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6 My Renovation \ February 22, 2013

ContentsCOVER STORY ......................8

KITCHENS ............................10

BATHROOMS........................14

FLOORING ............................16

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

LIGHTING ..............................20

RENO TIPS ............................23

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There is nothing more thrilling than taking possession of your new home, unlocking the door for the f rst time and walking inside with grand plans in your head about what you can do during your f rst stab at renovation. But when the door you are opening leads into a unit or townhouse, you might have to curb your enthusiasm. Just a little bit. Adding value or stamping your personal style on a strata-titled property can be hugely satisfying, but there are a few rules that you’ll need to follow, and this issue we take a look at these in the cover story over the page. Once you know what the parameters of your unit renovation are, you can dream and plan to your heart’s content. Short on inspiration? Well that’s what we’re here for, with ideas on bathrooms, kitchens, lighting and more.

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a uniform-looking building, so no changes can be made there. There may also be issues with impacting on the structural integrity of the entire building if you try to reshape these areas, so the balcony and windows must stay as is.

But don’t despair – the upside of renovating a unit is that your budget will be a lot smaller, and you can make some very real improvements to the interior without bothering the body corporate or your new neighbours.• KITCHEN – without changing

the structural integrity of the unit you can generally choose the kitchen of your dreams. Do this f rst and you may f nd it’s all the unit needed anyway.

• BATHROOM – want new tiles, bath and vanity? No problem.

You probably won’t be allowed – or even want – to move around water pipes and sewerage lines, but that doesn’t mean you can’t launch into a full-scale bathroom remodel. Just (broken record time) check that it’s all okay with the body corporate f rst.

• WALLS – you’ve seen the other units and they sport three shades of white, but it’s not for you. When it comes to painting, go nuts in your unit reno. Want a green feature wall in the lounge, a black and yellow stripe in the main bedroom, and purple wallpaper in the toilet? Happy days. Some advice though – units do tend to be a bit darker than houses due to common walls and lower ceilings, so it is best to choose lighter tones on the walls.

• LIGHTS – cutting holes willy-nilly for recessed lights and new electrical sockets might be a problem, but you don’t have to live with those ugly light f ttings. Replacing dated f ttings with sleeker, contemporary lights and grubby switches for newer products can transform a room, and keep you on the body corporate’s good side.

• THE PRETTY STUFF – while knocking holes in walls is not going to happen this reno, you are allowed to drill small holes for picture hooks and cupboards, and decorate in any way you see f t. Adding mirrors will work wonders to create the illusion of space and you shouldn’t have issues installing fresh window coverings.

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The kitchen became a place for gathering, for the family, friends and guests. And because of that, the idea of making it more aesthetically pleasing was a natural evolution from its f replace beginnings.

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By the 1960s, a few new shades were added – and quickly cancelled, too. Charcoal grey was one of the not-so-well-received colours. Yellow, pink and turquoise were the survivors. A new colour, called coppertone, emerged, and it was popular until the 1980s. Coppertone and turquoise were on the top of the list for appliances for many years.

Let’s go back to the ‘60s. Turquoise was replaced by avocado and gold. Remember how popular those colours were? They were so popular that they stayed through the ‘60s, ‘70s and into the early ‘80s.

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Whites returned in the ‘80s and ‘90s and with the new century came a new colour: it’s not actually a colour, but a metallic called stainless steel.

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windows and openings where one colour meets another. Remove this when the paint is dry so it easily releases.

Whether it is water or oil based, paint is a chemical formulation created for a particular surface. It may include extra features such as the addition of anti-mould. The range of different paints is not simply variations (such as strawberry or chocolate ice-cream) but also includes specif c formulations. Whether you’re applying paint to timber, plasterboard, glass or metal, it is important to follow the procedure set out by the manufacturer.

Sealers and primers seal the surface so the topcoats take evenly across the area.

Undercoats provide body for the topcoats. The most common house paint systems are acrylic and vinyl and oil based. The latter require a longer drying time.

There are a range of paint rollers and brushes to suit the type of paint and the area being covered, such as large areas or tight ones – the corners of a room, for example. Match the style and size of the roller or brush to the type of paint.

Carol Staines is the author of A Very Practical Guide to Interior Decorating ISBN 1-875217 19-3, available at bookstores.

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The glow downLighting is an easy way to change the look of

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GRAB A NEW SHADE – If you love the base of your lamp but are a bit tired of the dusty shade, remove it and get a new one. If you’re the crafty type you don’t even have to buy a new one, just grab your hot glue gun and some new fabric and away you go.

CHINA BALL LIGHTING – China balls are made from f ne metal frames covered by paper shades. Available in a range of colours and designs, these can be strung over doorframes or on ceilings and simply plug into the nearest powerpoint.

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LED STRIP LIGHTING – These lights are available by the metre, and you can stick them under cabinets or kickboards, around doors, in fact anywhere you want. They provide ambient light in and out of the home. Look out for lights that come with self-adhesive backing.

DIM IT DOWN WITH A DIMMER SWITCH – Check with your electrician on the cost of adding dimmer switches to your current lamps and lights. It might be a lot cheaper than you think, and adding a dimmer will give you control over your lights that you never previously had. You might be surprised to f nd out how much difference dimming it down can make to the ambience of a room.

FAIRY LIGHTS – It used to be that you got the fairy lights out only at Christmas time, but these sweet little lights are an inexpensive way to add that extra something to your outdoor room. Keep it classy by sticking to plain white globes and not the f ashy coloured ones.

GO SOLAR – Solar lights are hugely popular, not just because they add nothing to your electricity bills, but because they are easy to install and maintain. The cheapest and easiest varieties simply stake into the ground – a great way to add gentle illumination to your outdoor or pool area, or to line the garden path.

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Choosing the right door knobs

Saving money on your pool pump

If you are considering replacing the old levers or knobs on existing doors, there are several things you will need to know before coming in to the showroom to pick up your new door furniture.

• You will need to measure the size of the hole already on the existing door

• You will need to know the existing backset: to do this, measure from the edge of the door to the centre of the pre-drilled hole

• You will need to know the thickness of the door, and whether it is hollow-core or solid

• You will need to know whether the existing strike is a D or T shape

• You will need to make note of whether the doors are internal, external or sliding

• You will need to know whether you require a privacy set (with a small lock) or a passage set

Knowing this information will help you select the correct levers or knobs with minimum hassle. It is also important to consider whether anyone in the household has any mobility issues (such as arthritis) as this can affect your selection of appropriate door furniture.

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The majority of pools are on tariff 11, which is your everyday usage tariff. However, if you’re looking to reduce energy usage in your home, you can switch your pool to off-peak tariff 33 (with a possible saving of up to $400 per year) and also gain a $250 reward from Energex.

Tariff 33 is available for a guaranteed minimum of 18 hours per day, which is plenty of time to run your pool pump.

However, rather than the standard everyday usage of around 26 cents per kilowatt hour, tariff 33 will only cost you 17 or 18 cents per kWh, meaning you can save an average of nine cents per kWh without impacting on your pool usage.

Energex is looking to reduce peak demand, and so if you switch your pool pump over to tariff 33 you will also receive a $250 reward, as well as dramatically reducing your electricity bill. We can visit your home for a free, no-obligation quote and this offer is valid until the end of June 2013.

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