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in this issue

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WIN with Paulas Furniture

selecting the right tradesperson

WIN with Nutrimetics

planning your colour palette

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14 renovating your kitchen

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What is the dierence?

Any successul building project

starts with the designer as its

their job to take your wish list and

translate it into a reality. However

deciding on the best designer

or your project can raise a ew

questions.

What does a Draughtsperson

do?

Traditionally, draughting sta, also

known as architectural technicians,

work behind the scenes, feshing

out design ideas to translate them

into ull technical drawings. They

may be employed by an architectural

practice or be sel-employed. For

a smaller project, such as a new

garage, a draughtsperson is a sure

bet and will be the low cost option

in many situations.

Architect vs Architectural

Designer

There is a broad overlap in the skill

set and range o services they each

provide.

An Architect has usually gained

an architectural degree and will be

registered with the New Zealand

Registered Architects Board

(NZRAB). To practice as an architect

they must hold an annual practicing

certicate issued by the NZRAB.

Many architects belong to the New

Zealand Institute o Architects

(NZIA).

An Architectural Designer has

most likely (but not necessarily) also

studied at a tertiary institution. Manyarchitectural designers belong to

Architectural Designers New Zealand

(ADNZ). With a wide range o skills

and experience, an architectural

designer is a great choice or a new

home or more complex renovation.

Simply put, the only thing an

architectural designer cannot do is

call themselves an architect.

It all depends on the scale and

complexities o your project. The

important thing is to ask the rightquestions ensuring you nd the right

t or you and your project. Dont be

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planning

colour paletteyour

Any renovation or building project is a daunting process lled with

decisions. And one o the most time-consuming and dicult is oten

in regards to selecting that perect colour palette.

You want your interior colour scheme to be a canvas onto which youcan hang artwork, display much loved possessions and o course live

with. Yet you dont want it to be boring. Colour, pattern and texture

will add vibrancy, personality and lie to the space.

A good rule to remember is 60, 30, 10. 60% dominant colour, 30%

secondary colour and 10% nishes. A rule which will allow you to

create plain areas o

colour on which the eye

can rest, while using

patterns and texture to

relieve the boredom.

Most importantly, this

rule will help create a

balanced, rather than

overwhelming space.

Creating a mood-

board o images and

inspiration will provide you with something tangible to take along

when meeting with your colour consultant, who will then be able to

assist you in drawing out base and accent colours. When meeting

with your colour consultant it is just as important to know what you

dont like, as much as what you do like. Collate ideas rom magazines

print pictures out rom the Internet, gather inspiration rom wherever

and whatever you can!

Beore you go too ar down the track o selecting paint or wallpaper,

it is critical to make

a decision on your

fooring material and

colour. As this is the

most expensive, and

dicult, component o

your colour scheme to

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you get it right rst

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Parker Ferguson Interiors Helping you furnish withconfidence & flair.

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Most stock is immediately available to purchase,

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We can also advise on wall colours and furniture

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selecting

tradespersonthe right

Why The Right Tradesperson Is So Important

The construction team you choose to work with is going

to be instrumental in creating your home, and will help

make the process as enjoyable as possible. You need to

understand each other, be able to communicate well and

undamentally like one another, so it is important, and ok

to shop around and trust your instincts.

When the tenders come in, dont automatically choose the

cheapest. Use a number o criteria to decide, such as:

Price - i a tender is way above or below the others you

should question it. Some builders tender low on the initial

bid just to get the job, but theyll probably be orced to cut

corners, or rely on expensive variations along the way to

make the job pay. Dont orget you get what you pay or.

Examples o work - ask them i you can talk to

someone who has used them to build or renovate, and

look at examples o their work.

Qualifcations - nd out i they are qualied, whether

they are licensed to do the work, and whether they are

members o New Zealand Certied Builders Association

(CBANZ) or Registered Master Builders Federation

(RMBF).Finally, talk to each one and decide i you think you

can work with them on a daily basis. You need to be

comortable with them, be able to communicate clearly,

openly and honestly and be condent they are capable o

turning the designs into a high quality end result.

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bath in your new bathroom? What are the best edible plants

to be planting this month? Is marble a good kitchen benchtop

choice?

Weve all had those times when we are not really sure about

something and also not sure who to ask, especially or ree

advice. With our Ask the Experts column, just ask us and we

will direct your question to an experienced proessional.

Not only will we answer your question in an upcoming issue,

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renovating

what to expectyour kitchen

Where to start:

Do your homework. From pictures rom

the internet and magazines, to ideas seen

in showrooms and home shows, gather

inspiration and identiy the look you like.

Pricing and Budgets

The kitchen is the most expensive room in

the house, and it can be dicult to judge

how ar your dollars will go. The approximate

breakdown o cost is:

45% cabinetry

10% benchtops

15% appliances

20% subtrades

5% sinks, tapware and splashbacks

5% cost overruns

Consider these costs and budget wisely. Be

realistic about your investment and invest in

items that are important, and will serve you

well.

Qualifed Kitchen Designer:

Invest in an experienced and qualied NKBA

designer, who can do it all. One who can give

you design options, proessional advice, foorplans, specications, nishes, elevations,

computer perspectives, installation drawings

and will manage your renovation rom start

to nish, with site visits and a nal sign o.

Discuss your wish list, ideas and desires, this

is your opportunity or your dream kitchen, so

be involved.

Be prepared to pay Design Fees, which vary

depending on the service provided.

Be Prepared:

Allow for 2/3 weeks of work/disruption in

your home

Remove all items from the work area,

protect foors and use dust covers

With the Heart of the Home being

removed, set up a camp kitchen with jug,

microwave, toaster, crockery, cutlery, use

another sink

Have prepared frozen meals, use your

barbecue, dine out

Have a quiet space for you, for children, for

pets

Set house rules for the workmen (hours,

areas o limits)

Give the tradesmen space and time to

complete their work, check things are going

according to plan.

Installation Process:

Conrm who will manage, control and

run the project smoothly, to avoid any

unnecessary costly delays

Book the dates that work with the family,

avoiding such times as school holidays

The rst phase involves the removal of

existing appliances, joinery, bench-tops,repositioning o electrical and plumbing

items, gib stopping, painting, fooring.

The delivery and installation o joinery and

appliances. The template, delivery and

installation o bench-tops

The second phase will see the plumbing

completed and electrical items wired in

The last phase is the nal inspection

ENJOY YOUR NEW KITCHEN!

Milvia Hannah - cmkdnz/cmbdnz - German Kitchens Ltd

For your dream kitchen call our team today on (04) 471 0303 | Showroom - 2 Hut Road end of Thorndon Quay | www.kitchenelements.co.nz

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