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Beaches Living Warm up to winter When winter bites we naturally spend more time inside, rearranging interiors to add warmth to our home, planning improvements and tackling those necessary jobs that are often put off when sunny days and blue skies demand we enjoy the great outdoors To help take the chill off the season we’ve brought together some tips and a directory of local experts who can help you create a home that’s functional, warm and bright. Compiled by Lisa Offord Focus on what works Is your home working for you? The specialists at Sydney Design School suggest you start by asking some tough questions about whether your home fits your current lifestyle such as; Can people move around your living spaces easily? Do you need more seating and is it comfortable? Are all areas of your home well used? And if not, can they take on a new life? Be productive and sort through cupboards, shelves and storage areas and declutter – sell or donate furniture and objects you don’t use or love and in return allow your most beautiful possessions the space to shine. Think carefully before you bring new pieces into your home – do they bring you joy and enhance the space? Do they work with your home’s colour palette? Speak to an interior designer or book yourself into a course so you can achieve the look and feel you want without making mistakes along the way. Comfort rules Take stock of how you heat your home and how your home retains the heat. Use passive design principles to increase comfort and reduce energy use. Assess insulation in the roof, walls and floor and take steps to stop draughts breezing through – check around doors, windows, in between floorboards, chimneys and around exhaust fans and seal up. To save energy, zone your home and only heat the rooms you are using, closing doors to prevent heat escaping into unused spaces. It also pays to keep your blinds open during the day to allow sunshine to warm up your rooms before the temperature drops at night. At night, use heavy curtains to block draughts and insulate your windows from the cold. And check your ventilation is up to scratch; the last thing you want in winter is constant condensation on your windows and damp and mould on your walls and ceilings. You can instantly add warmth to a room by introducing layers of plush textiles in fluffy faux fur, luxe velvets and wool. Things like cushions, throws, sheepskins, floor rugs and heavy curtains in a blend of different materials will instantly add an element of cosiness to a home. Simply overlapping rugs on floors and adding cushions and chunky knit throws on sofas, chairs and beds are not only bang on trend but can also prevent heat from escaping. Take the coldness off bare walls with framed photographs and artwork you love. Light candles, switch to low-wattage bulbs in side and floor lamps and string up interesting lights to provide yet another layer of warmth and ambiance in your home. It’s cool to work now Maintaining your home and contents by protecting surfaces, replacing and repairing worn fixtures and furnishings and fixing leaks and cracks when they first appear can prevent the need for much bigger and more expensive jobs. 38 JULY 2018 The Local Voice Since 1991
Don’t wait for spring! Even the simple act of keeping furniture, floors and fixtures clean and not letting dust and dirt build up will help keep your home in tip-top shape. Regular TLC – yes even outside in the colder months – will pay off in the long run. Check your roof, skylights, windows and keep gutters free and clear as neglect can lead to leaks, flooding and major internal damage. Make sure you get advice from a builder before conducting any major work. Having the exterior of your house professionally washed HEATING yourhome.gov.au/energy/ heating-and-cooling INTERIORS Sydney Design School sydneydesignschool.com.au 9437 1902 Antique General Store antiquegeneralstore.com.au 9913 7636 Peninsula Reflections Custom framing and gallery 4 Daydream St Warriewood peninsulareflections.com.au 9979 4488 AWNINGS, BLINDS AND CURTAINS SunSpec Opening roofs and awnings sunspec.com.au 0413 737 934 Shades of Pittwater 1731 Pittwater Rd Mona Vale shadesofpittwater.luxaflex. will remove mould as well as grime and significantly extend the life of its paint job. And if your home is on the ‘dark side’ simply cleaning windows, skylights, louvered roofs or replacing old ones can instantly brighten things up. A good-quality louvered roof can give you the flexibility to control the light, provide ventilation and view the sky when you want to. Bring new life to furniture by having leather furniture and fabric covers professionally cleaned and replacing uncomfortable cushion inserts with new supportive ones. com.au 9999 6001 HOUSEWASHING The Aqua Clean Team Call Mark 0449 049 101 Martin Earl House Wash Call Martin 0405 583 305 UPHOLSTERY Leather Hero 0490 796 012 Luxafoam North luxafoamnorth.com.au 9999 5567 Essyou Design 0422 466 880 Avalon Marine Upholstery 9918 9803 FLOOR COVERINGS Blue Tongue Carpets Showroom – 1 Polo Ave Mona Vale 9979 7292 Rug Revival Heating can dry out leather and cause cracks – a thorough clean and condition can address this issue. Thinking of the bigger picture? Winter is a great time to plan major renovations and updates to kitchens and bathrooms – flick through magazines and websites and visit showrooms for inspiration. And if you want your home in the best shape it can be for spring and summer beat the rush and line up your tradies now. For more info and local services contact… aglcarpetservices.com.au 9997 8888 Karavan 373 Barrenjoey Rd Newport 0412 259 268 KITCHENS Collaroy Kitchen Centre Showroom - 1000 Pittwater Rd Collaroy collaroykitchen.com.au 9972 9300 Northern Suburbs Water Filters Showroom – 6/20 Bungan St Mona Vale 9979 5855 BUILDER Renovations and repairs/all carpentry needs Rob Burgers 9973 1455 or 0416 066 159 Eco Corner How refreshing to walk into a major super market in late June to discover their singleuse plastic bags have with Jono Burke disappeared! If the biggest businesses in Australia can help make a difference to our environment then we should all follow their leads. The consumption of nonrenewable sources like oil, gas and coal is increasing at an alarming rate. The time has come to look at other renewable sources of energy i.e. solar, wind and geothermal energy. The main benefit of solar energy is that it does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest sources of energy. It requires low maintenance and the systems are easy to install. The only limitation is that it cannot be used at night and the amount of sunlight that is received on earth depends on location, time of day, time of year, and weather conditions. Australia is the sunburnt country so there’s plenty of sun to go around! The main components of a solar system are the solar panels, used to capture the energy and the solar inverter, which in turn is used to convert the energy from DC (Direct Current) to AC (Alternating Current) in your property. Inverters now have the ability to convert the energy ready for storage, most commonly into Lithium batteries that have become cost-effective. This allows the solar energy you are producing to power your property through the night time hours when there is no sunlight. The technology is as good as it has ever been and the payback periods have reduced dramatically (some cases down to two years) to make going solar a cost-effective investment for your family or business. So start saving the planet, one roof at a time… * Jono is a Partner with Solar Energy Enterprises Beaches Living The Local Voice Since 1991 JULY 2018 39
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