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3 Available for immediate possession, this delightful three bedroom home in sought after Ascot Place demands your viewing. Lovingly maintained, this spacious home includes a large lounge, modern kitchen and open plan dining/living area - a great place for the family to get together - as well as a sun drenched conservatory opening onto the beautifully landscaped section. Winter warmth is ensured with large heat pump and underfloor heating in several rooms. Double garage with large workshop area, complete with separate toilet. There is also another separate garage at the rear of the section, with car access, as well as glasshouse

and room for a vegie garden. Schools and shops within walking distance. This low maintenance home is located in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac and

definitely not an opportunity to be missed.

Open Home: Sunday 20 July, 1.30 - 2pm

Deadline sale closing 24 July at 4pm (unless prior sold)

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Phone 027 436 4146

Web ID: AU37883

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217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

TURTON GREEN

WESTSIDE TOWNHOUSE

WITHIN THE AVENUES

A SUNNY OUTLOOK

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

$769,000 WEB ID AU38038 $265,000 WEB ID AU36107 $469,000 WEB ID AU36593 $278,000 WEB ID AU37973 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE Lot 12 Douglas Drive 50 Harrison Street 55 Chalmers Avenue 1 James Street Construction is about to start for this four An established townhouse located in a Genuine vendors are ready to sell their Handy westside location here, with easy 4 2 3 2 bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) convenient westside location with great spacious, well designed sunny home to access from street to garage. Sun is a real home. Master bedroom has ensuite and street appeal. A sunny and spacious 2 new lucky buyers. Gorgeous open plan bonus with kitchen/living catching it all walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with bedroom home with benefits of internal family/dining room, chefs kitchen and day. Ranch slider opens to north facing 2 1 2 1 butlers pantry, living, dining area and garage access. Easy care, private gardens granite work surfaces, sunny deck and BBQ patio and garden. Two double bedrooms separate lounge. Three car garaging. make this property appealing. area, easy care section. You must inspect! with large third bedroom or hobbies room. View By Appointment

VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am

VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am

ALLENTON CENTRAL

LOVELY LOCATION

CONVENIENT LOCATION

YOU MUST SEE THIS!

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU37930 $650,000 WEB ID AU34905 $369,500 WEB ID AU38008 OFFERS OVER $293,000 WEB ID AU37949 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 52 Harrison Street 22 Charlesworth Drive 16 Windsor Street 48 William Street A home that has plenty to offer with Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea Sunny townhouse on a corner site. Three Immaculate home, beautifully presented 4 4 3 2 double garaging plus workshop and subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has bedrooms, ensuite off master. Excellent inside and out, basks in all day sun and is secure, easy care grounds. tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with location with Allenton shopping close by. walking distance to central town and all butlers pantry, and living areas that open Modern and well sited to capture the sun. amenities. Open plan updated kitchen, VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am 1 2 2 1 onto patios, perfect for entertaining. Double garaging and easy care section. dining room flows to lounge. Lovely plain DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) Double internal garage. fresh decor. Be quick. VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.30 - 11.15am Wednesday 6th August 2014 at 4.00pm

VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am

VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am

BRAND NEW HOME (235sqm)

SUPERB FAMILY HOME

PRIVATE AND SUNNY

JUST PERFECT!

OPEN HOME

$499,000 WEB ID AU33824 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU37903 $495,000 WEB ID AU36250 $329,000 WEB ID AU38004 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 9A Allison Street 60 Princes Street 7 Orchard Grove 1a Creek Road We are pleased to market this four An extremely generous sized family home This lovely home is ready for you. Located Proudly we offer for sale this lovely two 4 4 4 2 bedroom home, ensuite and walk in offering spacious living plus 3 car garaging in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this bedroom townhouse. Perfect spot handy wardrobe in master and two living areas. and workshop. property has 4 bedrooms, master with to Domain and rest home. Perfectly Great storage and built for morning and ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area positioned to catch sun and privacy. Well VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am 2 1 2 1 afternoon sun. Good sized second and substantial kitchen. Double garaging equipped kitchen with street views, DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) Friday bathroom. Double garage with internal plus plenty of off street parking. dining/living opens to generous lounge. 1st August 2014 at 4.00pm access. 2 3 2 2 VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 11.00 - 11.45am

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OFFERS OVER $299,000 WEB ID AU37493 OFFERS OVER $355,000 WEB ID AU34107 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 79 Grey Street 78 Oxford Street Reward yourself and own this super sunny A lovely and sunny character home 3 3 townhouse situated eastside within the positioned on a private setting with Avenues. Upstairs open plan living with all established, large and impressive grounds. day sun and under floor heating. Double A spacious three bedroom plus office 1 1 garage on easy care smaller section. Would family home with plenty to offer including suit a busy professional couple. excellent garaging, accommodating 5-6 cars. 2 6 VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm VIEW Saturday 19 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm

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217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

COMFORT & LOCATION

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OPEN HOME

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU37861 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU37883 $487,500 WEB ID AU37075 $548,000 WEB ID AU37438 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 13 Grigg Street 6 Ascot Place 19 Falcon Drive 18 Orchard Grove Split level offering excellent views, superb Lovingly maintained, this spacious home Attractive four bedroom home in Allenton Classic 'L' shaped home built to catch the 4 3 4 4 gardens offering privacy, walk to town, includes a large lounge, modern kitchen. cul-de-sac. Sunny and warm with two sun. Spacious living opening to patio and domain, school. Three car garaging. living areas opening onto private deck. private section. Four bedrooms, ensuite Convenient location with shopping and plus office area. Move on in and enjoy this VIEW Sunday 20 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm VIEW Sunday 20 Jul 1.30 - 2.00pm 2 1 2 2 schooling close by. Excellent double garage quality home in the popular Braebrook DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) with room for the boat and trailer. subdivision. Thursday 31st July 2014 at 2.00pm Thursday 24th July 2014 at 4.00pm

SPACE, STYLE AND LOCATION

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LOCATION & OPPORTUNITY

VIEW Sunday 20 Jul 2.30 - 3.00pm

REALLY NEAT BUNGALOW

OFFERS CONSIDERED WEB ID AU36660 OFFERS OVER $820,000 WEB ID AU37972 OFFERS OVER $470,000 WEB ID AU37882 OFFERS OVER $236,000 WEB ID AU37840 WESTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE ASHBURTON 66 Cameron Street 70A Tarbottons Road 30a Wills Street 10 King Street Action required, view then you decide it's Just three years young, this gorgeous Situated on a nice corner section this 2 3+ Brand spanking new and sited to allow the 4 3 3 value. Substantial family home within easy sun to stream on in. This quality home set home is situated in the "dress circle" of bedroom plus sunroom bungalow offers so walking distance to towns main amenities. on a 4007m2 section offers the lucky Ashburton. Three double bedrooms, much for the prudent buyer. Plenty of All the things you would expect to find in purchaser a wonderful lifestyle master with ensuite, and office. Sunny and character and charm. Heatpump and HRV 2 2 2 1 this quality home and more including opportunity. All the benefits of a rural open plan, the large living area opens onto system for climate control. Add to this the spacious living areas. setting but just minutes to the town a sun drenched deck. double garage and glass house. Buy me! centre. 2 2 2 2 View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment View By Appointment

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PRICE REDUCED $225,000 WEB ID AU37676 $189,000 WEB ID AU37583 $399,000 WEB ID AU37251 $210,000 WEB ID AU37126 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 30 Princes Street 2/52 Cox Street 3 Somerset Grove 91 Cox Street Tidy 3 bedroom home on small easycare, Very well presented two bedroom unit A lovely near new home located in a well A lovely three bedroom home that boosts 3 2 3 3 421m2 section close to East Street. New with single garage and store shed. Floor established street. Surrounded by other potential. This property offers character logburner, stainless steel cylinder and mounted heat pump will ensure warm in quality new homes. Spacious open living and an opportunity to further enhance and rewired. The freshly painted exterior is a winter and cool in summer. Easy care and and two toilets provides for a well add value. An upgraded bathroom and 1 1 1 1 top job and sparkles (all new guttering). low maintenance. designed home at an affordable price. Easy large kitchen provide plenty of appeal. Newly landscaped gardens. care section with minimal landscaping. View By Appointment View By Appointment

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OFFERS OVER $190,000 WEB ID AU37044 NEG. AT $390,000 WEB ID AU36919 OFFERS OVER $325,000 WEB ID AU36872 OFFERS OVER $645,000 WEB ID AU33645 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 57 Hakatere Drive 3/168 Walnut Avenue 169B Middle Road 20 Westpark Close Sit back and enjoy the lifestyle Upper This quality three bedroom townhouse is Immaculately presented, sunny two Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not 2 3 2 5+ Hakatere Huts has to offer. Fully furnished, generous in size with a large floor area of bedroom townhouse with pretty private, replace this home in this location for this two bedrooms plus sunroom, spacious 218 m2. Well designed with elevated living easy care gardens. The updated kitchen sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining lounge with log fire. Large kitchen, which enhances outlook and provides a and open plan roomy dining living basks in and living area with separate lounge, both 1 1 1 2 bathroom/laundry facilities and separate sunny aspect. A central location and easy all day sun. Walking distance to Allenton with excellent indoor outdoor flow. Five toilet. New carpet. care grounds. shops and Argyle Park. bedrooms and an office. View By Appointment

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217 West Street, Ashburton

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

180 HECTARES- BORDERDYKE IRRIGATED

WEB ID AR37913 ASHBURTON 1178 Lismore Mayfield Road Seldom are these opportunities to purchase land in the Mayfield Hinds Irrigation Company catchment and no wonder with reliability and cost structure such as theirs. This farm has many great attributes: • Great shape for pivot development • Low irrigation costs- estimated 2014/15 season $78/ha • Well located on good soils • Excellent family home and good support sheds • Proven dairy/dairy support location • Irrigation supply dam in place. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Thursday 7th August 2014 at 4.00pm

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

PEACE & QUIET IN STAVELEY - 44.7 HA

WEB ID AR37736 ASHBURTON 160 Flynns Road Seldom do such high calibre properties in three titles in this location come to the market. The quality of the improvements on this unit can only be described as high. Excellent four bedroom + office homestead with two living areas plus games room/garage. Excellent fences with swinging gates, four bay shed with two bay lockup and excellent set of cattle yards. Top quality soils with good rainfall. Start your farming life as a standalone or use it for dairy grazing/support block. View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Wednesday 23rd July 2014 at 3.00pm

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PRODUCTIVE SOILS 8 HA

$850,000 11 HA - HOME + FLAT

$1,100,000 + GST

WEB ID AL37331

VENDOR SAYS SELL!!

WEB ID AL36508

ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road

ASHBURTON 82 Gartartan Road

Located just 5km S.E from the Ashburton Town Centre this 4 bedroom home set in mature grounds offers peaceful country living within easy commuting distance from town. Modern kitchen/dining room, sunny living room plus large peaceful lounge. Spacious country laundry, bathroom plus separate shower room. Looseboxes. Fertile Wakanui soils and good subdivision. Price is plus GST. View By Appointment

Modern four bedroom home nestled in a peaceful private established expansive garden setting. Sheltered and positioned for the sun. Large open plan living and kitchen areas opening to the gardens. Ensuite and spa bath. Excellent modern two bedroom flat fully self contained. A special for granny or guests. Eight bays of sheds, cattle yards, eight paddocks and spray irrigation. A well developed, very tidy productive rural lifestyle near Ashburton's town boundary. A great family home. View By Appointment

GREENSTREET - 9 HA

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL37390 ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road 10 hectares of quality irrigated silt loam soils only a few kilometres from town. Featuring a near new three bedroom home with sunny kitchen/dining plus large lounge with log burner. Separate formal dining room. Also a self contained sleepout. Buildings include 12m x 19m lock up shed with three phase power.

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL37152 ASHBURTON 56 Rawles Crossing Road This is a great home built to all day sun with two separate patio areas, 3 double bedrooms master with ensuite, two living areas and large double garage. Then on top of this you have just under 10HA of top quality soils with irrigation. A chance not to let go by.

View By Appointment

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ELBOW ROOM AND SPACE

$199,000 WEB ID AL34677 HINDS 49 David Street 1.8HA leasehold property with 4 bedroom 4 villa homestead set in sheltered and mature grounds. Kitchen/Dining, separate lounge, HRV System. Rent $7000 per 1 annum. Paddocks for the pony, space for the children. Peaceful for the parents. Ring now! 2 View By Appointment

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Industry Comment

Property signboards 6.45 % 6.40 %

P.A.

2 years

A sign draws attention to a property, not just attention of potential buyers but also the attention of the neighbourhood and general public.

This attention is all very helpful as people talking about the property to others is one of the best forms of promotion. Signboards come in many shapes and sizes and your real estate agent can talk you through the best option for marketing your property.

Hamish McLeod

At Property Brokers we use a variety of signboards including Hanging signs and Photo Signboards.

Property Signboards A very important marketing tool. Although there has been a lot of pressure put on the effectiveness of traditional marketing due to the expansion of the Internet, I believe that the traditional property signboard is here to stay and is becoming an increasingly important marketing tool. A signboard strategically placed on the boundary of a property is an integral part of an effective marketing campaign.

produced between $90.00 - $150.00. With the growing popularity of online promotional videos and photo walk-throughs QR codes have been incorporated into photo signboards to provide a link to the property’s online campaign. QR codes (short for Quick Response Codes) are a type of clever barcode that you can scan with your smartphone. It's a quick way to get to a website without having to type the web address.

P.A.

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7.00

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Photo Signboards are becoming increasingly popular as they provide a lot more information about the property and can provide links to the online marketing and promotional videos.

6.60

This works particularly well for homes that can’t be seen from the road or that have unique features that you would like to promote.

6.39

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Costs of these signboards varies but usually can be

P.A.

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Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008 INVESTMENT HOLIDAY COTTAGE WHITESTONE 3

Superb holiday letting or rental cottage. Attractive Oamaru stonework. Use yourself summer or winter and rent out the rest of the time. Part of four cottage complex. Can be managed long or short term. Two bedrooms, each with ensuite. Sleeps up to six. Comes with furnishings and appliances (incl. crockery).

$390,000

40 Allen Street OUTSTANDING PROPERTY - An outstanding property that is both timeless and timely. Four double bedrooms, all with ensuites. Master bedroom with walkthru wardrobe, with French doors out to patio. Modern kitchen with induction hobs. 1070m2 section, separate workshop. This property is something very special.

$625,000

32 Jackson Street

10 Morgan Street

MODERN CHARACTER HOME - Sought after central location, this home has been fully renovated to produce something special. On offer is a three bed/two bath character home, fully furnished.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE - Three bedroom low maintenance home on easy care section. Homely, spacious feeling through the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Off street parking and a small back yard. Double glazed windows and a double internal access garage. This will be a special place to call home. $410,000

Warm interior, character features include bay windows and French doors. Open plan kitchen/living, wood burner, heat pump. Positioned for all day sun. $395,000

STEP INSIDE & BE INSPIRED This home is built to impress. Offering two/three bedrooms. The two storey home is low maintenance, warm and inviting. Sunny north facing deck with views towards Mount Hutt. Set on a 648m2 section with detached garaging it is certainly worth a look. Viewing by appointment only. $375,000

PERFECT HOLIDAY INVESTMENT - Located in scenic Methven, gateway to Mt Hutt Skiﬁeld. Brinkley Resort offers owners a perfect spot for a holiday home. The package includes a two bedroom unit plus studio unit, fully furnished and available (up to 90 days) for the owner to use anytime of the year. $150,000 plus GST

www.professionals.co.nz | 127 Main Street, Methven | (03) 303 3093

Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

Mark & Rachel Allred Property Consultants 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel

OJ – Martin Dodson

Urban / Rural Property Consultant 021-743-394

Annie Dwyer

Property Manager 027-886-0179

Amanda Pannett

Ofﬁce Administrator 303-3093

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Ashburton

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED

Ashburton

291 Cameron Street

Price by Negotiation

66 Cameron Street

Price by Negotiation

Be the first to inspect this three bedroom bungalow within the Avenues. Modernised kitchen and bathroom for easy family living and BBQ and patio area for entertaining. All on a sunny quarter acre section. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $365,000 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/518008

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 308 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

Four bedroom home with three year young kitchen Spacious conservatory and louvered patio. The large living area, heated by heat pump and gas fire . HRV system installed Double garage and lots of outbuildings including a shed and glass house

Motivated vendors will look at all reasonable offers View Sat 10.45-11.15 www.bayleys.co.nz/518211

Mick Hydes

M 027 439 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

LOCATION, VIEWS AND AFFORDABILITY

Allenton

GOLDEN YEAR’S

Tinwald

14 Bathurst Street

Price by Negotiation

16 Johnstone Street

For Sale $410,000 Mick Hydes

Debbie Boon

We have the perfect situation for your golden year´s right here in this package. Full sized (160m²) house consisting of three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen/dining and separate living with hide away office plus a double garage. All of this on a level street front section of 462m².Close to full shopping centre in Tinwald, Ashburton.

This unique property is a must see. Three bedrooms then up to the kitchen and living areas where the view can be captured on the deck. Attached garaging and workshop with a super easy care backyard. Just a stroll to Argyle Park WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $315,000$325,000. View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517941 M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

WHAT A NEAT PACKAGE!

Ashburton

298 Moore Street

Price by Negotiation

Welcome home to this perfectly positioned three bedroom home. Situated for the sun it boasts large open plan living, galley kitchen, attached garaging and extra 3mx4.5m garage/workshop. Walking distances to the CBD it is a must see.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

NEXT PROJECT AWAITS, THIS MUST BE SOLD FIRST

Tinwald

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

Mick Hydes

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Set on 4007sqm this newly built property is finished with quality fixtures and fittings and offers a slice of paradise to its new owners. The well designed kitchen is the hub,complete with huge butler´s pantry. Four double bedrooms, master with WIR , beauty area and tiled ensuite.

Debbie Boon

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $389,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/517799

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

70A Tarbottons Road

www.bayleys.co.nz/517680

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

The Vendors invite offers over $820,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517694

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

PEACE, PRIVACY AND POSITION

Ashburton

34 Murdochs Road

Deadline Sale

Modern, with a touch of elegance, the kitchen, dining and open plan living is a delight to be in. The four bedrooms and two bathrooms are designed with family life in mind. Comprised of 1.734 hectares offering potential to run stock or simply enjoy the surrounds. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 31 July 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518278

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz

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Liven up your home with artif If there's somewhere in your home that needs livening up but it's not practical to use real plants, consider using faux flowers and greenery.

man, owner of the Nashville, Tennessee-based Artificial Plants and Trees. Visible stems, branches and trunks should appear realistic. "The ability to create the minute, intricate detail of everything about the plants and trees helps make them more natural-looking than they were 10 years ago," he says. You can choose from an array of products. People often choose real plants that aren't native to their region, so don't feel limited to the varieties found near you when buying artificial ones, says Jo Pearson, a creative expert with Michaels Stores.

Decorators, or maybe your mother, used to tell you to skip the fake stuff if you wanted to stay classy. But improved manufacturing and materials are giving artificial plants and silk flowers a fresh reputation. "The technology has come a long way. They look so real now it's hard to tell," says Kathie Chrisicos, designer and president of Bostonbased Chrisicos Interiors.

"When it comes to creativity, there is no right or wrong way to choose," she says. "The great thing is that artificial flowers and plants offer the flexibility to choose what you want when you want, regardless of the season or your region."

When you're shopping for faux, pay attention to detail. ManufacSELECTION SAVVY

Current trends in greenery include palms and succulents, as well as potted herbs such as lavender and rosemary, and small leafy plants and ivies. Peonies, mums, dahlias, sunflowers and hydrangeas

tured plants and flowers should have the variations in colour, texture and density that live plants do, including the look of new growth and old growth, says Doug Hope-

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branches to make them reach toward natural light or fit into a certain space or container, and then change it up so it doesn't always look the same. "I've had people tell me my plant was really growing when, in fact, I'm just repositioning it occasionally," Pearson says. To arrange petals, stems and foliage on artificial products, check out photos of live plants online. For Stephanie Norris, the designer behind San Diego-based Cre8tive Designs Inc., using faux plants requires choosing the right containers, and accessories such as real soil, sand and stones. "It's a little more texture," she says. "It's dressing it up, which is really the finishing touch with using an artificial plant." MIX IT UP

Some homeowners mix artificial greenery into their landscaping in areas where live plants don't thrive. "It's that side of your house that has no light, and every season

you're putting new topiaries out there," Hopeman says. "That's the perfect opportunity for an artificial plant." Norris says she mixes artificial with live plants at her home for a lusher look. Among her favorites are small boxwoods sold by IKEA. LOW MAINTENANCE

Because you don't have to prune, water or fertilize faux foliage and florals, they're perfect for people who don't have a green thumb, who travel a lot or who have allergies. "While we all love real plants, sometimes real plants just aren't practical," Pearson says. Keeping artificial plants looking their best usually requires no more than dusting or wiping with a damp cloth. Many can be rinsed off in the shower or outdoors with a hose on a gentle setting.

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The wonderful world of Thinking about replacing your floor coverings? If so, read on. Let's start with the kitchen. Wood flooring is very popular and can work well in a kitchen so long as you get one that doesn't absorb liquid. There are always spills in the kitchen, even with the most careful cook. Think of emptying your dishwasher. Water from lids or the bottom of cups or glasses is bound to spill onto the floor when you take them out of the dishwasher and put them away. Cork can be an alternative. It has a similar finish to laminate wood flooring, only with bounce. It is virtually nonabsorbent and moisture-proof, and it won't burn easily.

Tile raises the floor either a little or a lot, depending on the tile. So there will be a height difference that needs to be addressed so you don't end up with a refrigerator that doesn't fit back into place because cabinets are in the way or a dishwasher that doesn't fit because the counter top is in the way. Measure first. Since most dining rooms are adjacent to the kitchen, the flooring should be the same. Continuity makes for a comfortable feel and good flow in design. You can always add an area rug under the dining table if an all-hard floor isn't totally appealing to you in that room.

Tile is always a popular choice for kitchens as it is easy to clean - other than the grout.

If the front entry is a high-traffic area, consider hard flooring here, too, so you can clean it easily. Tile or marble is always good.

If you are putting tile down, be sure there is clearance enough for the refrigerator and any under-counter appliances.

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the dining-room floor. An area rug at this entrance is always welcome, but be sure it isn't a light colour or it will get to be a dark colour soon.

Master bedrooms, on the other hand, call for plush carpeting. If

An outdoor welcome mat is a good idea but appreciate that not everyone will actually wipe their feet before entering. If you have a guest-bedroom, this floor can look good with hardwood flooring. And yes add floor mats on either side of the bed for underfoot comfort when guests wake up in the morning. Also, put a good underlay under the wood flooring for comfort and sound absorption.

your footing is unsure, choose a tighter weave of carpet.

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Master bedrooms, on the other hand, call for plush carpeting. If your footing is unsure, choose a tighter weave of carpet. Bathrooms do well with tile or marble because of the high humidity and water spills from sinks and tubs. And last but not least, the living room. Anything goes. You pick! Hardwood floors are timeless and classy. Tile or marble looks rich. Carpet feels comfortable and cosy and also offers a sense of quality.

Different types of floors require different types of cleaning. Carpet is a sponge for dust, and needs to be vacuumed about once a week. A deep cleaning every 12-18 months will also help. Hardwood floors and tile can be swept and mopped every two weeks. If you have pets or kids, you'll probably need to clean your floors a little more often.

Spot clean. Thoroughly clean up spills when they happen, so that stains don't get worse over time. For carpet stains, we use a spot cleaner, but you can also use soda water on a fresh stain. Once the area is dry, sprinkle baking soda onto the spot, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum. For hardwood floors, use a dry towel to soak up spills, then clean the spot with a wood floor cleaner.

Cut down on clutter. Dust tends to build up under furniture and along edges, so tightly packed furniture arrangements and floors covered in stuff will collect dust more quickly. If you maintain some open space around your furniture and keep things off the floor, it will be easier to clean and it will stay cleaner longer.

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Tidy rooms mean more Tidy room means more space Did mum ever tell you to put your things away? Ah, there was a reason for that. Everything should have a place and everything should be put back in that place. A messy bedroom, no matter what size it is, will look messy, cluttered and small if there are clothes on the floor or magazines thrown everywhere or piles of other things left out. A smaller bedroom will seem especially messy if there's clutter all over. An orderly place is the basis for good design and open space. OK, now that the room is clean, let's see how to best use every inch

of it. Corners shouldn't be ignored. Find a corner dresser or nightstand that can be used for storage. If you can't find exactly the right piece, build it. Attach corner shelves to the wall and you'll have places for books and/or knick-knacks. And what is stored under there shouldn't be just stuff you've shoved under the bed. There are containers that fit nicely under beds. It is much easier to pull out a container than it is to grab and pull random items out to try to find something. What about colour? Well, of course, paint and decorate the room in your favourite colours. But to open the space, make those colours light. Bold or dark colours will make the room feel closed in.

There is room under the bed for storage. If you get a high frame to lift the bed a few extra inches off the floor, you will have even more storage. To hide what is under the bed, use a dust ruffle. It adds colour while serving the purpose of a curtain to hide what is stored.

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You can accent in dark or bold colours, but walls and fabrics should be light. Furniture finishes, too, should be light. Lighting is important. The more light, the brighter and more open the room will appear. But too many lamps will create clutter, so try for wall sconces and ceiling-mounted or flush lights. Does the room have a wardrobe? If so, get it organised with a system for maximum use of space. The walls in the room will do well with little decoration. One or three wall hangings should be all you need. Well, there you have it. Don't forget to put your things away. -AAP

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Colour your bathroom White sinks, tubs and toilets are classic bathroom fixtures. Learn how to pair them with colours that make them look fresh. Although there are some absolutely gorgeous boutique lines producing sinks and toilets in rich, deep colours, white is still by far the most popular choice for toilets, tubs and sinks, says Bob Garder, president of the US National Kitchen & Bath Association. For a clean but comfortable look, Los Angeles interior designer Nicole Sassaman suggests teaming white bathroom fixtures dark paint colours, such as metallic blue. Choosing a darker paint colour also gives you an artistic backdrop against which you can install colourful hooks or hang vibrant towels. If you will be putting on make-up in the bathroom, says Marcia Walter of the International Association of Colour Consultants, it's important to choose colours that flatter your skin tone. "Steer clear of gray and deeper yellow-greens," she says. Other deep colours can work very well even in tiny bathrooms, says Catherine Stein, president of The Color Council. "Don't try to hide the fact that it's a small space," says Stein. "Instead, treat the room like a little jewel box, painting the walls and the ceiling the same colour, and make it really special."

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