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Renovation
remedies

INTERIOR DESIGN
Selena Murphy, the director of
interior design firm Azure Style,
provides some quick tips for an
instant facelift of your home.

FLOORING FIRST
You can change the look of your home
instantly by upgrading the flooring.
Big tiles with minimal grout lines or floating
timber floors are easy to clean and instantly
modernise your home. If you are handy and
keen to DIY, vinyl planks can create the same
look and feel. If your space is small, choose
light coloured flooring to make the room
appear larger.

KITCHEN DESIGN BUDGET FOR STYLING
When planning your kitchen, take time to consider your family’s needs and Try to avoid reaching the end of the
lifestyle. If you like to cook, prioritise a functional workflow between the sink, renovation process without leaving
stove and refrigerator; maximise storage options; have durable benchtops some of your budget to style your newly
such as stone; access to power points where appliances will sit; and choose renovated home. Budget and purchase
integrated appliances where you can. If your kitchen is more likely to be used early for your big-ticket items as it’s
for entertaining, you may want to pay attention to seating and benches, as common for long lead times on furniture
well as consider access to the alfresco/outdoor area. A cabinet maker will be deliveries. Invest in large rugs that fit
able to help fine-tune your kitchen plan, offer tips and advice and maybe even under your sofa, choose an occasional
recommend some ideas you haven’t yet considered. chair that adds a bit of fun, find artwork
that ties in the elements of the room
or makes an instant statement, and
greenery is always a must.

TIMBER TOUCHES
White rooms can be cold and
angular. By installing a timber
feature wall in this renovated
kitchen, I added texture and
warmth. If your budget is a little
tight, timber benchtops or even
timber chopping boards can be a
great cost saver while still creating
the same effect. Introducing
elements of timber into other parts
of your home, such as the master Azure Style’s pick
bedroom, ensuite or walk-in robe of bespoke furniture
will create design consistency.
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