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RIGHTFUL PLACEA renovator’s guide to orientation

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Contents

COVER STORY .................................................. 6

STYLE ................................................................. 8

BATHROOMS.................................................. 10

KITCHENS ....................................................... 12

LIGHTING ........................................................ 14

PAINT ............................................................... 18

FLOORING ...................................................... 20

OUTDOOR ...................................................... 22

WASTE REMOVAL .......................................... 24

SOLAR FEATURE ............................................ 27

STYLE ............................................................... 30

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It’s not where you have been, but where you’re heading that counts. This is true in life, and in renovating. And it’s not just the direction of the project, but the direction of the home itself that will dictate the success or otherwise of your latest project. This month we are dedicating our cover story to the all-important, but too often overlooked, aspect of orientation. Whether you are adding an extra room or demolishing your home and basically starting from scratch, never forget the importance of where your house is pointing. We have all the usual tips and ideas for bathrooms and kitchens, painting and f ooring, as well as the vital task of waste removal. No it isn’t pretty and it’s not a lot of fun, but in any project you have to clean up after yourself. So grab a broom and get stuck in to this latest issue of My Renovation.

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When it comes to buying real estate there have been some well-documented

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It seems, however, that what is not well-documented are the principles that end users of homes should pay attention to in deciding which home to put on their block of land, or how to design a renovation that best suits their block of land.

Walking through an already built display home and liking the f oor plan, features and f nishes is simply not enough to make a decision on whether the home is the right for your situation.

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be as liveable as it possibly could be, keeping in mind the four key aspects below?

Too often, we see homes getting built in new estates on a standard-size block of land with the living space to the rear of the block, as is traditionally done, and the backyard facing south, or even worse, west, meaning more energy consumption to cool, heat and light up these spaces. Taking this into consideration, and the fact that Queenslanders like to spend lots of money on their outdoor living areas, southern and western aspects will shorten the yearly time frame these outdoor spaces can be enjoyed. This is because most of our rain and cool winds come from the south-east and the fact the sun sets in the west every afternoon, turning the outdoor living area into a sauna room.

A common oversight is to put

lots of windows and poor insulation to the western side of the home, promoting the heating up of the home practically every afternoon. This may be okay in winter, but our winters are relatively short and most of the time we are looking for that cooler environment to live in, being most of spring, summer and early autumn.

Another pitfall of building the wrong home on a block of land, and this happens subconsciously from home buyers, is commonly known as the feel of the home – “it just doesn’t have the right feel”. Most of the time this happens to be an orientation problem which banishes the home to a long stint on the market to only drop in price suff ciently enough for someone to purchase for a steal.

Here are the four key aspects to designing a home or renovation

in our South-East Queensland environment:1. Northern light: a northerly

window in a space will give the maximum amount of natural light throughout the day. This alleviates the need for turning on lights during the day. Windows on the western side come at the expense of hot breezes and the blazing afternoon sun, which heat up the home in summer.

2. Northern to north-eastern exposure to living spaces: this is important for year-round comfort and liveability. Spaces which face south can be dark, but also cold in winter and hot in summer.

3. Good insulation to the western side of the home and the roof and ceiling space: this adds to the equation of keeping the hot sun out of the home and

working with the ambient temperature of the breezes, which normally come from the south-east. This also reduces considerably the need for air-conditioning and even fans. This works in reverse in the small amount of winter that we have where it takes less energy to maintain warmth in a home.

4. This leads to the importance of cross-f ow ventilation in a home. Most of our cool breezes throughout the year come from the south-east. The idea here is to place windows and doors in the home which will facilitate the breezes to enter the living spaces of the building and travel out through the northern windows. This will reduce the amount of mechanical heating and cooling which will be needed throughout the year.

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Good grains

Start talking timber kitchens and for many people the images that come to mind are

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However, the new generation timber kitchens are light and contemporary, clean and uncluttered. And there is no reason why you have to have every bench and cabinet door, every chair in the same material. A bench here, a bit of cabinetry there can introduce the timber feel without overwhelming the space in wood.

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• What sort of f nish do you want? Are you going to paint the door or stain it? Doors can come with a smooth face for painting or a timber veneer f nish for staining.

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• Choose only light, ref ective colours when painting an external door. This helps reduce the risk of heat absorption, which may lead to warping. (Again, dark colours may void your warranty.)

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Fake itYOU CAN ALWAYS RE-LINE YOUR CURRENT

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appealing as the real thing.Using the real stuff as your

bench, however, has a few advantages. Timber is strong and, if you look after it, will last for a long time. But the key is to take care of your timber tops. Beware of using timber near the oven and sink as timber can be easily damaged by excessive heat and water. If you drop your coffee cup or spill your wine on the benchtop, wipe it up quickly, as timber will stain. Just ask your supplier about ways to care for your timber – you may need to reseal it regularly to keep it in tip-top condition.

Don’t have the cash to f t out a new kitchen but want the wood look? You can always re-line you current benchtop

with a timber laminate. And your installer can match the edge to make it look like a solid timber top.

If your cupboards are still in good condition, just re-line the fronts with a timber laminate.

Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing so beware of using too much timber, especially if your kitchen is on the smaller side.

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LIGHTING

Illuminating ways to saveMake these electricity- and money-saving tips part of your renovation, and you’ll save cash on lighting costs all year round: • If you have windows that look out onto fences or courtyard

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Shower and powerThe bathroom is the dampest room in the home, so you won’t be able to stick just any light f tting into this room. Here are some tips on lighting the bathroom:• Avoid lights that point straight into the mirror, blinding anyone

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Bold and beautifulWant to introduce some colour into your renovation? You can’t go wrong with a well-placed feature wall in a striking hue. But how do you decide what kind? 1. Create a folder of ideas from brochures, magazines, swatches

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2. Remember colour has a huge impact on the senses – while you might love the look of the paint in a brochure or someone else’s home, can you live with it every day? Remember green is calming, blue cools down a room, reds and oranges can be overstimulating and black is bold but can be smothering.

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• Take a look at the plan for the new carpet’s installation and make sure joins are kept away from high-traff c areas, such as doors and walkways.

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• Carpet releases VOCs or volatile organic compounds, so it’s not a bad idea to give the room a good airing for a day or two after installation. Also, give it a good vacuum to reduce loose f bres.While carpet is a great

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Plush rugs look great against hard tile f oors and add lots of warmth in winter. Plush is perfect for family rooms and bedrooms.

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Add some sizzleIf you do just one reno project for the rest

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Clean sweepRipping out carpet, knocking down

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tips on keeping a tidy reno:1. Monitor waste as you go.

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The clock is ticking

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to Energex but don’t get the solar installed until after June 30 you’ll still get paid for your energy, but only between eight and 20 cents per kilowatt hour. That’s still not bad, but 44 cents would be better.

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• It would take only about 0.3 per cent of the world’s land area to supply the globe’s electricity needs through solar power.

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UNOENERGY SAVING CEILING LIGHTAcrylic T5 circular fluorescent fitting.22w was $49.95; NOW $29.9540w was $69.95; NOW $41.95

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40%OFF$2995Now

EOS VIDAHIGH OUTPUT ENERGY SAVING DOWNLIGHTSDesigned around compact fluorescent lamps, solid construction with a high quality reflector. Round White Now $7.95; Brushed Chrome Now $8.45.(Lamp sold separately)

50%OFF$795Now

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LAGUNA MATT WHITE5 BLADE CEILING FAN1300mm ABS bladed fan. PLU 72787 Normally $299.00

50%OFF$14950Now

SWIFTFANS PROJECT.484 BLADE CEILING FAN1200mm 4 stainless blade fan. Normally $149.00

50%OFF$7450Now

FLURO CFLAssorted fluro bulbs to clear.

CHIP LEDLED DOWNLIGHTSQuality cast recessed light fitting with 6W High Output LED lamp. Fixed White was $39.95 Now $19.95; Adjustable White was $41.95 Now $20.95(Complete fitting with LED lamp)

50%OFF$1995From

WHITESavings off regular prices of selected lights - see in store for details. Fittings other than DIY should be installed by a licensed electrician.

ZEPHYR F39BA/E27 PLU 277581300mm decorator fan, brushed aluminium with E27 light.This model only! Normally $219.00 Limited stock Now $109.50

plywood blades

aluminium housing

light included50%OFF

$10950Now

stainlessblades

ABS blades (no rust!)

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40%OFF

The quickest and easiest way to add a stylish new look to any room is by changing the lamp shades!

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