is located on the lower-level of the home along with a private guest studio apartment.

Upstairs, you will find two more large bedrooms, each featuring a spacious ensuite and walk-in robe.

The main living and dining zones are also located on the ground level of the home, with large bi-fold doors creating a seamless indoor/outdoor space, so the new owners can make the most of beautiful sunny days.

The gourmet kitchen features everything you will need to create simple family meals or an impressive dinner party

A media room, home office and laundry complete the lower-level of the home.

This home is not only functional, but it also boasts highquality and fascinating features including the hand-forged stair and entry ironwork, which was constructed by an artisan over five months.

The entry gate and custom doors are built from 150-yearold hardwood timber, while a remote-controlled fireplace and surround sound adds a little modernity to the opulent residence.

home essentials ADDRESS: 540 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs PRICE: $2,800,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car, pool AGENT: Craig Brumby for ONE Noosa, 0417 789 765 Thursday, 24 July, 2014 | NOOSA TODAY 33

special feature

How important is interior design?

BY DI HENSHALL WHAT is interior design? Interior design is another term for interior environment, or what we surround ourselves with when we are at home, at work - or anywhere inside a building for that matter.

Interior design is something that we live and breathe everyday of our lives - huge stores like Myer, David Jones, Saks, Marks and Spencer, all spend a lot of money working out how to make people feel comfortable (and of course feeling happy enough to shop in their stores!)

Retailers like Ikea and Pillow Talk make it a mission in their advertising campaigns to help people feel at ease so they relate to their merchandise and therefore want to buy their products to enhance their own homes.

But we don’t live in stores. We don’t have neat lives that look like vignettes in stores like Myer and Ikea. We want to feel at ease and comfortable in our own homes.

So it comes down to this question: What makes you feel comfortable and happy at home?

The answer usually stems from three basic principles:

· Scale and proportion; · Practicality and comfort; and · Lighting and ventilation.

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This is where you need help, hopefully from a qualified, experienced and empathetic interior designer, who can relate to your lifestyle, your family set-up and your daily habits. Sounds frightening, but what you eat, what you wear, how you live, all tell a story so the best outcome for your perfect interior environment can be achieved.

almost butting up to the television. Make yourself at home - you immediately might start to feel fat! It is the Gulliver’s syndrome or Alice in Wonderland feeling - you don’t belong and you certainly don’t feel comfortable. Scale and proportion of furnishings have an immediate impact on our well-being.

Why is this important?

If you are not completely comfortable in your own home, be it in your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom (usually the main areas of concern), then you will not be living your life to its optimum level and you will not realise the joy and ease that can be achieved by having a relaxed living environment.

This exact statement can be reiterated when discussing your work environment. So let’s go back to the three usual factors affecting our response to our interior environment:

Practicality and comfort There is a myriad of furnishing styles out there, but they must feel good for YOU, not just look good. An example of practicality versus looks could be the bench seat up against an outdoor table - looks great in the brochure or on the showroom floor, but try getting off that bench seat if you are stuck between two other people - not a pretty sight.

Scale and proportion Picture walking into a huge auditorium and there is a small chair in the middle of the room. The host asks you to make yourself at home. What do you do with a tiny chair in such a huge space? You feel uncomfortable even though you have been welcomed by the hosts.

Another scenario - welcomed by the same hosts into a tiny room with a massive television on the wall, large, overstuffed three-piece lounge suite and coffee table,

Lighting and ventilation A room can literally be transformed into another atmosphere immediately with clever lighting. Don’t ignore this vital part of comfort and style in your own home - and for that matter in your work environment. Without adequate air-flow, with natural ventilation, any room will suffer and will be uncomfortable.

These three elements are all major considerations and in future articles each will be discussed in greater detail - they make a big difference in making sure you are comfortable in your home or office.

special feature

The screens are shatter proof and stylish.

A warm look-out for winter.

In for the best of the outdoors WITH winter well and truly here, most home owners are restricted to how much usage they get from their outdoor areas.

Accolade Weather Screens has been providing customers with weatherproofing solutions for their outdoor areas for the past 12 years.

Built to go around an existing patio, pergola, deck or alfresco area, each screen is custom made to suit any style or budget.

Accolade was awarded an Australian patent for developing an innovative alternative to PVC cafe blinds.

Accolade Weather Screens owner Julian Menzel said most customers cannot believe that PVC is used within the screens.

“Most are convinced it’s glass,” she said.

The screens give the effect of being a permanent structure but they can

Smart and chic for year-round comfort.

bi-fold open allowing an open outdoor environment to be maintained year around.

“Customers wanted to use their outdoor area all year around.

“We listened and we provided an

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innovative solution,’’ Mr Menzel said.

As well as clear PVC, the screens can also

Using the same material as cafe blinds, the insert is stretched into a custom aluminium frame giving the appearance of glass but the added safety of being shatter proof.

be inserted with sun block out mesh, tinted PVC and also insect membranes, giving customers an endless choice of possibilities.

PEREGIAN

garden

Homeowners who find that the rain

Sliding, hinged and French doors can also be made giving the customer ease of access to and from their outdoor area.

centre

outdoor area should give Accolade Weather Screens a call for a free measure and quote.

To see more about Accolade Weather Screens, visit www.accoladescreens.com.au to view the galleries and videos.

Alternatively phone 3102 1186.

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