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An organic Bali-inspired home

With 20 renovations under their belts, Rob and Tracey combined their wealth of renovating experience with their love of travel to build a beautiful Bali-inspired home. “We had spent many holidays in Bali and had always yearned for a warmer climate and slower pace of life�. With this in mind and their grown-up children no longer at home, the pair set out to create a dynamic, natural home that flows freely from one room to another and ultimately lets the outdoors in.

Being seasoned renovators, Rob and Tracey were confident they knew the secret to designing a cohesive home to their taste but would also appeal to future buyers too.

They strategically designed the house around an existing waterway which ran through the property, ensuring there were lush garden and water views from most rooms in the house.

The layout was designed in wings – one wing for the main bedroom and the other for guests. The guest wing could be completely shut off from the rest of the house and even had its own entrance and hallway for guests to come and go as they please.

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Less is More.

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zones. When it came to the media room Tracey says “We didn’t want to make the room feel completely separate, but we still wanted to create a space within the home that could be used as a retreat away from the rest of the living areas”. They chose the Escea double sided DS1400 fireplace for their living area as it fitted in perfectly with their open plan design.

“We chose the Escea double sided fire as we really wanted something a little different, but also knew that we wanted the ambience of a fire in all rooms that we used. You can see the fire from all the living areas, including the outdoor spaces, and when you’re seated in the media room you can even see through the fire into the adjoining rooms.”

They also wanted the fire to make a statement as everything else in the home was kept relatively simple and pared-back. With this in mind, they chose a steel black fire surround to match in with the joinery and found the artwork above the fireplace while in Bali. Keeping with the organic theme, they chose the ‘logs’ fuel bed as they thought this was the most natural looking.

Being all too aware of how busy life can get, they sought a fire that would be easy to use, give them instant heat and look appealing. “We loved the fact that you can turn the fire on before you even enter the house,” Tracey says “The Smart Heat App lets us use our phones to turn the fire on before we get home so the house is toasty and warm when we enter.”

To let in as much natural light as possible, they installed large windows and doors which created the indoor-outdoor flow they desired whilst also making them feel connected to the outdoors, whether they were open or closed.

In the kitchen, they kept it simple – a pared-back colour palette with white benchtop, handle-less cabinets and for wow-factor, they installed a birch oak cabinet under the breakfast bar with matching shelving in the office nook.

The home’s exterior was an easy choice “We had always loved cedar cladding with black”. They stained the cedar grey as it tied in with the simple colour scheme and used Axon panels that were painted black. Their architect suggested using white bricks which Tracey said “we ended up loving as they introduced more texture to the home”.

Sourced directly from Bali, garden ornaments and statues are scattered throughout the garden along with a custom-built water feature which greets you at the entrance, completing their latest project which feels more like a Bali-style retreat. myspace Issue 5

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ADNZ Architectural Winners Two Bay of Plenty designers have landed major architectural awards at the 2018 ADNZ-Resene Architectural Design Awards.

Held by Architectural Designers New Zealand on October 26, the two award-winning houses from the Bay of Plenty were recognised along with just seven other projects from around New Zealand.

Adam Taylor of Adam Taylor Architecture won the Residential New Home between 150-300 metre-squared Architectural Design Award, for a Mount Maunganui home titled Chain Mail.

Elsewhere, Will Tatton of Will Tatton Architecture won the Residential Interiors Architectural Design Award for a Tauranga project called Wooden Origami House.

Adam’s Chain Mail is located on a small, complex site in a coastal setting. Ignoring traditional coastal aesthetics, Adam has instead embraced strong industrial structures and materials.

The home’s left corner has been wrapped in Kaynemaile amour, shielding it from the world without disturbing the outlook to the ocean.

Sculptural and practical, Kaynemaile provides a true solar screen, while the interlinking nature gives it an ever-changing appearance.

The judges said the recessed decks,

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cantilevering roofs and projected floor levels make the house a strong spatial composition.

“Set on a small site, the plan is simple and efficient, yet flexible,” they said. “Some cladding of the house is brick, which provides a soft finish in contrast to the dark painted fibre cement panels elsewhere. The Kaynemaile gives the design a special identity.”

Will’s Wooden Origami House is a unique project that wowed judges with its incredible interiors. The Beazley – an iconic 1960s New Zealand wooden affordable house – has been celebrated in the renovation.

The walls are lined with reasonably priced cedar ply, and the existing tawa floors finished with an oil and wax mixture. Rough sawn Lawsons cypress roof beams from the local mill have been installed in the living room. To give a feeling of space and light to this 105 metresquared house, large, high stacking sliders have been fitted. A new covered pergola was added to the existing deck to provide shelter and to open the interior.

A definite feature of the house are the oiledcedar ply sheets with varying grains and visual joins that line the walls. A dedicated building team spent many hours crafting the walls to ensure they met the design specifications.

“Arriving at 7am over four months during construction, the two builders were on site until sometimes as late as 1am fitting and refitting ply sheets on external corners.”

Chain Mail house by Adam Taylor.

“This delightful detail is appreciated every day in the very visual craftsmanship.”

The Judges said it is a successful adaption of a standard 1960s prefabricated house plan.

“The living areas and bathrooms have been linked with oiled cedar ply to provide a rich, timber interior.”

“Windows have been enlarged and trimmed in macrocarpa with new joinery. Books on the walls have been integrated into black painted shelving to inject an invigorating contrast to the natural timber.

“Doors are also painted dark, along with the kitchen journey. They have kept the old fireplace and extended the large deck on the north side which serves as a juxtaposing element, yet it is still essential to the overall aesthetic.”

Architectural Designers New Zealand CEO, Astrid Andersen, said the Bay of the Plenty has once again delivered some exceptional designs worthy of extreme praise.

“Well done to Will Tatton and Adam Taylor,” said Astrid. “Both designers have created homes that break from tradition. Adam’s design is a shift away from the usual beachside home. It is industrial, bold and the use of Kaynemaile is exciting to see.

“Will Tatton has taken a home which many of us are very familiar with and turned it on its head. The timber is warm, inviting and natural.

It is wonderful to see this sustainable material used so effectively.”

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Architecture trends in the Bay Cam Cotton - Complete Architecture. BOP ADNZ Chairman.

Style, materials and aesthetic fashions are constantly evolving, influenced by global trends, environmental changes and the ever-transforming preferences of society.

Prevalent in design locally is accompanying a selection of natural woods together, from rich darkened timbers, cedar, ash, American white oak to plywood, used in various ways both internally and externally.

Wood claddings are often paired with rock or metal for a contrast in textural elements. The form and shape of roofs have seen a transition from mono pitch to gable - often with a seamless metal cladding from roof to wall.

Glazed door sizes have increased, doubling in height and width as people seek uninterrupted views to capture as much light as possible.

Triangular glazing to highlight gable roofs, dressed with external screens of metal, louvres or timber have increased in popularity too.

Open plan living and connection to the outdoors has been a key factor in our architecture for quite some time, enabling us to enjoy our beautiful landscapes, from rural to ocean, and natural light for longer.

Creating outdoor spaces that shelter from the sun, block prevailing winds and allow more entertaining hours al fresco continue to be an important element in the client’s brief. Louvres, outdoor

fireplaces plus light and sound systems are integral parts for all exceptional schemes.

A greater desire for light in southern spaces, warming often dark cold zones, has been increasingly incorporated into proposals integrated with split roofs and highlight windows or additional skylights.

With the increase in appreciation, and a desire to live in beautiful spaces where connection to our environment and creating quality family experiences are paramount, well-conceived design will continue to flourish.

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Which white is right?

Alabaster, chalk, ivory, cream‌ which is which?

There are so many wonderful whites to use.

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Resene Quarter Rice Cake frames grey Resene Armadillo and Resene Tapa.

Project by Nobbs Radford Architects, Photos: Katherine Lu

You would think that all whites were created equal but in the world of paint, that’s just not so.

When you’re decorating, there are myriad whites and off-whites from icy bright white, through to clotted creams and delicate ivories, all with varying touches of yellow, green, brown or grey to turn them into a huge cast of interesting shades.

Our search for just the right white for our homes is what makes the Resene Whites & Neutrals palette so popular, and their popularity is why the Resene top 20 paint colour list is dominated by neutrals each year.

The classics are still going strong. With their yellow base, Resene Spanish White and Resene Pearl Lusta have the ability to lift a room and warm it visually. Try more ‘aged’ versions of these warm whites for a sophisticated look, like Resene Rice Cake, Resene Half Bianca and Resene Quarter Albescent White.

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palette more interesting and to highlight specific areas of the room.

Going grey

One of the big trends in whites in recent years is the emergence of those with more grey in them. In its subtlest form, this type of white has been hugely popular for a while now as Resene Black White and Resene Alabaster, but there’s a move to add even more black to result in a soft palest silvery white. The other trend is for whites with a touch of green in them, like Resene Thorndon Cream.

Grey whites

The hot – or rather cool – new trend. Some people shy away

An all white colour scheme makes this living area feel larger with Resene Sea Fog walls and a Resene Half Sea Fog ceiling.

Project by Trinity Design. Photo by Mark Heaslip.

Whites and off-whites pick up on other elements in the room. If you have off-white walls and a lot of green accessories, expect your walls to take on a green look. Use a strong blue rug or furniture, and your walls will pick up on the blues.

Different parts of the room also reflect light differently. An offwhite used under a window will look darker than the same colour used on the opposite wall. An off-white used on the ceiling will look much darker than the same colour on the wall because there is less light reflected. Use a half strength of your wall colour on your ceiling to ensure the two are well balanced.

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Resene Quarter Sea Fog is a versatile choice for a kitchen that goes well with most other colours.

Project by Trinity Design.

Photo by Mark Heaslip.

from pale grey, believing it can be too cold for interiors but with the right warm or bright accessories, it looks sensational and sophisticated. Try it with bronzes and sandy shades.

Green whites

These colours tend to change with the light quality, appearing warm one minute and cool the next. Because green is made up of blue (traditionally a cool colour) and yellow (a warm one), these green-based whites have the ability to morph with the mood of the room. They suit our often garden-based settings or green outlooks too, and our bright light quality.

Deciphering whites

Resene Quarter Cararra warms this dining room.

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Whatever type of white you’re after, here’s how to make the best use of the Resene Whites & Neutrals collection by understanding the colour codes. Beneath each paint swatch is not just the name but a code which starts with a letter. That tells you the base colour of the paint. So Y is for yellow, B for brown, G for green and N is for neutral (which means white, black, or grey once you put it with white).

Some paint colours cross from one base to another depending on their strength, for example, Resene Half Pearl Lusta’s code starts with a Y but Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta starts with a G. The science of paint is intriguing.

The red, orange, yellow and brown based whites are good for rooms that need warming up, say on the south side of the house, while those with a touch of grey and some of the greens and blues are good for taking the visual heat out of northfacing rooms.

Resene Black White (grey-based) has been the darling of the

minimalist era for its cool architectural quality. Resene Alabaster is a favourite, and as a trim colour goes with just about any other paint colour.

The last three numbers of the colour code tell you where the colour sits on the colour wheel. Imagine red is at 0, then it moves into orange, yellow; green is at 180 then on it goes through blue and purple. So if you have two similar colours and one has 020 on the end and one has 180, this tells you that the 020 one is closer to the red part of the spectrum and the 180 one is closer to the greens. This is important with off-whites, with their subtle undertones.

It’s always best to try out a testpot of your favourite colour or colours. Paint two coats (all of a Resene testpot) on to a piece of cardboard, leaving a border around the edge, and move it around the space to view it at different times of the day and night.

The subtle undertones of off-whites combined with your lighting and furnishings can make the colour seem very different to the colour chip, even though they are the identical colour.

This is because the lighting, the amount of the colour and colour reflections from the furnishings can make your eyes view the colour quite differently.

Happy decorating!

Different materials are brought together with Resene Quarter Rice Cake and Resene Tapa.

Project by Nobbs Radford Architects, Photos: Katherine Lu

Resene Half Tea and Resene Sea Fog are a soft backdrop for accents in Resene Gum Leaf and Resene Tax Break.

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For most people heading to Whangamata’s annual Beach Hop, kitchen renovations aren’t first and foremost in their mind.

But for Heather Auld of Welcome Bay, the retro caravans on display provided just the inspiration she needed for her kitchen and laundry renovation.

Heather has lived in her 1978 Lockwood-style wood-panelled home for 16 years. “Nothing had been done to the house. It still had the original 1970s kitchen.

“Everything was a bit worn and a bit brown and I got fed up with it. I thought: ‘I can either spend a lot of money and get something that’s going to look like a nice colonial kitchen; or I could just do something completely contrasting’.”

It was at the Beach Hop earlier this year that Heather’s renovation plan came together.

“They had caravans there and some of them were done up like 1950s American diners with the chequered floors, very bright colours and chrome. I thought: ‘Yes, I’d like that for my kitchen’.”

Heather took her idea and colour scheme of black, white and red to a local kitchen design firm.

“The layout of the kitchen has stayed exactly the same, but it has new flooring and cabinetry. I also got new appliances, including an oven and dishwasher.”

Because the kitchen and laundry are the first rooms you see when you step into Heather’s house, she decided to renovate the laundry at the same time.

“I got them matching, so I had a bench put in that matches the pebbled-effect bench in the kitchen, as well as matching red splashbacks.”

Heather Auld.

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‘Fire in the Disco’ is the official colour of Heather’s splashbacks, which stand out against the fresh white paintjob over the existing wood panelling.

“Red is my favourite colour but I didn’t want a whole red kitchen because that’s a bit overwhelming. “But I didn’t want little hints of it either. I wanted people to come in and say: ‘That’s a red kitchen’.”

Heather says despite the simple changes, the new kitchen is “worlds apart” from the old one.

“It’s a pleasure now because I have so much more bench space.

The cupboards are all easy-opening and it feels much more open.”

The removal of an old glass cabinet between the kitchen and dining area has also contributed to this sense of openness, as well as letting in more light.

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When planting subtropicals, combine the look and feel of a tropical paradise with the resilience of more traditional, temperate plants.

Think lush foliage, deep greens and strokes of colour.

The use of flowering plants helps to provide splashes of contrast, with rich, subtropical foliage.

Some great picks to help create a subtropical paradise include palms, cycads, bromeliads, flowering climbers like jasmine and ever-popular succulents.

Remember, if you’re going to plant palms, you need to take into account the size of the tree when fully grown.

The wrong palm could overwhelm the rest of the landscaping, spoil your view or threaten powerlines, so researching now will save you from a potential headache later.

Planting your new subtropical garden is an exercise best conducted between October and late February, when the weather conditions are closer to subtropical.

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Phil Llewellyn and wife Sally had already carried out some renovations to their home at Papamoa Beach before renting it out for a while.

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“We also used light timber flooring throughout most of the ground floor to tie it all together. The bathroom and kitchen sort of follow that same colour theme and style as well.”

The home now boasts an all-new kitchen, a sparkling new family bathroom on the ground floor and a new en-suite master bedroom upstairs, with Laser Plumbing Tauranga completing the project’s plumbing requirements. The old home had an individual toilet and shower.

“We’ve created good family-sized bathrooms,” says Phil. “We’ve got a family bathroom on the ground floor, but then a ground-floor bedroom with an en-suite as well, with a bath. The master bedroom upstairs also has an en-suite.

“The house has quite a unique design. You’ve got the original house, which runs along one side of the property, and then the extension mostly encloses it – so there’s about one-metre between the back of the new build and the front of the new place. It wraps around almost like a donut.”

In the middle is an enclosed courtyard area with a spa pool and timber deck. “You can literally sit there and nobody can see you. You can look up at the sky full of stars. It’s a really unique spot.”

Windows are floor-to-ceiling, full-height and double-glazed. “And the lounge has large sliding doors which are about two metres wide, so you can open up one-quarter of the room to the courtyard, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor flow for summertime use,” says Phil.

The little private courtyard area is a nice place to chuck bean bags out in summer. “And at any time of year, you can sit in the spa,” says Phil.

“It’s really quiet and you can just enjoy the space because the outdoor is indoors – and the indoors is outdoors.

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the garden through one set of glass and look back into the house again.

“So you get these really long site-lines. If you look at it individually, it is quite compact but there’s that feeling of space as well.”

The reasoning behind the unusual design of the house is quite considered.

“We had the length of the house, but we wanted a double garage and a large open-plan living area, so essentially the lie of the existing land determined the design,” says Phil.

“But the footprint is pretty compact on the house, so to maximise the section size it required an economical use of space to tie everything together.”

This means they’ve reduced the amount of corridors, so the hallway is open to the lounge, which in turn is open to the dining room. Each area, however, is slightly separated.

Up a winding staircase, the new master bedroom – now above the garage in the new second storey – is quite separate to the older part of the house. The roofing work was completed by Mount Maunganui Roofing Co. “Now, guests are up the other end of the house, and this gives everyone the privacy they need in such an open plan design home,” says Phil, who also loves the little glimpses of Motiti Island you get from the master bedroom.

But Phil and wife Sally, whose children have flown the coup, also enjoyed the home when their ‘kids’ came to visit, due to the house being very sociable.

“You get that nice communal kitchen and dining area,” he says, “but at the same time you can, if you want, find your own space.”

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side. Cupboards and a sink and appliances run parallel, with white Metro-style tiles used as a splashback for the oven and elements above.

The kitchen then extends to an L-shape – with the L boasting another line of cupboards – this time coloured white with another oven on standby and the white Metro tiling continued.

Phil loved this oven being so close to the dining table. “You’d literally cook food and serve it up,” he says. The galley he would use as a cleaning/prepping area.

Any more features? The modern but cost-effective fireplace, says Phil. The fireplace, on legs, is a pewter colour – enabling it to fit in well with the light colour-scheme.

“The home has air conditioning with wifi to control temperatures,” he explains, “but on the weekend you could get the fire going.

“It’s just a lovely house to live in. You come back to this house and go ‘wow this is our house’.”

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Great design creates great value We take your investment into this process very seriously. Great design is simply the start of an experience which should last your lifetime as well as that of your children and their children. The result is a home that is efficient and comfortable. The value is more than simple financial gain, it is the joy you get when you sit back and relax in your own private oasis.

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Design your perfect kitchen Designmarked Kitchens has recently opened a design studio in Cambridge to service the greater Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. Unlike most kitchen companies, Designmarked is a kitchen design company, not a kitchen manufacturer or retailer.

The focus is on designing your kitchen, not selling you a kitchen.

It’s a bit like going to an architect to have your house designed, and then using those plans to obtain quotes from builders to have the house built.

If you require, they can provide a quote to manufacture and install. This can be through either your preferred joiners or their supply companies, the choice is yours.

The important thing is you have a well-designed kitchen, specific to your requirements, and a full set of plans to enable accurate quoting so you can compare ‘apples with apples’.

What also sets them apart from other kitchen companies is the experience their designer has. With a Diploma in Kitchen Design, Mark Bruce is also a Certified Kitchen Designer and qualified cabinetmaker.

He is one of the most qualified kitchen designers in New Zealand.

He is also the national tutor for kitchen design and has received over 30 national kitchen design awards.

Designmarked Kitchens has a show kitchen based in the HUS showrooms in Albert Street Cambridge. The show kitchen is open to the public every day from 9-4pm. An appointment to see a designer can be made via: www.designmarked.co.nz, or phone Mark on 027 234 8434.

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Dark is the new white

Mark Bruce, CKD, Dip KD

More than 400,000 kitchen designers, retailers, and suppliers converge on Milan every second year to attend EuroCucina.

This six-day event is the showcase of kitchen, furniture, and appliance design from mainly European countries, and is attended by designers from 188 countries. It’s the ultimate lolly shop for those with a sweet tooth for design.

I was lucky enough to make it back this year to feast on the kitchen eye candy, and rub shoulders with those who set the design influences for the next few years. This was the fifth show I’ve attended, and the main difference from my first show is the blatant IP (Intellectual Property) theft that takes place.

Back in the day, a sneaky mini-camera shot was all you could get.

With camera phones, it’s now a free-for-all with very little policing.

I guess social media has killed any chance of protecting your ideas from the masses. This may be the reason why there were such common design threads across the hundreds of different kitchen companies that were presenting.

Creative colours The thing that struck me the most was what was missing – white or near-white kitchens. There were very few; I’d guess less than five per cent. Currently in New Zealand they would still represent more than half of sales. There were a lot of dark wood grains, and solid blacks and greys.

Two tones is old school; they were bringing in three to four different blends of colours and textures. There was very little gloss, except in metal (chrome and stainless) and glass. Textured, matt, moody, natural, finishes were everywhere.

Clean lines were important, with a lot of over cupboards and base cupboards hiding internal drawers. A top drawer in either the benchtop material or complimentary colour or texture was a favoured detail.

There were an equal mix of handle-less and handled kitchens.

Occasionally some very bold handle statements, but more often a subtle approach. The Gola type handle was often used on the very top opening, with push-to-open doors and drawers elsewhere. Simplicity was the focus; the feature was the texture or door style rather than the handle.

Tempting textures The surprising feature in a lot of the designs was the use of glazed display cupboards. The glass was often clear with dark timber interiors.

The reason I describe it as surprising was that these display cabinets were often the pantry and main storage units. I’m not sure if the average Kiwi home would want clear glass doors on their pantry!

Although not new to New Zealand designers, the suspended steel framed open shelving systems were in a lot of designs. These shelves were styled with some amazing herb gardens, lighting, and art. It’s perhaps this styling that separates our show kitchens from those presented at EuroCucina.

Benchtops were certainly dark, with heavy textures and natural finishes. A few gloss marble, but an overwhelming number of heavily textured porcelain that was often only 12mm thick. The 30mm granite and timber tops had a shark-nose edge detail to reduce their visual thickness. To contrast these micro thin tops, very deep ‘butler bowls’ would be used. These would be formed from solid marble or granite, and sit on the bench rather than flush with it.

You have to remember European design, and in particular Italian design, focuses on the form rather than the function, so a lot of ideas would struggle to work in your average Kiwi home. We are perhaps too practical and have been spoilt with functional design, but there is no way you cannot be impressed with the sheer design tenacity. Some of these kitchens were pieces of art that were never designed to be cooked in. myspace Issue 5

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A farmhouse brought back to life A dark, outdated farmhouse on the outskirts of Katikati has undergone a modern transformation that’s left it almost unrecognisable, while improving the lifestyle of those who live within.

The 1970/80s-decorated, four-bedroom home has retained its charming farmhouse character, but key areas have been stripped back, modernised and brightened to create a light, airy and relaxed haven.

Refresh Renovations Bay of Plenty franchisee owner Cameron Ironside brought the house back to life, following his clients’ brief to update the property whilst retaining its farmhouse feel.

“It had been stuck in a dated 1970s to 1980s style,” says Cameron, “so it was about trying to keep that balance of having the character of the farmhouse with the modernisation.”

Two key alterations made a huge impact. “A key change was to open up the kitchen into the living areas.”

“Where previously a large cupboard bulkhead separated it from the dining and living areas, opening the kitchen into the dining area and introducing a central modern island transformed the flow of the space.”

Opting to uncover and restore the traditional floorboards, which are matai timber, also transformed the space.

“Cork was glued to the floors, and the rest was carpeted.

We stripped the carpets and removed the cork flooring. There was a lot of damage from rusted nails and the cork was especially challenging to sand down, but we achieved it. It came up really, really well.”

Cameron says restoring the floors has considerably changed the home’s feel, creating flow and atmosphere throughout.

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stages. “We did the flooring, then the kitchen first, bathrooms, then bedrooms.

“We tiled the bathrooms, replaced an old, framed-in bath with a freestanding version and used wall-hung vanities and large mirrors to increase the space. We also added a toilet to the main bathroom.”

Cameron says a grey-charcoal tile offset the floor, “and we carried that theme through to the shower room, to link the two spaces together.”

The original kitchen was dark and dysfunctional, with the intrusive bulkhead cupboards dominating.

“We removed them and redesigned the way the kitchen worked with a central island that runs in the opposite direction,” he explains.

“This allows the kitchen to interact with both living spaces – a big lounge and the dining and entrance areas.”

Cameron says the kitchen is a complete transformation. “We really like the choices the clients made for the benchtops – the use of bamboo with the black shelving and the restored floor.

“Bamboo is a very hardworking top for a kitchen. If it gets damaged, it’s a material you can sand down, repair and restore, unlike other benchtops. The black/bamboo/wood combination also gives quite an exotic feel.”

The living room and bedrooms now look spacious, bright and inviting, after old carpet was swapped for restored flooring and patterned wallpaper was removed. The walls were given a fresh coat of white and the light fixtures were also modernised.

“Uncovering and restoring the floors considerably changed the feel of the place” admits Cameron, “while painting the walls white helped to ‘open up’ the room.”

Cameron’s wife Michelle says modern and refined furniture choices in the living room and bedrooms post-renovation have also made a

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huge impact. “Old cupboards in the bedrooms were given a lick of new paint to brighten them up too,” she says.

Cameron says Refresh Renovations BOP offers services from Waihi through to Te Puke. “We can do everything from individual kitchen and bathroom jobs right through to whole-house renovations.”

The whole idea behind Refresh Renovations – and what sets them apart from the rest – is that homeowners gain a clear vision and price expectation of their renovation from early on in the process, says Cameron.

“Between 30-40 per cent of renovations in NZ end up in some sort of dispute, and it generally happens during the build stage. When you’re at this stage you’re stuck with the process, and often costs over-run.

“What we do is try to bring the risk forward in the process as much as we can, by developing very clear concepts from the outset of the project.”

During the concept stage, Cameron’s team offer concept drawings.

“Unlike technical drawings, these are much more about trying to capture what the client envisages – these are 3D models offering clients a chance to ‘walk through’ what the renovation will look like.

“So by the time we reach the end of the working drawings, we’re able to offer a fixed-price contract.”

Refresh Renovations take care of everything from design and construction, to dealing with all sub-trades involved.

“We have teams we work with on a constant basis, so can we guarantee the quality of the finished product, and we have many suppliers we get good discounts from, so the client benefits here as well.”

For a free initial consultation with Cameron, visit: www.refreshrenovations.co.nz or call him on: 0800 005 953.

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Good design is natural “When your design is completed it should seem natural and obvious.

It should look like it’s always been this way. And it should last.”

Roger Black, Designer

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Raising the bar Locally owned and operated, Fenton Building’s team is headed by Hayden Burke.

The company is passionate about going above and beyond with every build, combining an impressive work ethic, with a genuine interest in sustainability and sustainable building practices and products.

This young, innovative company, formed in 2015, is a proud member of Registered Master Builders, The NZ Green Building Council and is a Licensed Building Practitioner.

Young, innovative company Already the team of eight are making a name for themselves with their work.

The team is a mix of qualified builders and apprentices. Hayden believes in encouraging young people into the building trade. A hands-on approach with apprentices means the team are seeing incredible results, exceptional finishes and attention to detail.

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Relationships for Fenton Building are everything. Hayden and the team believe in working closely with each client to achieve their dream results.

From the initial stages of a build to seeing through the vision for the client, Hayden is passionate about open lines of communication throughout a project and using both technology and regular meetings to keep the client fully involved and up-to-date with all aspects of the build.

High end renovations Although they can turn their hand to any project, Hayden tends to concentrate on high-quality renovations and additions. He enjoys the challenge of these projects, where everything is not necessarily plumb or straight.

Hayden sets the bar exceptionally high for his team when it comes to each project. High-end finishing and fine details drive the Fenton Building team to constant up-skilling in new and innovative building practices.

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Fenton Building’s team: Nick Read, James Gray, Tim Walker, Hayden Burke, Harry West and Jared McKenna.

“To make something new look like it’s been there all the time takes more carpentry skill, and no project is ever the same,” says Hayden.

Keeping it green Where possible within a client’s budget, Hayden is passionate about sustainability and green building products. He looks to incorporate Home Star-rated products into their projects. These are rated by the NZ Green Building Council.

“Using these greener products is better for the client, but are also healthier and more efficient than much of New Zealand’s existing housing stock.”

Examples include wool insulation, which as well as being environmentally friendly, has the highest thermal rating in New Zealand. Joinery can also be part of the journey to a ‘passive’ or ‘self-heating’ house.

“Different glass types have different thermal ratings and can make a huge difference to how much heat escapes from the joinery,” explains Hayden.

As part of their eco-friendly policy, Fenton Building has a robust Health and Safety plan for when they come across asbestos during a renovation. In line with current asbestos legislation, Hayden ensures that any probable asbestos containing material is tested, and then removed by

reputable, licensed asbestos removalists.

The company will tackle anything, from a sympathetic villa renovation or extension, to a mid-century upgrade or a classic 1970s or 80s make-over.

A current project After the recent two-year project, where a 600 metre-squared 1970s home was spectacularly given a major modern makeover, Fenton Building’s latest project is a 150 metre-squared 1940s home. While it sounds minor in comparison, the mere mention of it makes Hayden’s eyes light up.

“It’s going to be pretty special. The architect John Henderson has done an awesome job in bringing this old bungalow back to life.”

A 32 metre-squared extension will be added, giving the two bedroom, one bathroom home a new lease of life, with a second bathroom and lighter, brighter open plan living areas.

“It’s also going to have a beautiful covered, outdoor living area, complete with outdoor fireplace and cedar shutters to close it all off from the elements.”

Hayden intends to enter it into the 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

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Quality stone surfaces

Pacific Stone was established in 1985 and are a leading supplier of natural and engineered stone kitchen and vanity bench tops. We cater to the domestic and commercial market throughout the North Island.

We supply to kitchen/cabinet makers from Auckland to Palmerston North, but we also sell direct to the public and have a showroom at 51 Koromiko Street, Tauranga.

Our experienced stone masons make each stone bench top to meet your exact design specifications and then our specialists install it perfectly for you. Your hand-crafted bench top will create an added ‘wow factor’ and can add thousands to the value of your home.

Whether you are looking for granite, quartz, marble, porcelain, Dekton or engineered stone we have a suitable option for you. If you are renovating your existing kitchen or building a new home, we’ll be able to help you through the deisgn process and help you decide which surface is best for your bench tops.

Our website is a great source of inspiration and information to help you in this process. Browse our testimonials on our website www.pacificstone.co.nz to give you an air of confidence that we always strive to exceed our customers expectations.

Call in or see us at our showroom or call our free phone number 0800 100 078 to discuss your ideas.

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A bathroom of its time Walking into Saasha and Damian Pearson’s Welcome Bay bathroom is like stepping back in time.

From the French newspaper wallpaper, to the ornate rosewood sideboard with recycled basin, to the brass taps and light fittings, it looks and feels like you’ve been transported to Victorian England.

The bathroom is the first room in the Pearsons’ 1880s villa to be fully renovated, mainly due to necessity.

“We did a quick reno on the kids’ rooms to make them liveable,” says Saasha, “because the house had been burnt previously and it was quite scary.

“The bathroom was the worst room though, because it had chipboard on the floor and there were holes in it. We were worried we were going to go through the floor!”

Sasaha got her inspiration for the bathroom design from Pinterest and Google, and she also joined an American historic homes Facebook group.

“I started with the brass taps. I didn’t want anything stainless steel. They sat in a box for a year before I got started because I couldn’t afford to do the rest.”

The tarnished brassware in the bathroom includes the bath and basin taps, the rose shower head, ornate shower grate, window latches and pendant lights.

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Most of the renovation work has been done by Saasha and Damian – he the building and she the finishing – except the subway shower tiling, which was done by a professional tiler.

Their family have also chipped in.

“It’s been months and months of work,” she says. “We both work full-time, so the work has been done simply when we could.”

The uneven floor was the hardest job, says Saasha, and, in fact, nothing in the room is square.

“Everything looks amazing, but it’s all really crooked. I love the quirkiness and that it’s not perfect.”

Recycled rimu floorboards, sanded back and polished, were used to make the wall panels, skirting boards and light switch housing.

The bathroom also includes a Victorian-style free-standing bath and is finished with small touches, such as a Victorian vanity set, mirrors, ceramic pots and brass knick-knacks that Saasha pulled together from other parts of the house.

An ornate timber and glass corner cabinet and framed Victorian prints also add character.

“I didn’t really buy any of it for the bathroom. I just went through the house and picked out pieces that worked.”

Although the bathroom looks Victorian-era, it is all perfectly modern and functional.

“We’ve got two teenaged girls, so it has to be,” laughs Saasha.

And as for that floor. Now even and covered in a stylish black and white lino, there’s no chance of falling through it.

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Aluminium sliding door tracks around side of wall giving maximum clearance.

Garage doors Securadoor is a garage door company specialising in the installation, servicing and repair of residential, commercial and industrial doors.

standard garage door and add to the visual appeal of your property.

“These include doors such as flush mount to be hidden as part of the wall, and custom designs to set your garage door apart from the rest and integrate with the architecture of your home.”

A common issue seen by Securadoor is door openings with low headroom space. “We have a range of options available to work with this, including a European insulated aluminum sliding door that works with minimum space needed,” says Matt.

It is run by husband and wife team Matt and Angela Bawden who combined their talents to create a company focused on quality and reliable service, covering the BOP region and further afield.

Matt has 14 years’ experience in the garage door industry, so doors are in his blood. Angela comes from a marketing background and is focused on offering exceptional customer service.

“We pride ourselves in offering a reliable service and high-quality workmanship at all times,” says Matt.

“All our doors are custom-made to our customers’ requirements. We enjoy working on projects outside Flush mount Cedar Sectional Garage Door. the box that are different from your

“We also have a range of high-quality standard garage doors available, with or without insulation, and a range of colour finishes.”

Flat panel profile styles include additional bracing to add durability and help keep a nice flat finish, and for automation Securadoor use industry leaders Grifco (commercial) and Merlin (residential) openers.

Smart phone connectivity is now available with Merlin’s MyQ products – a great option allowing you to open and close your garage door remotely, taking only your phone when you leave your house.

Securadoor offers no-obligation on-site quotes. Matt will meet you at your property to discuss the options available for your next project.

The company also has a showroom in Newton Street with a working sectional and roller door so you can see the standard options available, including horizontal and vertical cedar panels and the Merlin automation.

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In your Cascade swimming pool!

Tauranga pool specialist Poolco is a three-generation family business, with over 45 years’ worth of experience building pools all over New Zealand.

As the weather heats up, Kiwis are turning their attentions towards the outdoor living season, with swimming pools high on the agenda for many.

As stockists of Cascade Pools for the last 20 years, Poolco uses 21st century designs to trap and contain solar heat from the sun, prolonging the swimming season.

Their non-chlorine pools are 95 per cent chemical free and require minimum maintenance, making them an attractive option.

The concrete insulated structure is built on-site in any shape or size to a depth of 2.5 metres, meaning you can utilise spaces you’d never imagined could hold your dream pool.

Offering the whole package from design to build and finishing to landscaping, Poolco makes the most of current trends, with 16 different colours and prints for the pH neutral interior finish.

Mood lighting and well thought-out areas surrounding your pool can make a beautiful addition to your property and provide hours

of entertainment and enjoyment.

Poolco also offers the new aquaBRIGHT ecoFINISH for existing concrete and fiberglass pools, which covers cracks and improves watertightness.

Existing pools that are looking a little tired can be rejuvenated with an aquaBRIGHT surface. This chemical resistant, polymer resin has a soft-feel and offers a slip-resistant surface.

The durable, stain resistant surface is highly flexible and creates a chemical bond with the pool’s surface on application. It has been engineered to withstand exterior exposure for many years and won’t chip, flake or peel.

You can also say goodbye to faded or mottled colours, as the pigment is encased within the aquaBRIGHT polymer resin, meaning it can’t react with your pool’s chemistry.

These finishes are perfect for commercial pools, with the instant curing time requiring less downtime for your business.

Poolco’s work is backed by lifetime guarantees for the pool structures, and a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty for the lining. Their pools have stood the test of time in the harsh UV radiation of New Zealand’s summers.

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For more information about Cascade Pools or any other services contact Andrew today!

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Logan & Carly Stewart

Build a landmark in the Bay

Landmark Homes Bay of Plenty’s new franchise go Colour Combinations

owners, Logan and Carly Stewart, are excited to take new clients on their journey to design and build their dream home.

The opportunity to purchase the franchise presented itself in April, with the Tauranga locals passionate about helping their clients achieve their vision of a home they’ve always wanted.

“Landmark Homes is known for and prides itself on being the builder of high-end quality homes, for clients who want to invest in creating their dream home,” says Carly.

Logan, a qualified builder, has gained a lot of expertise from working in a number of different roles within the building industry, from being a builder to sales manager to project manager.

“We’ve always had an end goal of starting our own business or becoming part of a franchise,” says Carly, who was a theatre nurse at Tauranga Hospital before taking maternity leave with the couple’s fifth child.

Carly says Landmark Homes Bay of Plenty has a dedicated close-knit team. “It excites Logan and I that we are able to build stunning homes

for our clients in our beautiful home of the Bay of Plenty.”

Landmark Homes’ philosophy is to help everyday people build the homes they’ve always dreamed of, by working closely with them to bring their dream to fruition.

“We offer a more bespoke service,” says Carly, who has a long-held love of Landmark Homes.

“At age 13 I went through a big, beautiful, luxurious Landmark show home – which ironically was out the front of our franchise office now.

“My sister and I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. We both said ‘this will be our dream home one day’.”

Now Carly’s helping others build their Landmark dream homes.

“Logan and I believe Landmark Homes stand out from the rest,” she says. “We don’t build cookie-cutter homes. We build homes that are tailored to our clients and their individual needs and desires.

“We offer a unique personal service to our clients, where they will deal with the owners of the franchise throughout the process. That’s quite unheard of these days.”

Logan and Carly also communicate with clients throughout, to ensure it’s a stress-free process. “We do everything and more to ensure it is the best possible experience.”

Landmark Homes Bay of Plenty widely covers from Matamata to Waihi Beach, to Te Puke, Pukehina and Pongakawa.

Contact:

Brand

Brand Associated Logos

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Registered Master Builders is a very strong and proud brand. They are the number one industry association in the building and construction sector.

07 579 6447 Other associated logos used with the LANDMARK HOMES brand are as follows: FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

100% LOCALLY OWNED

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These associated logos can be seen in use throughout this brand manual.

As a Member you are entitled to use the logo – it is essential that their brand is protected and displayed correctly. Here are some simple guidelines for using the logo to help keep their brand at top of mind for your future clients.

COLOURS: YELLOW: Pantone Coated: 123C CMYK: C = 0, M = 24, Y = 94, K = 0 RGB: R = 253, G = 198, B = 0 BLUE: Pantone Coated: 541C CMYK: C = 100, M = 57, Y = 0, K = 38 RGB: R = 0, G = 69, B = 125

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The logo should be reduced to no smaller than 20mm in height.

If you want to apply the logo to a coloured or photographic background, make sure it has a 2mm white border on all sides, as shown.

For more information or if you or your designers have any queries or need assistance with the reproduction of the logo please contact: mbfinfo@masterbuilder.org.nz or phone 0800 762 328.

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Making Your Landscape & Outdoor

dreams come true!

With summer on the way, now is the time to think about your new garden and landscape needs.

Brooks Landscapes is all about making an impact on gardens and outdoor spaces.

We are your complete outdoor design, build and garden specialists.

“With more than 20 years’ experience in the agriculture and landscaping industry, we really know how to make house and garden dreams come true,” says owner Hamish Brooks.

Hamish will meet with you onsite and discuss your ideas, requirements and budget before interpreting this into a landscape reality, involving you in the process throughout.

When you choose Brooks Landscapes, be assured that the company is passionate about landscaping and will add value and impact to your property.

Be it a small or larger project, the team is experienced in various garden styles including formal gardens, contemporary-designed outdoor areas, small gardens, tropical design, new residential, decks and fencing, pathways, pergolas and so much more.

Our services include design and plans, construction/ hardscaping, planting and sourcing and general maintenance.

“We are honest, affordable and reliable, and we create outdoor living spaces that our clients enjoy and are proud of,” says Hamish.

“We are about making people’s outdoor dreams come true and we love that.”

Contact Brooks Landscapes today for your free, no-obligation quote.

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Bob Tulloch Award-winning photographer Bob Tulloch’s favourite space is his large deck. Living on Papamoa Beach Rd, he’s always been closely connected with the community around him, photographing people who have made significant contributions to the city.

So it’s no surprise that the space he enjoys the most is also the space that’s closest to the people passing by.

“All of my family can come and enjoy eating together and being together,” says Bob. “It is a bit noisy with the traffic passing, but at least we’ve got some nice trees and tuis here. It’s really quite nice.”

A banana tree growing near the deck gives a tropical feel, with fruit still ripening into late-summer. Natives and a large olive tree also add an air of rest across the lawn.

Over the road, the dunes lead on down to Papamoa Beach, where spectacular sunrises can be seen.

In 2015, Bob was honoured in the 10th Annual Black and White Spider Awards, with his black-and-white image ‘Friends unite’, a poignant moment caught on his camera. Well-known for his portraits and Bay of Plenty scenes, he established

his photography business in Tauranga in 1975. He’s had a long-standing involvement with the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, achieving Master of Photography status and receiving numerous awards. And he’s also judged at national and international level for 25 years.

Bob has a sense of picking up the baton from renowned Tauranga photographer Alf Rendell and continuing on telling the social and cultural history of Tauranga through his photographs. He reflects on the opening of the Kaimai tunnel, nine mayoral photos, and photographing personalities like Mary Dillon, Prue Gooch, Jane Barr, Jim Thomson, Winston Peters, Bob Addison, Bob Owens, Susan Harrison-Tustain, Sylvia Ashton Warner, and Lynley Dodd.

“Photographs of roads and bridges, and the Ruahini Canal project. Buildings that have now gone.

“One of my favourite pictures is from way back. I had a sort of re-enactment with a waka coming in to the shoreline.”

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A finish that won’t diminish They may be based in Mount Maunganui, but concrete surfacing professionals Elite Crete Systems are world leaders when it comes to exterior concrete resurfacing.

And thanks to their ultra-durable, long lasting applications, they offer a viable alternative to tearing out and replacing structurally sound, yet deteriorated or damaged concrete.

Their trademarked THIN-FINISH is extremely easy to mix and install and, at the same time, economical and cost effective.

The exterior, cement-based product is designed to give a longer workability time compared to most other materials to ensure proper finishing and attention to detail.

“Unlike other resurfacing products, where the concrete must be bone dry for 24 hours, THIN-FINISH is applied to a wet substrate,” explains Elite Crete Systems managing director Nick Deane.

“We manipulate the pores of the concrete through a chemical reaction to create a permanent bond to the concrete.

“Our hybrid polymer consists of acrylic, styrene and vinyl polymers giving it great flexibility, excellent abrasion and UV resistance and phenomenal water resistance.”

Once the surface has been properly cleaned and prepared, the material is simply added to the recommended water volume, mixed and applied via trowel, squeegee or with an air-supplied hopper gun.

Driveway repaired using THIN-FINISH Splatter Texture .

Driveway repaired using THIN-FINISH Antique Stain.

“It can effectively be layered to create additional thickness when needed.”

“It also offers increased flexural strength, which decreases the brittleness of the surface and increases resistance to moisture.

“Ultimately, the options with THIN-FINISH are endless. Some common finishes replicate woodgrain, tiles, broom finish and bricks, as well as stone, slate and conventional stamped concrete.

“Basically, if you have a driveway, patio or a footpath that needs resurfacing, THIN-FINISH is the way to go.”

With almost any existing concrete surface usable, the chosen finish can add aesthetic colour, pattern and nonslip texture, and is an easy way to achieve a specific finish without the challenges thrown up by more conventional methods.

Offering endless finishes and designs, Elite Crete Systems have been in business for over 25 years, and with over 130 offices worldwide, their products have been exposed to a whole host of elements, “But we can ensure that no matter what mother nature throws our way, the durability and quality is still upheld,” says Nick Prices start from only $45 per square-metre, so touch base with the team today at Elite Crete Systems and find out how they can help you.

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For information, ideas or advice about our windows and doors talk to us.

Call Fairview Tasman Aluminium on 0800 20 10 20 or stop by our showroom at 98 Whakakake St, Tauriko, Tauranga.

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Stuart Wood Home Builders BOP

Innovation, service and satisfaction to enhance your lifestyle Award winning Master Builder, Stuart Wood, has a reputation of quality spanning over 25 years in the Bay of Plenty region.

Members of the Tauranga Master Builders Association since 1992, they maintain a very experienced team of builders, and quality local suppliers, who build your home like it was their own.

Stuart himself works directly with all clients to keep you informed, assist with decision making and keeping the process stress free.

He offers a free initial consultation on proposed sites, possibly saving you much time and money down the line.

Innovative design, award winning homes, and stunning renovations are the cornerstones of the business.

Design and Build Stuart Wood Home Builders work with several talented architectural designers to come up with a personalised plan that compliments your personality and style of home.

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No two customers are alike, we pride ourselves in working to our customers specifications. Photographs featured are from a recent project in Oropi.

access, lifestyle, materials, and of course, your budget.

Renovations Location can be everything and hard to replace, but homes need change over time and often an extension, modernisation or re-development of your existing property is the perfect answer.

Stuart Wood Home Builders take pride in seamless renovations that are hard to detect. It is one of their measures of success.

Almost anything is possible, and a consultation with Stuart will soon make your options clear. You will be presented with ideas and solutions for transforming your current property into the home you need.

Stuart’s experienced team have the skills

to make the changes you need to provide the quality of life you desire, well into the future.

You can expect complete honesty as to the cost and complexity for all options discussed.

We offer you • Inspirational Design • Functional layout • Low Maintenance • Superior Quality • Future Proof Systems • Comprehensive Documentation • Master Build Guarantees • Effective Communication • Low Stress Processes • Flexibility • New Build Finance

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Verified timber for peace of mind

Northbeam timber beams enhance the elegance and aesthetic charm of buildings in ways that can’t be replicated by steel or other materials.

If you prefer the strength, warmth and charm of timber, make sure it is structurally verified and fit for purpose. Talk to your architect, specifier or building supply merchant.

You can’t determine the strength or stiffness of timber just by looking at it. That’s why Waipu sawmill Northpine has a rigorous machine stress-testing regime that is independently verified and BRANZ Appraised.

Structurally-tested, verified timber products are superior to the more traditional ‘No. 1 Framing’, yet requests are still received for ‘No. 1 Framing’ timber.

When this visual grading process has been shown to be unreliable, the question has to be ‘Why?’ Perhaps it’s just a case of old habits dying hard.

Testing for strength and stiffness About 15 years ago, grades were introduced for structural timber that needs to be confirmed for stiffness and strength because of concerns over the performance of the younger crop pine trees being harvested.

Radiata pine from different regions and of different ages has various strength and stiffness characteristics, yet many people – including some in the timber industry – don’t understand that modern technology allows testing for each structural member to ensure it is fit for purpose.

A 1997 study conducted by the Crown-owned Forest Research Institute (now known as Scion Research) showed conclusively that visual grading gave different performance characteristics depending on which region the timber came from. Out of the six regions tested at that time, only two met the actual requirements that visual grading was designed to achieve. (If you’re interested in the science behind this visit: www.northpine.co.nz/northbeam)

Using verified timber products Nowadays, timber manufacturers create their own grade rules, allowing them to generate products that meet or exceed the criteria specified in the NZ Standards. These products are then tested to

ensure they are ‘fit for purpose’. The results are further audited and verified to SG8 or SG10 standard by an independent third party.

The Grade Verified timber brand signifies that the product is licensed by Grade Right (NZ) Ltd – a company with proven performance of third party monitoring and auditing of wood quality.

So why wouldn’t you use verified products and ensure you have additional protection?

As part of builders’ ongoing training for LBP requirements, Northpine undertakes ‘The Strong Stuff Challenge’. Participants are asked to estimate the force required (in kilograms) to break a piece of 90x45 (4x2) in a test machine.

To make it more interesting, Northpine will often bore a few large holes in the piece to simulate large knots. Participants don’t really know what is going to happen – as you can only break the board once – but it is interesting to note the surprised looks when some of these pieces of timber take around two tonnes of pressure to break!

This just goes to show that without testing and verifying the timber, it is very difficult to tell what sort of structural performance you will achieve.

Northbeam is being used for civil and commercial projects – from public walkways and wharves to farm gates and imposing entranceways – as well as in residential housing, for use as exposed beams and rafters, or pergolas and decking timber. Northbeam products are cut-to-length (up to 7.2m) and delivered swiftly and efficiently from Northpine’s distribution yard in Silverdale (near Auckland) to upper North Island sites, including the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

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Plants

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When renovating or looking to improve your property, landscaping should be one of the first things you consider.

Landscapes

Water Features

“One of the main advantages of working with Carine is that our team can achieve the whole project without relying on a whole lot of subcontractors,” says Glenn.

For jobs involving plumbing and electrical work, Carine enlists the help of trusted tradesmen. “They know how we work and we trust them to meet our high standards.”

Carine’s Te Puna premises are a true one-stop-shop, with the recently completed design office the starting point for many clients.

The team at Carine reckon it’s all about the power of planning.

“Having a seasoned team to work with means you get the benefit of being able to tap into decades’ worth of knowledge and experiencebased advice before you even think about starting to get your hands dirty.”

DIY landscapers are catered for too, with Carine supplying bulk landscaping supplies, stones, bark, sleepers, plants and water features.

Getting it home is a breeze too with the use of their courtesy trailers.

The reality is that carefully considered landscape improvements allow you to make the most of your outdoor spaces and can also add an estimated 15-20 per cent to the value of your property.

Carine Landscaping and Garden Centre has the people, knowledge and equipment to transform your property, taking you from concept to completion.

Locally-owned and operated for more than 30 years, Carine’s Glenn Sutton reckons there isn’t much they haven’t seen or done during that time. “We employ a common-sense approach to all of the projects we undertake,” says Glenn. “We focus on your ideas. Starting with a design wish list and budget we set out to make your garden the best it can be.”

With more people entertaining at home, gardens have to balance design and functionality. Decking and retaining walls can see previously unusable sloping ground transformed into an entertainers’ paradise, utilising every square metre to maximise enjoyment.

Whether you choose traditional timber post and rail construction, boulder rock or more modern gabion baskets, Carine’s dedicated landscaping team will ensure the project is executed seamlessly.

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Jolene James

Jolene James is well-loved for her ‘famous-in-Tauranga’ op shop tours organised for listeners to the local breakfast show she co-hosts on Tauranga’s 95.8 The Breeze.

Her immense pleasure at finding treasures while managing a local on-air operation is a quality that spreads enjoyment into many lives.

At home she’s surrounded with precious momentos, all conveying memories of people.

“I feel like I’m a caretaker for things I’ve found, but also for things that belonged to people who were special in my life who are no longer here, like my mum, my nanas, my great aunties. If I don’t preserve these, who will?”

She discovered a small cocktail cabinet at the Waipuna Hospice Shop.

Something told her that it could open. She lifted the lid and to her delight, the front panel of the 1970s cabinet dropped out, revealing a mirrored shelf. It now sits, treasured, beside her piano with the shrine she created to her mother, who died about two years ago.

There’s photos of the younger mum she remembers, another taken 10 months before she died, and her parents when they were first dating. A small pill box she gave her mother when she was an eight-year-old says: ‘I love you’, and is graced by a nearby collection of miniature Italian paintings, a willow-patterned teapot and what Jolene calls ‘dinky bits’.

On the table, two amber-coloured candlesticks from Great Aunty Vera.

“She was a fascinating lady and bought the best of everything. She had divine taste.”

A lover of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, vintage and antiques, Jolene has created a timeless set of collections, all telling their own stories. Ladybird books, her nana’s jewellery box, her mother’s lamp, and the piece of rock she picked up when walking to Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex.

“It’s a gorgeous house where all the artists lived during the Bloomsbury period.

I picked that up on the farm track as we were walking, that’s my piece of England.”

Her wishing bowl has pieces of paper with places she’d love to visit.

“Vietnam, Morocco, Japan, New York.”

She pauses over Vera Southgate book illustrations, enjoying the beauty and reminder of childhood. It’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’. “I’ve always loved it, it was my favourite growing up.”

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We provide the solutions to protect your investment Contact us today to find out how we can add value to your next building purchase or project.

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Dealing with Asbestos It is fast becoming a hot topic and a cause for concern in the building industry.

What is asbestos? What is the fuss about?

Why has there been a Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos put in place? How does this affect our nation of renovators?

Asbestos is the loose fibre broken down from mined silicate rock.

The three main types of asbestos used for construction in New Zealand are: • Chrysotile (white asbestos) • Amosite (brown asbestos) • Crocidolite (blue asbestos) Asbestos is rarely found in raw form, but is combined with other materials to create Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). It was commonly used in buildings during the mid20th Century, as ACM offers good fire and moisture resistance, especially when combined with cement – a popular choice for cladding at the time.

ACM is referred to as either friable or non-friable.

Friable Friable ACM can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Friable ACM includes materials such as sprayed and thermal insulation, pipe lagging and millboard, and can release fibres with only minimal disturbance.

Non-friable Non-friable ACM is usually bonded or mixed with cement or a similar material, and cannot be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Nonfriable ACM includes materials such as asbestos cement sheeting (fibre cement or fibro).

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While contained, the asbestos fibres are low risk. Once released into the atmosphere due to weathering, physical damage, fire, or as Asbestos-containing Dust (ACD) from renovation or demolition, they are a recognised hazard to health.

Asbestos related diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, have been associated with the inhalation of asbestos fibres, and are the biggest cause of workrelated death by disease.

It has been illegal to import blue and brown asbestos in their raw form into New Zealand since 1984, but it was only in 2016 that it became illegal to import ACM. Before this, they had to be clearly marked but could still be imported. As a result, these products are present in many commercial and residential buildings throughout New Zealand.

Houses built, or that had renovations carried out, between 1950 to 2000 are likely to contain some ACM. It is now recognised that the removal and disposal of ACM is a health hazard to both the workers involved and the environment.

In residential properties, ACM that is not removed safely, can release fibres into the air, and spread contamination throughout parts of the house, where it settles on soft furnishings and could become airborne at a later date.

Asbestos only poses a risk if it is no longer adequately contained in the material it is bonded in.

The Ministry of Health recommends homeowners do not undertake maintenance, or removal and disposal of ACM themselves.

The website below has several links of interest to homeowners attempting renovations. See: www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/ asbestos-advice-householders

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Photos/images supplied by WorkSafe New Zealand.

It is recommended that all potential ACM is identified through a testing process. A list of accredited testers for asbestos can be found here: www.ianz.govt.nz/directory After April 4, 2016, if more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos has to be removed over the course of the project for a site, it must be done by a licensed Class B asbestos removalist.

All friable asbestos removal work (where the number of fibres released is likely to be high) must be carried out by a licensed Class A asbestos removalist. This includes work on asbestos lagging, asbestos insulation, and damaged asbestos board.

A licensed asbestos removalist must dispose of asbestos at an approved landfill, and the landfills themselves require authorisation to take asbestos.

A register of licensed asbestos removalists can be found here:

www.worksafe.govt.nz/the-toolshed/ registers/asbestos-licence-holder-register There is a Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos.

This sets out WorkSafe New Zealand’s expectations to achieve compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations in 2016.

For homeowners wishing to demolish or renovate a property, they must be aware that contractors throughout all the trades that are working on the property will be bound by the Act to protect their workers and others from exposure. It is in the best interests of the workers and the family living in the house that any ACM is identified, safely worked around, or safely removed if that is required.

The presence of ACM could affect work being carried out by a number of trades, including builders, roofers,

plumbers, electricians, and decorators. The diagram above gives an indication of where asbestos could be found in a New Zealand home.

If you are worried about the presence of ACM in your home, the safest thing to do is have it tested, identified, and (if necessary) removed and disposed of safely, by a qualified assessor and a licensed removalist.

There is considerable information on the WorkSafe New Zealand website regarding asbestos.

See: www.worksafe.govt.nz WorkSafe New Zealand can also be called for advice and information on 0800 030 040.

Buildings constructed before 2000 may have some asbestos or ACM in them. Some of the more common sources of ACM include: • Fibre cement sheeting, especially James Hardie products from the 1950s-1980s. This was commonly used for interior and exterior wall cladding, fencing, sheds, garages, soffits, and gable ends, and could also be in other locations.

• Internal ceilings – in ceiling tiles, for textured plaster ceilings and

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mouldings, and spray on plaster ceilings.

Roofs – fibre cement roofs and decramastic tile roofs.

Hot water pipe lagging.

Vinyl tile floors and backing to cushion vinyl flooring.

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Building your dream getaway needn’t mean starting from scratch with a new build or blowing out budgets on overly ambitious renovation projects.

Often an older property with good bones can be the perfect springboard to creating an inspired, liveable space for family and friends to enjoy the Bay of Plenty beach lifestyle for many years to come.

Looking back at a recent project, Scott McLean, from Construction2 Ltd says: “I was lucky enough to be asked to join the design phase of this renovation of a family bach that had already been enjoyed by the current owners for 25-plus years.

“Originally a pole house which had had the ground level enclosed, the existing cedar weatherboard cladding was starting to break down and its function was compromised.

“It was the perfect opportunity for a full revamp without blowing the budget, to ensure it could be enjoyed by generations to come.

Its simplistic design and durable materials brought a more modern look to this house.”

As with all great renovations, beauty was more than skin deep, with Scott’s team undertaking extensive work to bring the interior up to date and enhance its liveability.

“A slight change in floor plan allowed for internal stair access to the upper level and a larger deck area off the main living room.”

“Structurally this old home was sound, but timber, as it does, had distorted meaning more time was spent straightening walls and internals beams to perfection as the owner’s eye for detail was impeccable due to their own occupation.”

Whether you’re looking to start your new build, freshen up a living space or breathe new life into a much-loved family bach, Scott from Construction2 Ltd will work alongside you from start to finish.

“In construction, delivering an end result that fits the brief is what determines the success of a project,” says Scott.

“The end result is a functional family bach which can endure the young ones’ boisterous play, be an escape from the stresses of work for the more mature ones and continue to encapsulate memories for many more years to come.”

• High Quality New Homes • Renovations & Alterations • Light Commercial Phone: 027 356 8066 Email: construction2@outlook.co.nz

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Renovating with an iPhone Cate Duff has been winning international photography awards over the past few years with her exquisite artwork photographs. Capturing images of mostly nature and scenery on her iPhone, and turning them into mesmerising pieces using apps, the results have enthralled her social media followers, friends and family.

When it came time to renovate her Mount Maunganui kitchen, her natural ‘go-to’ place for creative ideas was, understandably, Google and Pinterest.

“I’m just an ordinary person on Ranch Road who has never had a new kitchen before,” says Cate. “To see the many options and quantity available now is mindboggling. Where do I start, and what will I end up with, doing it on my own? I decided to use Pinterest on my iPhone and help from professionals along the way.

“Originally, I wanted it all open plan because we do a lot of entertaining with family and friends. We have two decks and I wanted them to flow off the room. The back deck we use mostly in winter. In the summer we use the front covered deck because it’s cooler.”

No pantry “I hummed and hawed over the original peninsula kitchen layout concept – but realised it was going to divide the room, cut up the space and limit my options. Having it so open meant I would lose space for a pantry. I said: ‘I can live without a pantry. If I need one I can buy a dresser to put in the corner’.

“I felt I needed that open flow-through space for the big gatherings I have. We got rid of the peninsula idea and the plans came back $4000 cheaper by not having a pantry.”

Initially, she felt hesitant about her colour choices.

“I’m nervous,” says Cate at the start of the renovation.

“I wanted an ultramodern-looking kitchen, but how will that work with my old oak furniture? Oak is in fashion, so I knew somehow I could make this ultra-white kitchen and my old furniture work.” myspace Issue 5

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With the kitchen cabinetry underway with Six by One Cabinetry, she thought perhaps a splashback would link the various elements of old and new, and went to visit a local tile shop.

“When you’ve had absolutely no experience whatsoever, you’re starting from scratch,” says Cate. “You go into a shop and all you see are tiles all over a wall. You talk to an assistant and they bring you just one tile out and ask ‘what do you think of this?’ You ask to see them en masse but they say it’s the only sample they have. You ask if they can show it to you on someone’s wall, but they can’t, and instead bring a scrapbook which has cellophane over it and horrible-looking photos.

You’re supposed to get a vision from that, and make a decision.”

She decided to do her own research to visualise how the tiles would look.

“I researched on Pinterest to see different looks and textures.

I think tile shops could follow up more with customers, and present photos in a way that shows the tiles en masse. You can’t make a decision from one tile.”

She amusingly recounts some of her tile shop journey.

“One tile shop told me: ‘Oh I’ve just done this multi-milliondollar house in Fiji and this tile is on the floor’ and I was like ‘I just want a splashback’. She was trying to sell my something I didn’t even ask about.

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“I found a tile on Pinterest that has an old world look but it’s modern and glossy. I went in to Tile Depot, and explained to the shop assistant what I wanted. She really listened and I found she was on the same wavelength before I even showed her the tile. And she showed me the exact tile.

“She knew what I was trying to do, and said that pewter gold colour will pick up whatever’s in the room. If you put red with it, it will throw a red. She said it will work with my wood and white and stainless. And she was bang on.

“Her ideas about a textured tile was right, but then we were challenged by import delays so she found an equally perfect tile which works with the cabinetry.”

Happy with that choice, she went on to choose new appliances from Appliance Plus and artwork for the kitchen. There were new lighting fixtures sourced from Lighting Direct, flooring from Gerrards Flooring; and the electrical and plumbing work completed by Act Electrical and Bell Plumbing.

Cate used various iPhone apps, softening some photographed images and rendering them in muted blues and greys; and also creating other more colourful images.

Vision realised She’s thrilled with the final result, with the transformed kitchen space now opened up, providing a flow-through entertainment area.

“What I love most about this kitchen is that my vision is exactly what has been rendered. The key thing was to bring together the old and the new. I wanted to have a modern kitchen but not get rid of my old furniture. And what I imagined has come to be reality.”

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A self-built hexagonal cottage When Paul Gibbs bought a second-hand conservatory from Wellington, his first thought was to create some type of freestanding roofed pergola with it, perhaps for a spa pool.

But when his 17-year-old grandson Cole Gibbs requested a sleep-out, the vision morphed into something with a few more sides and angles to it.

Today, a small hexagonal cottage sits comfortably on the edge of a hillside embracing a relaxed view over Pahoia farmland and a snippet of State Highway 2.

The exterior is a taupe-coloured vinyl cladding with a wooden walkway winding tightly against the building and up to the doorway, offering enough deck space for an outdoor furniture set-up.

Inside, the first floor boasts a small kitchenette, a lounge in the centre, and doors to a toilet off to one side and a shower to the other.

A compact wooden staircase – also a find by Paul – has been fitted to wisp past the kitchenette and upstairs to a loft-like bedroom, complete with windows to let in light and farm views you can see with your head still on the pillow.

It is a compact abode but it is not cramped, and suits the lifestyle of Paul’s grandson down to the ground.

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Paul, who likes to spend time bargain-hunting and putting together ever-evolving projects, says the conservatory was originally attached to a house.

“At first I was going to put it together as a conservatory again, or a roofed pergola maybe for a spa,” says Paul.

“When my grandson asked for a sleep-out I chose to use the roof only, and this gave me the hexagonal shape to work with.”

Paul built the walls himself, and says it was quite difficult to build.

“All of the angles, and working them out, was the hardest part,” admits Paul, who took “three days under a year, on-and-off between work” to complete the abode.

“I built it from scratch. I haven’t done anything like this before.

The only thing I didn’t do was the electrical work.”

Initially, the cottage was to be one level. “Then I thought ‘well, it’s not going to be very big when you have a bed in here’, so I thought I’d make it a big higher and utilise the space.”

The sleep-out is 5.5 metres across and about six metres to the top cap. The staircase was a secondhand deal from New Plymouth, via Trade Me. “And I found this kitchen sink and draw unit over at the Mount.”

“A guy I bought vinyl cladding off for my Welcome Bay house had this taupe colour and couldn’t sell it. So he rang and asked if I’d take it and it worked out good for the exterior.”

Paul loves his projects – he’s even built his wife Marleen a small self-contained sewing room. “I’ll try anything out, and this has worked out well,” says the handyman. “My grandson is happy with it.

“He’s got a good view and it has a little deck.” The only thing left to complete is painting the shower, and a patch above the kitchenette.

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Saving money and energy With Logicor’s In Line Hot Water System and it’s Clear Heating System you can achieve both rewardingly.

The Clear Heating system is an electric infrared heating system monitored by a smart control panel.

Using infrared heat, it offers a healthier, more efficient and cost-effective solution for households when compared to alternative heating technologies.

Rather than heating the air, infrared heats the fabric, surfaces and objects of a room. It is believed to offer many health benefits, particularly to people with conditions such as asthma and arthritis.

The smart control panel is the hub of the system and allows customers to adjust temperature, zones and time settings, as well as provide monthly and daily usage and cost information.

Logicor Clear Heaters have no moving parts, come in landscape and portrait size offering a clean and elegant look in today’s modern home.

The unique, intelligently computer controlled on-off pulse action of the infrared heat cycle means that a lot less energy is needed to maintain your desired temperature.

The small, compact and slim line design on the In Line means it can be located almost anywhere, giving you back space in the linen cupboard.

“Comparative data from CHS and ILHW customers show savings on electricity bills of 50 per cent, and in some cases even more,” says Mike Clements from Logicor.

With climate change commitments for 2030 needing to see us reduce fossil fuel use, switching to Logicor can reduce the energy used for water heating by electricity and eliminate fossil fuel use.

Both the Clear Heating System and In Line Hot Water Systems come with a five-year electronic warranty and an industry unique 20-year hardware warranty.

In Line Hot Water System Logicor’s new In Line Hot Water System replaces both traditional electric hot water cylinders and gas options.

It provides hot water on demand, reducing overall water usage, and ensures you will never run out of hot water, meaning no one has to have a cold shower, if someone has used more than their share!

On average it is 55% plus, more efficient than an electric hot water cylinder and 40% more efficient than gas hot water on demand.

Logicor Clear Heating System (CHS) Is an intelligently controlled, extremely efficient all electric heating system. It has been designed to heat the entire home or environment using friendly health stimulating Infrared Heat.

European designed and manufactured globally patented, healthy but most importantly, sustainable and eco friendly.

No noise. No ducting. No moving parts.

Fireguard alert system. Time controlled settings.

No air or dust movement. Controlled per room or area.

Numerous infrared health benefits.

20 Year Hardware / 5 PCB Warranty.

Remote monitoring of performance.

WIFI connection for system updates.

Saving your money, for healthier living.

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