Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide
Lifestyle
24 July, 2014
of luxury
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Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran with the R&W team. From left, Cam Goode, Shannon Orr, Kym de Warren, Kate Cox, Frank Milat, principal Shane McCauley and Hamish Bolderston.
Kings of the wishes ONE of Noosa’s leading real estate agencies, Richardson and Wrench Noosa, has thrown its support behind local police as they prepare to tackle the Wimmers’ King of the Mountain challenge this Sunday. Noosa Police Beat officer-in-charge Senior Constable Pierre Senekal and officer Blair Doran will take on the gruelling mountain race to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation, a charity that is close to Mr Senekal’s heart. In June last year, Mr Senekal’s son Peter,
now 13, was granted his wish for a family trip to Florida while in the midst of treatment for liver cancer. Since then, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has announced they will no longer be able to fund overseas trips due to a lack of funding. Mr Senekal said he was running not only to raise funds, but also awareness of the good work the Make-A-Wish foundation did. “This is our second year of raising funds for the foundation,” he said.
“It’s so important for people to be aware of Make-A-Wish and what they do apart from holidays. The foundation helps sick kids keep up with schooling and make life a little easier for families.” Mr Senekal’s son is now in remission, but he said the foundation needed ongoing support from the community. Mr Senekal said it was with thanks to local businesses such as R&W Noosa, who help raise much-needed funds. Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal
Shane McCauley said it felt great to be able to help local charities and children through sponsorship. “At R&W we believe in helping the community and we enjoy sponsoring local organisations,” he said. “We are proud to support Mr Senekal and Mr Doran in their fund-raising.” The Wimmers’ King of the Mountain race is this Sunday at Pomona, with a full day of entertainment, markets and music, from 7am.
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One of the very best IT would be hard to try and find a penthouse apartment as exquisite as this Noosa Heads home. BUILT to take advantage of the stunning views and a perfectly northern aspect, the Elandra penthouse apartment offers luxurious living with only the best features.
A large ensuite and walk-in robe complete the master retreat. A gourmet kitchen lies in the centre of the floor plan and features everything you would expect from a luxury apartment; European appliances, built-in espresso machine, stone benchtops and butler’s pantry.
Travertine flooring, top-quality fittings and a floor plan
The kitchen overlooks an open-plan living and dining zone,
designed to capture holiday living, all add up to make one
which opens out to a large covered deck; the perfect space for
impressive penthouse apartment.
entertaining friends and family on warm summer nights or for
The residence is separated into two wings. Two generous bedrooms, each featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite, a study and laundry make up one half of the home. The master suite is located at the front of the apartment,
simply relaxing and enjoying the finer things in life. A private, rooftop terrace is the perfect place to relax in the sun with a good book. The complex features the essential facilities including a
where you can make the most of views from the river mouth
pool, gym and beautifully landscaped gardens. A private lift
all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea with the
will take you right to your front door, while three car spaces
suite’s private spa and balcony.
and lock-up storage provides plenty of room for your toys.
home essentials ADDRESS: 13 / 6 ’Elandra’ Serenity Close, Noosa Heads PRICE:$3,350,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION:3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car AGENT: Jennifer Carr for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 158 433 24 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014
ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT
NOOSA SOUND 31 COORAN COURT
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Lifestyle & Luxury
View By Appointment Price $4,950,000
Spanning 34 metres of water frontage and sitting right on the shoreline of the Noosa River, this intoxicating absolute waterfront residence radiates an understated elegance across two floors of luxuriously detailed bedrooms, bespoke bathrooms and full width waterfront terraces. ɒ Paul Clout design, 645 square metre allotment, absolute waterfront location ɒ Fixed timber jetty, sandy beach (app32metres), sandstone and Blackbutt timber doors. ɒ Fireplace, gas strut shutters, tropical paradise pool and lanai in walled courtyard. ɒ Clerestory louvres and windows, floating roofs, outstanding kitchen, media centre. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning, level walk to Quamby Places restaurants and Noosa Main Beach.
Peter Butt 0412 714 406 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au
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ONE OF THE VERY BEST
NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘ELANDRA’ 6 SERENITY CLOSE
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Elegance & Vista
View By Appointment Price $3,350,000
‘Elandra’ enjoys the most wonderful advantage of the perfect northern aspect and the penthouse has extensive, beautiful views across the river to the river mouth and all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea. This is the way life is meant to be lived. ɒ Take the lift right to your front door, the views from the moment you enter are breathtaking. ɒ The kitchen has everything you’d expect, European appliances, stone tops and butler’s pantry. ɒ The master suite eclipses six star living, ample wardrobe space and beautiful bathroom. ɒ The flooring is travertine, there are stunning quality bathrooms, a study, plus 3 large terraces. ɒ Elandra enjoys pool, gym and glorious gardens.
Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au
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PICTURE PERFECT NOOSA WATERS 10 MIZZEN COURT
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Position & Perfection
View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $835,000
This meticulously maintained home radiates a warm lovely charm, and it is now time for a new family to enjoy all of the benefits of living, in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly neighbourhood. This is a striking, easy living family home. ɒ Provides relaxed luxury across a flowing single level layout. ɒ Stone kitchen bench tops with stainless steel appliances and ample storage. ɒ Covered alfresco area for relaxed entertaining and dining. ɒ Perfect for growing families or those looking to downsize.
Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank MIlat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa
DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION
SUNSHINE BEACH 28 ENTERPRISE STREET
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Beach & Views
View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price Offers above $2.6Million
A sensational ridge top location bordering the Noosa National Park with extensive ocean and breaking wave views up and down the coast are wonderful companions for this meticulously presented sea view residence. Welcome home to privacy and a soundtrack of the sea. ɒ 511m2 allotment in dress circle location, pathway connection to dog friendly beach. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning/vacuum system, c-bus technology, study, full width timber deck. ɒ 2 refreshment bars, poolside guest suite with separate entry, beach shower, security gate. ɒ Wine cellar and storage room, upper level parents retreat with spectacular ocean views.
Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au
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Noosa Springs - 540 Noosa Springs Drive
4 bed | 4 bath | 3 car
Golf Front Luxury - Sellers Ready to Go..
For Sale $2,800,000 View Inspect by Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/
• Designed for Owners to Live Conveniently on Garden Level • Upper Storey Two Bedroom Guest Accommodation Plus Poolside Studio • Lavish Fit-out Includes Hand Crafted Custom Features in Stone and Wood
Contact
• Private and Peaceful 1050m Lot Above Seventh Fairway • Timeless Elegance with Every Conceivable Comfort Included
details/700 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com
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Noosa Springs - 342 The Woods
3 bed | 2.5 bath | 2.5 car
Sparkling Renovation Just Completed
For Sale $695,000 View Sat 11-11.45am Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/
• Lovingly Refurbished Top to Bottom - Just Move in • Light and Bright North-facing Living Spaces With Central Void • New Kitchen, Paint, Carpets, Lights, Air-conditioning etc • Generous Sunny Yard - Professionally Landscaped • Attractive and Practical Floor-plan - See Details On-line • Priced to Sell Without Delay - Be Quick!
onenoosa.com 07 5448 3993 info@onenoosa.com 28 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014
Contact
details/704 Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com
www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au
Great Floor Plan, Private and Spacious4 A
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• Large well-presented and maintained family home • Generous dining, living areas, open plan kitchen • Terrific outdoor entertainment area and sparkling pool • Separate media room plus an office • Main bedroom, parents retreat, modern ensuite • Ducted Air, Solar HWS and pool, double garage plus storage
TEWANTIN 3 Murdock Court
Price:
P.O.A
Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Agent:
Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133
Spectacular Wide Ocean Views • North East aspect overlooks Sunshine Beach • Balcony with panoramic ocean views • Private, well maintained apartment in block of 9 • Lift access, secure parking and sparkling pool • Great home or investment property • Perfect location close to surf club, cafes and restaurants
SUNSHINE BEACH
Price:
U6 “Vista Pacific” 12 Bryan Street
Inspect: By Appointment Agent:
3A 2B 1C
P.O.A
Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133
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Space and Style • Exceptional family home dual living • Clever and practical floor plan over two light filled levels • Multiple living spaces, wide sunlit timber decks with LED lighting • Sparkling solar heated 10 metre pool • Outdoor servery kitchen perfect for entertaining • Minutes to Sunshine Beach, surf club, village shops and restaurants
SUNSHINE BEACH
Price:
17 Pacific Avenue
Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent:
5A 4B 2C
E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au
Offers over $1,300,000
Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133
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special feature
The great debate: to rent or buy BY JOLENE OGLE IT’S an age-old question; is it better to rent or buy? The Reserve Bank of Australia recently reignited the debate when it released its research discussion paper entitled “Is Housing Overvalued”. The paper examined whether it was cheaper to own a home or rent when factoring in all cost associated with both options. The paper found that it all depends on inflation. According to the paper, real house prices have increased at an average annual rate of slightly less than 2.5 per cent since
1995. If that rate of appreciation was to continue, then the report estimates housing is fairly valued. But, if growth is below that level in the future, the paper suggests the average household is probably financially better renting than buying. But Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal Jennifer Carr said she shared the views of The Australian’s James Kirby, who said there were many more benefits to owning a home. “Also, in the last 60 years the costs of owning a property and the cost of renting a property are about the same for the first
AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG
4A 2 B 1 C
SUNSHINE BEACH 4 Ross Crescent
AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 2pm On Site VIEW Fri, Sat, Mon, Wed 2-2.30pm AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com
CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451 30 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 24 July, 2014
eight years, after which owning becomes a more profitable option,” she said. “Buyers win on the capital gains, renters don’t get a look-in, and when buying for investment, there are many tax advantages too.” Jennifer said renting could be “precarious” with most resident properties not leasing for more than 12 months and the choice of rental properties limited.
“The RBA says house prices just now are fair value and with interest rates at 50-year lows (and looking very steady), it is difficult to see why anyone would consider renting. “Right now in our market, there is a definite tightening of stock. It may be that property owners are waiting for spring or simply that demand gobbles up the supply quickly.
“There’s nothing like the joy of your own home - improving it for both self-satisfaction and financial reasons,” she said.
“When this happens, there’s only one way for prices to go - and that’s up.”
AUCTION SAT 9TH AUG
PERFECT RENOVATOR OR REBUILD Just 100 metres from steps down to beautiful Sunshine Beach, number 4 Ross Crescent is a solid double brick home built by the current owner’s father. On a 519 sq mt block, it’s an easy walk from the home to the shops and restaurants of the charming Duke St village. The ground floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, plus a spacious living room with a timber lined atrium ceiling. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, another bathroom and the kitchen/ living/dining area.
Buyers can be the real winners, according to R&W principal Jennifer Carr.
VERY PRIVATE, TOP FLOOR FRENCH QUARTER UNIT NOOSA HEADS 314/1 Halse Lane Furnished and freshly repainted 2 bedroom 2 bathroom French Quarter unit is going to the market and will be sold. Large balcony overlooking a leafy garden and with no overhead noise, this one would look very good in your portfolio! Enjoy the beautiful tropical pools – walk to a myriad of restaurants and boutiques, Noosa National Park and famous Main Beach.
2A 2 B 1 C 1D AUCTION Saturday 9 August 2014 11.00am On Site VIEW Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm Mon & Wed 11-11.30am AGENT Jill Goode 0418 714 653 jill@c21noosa.com
CONOLLY HAY GROUP
AUCTION 23RD AUG
Luxurious Hinterland Retreat DOONAN 244 Mirbelia Place Only a personal viewing of this state-of-the-art hinterland home will show you just how exceptional this property is. Revamp your entire life with this superb residence, which comes fully furnished in the most stylish and carefully selected pieces. This awe-inspiring property comes with all of the hearts desires including: • Expansive living zones: open kitchen/living/dining; alfresco & covered terraces & two media rooms • Resort-style pool & spa, immaculate landscaping • First class kitchen: stone benchtops, superb appliances & butler’s pantry • Separate child/teen zone with bathroom • Fully equipped home ofice • Less than a 15 min drive to Noosa & Hastings Street
CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 07 5447 2451
4 A 3 B 2+C 1 D AUCTION VIEW AGENT
Sat 23rd Aug 2014 Sat 26th July 2014 1 - 2pm David Conolly 0438 259 956 david@c21noosa.com David Berns 0408 629 438 david.berns@c21noosa.com
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Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold THE Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep official interest rates on hold for the 11th consecutive month, bringing a sigh of relief from mortgage holders. in dwelling investment in coming
Relating to the housing market
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for Monetary Policy Decision Glenn
the minutes noted that dwelling
Stevens even indicated that interest
investment increased noticeably in the
rates were likely to remain on hold at
March quarter and, over the six months
signs of a tempering in conditions
2.5 per cent for even longer.
to March, was running at close to the
in the established housing market.
fastest pace seen in around a decade.
Members observed that, looking
“Accordingly, with the significant
At the same time, there had been
through the monthly volatility, housing
degree of monetary stimulus already
Residential building approvals had
in place to support economic activity,
declined somewhat in recent months,
price inflation had slowed over recent
the board judged that, on present
but they remained at relatively high
months, auction clearance rates had
indications, the most prudent course
levels and both work yet to be done
fallen from the high levels seen late last
was likely to be a period of stability in
and loan approvals for new dwellings
year, and loan approvals had been little
interest rates,” he said.
pointed to further strong growth
changed over the past six months.’
OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach
Peregian Beach
12 Tropicana Rise
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer
Sat 11-11.30am
21 Wavecrest Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer
Sat 10-10.30am
Doonan 181 Valley Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
Sat 11-12 noon
61 Youngs Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns
Sat 10-10.45am
44 Panorama Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns
Sat 11-12 noon
244 Mirbelia Place
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & David Berns
Sat 1-2pm
Noosa Heads 20 Mitti Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode
11/2 Banksia Ave
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge
Sat 2-2.30pm
38 Angler Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 2-2.30pm
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 1-1.30pm
The Rise 4 & 11, 37 Noosa Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 12-12.30pm
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 10-10.30am
28 Corsair Cres.
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge
Sat 11-12 noon
65A Orient Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren and Shannon Orr
Sat 10-10.30am
42 Newield St
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay
Sat 12-12.30pm
Sunrise Beach
Sunshine Beach 4 Ross Crescent
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode & Mike Hay
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 2-2.30pm
21 Dolphin Bay Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly
Sat 11-11.30am
8 Kiamba Court
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr
Sat 11-11.30am
Costa Nova 8/1 Belmore Terrace
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren
Sat 10-10.30am
28 Enterprise Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren
Sat 12-12.30pm
Sunseeker Lodge 21/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren
Thurs 3-3.30pm
Sunseeker Lodge 2/2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren
Sat 11-11.30am
1/22 Stevens St
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay
Sat 11-11.30am
13 Duke St
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay
Sat 1-1.30pm
17 Paciic Avenue
Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan
Sat 12-12.30pm
18 Outlook Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer
Sat 12-12.30pm
3 Murdock Court
Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan
Sat 11-11.30am
Sat 11-11.30am
Laguna on Hastings 515/32 Hastings St Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat The French Quarter 314/1 Halse Lane Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode and Jason Wedge
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly
Sat 12-12.30pm
6 Belfa Place
Noosa Blue 313, 16 Noosa Drive
1/26 Peregian Esplanade
Sat 1-1.30pm
Mon,Wed, Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm
Tewantin Noosa Springs 342 The Woods
ONEnoosa - Craig Brumby
Sat 11-11.45am
Noosa Waters
Tinbeerwah
10 Mizzen Court
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat
Sat 11-11.30am
90 Patterson Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
Sat 10-10.30am
10 Sternlight Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat
Sat 12-12.30pm
5 Kingsgate Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
Sat 12.30-1pm
Noosaville
Twin Waters
Munna Beach 35/291 Gympie Tce Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer
Sat 2-2.30pm
10/26 Anchorage Cct
ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn
Sat 10-10.45am
St James Square 6, 40 James Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer
Sat 1-1.30pm
50 Anchorage Cct
ONEnoosa - Lydia Kirn
Sat 11-11.45am 1145969-DJ30-14
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highlight home
Golf front luxury TIMELESSLY elegant and constructed to the highest standard, this spectacular home offers over 500 square metres of luxury living. PERFECTLY positioned on a quiet and generous 1050 square metre lot overlooking the seventh fairway and lakes, this residence has been cleverly designed to allow the owners to live comfortably on garden level.
menu, with features such as gas cooking, wall oven, modern conveniences and butler’s pantry with access to a courtyard.
The master suite, which features a spacious ensuite, walk-in robe and a stunning outlook onto the manicured gardens, is located on the lower-level of the home along with a private guest studio apartment.
Upstairs, you will find two more large bedrooms, each featuring a spacious ensuite and walk-in robe.
The main living and dining zones are also located on the ground level of the home, with large bi-fold doors creating a seamless indoor/outdoor space, so the new owners can make the most of beautiful sunny days. The gourmet kitchen features everything you will need to create simple family meals or an impressive dinner party
A media room, home office and laundry complete the lower-level of the home.
This home is not only functional, but it also boasts highquality and fascinating features including the hand-forged stair and entry ironwork, which was constructed by an artisan over five months. The entry gate and custom doors are built from 150-yearold hardwood timber, while a remote-controlled fireplace and surround sound adds a little modernity to the opulent residence.
home essentials ADDRESS: 540 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs PRICE: $2,800,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car, pool AGENT: Craig Brumby for ONE Noosa, 0417 789 765 Thursday, 24 July, 2014 | NOOSA TODAY 33
special feature
How important is interior design? BY DI HENSHALL WHAT is interior design? Interior design is another term for interior environment, or what we surround ourselves with when we are at home, at work - or anywhere inside a building for that matter. Interior design is something that we live and breathe everyday of our lives - huge stores like Myer, David Jones, Saks, Marks and Spencer, all spend a lot of money working out how to make people feel comfortable (and of course feeling happy enough to shop in their stores!) Retailers like Ikea and Pillow Talk make it a mission in their advertising campaigns to help people feel at ease so they relate to their merchandise and therefore want to buy their products to enhance their own homes. But we don’t live in stores. We don’t have neat lives that look like vignettes in stores like Myer and Ikea. We want to feel at ease and comfortable in our own homes. So it comes down to this question: What makes you feel comfortable and happy at home? The answer usually stems from three basic principles:
· Scale and proportion; · Practicality and comfort; and · Lighting and ventilation.
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This is where you need help, hopefully from a qualified, experienced and empathetic interior designer, who can relate to your lifestyle, your family set-up and your daily habits. Sounds frightening, but what you eat, what you wear, how you live, all tell a story so the best outcome for your perfect interior environment can be achieved.
almost butting up to the television. Make yourself at home - you immediately might start to feel fat! It is the Gulliver’s syndrome or Alice in Wonderland feeling - you don’t belong and you certainly don’t feel comfortable. Scale and proportion of furnishings have an immediate impact on our well-being.
Why is this important? If you are not completely comfortable in your own home, be it in your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom (usually the main areas of concern), then you will not be living your life to its optimum level and you will not realise the joy and ease that can be achieved by having a relaxed living environment. This exact statement can be reiterated when discussing your work environment. So let’s go back to the three usual factors affecting our response to our interior environment:
Practicality and comfort There is a myriad of furnishing styles out there, but they must feel good for YOU, not just look good. An example of practicality versus looks could be the bench seat up against an outdoor table - looks great in the brochure or on the showroom floor, but try getting off that bench seat if you are stuck between two other people - not a pretty sight.
Scale and proportion Picture walking into a huge auditorium and there is a small chair in the middle of the room. The host asks you to make yourself at home. What do you do with a tiny chair in such a huge space? You feel uncomfortable even though you have been welcomed by the hosts. Another scenario - welcomed by the same hosts into a tiny room with a massive television on the wall, large, overstuffed three-piece lounge suite and coffee table,
Lighting and ventilation A room can literally be transformed into another atmosphere immediately with clever lighting. Don’t ignore this vital part of comfort and style in your own home - and for that matter in your work environment. Without adequate air-flow, with natural ventilation, any room will suffer and will be uncomfortable. These three elements are all major considerations and in future articles each will be discussed in greater detail - they make a big difference in making sure you are comfortable in your home or office.
special feature
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Accolade Weather Screens owner Julian Menzel said most customers cannot believe that PVC is used within the screens. “Most are convinced it’s glass,” she said. The screens give the effect of being a permanent structure but they can
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Using the same material as cafe blinds, the insert is stretched into a custom aluminium frame giving the appearance of glass but the added safety of being shatter proof.
be inserted with sun block out mesh, tinted PVC and also insect membranes, giving customers an endless choice of possibilities.
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