RENOVATION WORKSHEET

HONESTY BOX

+ What areas of your renovation did you save or splurge on? Hilary: We saved wherever we could. We kept a close eye on sales leading up to the renovation and tried to get most things on special offer.

+ Best lessons learned? If you can’t do it yourself – don’t! It is sometimes best to leave the professionals to it as they are efficient and experienced.

+ Most memorable experience in your home (good or bad)? It was a nerve-racking moment pulling the ceiling down and realising there was no turning back.

TOP TIPS

+ You don’t need the most expensive materials to create a luxury look.

+ Save money by choosing the flatpack option – assembling it is a great test for your relationship!

+ Look for ways to let in more light.

+ Vinyl floor planks are cost-effective, durable and can look almost as good as the real thing.

+ Plan ahead if you’re doing electrical work on a Lockwood-style house as the walls are usually solid timber.

CONTACTS

Builder Simon Rice Edwards,

021 022 35916

Electrician Overhead Electrical,

021 494 495

Plumber Protech Plumbing,

027 222 0156

Flooring flooringdesign.co.nz; Terry Yorston Flooring, 021 124 7553

Kitchen Phoenix Kitchen Transformations, 021 873 318

Painter Frankie de Besten, 021 171 3317 Roofing Raglan Roofing, 021 135 1801

SUPPLIERS

Artwork artprints.co.nz

Furniture mocka.co.nz

Cushions, throws adairs.co.nz Decorative items cittadesign.com Appliances heathcotes.co.nz

Sofa, baskets freedomfurniture.co.nz