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The house on the top of the world It would be safe to say that the home of Roger and Justine Ramsey really does have 360 degree views. Every direction you look, you are rewarded with a stunning outlook across beautiful Waikato farmland.

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Their 450m2 home sits like a castle on a flat area on top of a steep hill, which drops away on all sides. If the location made the building process a little arduous at times, the pain was worth the gain, as the finished result is spectacular and full of unusual design features.

“We gave our wish list to our friend Vaughan Priddey, from Concept Architectural Design,” says Roger.

“It was quite a long list,” admits Justine. “When he saw it, he warned us it was going to be a big house.”

Vaughan’s design was for a 450m2 dwelling, with a monopitch roof.

There were six different roof pitches – three, four, six, eight, 10, and 12 degrees. Several of the rooms had angled walls that weren’t parallel to each other, and there was an abundance of tall windows and huge triple stacking ranchsliders.

Instead of compromising on the wish list, in 2013 the Ramseys embarked on a five-year project, moving forward as time and finances allowed. Roger built the house himself, using his team from the couple’s own building company, Roger Ramsey Building.

“Whenever the boys had a down day, we worked on this house,” says Roger.

The first wing was completed in 2013, and could almost be a house in itself. It features four bedrooms, one with an ensuite, then a family bathroom, rumpus room, laundry room, and three-car garage.

The second wing was completed in 2017 and had the majority of the wish list items. A vast open plan living area with a lovely centrepiece kitchen, a sewing room for Justine, a home office for Roger, and a master suite with an ensuite (still a ‘work in progress’) and well fitted out dressing room.

Justine painted the entire house herself, inside and out. With the stud being 4.2 metres at its highest and 2.7 metres at its lowest, she became used to working on builder’s platforms.

She chose Dulux Mason Bay Half for the walls, Dulux Marton for all the ceilings, and Dulux Mount Inaccessible for the 2.2 metre tall interior doors. Vibrant and daring wallpapers have been used for feature walls in many of the rooms. The dark interior doors, and ceilings darker than the walls, steers away from the usual colour schemes to good effect.

Both Roger and Justine put a lot of thought into their kitchen and designed it around their needs. While they wanted a separate butler’s pantry, they didn’t want open shelving.

“We wanted it to be a continuation of the kitchen,” says Roger.

“We put in drawers instead of shelves, and I don’t think we’ve ever actually used the cavity sliders to close it off.”

The pantry has ended up being a mini kitchen in itself, with its own sink, dishwasher drawer, two-burner induction hob, and under-bench fridge.

The cabinetry is simple Meltica in white or a black wood effect, but all the soft close drawers are motorised. Even the toe kicks have shallow drawers hidden in them. A stainless steel benchtop has been used around the SMEG five-burner induction hob, while the main four metre wedge-shaped benchtop is acrylic.

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The see-through glass splash back is ingenious and a real feature.

While it serves as the surface behind the hob, it also acts as a window into what would be a dim hallway, and it’s not as ‘horrific to clean’ as Justine had thought.

The use of windows is prolific, there is glass everywhere, with many rooms having up to three aspects. The light pours in, catching all day sun.

The flooring throughout the living areas is 13mm outdoor grade kwila planks, well stained and sealed, and glued to the concrete floor.

In the areas away from the windows and sliders, carpet has been laid at the same level as the kwila floor, offering an even surface throughout, with the effect of having a rug where the furniture is placed.

“The kwila planks were a nightmare to lay in the rooms without parallel walls,” says Roger. “I had to cut every piece at an angle along the back walls. But we’re so glad we used it.”

Justine pushed for her idea for the bathroom floors. Using the same stained and sealed kwila in other areas, the bathroom floor is slatted above a shallow, waterproof concrete trough running to the waste.

Feature pebble tiling edging finishes this interesting concept, which eliminates the need for bath mats.

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placed behind a floating wall, and there is ranch slider access to the outdoor pool. A beautiful feature vanity top was custom-made from kwila wood, coated in liquid glass, creating a glossy, very tactile finish.

Roger, an experienced builder, had no hesitation in using a stucco finish for around 50 per cent of the exterior of the house, painting it with Dulux Waitangi elastomeric paint, which allows for movement.

“This is solid, time-proven old school stucco,” he says.

“A mesh covered in solid render.”

The other 50 per cent is clad with horizontal linea board, painted in Dulux Ironsand. The roof is basic Colorsteel long run in Ebony.

The home is obviously very much enjoyed by the Ramseys and their large family. Having been so hands-on involved in its construction quite literally, they appreciate it even more.

“It’s still a typical home of a builder,” admits Roger.

“It will always have something that needs finishing, but we are enjoying the journey!”

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After 40 years on the same land in Maungakawa Road, Cambridge, Denis and April Poppe felt it was time to move closer to town.

A section in the St Kilda development on the outskirts of Cambridge caught their eye. The stunning location, backing onto the landscaped wetland and walkways of St Kilda, clinched the deal.

It was the 1556m2 section that interested Denis. “That’s a decent size for town.”

“We don’t feel surrounded by neighbours and we can’t be built out,” adds April.

Although the couple had ideas of what they wanted built, they were open to the ‘excellent’ ideas from their chosen architect, Lee Turner of Turner Road Architecture. Lee wasted no time in creating a vision of a ‘lake house’ – a splendid 400m2 home, with 200m2 of decking, spanning the width of the section, and set forward to make the most of the view. Keen to use local Cambridge tradespeople as much as possible, Lee engaged Grayling Builders to build the house.

“I used to run a ready mix concrete business in town,” says Denis.

“Many of the tradies who worked on this build are the sons of the builders I used to supply back in those days.”

The exterior is clad in white painted, step out bricks, an idea that Denis liked. Several areas of vertical Colorsteel sheets in Sandstone Grey break up the white with great effect, and co-ordinate with the

roof and the double-glazed aluminium joinery.

Outdoor living areas grace the north and west facing exterior. The high stud portico provides substantial outdoor entertaining off the lounge, a pergola stands outside the master bedroom, and a smaller portico sits over the back door.

One of the most visually pleasing features of the exterior is a 19 metre stretch of covered verandah running from the front to the back of the house on the northern side. Partial glazing in the roof lets extra light into the living areas, and the decorative detail on the support posts has a colonial feel.

The Outdure EcoDecking is a sustainable composite of recycled wood and grade 11 recycled HDPE, which doesn’t fade, warp, need maintenance, or have nails.

The easy care gardens mainly feature white and green planting, and concrete mowing strips around all the garden beds, something Denis is very appreciative of when he mows the lawns.

The floor plan cleverly incorporates quadruple garaging, without it looking like the house is all garage. One is set up as an impressive workshop, where Denis still runs his commercial knife sharpening business, and tinkers with his ‘toys’.

“I really wanted the living areas to be separated from the bedrooms and bathrooms,” says April.

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the bedrooms, the family bathroom, the state-of-the-art laundry, and the internal access to the garages. Turn right, and the hallway leads to an expansive open plan living area, separate media room, the fourth bedroom/office, and a conveniently placed cloakroom.

The light, airy open plan living area is huge, with triple stacking ranchsliders opening it up to the outside on two walls, encouraging the indoor/outdoor flow. The feature bulkhead ceiling with recessed lighting accentuates the 2.7 metre stud, and the lack of coving gives clean lines. Push-to-open built-in cabinetry, set flush with the walls, provide plenty of unobtrusive, hidden storage. The separate media room can be completely closed off.

Wackrows Joinery mirrored the handle free cabinetry throughout the sunny, spacious kitchen with its three distinct work areas.

A traditional kitchen part, with butler style sink, plenty of storage with several elegant Tipan Legrabox drawers by Blum, a Bosch dishwasher, and Prime Stone bench tops in Fox Glacier.

A food preparation area, with sleek stainless steel bench top and stainless steel appliances.

A semi-enclosed pantry area with floor-to-ceiling shelving and cupboards, further bench top workspace and a second sink. A modern take on the cork tile has been chosen for the kitchen

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flooring, which at first glance looks like flagstones.

“It’s so much softer and warmer on the feet,” says Denis.

The house has been designed so that all the living areas and two of the bedrooms enjoy the wetland views, and looking back from the walkway it certainly embraces the original ‘lake house’ concept in a grand fashion.

The master suite has a large sunny bedroom, which has stylish white interior shutters to filter out the sun when required, and two large ranchsliders leading to the deck. April moved away from the white tones of the Resene Sea Fog used in the rest of the house, and added splashes of subtle duck egg blue. Anaglypta wallpaper is back in vogue, and it’s a far cry from the 1970s, with exciting modern patterns used as feature walls in the hallway and bedrooms.

“When the designer mentioned using anaglypta I was a bit sceptical at first,” says April. “But now I’m so glad we went ahead.”

The master suite has a separate toilet, a cavernous and wellfitted out walk-in-wardrobe, and a stunning bathroom. Much thought has been put into the design with two wash basins and a roomy shower. Cambridge Tiles supplied the beautiful Italian tile waterfall, a decorative mural, which complements the touches of duck egg blue down this end of the house. The bathroom has a convenient external door to the private spa area.

The house has been built to the strict aesthetic and environmental covenants that apply to all homes built in St Kilda.

These include a 23,000 litre water tank hidden underground which collects rainwater from the roof (used for the toilets and garden), and the hot water tank that uses power during the day from the compulsory solar panels on the garage roof.

April and Denis notice how warm the house is, indicating that the top grade insulation in the walls and ceilings is doing its job.

If it gets a bit chilly, they have a ducted aircon system which also cools the home in the summer. A gas fire radiates considerable heat and provides a nice ambience.

“We last built in the early-2000s, and it is quite amazing how building materials have moved on so much in nearly 20 years,” says Denis. “At first, I found the covenants a little daunting, but now I’ve read them a few times, I appreciate them more and more. It’s because of them that St Kilda is maintained to such a high standard, which benefits all the residents.”

As the Poppes sit on their deck, they can watch the ducks, swans and native birds in the wetland, and they enjoy chatting with people who pass by on the walkway.

“We love living here,” says April. “We wouldn’t want to change anything, and it was all we hoped for and even more.” myspacewaikato Issue 2

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Tane takes three with the trees

Hamilton designer Tane Cox, of Red Architecture, was a major winner at the Waikato regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards – winning three awards for his project ‘A Cabin & Trees’.

The beautiful back to nature design received the ‘Residential Compact New Home up to 150m2 Architectural Design Award’, ‘Residential Interiors Architectural Design Award’, and the ‘Resene Colour in Design Award’.

The dwelling appreciates and celebrates the surrounding tree-scape, which was thoughtfully factored into the design approach. A structure that directly references a tree’s basic anatomy was successfully adopted, creating a home that features cedar timber on its exterior, with soft, warm Siberian larch in the interior living spaces.

A contrasting palette between inside and out is followed intently with a well-insulated envelope, electric heating, and air conditioning creating a comfortable, compact space for its occupants.

Judges said the home delivers a small but powerful statement.

“The design has been carefully considered. The outside is stained dark to blend in to the environment and the inside provides contrast with light timber and white painted walls, which are clean and refreshing. Having the roof and walls clad in the same material makes for a strong composition.”

This is not the first year that Tane Cox has received recognition from Architectural Designers New Zealand.

Tane won the Supreme award in 2014 for his work on a modern black barn in Whatawhata.

The 2018 Waikato regional awards saw four designers awarded six awards. Award winners aside from Tane were Adam Taylor of Adam Taylor Architecture, Lee Turner of Turner Road Architecture, and Aaron Guerin of LAD Architecture.

Architectural Designers New Zealand CEO Astrid Andersen says the Waikato region is always well represented and has deep levels of architectural talent.

“Year-on-year the competition gets bigger and more challenging. There are some incredible designs this year and the Waikato region really held its own. The designers who have won are assets to the region and its architectural landscape.”

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One very smart house What if your house ‘knew’ if it was too hot or too cold, if it was dark or light, or whether people were home? What if your house adjusted accordingly for your comfort and to save energy? What if you could use your voice to control many of the systems in your home?

For Tamahere couple Bruce and Doesjka Trevarthen, this was their vision for their new build. For their home automation they considered four different companies, finally deciding to work with Jake Booth from The Listening Post.

“We wanted a comprehensive but cohesive system,” says Bruce.

“We needed a company that understood that concept. Jake has a willingness to explore possibilities and outcomes.”

Being a self-confessed tech junkie himself, Bruce had a good idea of what he wanted. It was important that the system wasn’t too complex for visitors and children, and if something goes wrong, it is straightforward to work out why.

The house has an automated eight zone audio system, integrated with Spotify and radio; three flatscreen TVs; and an LED projector, integrated with Sky TV, Netflix, and Lightbox.

The state-of-the-art soundproofed cinema room, with a fixed 100inch projection screen and an exceptional 7.1 surround system, is used by the whole family. The dark walls and bulkhead ceiling add to the movie theatre feel.

What sets this home apart is the numerous smart capabilities it offers. At its heart is a KNX Building Management System, with an integrated Control4 system and Amazon Alexa (voice control system) offering multiple control options for the homeowner.

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on the family mobiles, and voice activated functions via Alexa.

All the light switches have haptic touch, built-in temperature sensors, and light sensors.

“Each light switch has several touch buttons,” says Bruce.

“We’ve tried to keep their position as consistent as possible throughout the house. For example, the temperature, light, and audio buttons will always be in the same place on a switch pad.”

The KNX weather station and automated heating and cooling This weather station constantly collects data and relays it to the automation system so conditions in the house can be adjusted accordingly.

An extensive air-conditioning system installed in the roof space, has vents for fresh air, heating, or cooling. Under-floor heating has been installed throughout the house.

“The weather station records wind speed, rain, temperature, humidity, and even measures lux,” says Jake. “For example, when outside conditions are wet, the system will ensure that the automated sky lights in the main living area are closed, and may limit the fresh air coming into the home. If the lux (light intensity) reading is low, the system may turn on lights to compensate, some of which are programmed to only respond as much as required.”

Obviously, no system is infallible and there is potential for the system to react to a situation and take a course of action that is not desirable. To compensate for this, the system can be programmed with sets of rules, the subject of which causes Bruce’s eyes to light up.

“A really good example of data being sent to the system and the action taken being inappropriate, is one of those sunny winter days after a frost. The under-floor heating takes a while to heat up effectively, and when winter sun pours into a room and heats the floor, it will turn off as higher temperatures are sensed.”

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heating has started cooling, the room will get cold. So, we’ve programmed a rule dictating what the heating system does in that situation.”

Alexa voice control system This must be the ultimate technology for tech junkies. Alexa devices are placed in desired locations around the house, and numerous voice commands have been programmed into the system to activate different things.

Some of the commands Alexa can convey to the system include: “Alexa, put the rugby on in the lounge.”

“Alexa, turn off all the lights.”

“Alexa, set the alarm in bedroom one for 7am.”

“Alexa, play Spotify on the Outdoor speakers.”

And so much more …

Occupancy sensors in some of the ceilings detect whether someone is in a room or not, and will turn off the lights to save power.

A variety of ‘scenes’ have been set for the interior and exterior lighting, for what happens at dawn and dusk, for outdoor entertaining, and using the spa.

Even the alpaca stable has an automated light and fan.

Levels in the water tank and LPG bottles are monitored using ModuSense, and also relayed to the automation system.

The house has a surveillance and alarm system that can be monitored via Control4 and mobile app, from anywhere in the world.

Shower length and temperature can be programmed, and the bath can be left to fill at a set temperature, turning off once the desired volume is reached.

The Trevarthens have future-proofed the system ready for a pool installation. This energy saving, fully automated, very smart house is clearly a source of delight for its owners, and must be a real talking point with guests. myspacewaikato Issue 2

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From dated to timeless

In 2010, Hamilton couple Kerri and Scott Keelty, bought a typical late-1990s home, complete with a classic, minty green kitchen.

They were blissfully unaware of the budget and the time that would be required to execute their grand renovation plans for the house.

Now, in 2018 and two children later, they have a modern, timeless interior to enjoy with family and friends.

From day one Kerri disliked the colour of her green kitchen, and as time went by, its list of impracticalities became larger.

“The positioning of the oven housing unit and hob was terrible,” says Kerri. “I felt like I was stuck in the corner.”

After a referral from family, the couple went with Peerayot Design for the new kitchen. Kerri was armed with numerous ideas from Pinterest, and was set on a sleek, black kitchen, but Peerayot persuaded her to go with white instead.

“I am so glad he did!” says Kerri. “The black underneath the breakfast bar is constantly covered with fingerprints.”

The chosen white cabinetry is Snowdrift Pearl by Blum, with Black Pearl for the breakfast bar. The bench is Pure Marble Gloss by Harker Laminates.

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soft and self-closing mechanism and utilises the whole corner space.

Another idea from Peerayot was the bench top pantry – tall units spanning from the bench top to the ceiling.

There are no other wall units, giving the kitchen an airy, open feel. The addition of a four-person breakfast bar means that Kerri can interact with her children when she’s in the kitchen.

“Peerayot suggested a waterfall bench top end,” says Kerri.

“It’s perfect, and the kids don’t bang their heads on sharp corners anymore.”

Kerri chose stainless steel appliances – a Whirlpool electric oven, an Omega dishwasher and a double-door Samsung fridge with a chilled water dispenser. The shiny black induction hob is a huge asset due to its “very fast heating and cooling ability”.

The 1.5 sink is deep and square, and is under mounted at Scott’s insistence, which gives the bench top a really streamlined look.

Scott laid the wood laminate flooring with help from a friend. The warm colour of the wood contrasts nicely with the white cabinetry and the Resene Quarter Black White walls of the kitchen and dining area.

Light wood furniture, and a minimalist approach to home decor, accentuate the crisp, clean look and feel of space.

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Waikato region’s top home builds shine in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2018 This prestigious competition celebrates building excellence in New Zealand. It awards the best homes and builders and the craftsmanship behind them.

The results of the Waikato regional competition were revealed at a gala dinner in July at the Claudelands Events Centre. The winning builds were celebrated by Waikato Registered Master Builders Association members and colleagues from the local construction industry.

There were 19 Gold Award winners from the Waikato region which are then judged against Gold Award winners from around the country to find the National Gold Reserve finalists.

National category winners and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Awards for House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on November 24 at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

The awards are made possible through the support of PlaceMakers, Master Build

10-year Guarantee, GIB, Nulook, Carters, Plumbing World, Resene and Bunnings Trade.

About the Registered Master Builders 2018 House of the Year The competition is divided into two parts – the first is at a regional level, the second at a national level. Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners are determined using a points-based system. These award-winners are announced at 10 regional events held throughout New Zealand during July and August.

The top local Gold Award winners become Gold Reserve National Finalists.

The national finalists are then re-judged by a panel of judges who determine the overall national winners.

For more information about the competition, visit: www.houseoftheyear.co.nz On the following pages we showcase some of the stunning Waikato entries in this prestigious competition.

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Award-winning Te Aroha show home Tim Whittle Homes in Te Aroha has a lot to celebrate. Tim Whittle, and his wife Kylie, are ‘pretty stoked’ to have won a coveted Gold Award for their ‘Lyndon’ house design, in this year’s Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards Show Home Category for Waikato.

The L-shape of the Lyndon is designed to sit perfectly on a north facing section, allowing for every area of the home to bask in all day sun. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, and a double garage are thoughtfully arranged on the 239m2 floor plan.

“Our aim was to create a feeling of space and light,” says Tim. “Throughout the house there is a real connection and accessibility to the outside.”

High raking ceilings in both living areas allow for some stunning, extra height joinery. Level access sliders and bi-fold doors are positioned around the living areas, offering several options for decks and patios outside.

A 2.5 metre high, extra wide cavity slider divides the two living areas, but when opened up it feels like a wall has been removed.

The two rooms blend into one large entertaining area.

“We use The Kitchen Lady in Tauranga for our kitchens,” says Tim. “For this one we went with a galley style in soft tones of grey and white.”

Although simple, the kitchen is not short on luxury features, with soft close drawers, push-to-open cupboards, an undermounted sink, and a smooth Caesarstone marble bench top with a waterfall end.

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Connecting in the kitchen We love what we do! The team at The Kitchen Lady is passionate about kitchen design, manufacture and installation.

With the kitchen being the heart of the home, we realise how important it is to get it right.

Every kitchen is individual and reflects the needs of the family lifestyle. This is why we spend time designing a kitchen to suit you, incorporating connectivity within the living spaces.

Once designed there is so much choice for cabinetry finish, hardware, handles, benchtops and splashback – sometimes there’s just too much choice! Storage is always something to be considered, either integrating pantry solutions or maximising scullery options.

LED lighting is another consideration, whether it be task or mood lighting, and this can be easily arranged with the electrician.

We take pride in delivering our locally-manufactured kitchens on time and on budget. We are well supported by New Zealand suppliers and kept up-to-date with the latest technology and trends.

The team at The Kitchen Lady are so proud to support and work with Tim Whittle Builders on creating exciting kitchens, bathrooms and laundries for renovations and new homes.

We come to you… wherever you are.

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areas, which makes for a great family home dynamic. Ranch sliders and large windows down the hall let in sunlight to brighten and warm the bedrooms.

Both bathrooms are hi-spec with natural toned tiled walls and floors. The walk in showers have a minimalist feel and the wall hung vanities were custom made for the spaces.

A semi open-plan layout for the master bedroom, leading to a fully fitted dressing room, and the large ensuite beyond, provides a real haven for parents.

Vertical cedar cladding and stack bonded concrete make a simple yet stylish exterior. With smooth finish decking outside every exterior door, this home offers the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living, whatever the season.

“I always strive for perfection, finishing every home with excellence,” says Tim. “It’s so rewarding seeing people’s joy at the end of the journey when they move in.”

The Gold Award would indicate that Tim’s excellence has been well and truly acknowledged.

Joanne Mouat | 027 868 993

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Award-winning holiday haven The team at Stewart Hanna Ltd are very pleased after one of their builds won multiple awards at the Registered Master Builders 2018 House of the Year competition.

Their home, built in the Waikato, was awarded Gold in their category and went on to win the category. In the local lifestyle awards Stewart Hanna Ltd won the Interior Design Award. More recently it has been announced that they have been awarded Gold Reserve and will now compete with the other top 100 properties in New Zealand for the national titles.

Their winning house occupies an exquisite and little known promontory on the wild western Waikato coastline. Its modest 600m2 site belies expansive single-level living master-minded by Paua Architects.

Designed as a cosy three-bedroom, three-bathroom sanctuary for extended family and friends, the home can be seamlessly unfolded in three directions in response to wind changes and weather.

With lots of wide open spaces, this home connects you to the outside spaces and helps you get lost in the beautiful Waikato views.

Judges commented that: “A high level of workmanship was required for the finely crafted detail of this intricate structure”.

Stewart Hanna Ltd operates with their own staff which includes licensed qualified builders and apprentices. Clients can be assured that the person they contract with is the person they will continue to work with during the job, no matter how big or small the job is.

Building work is not contracted out to another source but will be completed by the staff employed, meaning professional and high standard work is maintained at all times.

They are committed to ongoing training, which includes staff not only being skilled in the tools and materials they work with but being trained and competent with Site Safe and work-based first aid.

Company director Steve Ross employs four leading site foremen who are all trade qualified and licensed building practitioners.

Alongside their wins at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, Stewart Hanna Ltd is one of the longest-serving members of the Registered Master Builders in the Waikato.

“Over the years our company has gained an accolade of top awards in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition,” says Steve.

In 2013 the company entered the House of the Year Competition for the first time under the nationally revamped award categories and gained eight awards, including the craftsmanship award and the supreme award for an award-winning property in Hamilton.

From winning the local awards Stewart Hanna Ltd went on to compete nationally and won the national kitchen award. The company has also starting entering the Registered Master Builders Commercial Awards. There has been success being awarded silver in 2016 in the commercial category for the Zeal Project and a gold award in 2017 in the tourism and leisure category for the St Johns Methodist Church.

“Along with these awards our homes and buildings have been entered in a number of architectural awards where we have been successful winning golds in these competitions,” says Steve. myspacewaikato Issue 2

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Form and function Warmfloor”s Gas and Heat Centre has been operating in the Waikato selling and installing heating and hot water products for more than 21 years and are based in Cambridge.

Escea Gas Fireplaces Suppliers & Installers: Warm Floors Gas & Heat Centre 767 Victoria Road, Cambridge 027 275 8695 www.totalheating.co.nz

Warmfloor’s is a product unbaised total heating and hot water company retailing all heating and hot water products and are a one-stop-shop for sales and supplying the product, installing the product to providing sales warranty and service.

One of the products available is the Escea Gas fireplace range.

With the perfect balance of form and function, Escea gas fireplaces are made for modern homes and busy lives.

Using the latest in gas fireplace technology, an Escea fireplace delivers heat that’s both powerful and efficient.

An Escea fireplace fits just about anywhere inside or outside your home. Their flexible flues can run through walls, ceilings or the floor. They can even be put straight under a wall mounted TV. Escea fireplaces are proudly designed and made in New Zealand and now grace some of the finest homes all over the world.

Feel free to contact us at: info@totalheating.co.nz

A1 Homes Waikato builds throughout the Waikato region. Whether you are looking to build your first home, a bach, or a large spacious family home, we’re here to help. We can also offer you a ‘Kit home’ if you would like to manage the build yourself.

With 15 years experience in the building industry our Team knows what it takes to build a quality home on time and on budget. We’ll take the stress out of the building process, and make building an A1 Home an enjoyable experience.

Our Company Purpose is ‘our family creating value for your family’ and in doing so, creating value for all.

As Registered Master Builders, all our ‘Built Homes’ come with a 10 Year Master Build guarantee giving you that extra peace of mind.

Come and see us at our Showhome demonstrating excellence in workmanship, creativity and innovation, 53 Norfolk Drive, Cambridge.

Gary Labao Waikato Business Manager M: 027 559 1821 E: gary.labao@a1homes.co.nz

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Easy living luxury All clean lines and minimalist appeal, this stylish Cambridge home is a streetfront stunner.

An appealing blend of red cedar and white stretched brick are an apt exterior for luxuriously appointed interiors. Simplicity and function are at the heart of this 265m2, single-level design. The home features flexible open spaces promoting flow.

But there’s no going past the tasteful, high-spec fit-out which speaks of luxury and easy living. Black delivers bold definition amid timber veneers in the stunning entertainer’s kitchen. The tiled splashback serves up a hefty dose of warmth and texture for added depth.

Two bathrooms, including master ensuite, are in tune with the dress code.

This home employs a number of fantastic features to make life more comfortable. A fully automated ducted heating and cooling system, a gas fire, sun tunnels and of course the latest kitchen appliances.

With seamless indoor-outdoor flow and creative landscaping, this home embodies Kiwi living with modern flair.

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Louise Upston As MP for Taupo and opposition spokesperson for Social Development, Louise Upston spends most weeks, from Monday to Thursday, at Parliament in Wellington.

On Friday and Saturday, she can usually be found somewhere in her electorate, and her two roles are demanding and time-consuming.

Louise’s favourite space is the 10 acres of land at her home just south of Cambridge – her “sanctuary” – and Sundays are spent at home with her partner Hamish, her family and an assortment of rescue animals.

Louise has five much-loved and friendly chickens that were rescued through Free as a Bird Rescue.

“I like the idea of happy, free-range hens,” she says, “and getting ours this way was a small something that we could do towards that”.

The hens are known as the ‘Laydees’, and are all named after female members of the Royal Family. There’s Queen Bea, Tory, Liz, Di and Maggie.

“They started laying within three days,” says Louise, “and it took about six months

for their feathers to grow back”.

The family inherited one of their three white goats with the property. Ten-year-old Snowy is the matriarch, and can get a little bit grumpy, while two-year-old Ronnie is an ex-Ag Day kid acquired by Louise’s daughter. Little Minty is still a baby, at around six months old.

They picked his name from a competition that ran on her Facebook page (Louise Upston MP).

The goats have a large paddock with a stream running through it, complete with a Billy Goat Gruff-style wooden bridge. The family have also built a playground from old pallets, and the two boys love using the different levels and ramps. The goats love human contact and come running whenever they see people approaching.

“I had no idea that goats were such gentle and affectionate animals,” says Louise.

The remaining land is leased to a local farmer, and a mob of dairy heifers gather enthusiastically when Louise approaches the fence.

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From a dated rumpus room After living in the UK for 27 years, Mark Lewis and his English wife Dina returned to Mark’s Waikato hometown of Matamata, with the intention of settling back in New Zealand.

Five years on they are living in a 1960s four bedroom house.

With Mark’s building skills, his dad’s electrical skills, and Dina’s design flair, and expertise with a sewing machine, they have tackled almost all of the renovation themselves.

While they are still part way through, the old rumpus room and the first floor ex-master bedroom are finished. The couple use this light and stylish area as a semi self-contained Airbnb.

When Dina first saw the house, there was nothing that made her want to buy it.

“There were tall trees around it which made the inside very dark.

“There was jasmine growing all over the back of the house and the garden was overgrown. The bathrooms were original, and the decor was dated and drab.”

Good bones Qualified boatbuilder Mark viewed it through very different eyes.

“I could see it was a solid brick house, with good bones and a superb layout. All the issues were superficial, not structural.”

Dina followed Mark’s enthusiasm, and as they have worked on the renovations together, she is enjoying each new chapter and is now fully onboard with the continuing plans.

The 192m2 home built in 1968 had a two-storey extension added 10 years later. This was made up of a large ground floor rumpus room, and upstairs an original bathroom, walk-in-wardrobe, and a large sunny bedroom with access to a balcony.

Typical features such as ceiling tiles and textured ceilings, which Mark had tested for asbestos, were fortunately clear, enabling him to remove them himself. He also moved a wall on the first floor.

The bathroom was 3000mm by 850mm, which limited the shower space. Now the bathroom is 1200mm wide, allowing for a large 1200mm shower. The modern, white bathroom suite came from Bunnings Warehouse.

The newly plastered ceilings, painted in white, and the PPG Half Mason walls give the spacious bedroom an up-to-date, bright feel.

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to trendy Airbnb ceilings. A boring wall in the bedroom was given a slightly rustic look with a tongue and groove effect. Soft, neutral carpets, from Harrisons Carpets, co-ordinate perfectly with the colour scheme.

“I made all the curtains and some of the cushion covers,” says Dina. “I also went for quality bedding, and we bought a good, expensive bed. I’ve brought in accents of red to break up the neutral colour scheme.”

Colourful changes Colourful artwork adorns the bedroom walls, and a huge map of the world brought back from IKEA in England, hangs in the stairwell.

“We have people staying from all over the world,” says Dina.

“The map is a real talking point.”

The balcony has new balustrades and railing to comply with the current building regulations. It’s now a safe and sunny outdoor area, with a glossy red bistro table and chairs.

“We pulled up the decking on the balcony floor, sanded it all back, oiled it, and laid it back again,” says Dina.

Downstairs, the old rumpus room has had insulation put in the walls, and new ceilings.

“We laid the vinyl floor tiles ourselves,” says Mark, referring to the smart, bleached wood effect flooring.

PPG Quarter Mason walls lighten the space. Woven Maori artwork by Mark and Dina’s friend, Ed Browne of Kapa Haka Makers, is displayed on the walls, and is for sale to guests. Once again red accents, and little bits of Kiwiana have been used in the decor.

Mark put up a partial wall where the stairwell was open, which provides a place to hang a flatscreen TV. The white kitchen units are from Bunnings and were assembled by the couple. The kitchenette was completed with a microwave and fridge. The choices of colours, and light flooring are the perfect combination for the large, bright, and warm space.

The whole extension can be separated from the main house with a lockable internal door, and has its own external ranchslider access. This leads out to a walled and gated courtyard garden for the Airbnb guests, so there is separation from the family home.

Considerable work has been carried out to clear the 817m2

garden. Unsightly concrete walls have been removed, and others have been given a coat of light paint.

“We took out the dark trees, and undergrowth, and came across a pond with a cascading waterfall,” says Mark. “We had no idea it was there when we bought the house.”

“We also found a window we didn’t realise was there when we took all the jasmine off the back of the house,” adds Dina.

Now that the extension is completed and up and running for guests, the couple have started to concentrate on renovations in the original part of the house. They have already discovered rimu floors, in beautiful condition, under the worn-out carpet. Dina is busy pulling off the old gib on the walls, so they can put insulation in.

Dina appreciates Mark’s building ability; he appreciates her sewing and home decor skills. They are both very proud of the work they have completed and are powering forward with the next batch of ideas and plans.

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Working with Black and White Colin and Melessa Henderson’s mid-1990s Landmark home had ‘a very 90s, but top-ofthe-range at the time’ kitchen, which was looking very dated.

Instead of building new, the couple were ready to tackle some serious upgrading. Superior Carpentry/Construction’s Dean O’Reilly suggested removing a wall separating the two living areas. It was possible, but required a 500kg steel beam to be put in its place.

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The resulting large open plan area ‘feels like we have a new house’.

A window was removed to make wall space for a range hood, and two smaller windows were installed on either side.

“One thing we always knew we wanted was a big island in the kitchen for entertaining,” says Melessa. di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture came on board, and their plan provided the desired 4200mm by 1100mm island with a six-seater breakfast bar, which overlooks the main living area and out through bi-fold doors to the farm land beyond.

“We had our hearts set on a black and white kitchen,” says Colin.

“That is where di Rosa were invaluable in listening to our ideas, and offering more practical suggestions for some of them.”

The resulting Snowdrift Satin cabinetry, and 60mm Eurostone Serene Chase bench top, ticked the box for the white. A beautiful pressed tin splash back, painted in a matt black, plus the black tap ware installed by Comag Ltd plumbers, and the black EcoGranite double undermount sink, provide the touches of black with easy care advantages. MD Decorators re-painted the walls of the entire house with Resene Eighth Akaroa, and combined with the whitewashed, grey wood effect vinyl tile floor, the new open plan area is light and bright.

Unusually, the couple chose all their wish list Fisher & Paykel stainless steel appliances first, and had the kitchen designed around them. These included a 1.5 oven, double fridge, double drawer dishwasher, 900mm range hood, and a ‘worth the money’ induction hob.

“As soon as the kitchen plan was made, I labelled all the drawers with what I was going to put in them,” says Melessa. “We specifically asked that we had the same amount of storage, or more than before.”

Sadly, the design of the house couldn’t accommodate a much-wanted scullery, but the majority of the storage is now Blum soft close drawers in a variety of depths, which are perfect.

The ‘third of the budget’ island is minimalistic and uncluttered, with three stunning apothecary dome pendant lights in metallic grey suspended above it. The pressed tin has been repeated under the breakfast bar, this time in a matt metallic grey, lit with under bench LED lights.

“If we ever built our own home, we would use exactly the same design for the kitchen, but add a scullery,” says Colin. “Everything is exactly in the right place, and it’s fantastic for entertaining.”

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Simply superb spring styling A few summer bedroom design tips for you.

Looking to add a seasonal touch to your bedroom? Don’t miss these incredibly simple bedroom decorating ideas for spring and summer!

Seasonal artwork The perfect wall colour brightens up your room. But when your wall colour is not so perfect, hanging up a beautiful artwork will make a distinct difference.

More pillows and cushions Vintage and luxurious looking is coming back on trend this year. Grab a couple of

decorative pillows and a classic cushion to add additional richness to your bedding.

Greenery for freshness You will want to add some fresh colour and natural touches to bring the room to life. Greenery or your favourite flower could be a very good option.

Finishing touch You can add some finishing touches such as new photos, ornaments, and furniture to ensure that the room feels like a fresh new space and somewhere that reflects the warmth of the outdoors.

Simply Divine Bedroom & Bathroom

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Your one-stop shop After enjoying long careers in hairdressing and the prison service respectively, Bev Cooper and partner Peter Neustroski were ready for a change.

“I’ve always been interested in home decor and interior design,” explains Bev, “so when the opportunity came up to buy Murray Hunt Furnishers in Otorohanga, it felt right for us”.

The already well-established business has a loyal local clientele, who are very appreciative of the fact that they don’t have to travel to Hamilton for items like flooring, custom-made curtains and blinds, upholstery and beds.

They also have customers coming from both coasts, south to Taumarunui, and even Auckland on their way through.

“Despite being in a small country town, we have the Flooring Xtra and Beds R Us franchises in-store and can compete with city prices,” says Bev. The couple have come to understand that a job could start as a flooring job, but as customers realise what else is on offer at the store, they order custom curtains or blinds, artwork, home decor items, soft furnishings or have a lounge suite made to order.

The store has a thriving upholstery service,

with lounge suites being custom-made to order.

Existing pieces of furniture can also be stylishly reupholstered and given a new lease of life.

“We also have an extensive selection of manchester, ranging from Logan and Mason to French Country and Bianca Lorenne.”

With Bev and her daughter Brodie Hewlett overseeing the main store, Peter runs the flooring side of things, so it is very much a family-run business. Bev takes particular enjoyment from assisting customers with the interior design aspect of the process.

“We are a bit of a one-stop shop, with many people using all of our services for new homes and renovations, and enjoying the convenience of being able to achieve so much from a single store,” says Bev. “We also get requests for home staging, and that’s something we are exploring further.”

The store itself is pretty dangerous, with the inviting selection of artwork, clocks, crockery, gifts and a variety of cool, must-have home decor items making it very difficult to leave the shop empty-handed!

We welcome you to visit the store or contact us anytime, you can also follow us on Facebook at ‘Murray Hunt Furnishers’.

The one stop shop to help achieve your dream look 63 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga

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Making the most of

small spaces

A dreamy paint effect with a wash of Resene Half Raven, Resene Grey Chateau, Resene Double Concrete and Resene Half Concrete gives a cloudlike effect and a sense of space. Photo by Flash Studios.

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A paint effect of roughly rolled stripes using a mini roller against a light blue Resene Breathless wall makes this room feel more spacious. The rolled stripes are Resene Escape, Resene Galliano, Resene Sandbar, Resene Coast and Resene Dark Side. Photo by Flash Studios.

Dark paint or light paint for a small room?

That’s the ultimate question for small-space dwellers. After all, we’re frequently told that smaller rooms should be painted with light colours. But Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris says you needn’t be afraid of embracing either.

“No matter what colour you choose, there are several design concepts that can make your room appear visually bigger.”

Using colours with a high light reflectance value, for example, can help reflect and bounce the natural light around the space and give it the illusion of being larger, brighter and more spacious, she says.

While white might be the ultimate space creator, certain colours and colour combinations can fool the eye and make interiors seem much more spacious than they are.

Pale blues and greens create a calming atmosphere that simultaneously enlarge and brighten a space. They also combine well with other colours.

Combinations like creams and icy blues are some of the best for making a space appear bigger. Try creamy shades like Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta and Resene Rice Cake alongside icy blues such as Resene Breathless and Resene

Cut Glass. Sea-foam greens are equally versatile and work well with creams, yellows and greys.

Soft tones of yellow can also create a feeling of space, but don’t go too bright or too dark. Lemon and creamy yellows work best (think Resene Gin Fizz).

Darker shades can work well in smaller spaces too, says Nikki, but stick to neutral darks like blacks, charcoals, navy blues, chocolate browns and plums. Reds, greens and mid-tone blues can call too much attention to the walls, making a room feel smaller.

“Bold and brighter colours work best as accents or small statements,” says Nikki. But she does encourage people to consider dark hues.

“Embrace that the space is small and go darker with a bold statement wall or room for a cocooning and moody vibe and use some brighter and happier colours as accents,” she says.

“Blankets, artwork, rugs, couches, etc, could all be in similar colour tones or families but with textural differences, and then use cushions, lamps and candles for colour pops in bright colours.”

Glossy surfaces, which reflect light, are ideal for small rooms, particularly when using darker paint colours.

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Soothing neutrals in Resene Tasman, Resene Half Rice Cake and Resene Quarter Rice Cake help this open plan area feel larger.

Project by Emma Morris & Lucy McGillivray.

A large mirror will help any room feel bigger and works especially well in bathrooms, like this one finished in Resene Half Fuscous Grey and Resene Double Black White. Photo by Bryce Carleton.

Painting shelves to match the surrounding wall colour helps them to blend in, like these ones painted in Resene Silver Chalice.

Project by Audrey Fitzjohn.

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Resene paint colours, says Nikki. “Two lighter shades and one darker accent colour to keep the space feeling airy but anchored with a darker statement for interest.”

Another trick to visually expand a space is to paint the walls and trims the same colour. Where there are no breaks in the trim, your ceilings will appear taller.

As well, place your curtain rods close to the ceiling to make it look higher, and extend the rod about 10cm on either side of the window to make the window look bigger and allow more light into the room, which opens it up.

If there is not a lot of natural light in the room, add more lighting fixtures.

Mirrors can also help reflect both natural and artificial light. Placing a mirror near a window to reflect the outdoors is especially effective at visually expanding a room. Or angle a mirror towards a certain area or focal point to give the illusion of more space. Mirrored wardrobe doors or cabinets are perfect for small spaces, as are glass tables and acrylic chairs, which open up a space.

Sofas and armchairs with open or no arms and exposed legs allow light to filter under the furniture, which, again, makes a space appear larger.

A monochromatic colour scheme works extremely well in small spaces too – it allows the eye to move easily around the room without obvious interruption by other colours. This can alter your perception of dimension and can make an interior seem more spacious.

“Use subtle contrasting colour to define the areas within an open plan space,” says Nikki. “Use the same Resene colour family in varying strengths for different areas.”

A half wall in Resene Bokara Grey with Resene Half Silver Chalice brings colour into this dining room without overpowering it. Photo by Audrey Fitzjohn.

The Resene whites and neutrals collection has up to six strength variations of each colour so you can easily combine lighter and darker options.

Various textures can also help enhance the single-colour scheme.

Or consider stripes, which can help alter the perception of space.

Just picture the way horizontal stripes make a person appear bigger.

The same goes for rooms. Horizontal stripes visually widen a narrow room, while vertical stripes make a low ceiling seem taller.

In a small space, where everything counts, clutter should be hidden away. Too many knick-knacks and pieces of furniture can make it seem like the room is closing in on you. Keep tabletops clear and use multifunctional furniture, such as ottomans that double as coffee tables and extra seating as well as provide hidden storage.

If you are lucky enough to have a high stud height, use that height for storage. Alternatively, floating shelves are ideal when there is no room for storage, or no floor space.

Keep window treatments to a minimum. Small rooms can become overwhelmed with billowing curtains or drapes with lots of pattern.

Pick simple window treatments that let in as much light as possible.

A window treatment that is the same colour as the walls will blend in and open up the space.

And opt for dining tables that can be made smaller – like a dropleaf table, or an extendable one.

When it comes to decorating small spaces, design trickery is your best friend. Clever design and slick paint colours play a big part in creating the illusion of space.

Choose the right colours – light or dark – and you’ll go a long way to ensuring your home, however small, feels light and airy and spacious.

Happy decorating!

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A trade upbringing Craig Ryan Builder’s director Craig Ryan was the son of a plumber who grew up around building sites.

For the last 12 years, Craig and his wife Rose have run their successful company with 14 staff ranging from apprentices to fully qualified builders.

They have an impressive range of projects under their belts, and are equally at home with luxury new builds or quality extensions and renovations.

“A high standard of work and finish is important to me,” says Craig. “All the subcontractors I use have to meet that standard.

“Many have worked with me for years now.”

Craig Ryan Builders can guide you through the whole process of either building from scratch or a renovation project.

“Craig is really good with customers and discussing their needs,” says Rose. “He can advise on projects for all budgets.”

The range of renovation projects has been from something as simple as a bathroom, through to kitchens, or large extensions and ambitious renovations. No job is too big or too small.

“One particular recent project stands out,”

says Craig. “We converted the garage of a 1970s Hinuera stone home into a hobby room and laundry.”

In relation to new builds, the company has built everything from large, high end architectural homes, to family homes, auxiliary units, and pool houses.

CRB has worked with developers and private investors on three substantial townhouse projects, from mid-range to luxury.

Kiwis are known for their love of the outdoors, and al fresco entertaining and barbecues. External living areas are a great option for adding space and value to your property.

“We’ve built a variety of outdoor areas,” says Craig. “Decking and pergolas are always popular, but we can extend that to any type of area.”

Recently, CRB has just finished a pool house, with a covered outside entertainment area.

“It was a 40m2 building with a shower/ changing area, steam room, gym, and office,” says Craig. “We also added a fully covered deck area, complete with an outdoor barbecue kitchen. It was pretty cool.”

With such diversity in their portfolio, Craig Ryan Builders offer a great depth of experience to their future clients.

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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.

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Design your perfect kitchen Designmarked Kitchens has recently opened a design studio in Cambridge to service the greater Waikato. 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 (CKD) 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 more than 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 9am-4pm. An appointment to see a designer can be made via their website: www.designmarked.co.nz Or phone Mark on 027 234 8434.

mark@designmarked.co.nz Phone 027 234 8434 Showroom: HUS Retail Store on Albert Street, Cambridge www.designmarked.co.nz

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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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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.

Insulation products in older houses

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The latest news from Waikato District Council New standardised forms across the Waikato region A number of councils across the Waikato region have been working together to see how we can make things easier for you. As a result, we’ve standardised our Resource Consent application forms. This means that you will be able to pick up a form from any Council within the Waikato (excluding Taupo and Otorohanga) and apply for your resource consent using the same form.

You will have started to see this being rolled out across councils within the region since August 1, 2018.

The council logos on the form show which councils it can be used at. Some councils may have a specific supplementary pack that will also need to be completed and submitted with your resource consent application form. It is always best to consult with your own district council before you embark on your project.

If you’ve recently lodged a resource consent application using an old form, council will still accept it.

Reminder: Please use a file sharing site for your applications If you’re submitting your resource consent or building consent application electronically, please use a file sharing site like One Drive or Dropbox – it speeds up the process a lot at our end (which is good news for you!) and reduces the likelihood of emails being blocked because of the size or type of attachments.

We are now receiving 86 per cent of building consents in a digital format, which we’re hearing is saving you money and time.

If you are unsure on how to submit digitally, please contact our friendly staff at council on 0800 492 452.

Watch out for the water meter!

Please don’t cover or obstruct water meters when you are working on a property.

These are usually located near the boundary of a property and covered by bright blue lids.

They are read every six months and must be clear for safe access by the contractors who read them.

If the blue meter lids are covered, the meters may get damaged and potentially affect your water billing. If any damage is done to the water meter at the time of the build, you may be liable. Should you have any queries please email: waters@waidc.govt.nz

Building a minor dwelling or a tiny house?

If you’re applying for a resource consent or building consent for a tiny house or minor dwelling it’s important to remember there are gross floor area limits for the charging of Development Contributions.

A Development Contribution is a levy on new developments. They are collected to ensure the costs of extra demand on council infrastructure from development are not imposed on the existing community.

These limits are: • Tiny dwellings 0.00m2 to 30.00m2.

• Minor dwellings 30.01m2 to 70.00m2.

These limits are absolute. A tiny dwelling is charged at a 0.25 of a Household Equivalent Unit and minor dwellings are charged at a 0.5 HEU. Water, wastewater and stormwater charges are waived if no separate connections are required. For example, if you are connecting to the services already supplied to the main dwelling on-site.

Please have a look at your DC Advice Notice as soon as you get it because you only have 10 working days in which to file a reconsideration request.

Passing your Code Compliance Certificate Here are some things to remember when you are applying for a Code Compliance Certificate: • Have you supplied all the documents listed and specified in the Building Consent? Is all the documentation filled out correctly, with the correct details (including council’s details)? You’d be surprised how many applications we get to the wrong council.

Make sure you remember to sign it.

• Some of the reasons a CCC fails is because

Growth in Te Kauwhata continues.

the wastewater or stormwater system (or both) couldn’t be supplied because the appropriate engineer was never called to inspect the system on site.

Please remember that restricted building work also requires Record of Works from all Licensed Building Practitioners.

• Make sure you fit smoke alarms where applicable in new houses, additions, wood burning heaters.

• Ensure your wet areas such as bathroom and laundry have impervious surfaces to walls, ceiling and floors.

• Make sure you securely fix your toilet pans and laundry tubs.

• Make sure your mechanical extractor fans are connected or working in kitchen and laundry areas if required.

• The stormwater from the roof must be connected to an approved system.

Make sure your power is turned on or connected so that we can test the hot water temperature from the hot water cylinder.

• Make sure all items that are required as part of the consent for final sign-off have been completed.

It’s in your interests to get a CCC signed off as soon as possible. The older the consent, the harder it is because it can affect the durability requirements of certain building elements, for example cladding. Anything older than five years is considered a ‘historic’ building consent and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

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A renovation legacy

A 1950s stucco ex-state house with many of its original features needed some major changes for Tracy Anderson-Bennett’s husband Roy, when he became confined to a powered wheelchair.

The traditional layout of the three-bedroom house, with small rooms and a narrow kitchen and hallway, was unsuitable.

Plans were drawn up to extend the house and re-model the interior, to allow easy movement for Roy between rooms as well as outside.

“We needed a ramp to get the wheelchair into the house,” explains Tracy, The couple, along with Tracy’s daughters Larissa and Kali, moved in with family in February 2018, and renovations started.

An extension on the front would house a new larger bedroom, complete with a spacious dressing area. The smallest existing bedroom became a wet room, and Kali inherited the old master bedroom.

The living area was also opened up to the kitchen, with the demolition of a wall and the removal of an old fireplace. Tracy took this opportunity to upgrade the original kitchen, and the new open-plan living/kitchen area is large and bright.

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smart grey kitchen units.

The Resene Surrender with white colour scheme is continued throughout the house, and Tracy has added bold splashes of colour with Resene Riptide feature walls and teal accents in the home decor.

The wood floor removed from the smallest bedroom was used to fill in the floor where the wall was removed and repair areas in the kitchen.

After being stripped and sanded, the resulting oiled planks make it look like the floor has always been there.

The modifications included new wider doorways and a spacious, north-facing deck at the same level as the external doors.

The aluminium joinery on the new extension doesn’t look out of place alongside the old wooden windows. The builders re-plastered and re-painted the front of the house and were able to match the terracotta-coloured roof tiles almost exactly, so the extension blends seamlessly with the rest of the house.

Sadly, Roy passed away in March 2018, but Tracy and the girls moved back in mid-June when it was finished.

“We were able to change some of the features we had planned, because they hadn’t been completed,” says Tracy.

The ensuite was installed as a normal bathroom and the decking was completed with steps instead of a ramp.

While the move was inevitably accompanied by sadness, Tracy views the renovation as a legacy from Roy, that she and her girls will enjoy for years to come.

The bedroom extension and deck.

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Architectural advice It’s often thought that an architect is only hired to get an ‘innovative’ or ‘creative’ design.

Evan Mayo.

However, architects offer more than just aesthetics. They are also very skillful at creatively resolving and co-ordinating all the functional and technical aspects of the design.

Are the rooms large enough and in the right relationship to each other?

Does the sun come in where and when it should? Has the site been used effectively? Are the construction methods and materials sound and efficient? Which consultants are required, and when?

All these questions, and more, are taken into consideration by your architect. Ask an architectural designer or builder to add a couple of rooms to your house, and you should get some perfectly good rooms. Ask an architect, and you might get something that

works a little better for your house than you had ever imagined.

Architects are not the same as architectural designers. Many designers offer ‘architectural services’ or use ‘architecture’ in their company name, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are architects.

Architects are registered with the New Zealand Architects Registration Board.

Usually they have gained a five-year architecture degree from an accredited institution, had at least several years of supervised work experience, and passed a rigorous oral exam.

In addition, the law requires that architects are reassessed every five years by the NZRAB to confirm they are still fit to practise.

The Architects Act makes it illegal for anyone to call themselves an ‘architect’ unless they are registered by the NZRAB. Architects are bound by the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Registered Architects.

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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.

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