{"id":24661,"date":"2019-02-07T01:00:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T14:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realestatetalk.com.au\/?p=24661"},"modified":"2019-02-07T01:00:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T14:00:06","slug":"reno-focus-upgrading-the-heart-of-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/channels.realty.com.au\/realtytalk\/reno-focus-upgrading-the-heart-of-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Reno Focus: Upgrading The ‘Heart Of The Home’"},"content":{"rendered":"

The living room is the heart of every house. It\u2019s where the family gathers to munch down on popcorn while watching a movie, and where everyone mingles for celebrations \u2013 it is the central \u2018living\u2019 hub of a home.<\/p>\n

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Without a good functional living space, a house becomes lifeless. Cramped areas, lack of natural light and tangled hallways can all make a space feel suffocating, and a suffocating feeling certainly does not equal bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe configuration of a house is everything. It\u2019s about opening up pokey hallways and embracing an open-plan living style so that your future buyer or tenant can enjoy the space. Space is perceived value; everyone wants space, and they are willing to pay for it,\u201d explains Jane Slack-Smith from The Ultimate Guide to Renovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cA key part of a successful strategic renovation is adding perceived value, meaning spending money in the places where it can be seen \u2013 and where better than the communal living areas?\u201d<\/p>\n

Renovating a living space is about creating space and the illusion of space, given what you have. Slack-Smith provides the following tips on how to upgrade your living areas.<\/p>\n

Step one: Think minimalist<\/strong>
\nA simple colour scheme is a smart way to go, especially if you intend to sell or rent the home. This allows buyers or tenants to easily envision where they can be creative, warming them to the property.<\/p>\n

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Keep your design simple so your buyer can decorate the property to their own style. Neutral means the property will appeal to more people.<\/p>\n

To add depth to your living room, contrasting classic shades of charcoal, grey or taupe work well. This keeps it from looking uninspired, while maintaining a clean aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nOpt for neutral colour schemes and add colour with finishings or even window coverings that can easily be changed. Don\u2019t add \u2018trending now\u2019 colours as they will date quickly.<\/p>\n

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Step two: Play up the view<\/strong>
\nIf your living room overlooks your backyard, maximise the view by installing a fl oor-to-ceiling window, if your building allows for it.<\/p>\n

The openness creates an illusion of space to widen the room, and lets a lot of natural light in to make it more airy and attractive. You can also install a sliding glass door for easy access to the yard.<\/p>\n

Large windows can also serve the dual purpose of security if families are among your potential buyers, as parents will then be able to keep an eye on their children playing outdoors while remaining inside the house.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nWindows are beautiful but require regular maintenance to keep their aesthetic appeal. Use a cloth and soapy water to wipe down the glass, or a non-abrasive cleaner that won\u2019t leave unsightly marks.<\/p>\n

Step three: Create a sanctuary<\/strong>
\nYou may do a lot of entertaining in the living room, but that certainly doesn\u2019t mean that everyone gets a free pass to look into your space.<\/p>\n

Consider low-maintenance blinds, whether you\u2019re renovating your own home or a rental property. This is where you can add a little colour \u2013 a charcoal colour looks great in a neutral colour scheme.<\/p>\n

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Cellular blinds are easy to maintain as they have anti-static properties and repel dust, which means they look clean even if you don\u2019t wipe them down regularly. Vertical blinds are another terrific option \u2013 it\u2019s hard for dust to cling on, given their positioning.<\/p>\n

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Top tip<\/strong>
\nPVC or faux wood blinds can be cleaned with just a feather duster or a damp cloth because their surfaces keep dirt from settling. In a home with children, you can also opt for cordless blinds to avoid accidents and be compliant with regulations.<\/p>\n

Step four: Emphasise space<\/strong>
\nA great way to create the illusion of space is to make the ceiling seem taller through the use of lighting.<\/p>\n

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When thinking of large open spaces, we think of light. This could be a skylight, or a suspended ceiling with lights. But if you want to emphasise natural light, skylights are the way to go \u2013 they also add an attractive design feature by giving the room a connection to the outdoor environment.<\/p>\n

You can install recessed lights in the ceiling for night-time. Yellow lights create a warm glow that gives the room a homey atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nLay out your lights so that they complement each other \u2013 small, unobtrusive down lights around the border of the skylight frame keep the focus on the skylight. Ensure that the skylight is made of tough material.<\/p>\n

\"\"Step five: Tailor the flooring<\/strong>
\nFunctionally, it may just be a surface to step on, but flooring is a critical design element of any room. You need to know what atmosphere you want to generate and the audience you want to cater to, in order to select the right kind of floor.<\/p>\n

For instance, if it is a young professional couple or a family with children, then perhaps avoid soft timber polished floorboards that can be damaged by high heels or toys.<\/p>\n

As a less fragile alternative, you can opt for tiles that emulate the appearance of wood or stone, achieving a classy effect at a lower cost.<\/p>\n

Step six: Warm things up<\/strong>
\nA beautiful fireplace can add oomph to the living room and serve as a centrepiece, enabling you to design the room around that one piece.<\/p>\n

You can have a fireplace custom-made to your living room\u2019s specifications. There are many options that don\u2019t require you to have a chimney, such as burner only, gas and electric fireplaces. However, you can also go for indoor wood heaters recessed into the wall to create space and generate a modern feel.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re aiming for a traditional look, a fireplace with a mantelpiece not only evokes that old-world feel but also provides additional shelf space.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nStone fireplaces instantly turn a living room into a high-class space. The austere effect can be scaled down with personal items on the mantle, such as photos, books and other knickknacks.<\/p>\n

Step seven: Feature colour highlights<\/strong>
\nYou can incorporate colour and pop COST into a minimalist room at low cost by adding a feature wall to act as the main design element of the room.<\/p>\n

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Many feature walls create looks that contrast with the rest of the space magnificently, keeping all eyes on that one aesthetic. However, you need to be careful not to work with colours that are too \u2018out there\u2019.<\/p>\n

Feature walls can really date a property \u2013 I remember that a purple feature wall that I added quickly dated an area that was clean and light and modern.<\/p>\n

Stick with a neutral philosophy and the result will be sure to have broad appeal.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nKeep to a neutral colour scheme with flexibility to suit different residents. In dark corridors and halls, use the wall colour at half strength to lighten up the space.<\/p>\n

Step eight: Design for function<\/strong>
\nMake space matter by creating a COST lot of storage and display options, enhancing the appeal of the property for future residents.<\/p>\n

It is always easy to show how thoughtful you are with your design of this space. Consider a homework nook or fold-out desk, built-in bookcases or mountings for large TVs. Get to know your renter or buyer by looking at other renovated properties in the area, and add that little bit extra.<\/p>\n

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There are many affordable ways to add function to a living room, such as wall shelves, console tables and cube storage units.<\/p>\n

Top tip<\/strong>
\nStorage baskets are a smart way to utilise all that extra space under furniture. Go for plainly designed baskets and boxes that will pair effectively with the room without drawing a lot of attention.
\nCASE STUDY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jodie Moore\u2019s first-ever official renovation saw her rely on her gut instincts when turning her two-bedroom\u00a0Adelaide<\/a>\u00a0Hills cottage into a three-bedroom leafy sanctuary \u2013 driving a six-figure profit along the way.<\/p>\n

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Jodie Moore purchased her charming two-bedroom cottage in 2008 after deciding that she wanted to try her hand at a full-blown renovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d developed several properties before and most recently finished an owner-build construction. This time I wanted to try something different,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Cost was important to Jodie \u2013 at the time, she was doing the renovation alone while raising two children. She used recycled materials wherever she could and sourced items such as timber, tiles and fittings from auction houses and Gumtree.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t actually have a specified budget for the house. The budget was \u2013 get whatever I need for as close to zero as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jodie\u2019s cottage was a multi-era development, with original parts of the house dating back over 100 years. The original 1860s part of the house was built in the traditional method using mud and straw, so when Jodie removed the wall she exposed the dirt and straw that had been used over 100 years ago. Keeping with the historic feel of the home was important to Jodie, but she also wanted to find a way to modernise the property.<\/p>\n

The cottage was on a large block with a stunning view of the Adelaide Hills. Jodie opted to embrace the space and opened up the existing kitchen wall to lead into the living area.<\/p>\n

\u201cA key part of a successful strategic renovation is spending money in the places where it can be seen, and where better than the communal living areas?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was standing out in the backyard one day, admiring the aspect, and wanted to find a way to bring all of it into the house. It was in this moment I grabbed a sledgehammer and knocked out the back wall to get started!\u201d<\/p>\n

This open-plan design capitalised on the glorious backyard and outdoor sanctuary Jodie had designed. It created a flow design from the indoors to the outdoors, making even more use of the space. She kept the historic feel at the front of the house and slowly phased in a more modern design as the home transitioned into the new extension where the living room is located.\u201cContrary to what all the experts say, I actually renovated this property with my heart and my intuition \u2013 luckily, I was right on trend with what the market wanted!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Jane Slack-Smith<\/strong>\u00a0is a bestselling author,
\nmedia commentator and creator of the
\nFREE video course: How to Find, Renovate and Profit from Run-Down Properties.
\nFor more infromation visit:\u00a0freerenocourse.com.au<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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