YOUR BUDGET WHAT WILL IT BUY?
Smith & Sons Pukekohe owners, Lane and Melissa van den Brink share examples of renovations which can be achieved on different budgets.
Over the past few months we have been talking about items to think about before embarking on a renovation. A major consideration is always the budget – how much you want to spend.
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YOU CAN WORK ON IT! Climbing the wooden hill to Bedfordshire used to indicate we intended to go to sleep. However, it turns out that, during the 2020 lockdowns, people have been taking this trip for another reason too... to work, of course! “International studies show one in four people working from home during lockdowns admit to, at some point, logging on from their bed,” Alice Allen from bedding company, Ecosa, says. Results from a recent survey suggest that, aside from their dining tables (45%) and couches (40%), beds (25%) were the most common locales from which people work when at home, she reveals. A comfortable bed is beneficial for other reasons too – a good night’s sleep can help ensure we’re mentally and physically well rested, which can improve health and wellbeing. For these reasons, Ms Allen is not surprised by a recent increase in demand; Ecosa has been able to meet this through online sales.
In some cases, it comes down to what items on your wish list are achievable based on the money you have. Looking at past projects we have completed, here are some examples of what can be achieved on various budgets. Every renovation is different and a makeover of $10,000 at one house could cost $20,000 at another depending on the fittings chosen and the size and age of the property. $30,000 – you could get a full bathroom makeover, this would include stripping the entire bathroom back to the framing, new gib, new flooring, tiled walls, new bathroom fittings painted and finished to a top quality finish. Or you could swap out the kitchen cabinets and all the appliances for the same amount.
$50,000 – this could get you an entire new kitchen layout, maybe add a scullery, new floor coverings and appliances. You may want your kitchen more open plan, this could be achievable including knocking out a wall or two. If it is a ‘buy and flip’ property you could purchase both low spec kitchen and bathroom with this money. On this budget you could opt for a new outdoor living area including deck or new aluminium joinery for an average sized house. $100,000 – now we are getting into the extension side of things – adding a bedroom to the house or converting a garage. This could cover a new kitchen, bathroom and ensuite including changing layouts or an outdoor area with a roof which is connected to the house. These are just ballpark estimates but will give an idea as to what extent you can go to with your budget. For more information give us a call on 09 947 9533 or email us franklin@smithandsons.co.nz Catch you next time!
“We know that the more time people spend in bed, the more likely we are to want to upgrade their bed and mattress,” she adds. “The online model where you can get a bed, mattress and bedding products delivered next day in a compressed format, which makes them easy to manoeuvre inside the house, is proving particularly popular.”
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Let’s start the conversation Call Smith & Sons Franklin on 0800 764 846 or visit smithandsons.co.nz 19 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
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