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Turning your traditional patio or verandah into an exciting entertainment space is the perfect way to extend your indoor living space into the outdoors. You’ll want to ensure any materials you use are hard-wearing to stand up against repeated use and the elements (from heavy rain to harsh sunshine), and the renovation itself shouldn’t break the bank. Choosing a product like HardieDeck™ means you get all the elegance of a sleek and sturdy deck without the drawbacks of traditional timber. Made from James Hardie’s™ premium fibre cement, the HardieDeck is a stylish addition to any outdoor space. It works just as well for your exterior dining area as it does around the edges of your pool. Outdoor kitchen for entertaining There’s nothing quite like firing up the barbie and inviting friends and family over for a meal out in the sunshine. A kitchen outside is a great way to use your outdoor space, but you need to ensure the materials around it will be able to withstand the hot summer days and rainy weather, and won’t get stained from spills and dropped food. Linea Weatherboard is the ideal choice for an outdoor kitchen – not only is it modern, durable and easy to install, but it’s resistant to shrinking, swelling and cracking. One last thing to remember for any outdoor kitchen: if you plan to install a barbecue on your deck, make sure the flooring is heat resistant and strong enough to support the extra weight of large appliances.

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Bring your dream facade to life with James Hardie and Style Sourcebook

<p>The façade of a home is often overlooked, however, it’s one of the most important elements for creating instant street appeal. Visualising and creating a design for your façade is just as important as designing your interior, and the two should complement each other to marry the exterior and interior spaces. The key to a well-designed home is knowing the style you like and the elements that achieve the look. For most people, it’s a challenge on where to begin!</p>
<p>Collating a mood board can help define and refine your vision for your home exterior. Mood boards should include images that showcase colours you like and textures and materials you want to use. Take into consideration each aspect of your façade including exterior walls, roof, front door, fence and accompanying furniture.</p>
<p>James Hardie has recently partnered with <a href="https://stylesourcebook.com.au/">Style Sourcebook</a>, a sophisticated mood board tool to connect renovators and new home builders to endless design possibilities, and has invited key design influencers to create mood boards with a focus on Modern Looks. Here you’ll see inspiring interpretations of modern design and how you can mix and match materials to create your own unique style.</p>
<h2 id="boxmodern">Box Modern</h2>
<p>This look emphasises the arrangement of different shaped boxes to create a contemporary home. “The box shape is a modern design element used in architecture to create clean lines and strip back design to its purest form,” says Maria Cerne, Interior Designer at <a href="https://www.studioblack.com.au/">Studio Black Interiors</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/Oxor11M6M5Z6cKYLocMBB/0ca22bfe258df3382e29d166bc0731f6/Box_Modern_-_Studio_Black.webp" alt="Box_Modern_-_Studio_Black" />
<em><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/box-modern">Box Modern</a> mood board designed by <a href="https://www.studioblack.com.au/">Studio Black Interiors</a>.</em> </p>
<p>The key elements in creating a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/box-modern">box modern</a> facade are to use the clean lines of vertical, horizontal, or even panel cladding to distinguish each box shape. James Hardie products, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> are ideal in this application. Paired with a palette of dark and light colours in tones of black, white and grey, creates a home that has a sophisticated and high-end feel.</p>
<h2 id="midcenturymodern">Mid Century Modern</h2>
<p>Taking inspiration from the 1930s to the 1970s, a main principle of this look is ‘form follows function’, meaning the purpose often comes before the design. </p>
<p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/6iKZbLo5i3eumBD2SyHv5x/5559e3500c216993a523ca9b46d05533/Mid_Century_Modern_-_Oleander_and_Finch.webp" alt="Mid_Century_Modern_-_Oleander_and_Finch" />
<em><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/mid-century-modern">Mid-Century Modern</a> mood board by <a href="https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/">Oleander and Finch</a>.</em></p>
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  <p>“There are a few sure ways to achieve a mid-century façade. Try a pop of bold colour on the front door and sticking to clean lines and geometric shapes just as you would with mid-century interiors. The earthy hues, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>, timbers, stone and texture cladding used in this colour palette reflect the handcrafted organic nature of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/mid-century-modern">Mid-Century Modern</a> design. Landscaping should be minimal. Think plants indigenous to your area, and a focus on marrying the interior with the exterior,” says <a href="https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/">Oleander and Finch, Interior Designer</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="mixedcladding">Mixed Cladding</h2>
<p>This look is all about mixing, matching and layering different materials and styles of cladding to create an interesting and unique look with design variation. </p>
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  <p>“To achieve a coastal luxe <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/mixed-cladding">mixed cladding</a> look, I recommend using a blend of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-matrix-cladding">Matrix™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> by James Hardie in whisper white. The softness of whisper white, offset by texture of stone and timber, plus a feature doorway complements James Hardie’s range and completes the final look,” says Ashley Madison, Creative Founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/am_interiordesign_studio/">AM Interior Studio</a>.</p>
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<p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/6OE6tNhmmAkcgvXYtpeLHw/552aaed551383db79cb33d51589d7092/AM_Interior_Design_Mixed_cladding.webp" alt="AM_Interior_Design_Mixed_cladding" />
<em><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/mixed-cladding">Mixed Cladding</a> mood board by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/am_interiordesign_studio/">AM Interior Studio</a>.</em></p>
<p>Mixing <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> with its deep shadow lines with a vertical joint cladding such as <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-matrix-cladding">Matrix Cladding™</a>, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardie-fine-texture-cladding">Hardie™ Fine Texture Cladding</a> or <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> will provide instant street appeal. To create a contemporary aesthetic, carefully place windows at the same height, and to complete your modern look, choose a monochrome colour palette but finish the last 10% of your colour palette with timber tones or an unexpected pop of colour.</p>
<h2 id="moderncoastal">Modern Coastal</h2>
<p>Reflective of Australia’s beach shack history, the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> look is a combination of crisp white weatherboards and contemporary clean lines with a luxury outdoor living vibe.</p>
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  <p>“When creating a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> façade, start with the main exterior element – weatherboards as it covers the entirety of the home. It is important to mix textures such as weatherboards with timber, bricks, natural stone and tiles,” says Court + Riss, Co-Founders of <a href="https://www.boneandblanc.com.au/">Bone+Blanc Interior Design Studio</a>.</p>
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<p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/3H2HAlAcTLvOStMU8tfpqZ/0a2612999d3ca60eed508e52de781e35/Modern_Coastal_-_Bone___Blanc.webp" alt="Modern_Coastal_-_Bone___Blanc" />
<em><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> mood board by <a href="https://www.boneandblanc.com.au/">Bone+Blanc Interior Design Studio</a></em></p>
<p>Key elements to create the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> look include crisp white <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™ Trim</a> by James Hardie, a roof style that provides a simple designer look (flat, gable or skillion) and large, impressive windows placed carefully in the façade. Embrace the relaxed coastal styling with wide stacking doors, deck chairs, outdoor umbrellas, neutral and natural textures and lots of outdoor plants.</p>
<h2 id="scandibarn">Scandi Barn</h2>
<p>The popularity of modern farmhouses and barn-style homes in Australia have increased. The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/scandi-barn">Scandi Barn</a> look encourages simplicity, minimalism with a touch of Scandinavian influence. </p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/scandi-barn">Scandi Barn</a> look is characterised by its steeply pitched gable roof of 35 to 45 degrees, with corrugated steel sheets preferred over tiles as the material of choice. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> by James Hardie provide the perfect façade, and in choosing a bold colour palette, you can bring your dream home to life. Interiors showcase the pure barn shape with vaulted ceilings with its open floor plan with skylights, light timber floors and the use of neutral and natural materials.</p>
<p><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/vgQ34KXW8SrQ1eLK0ffNN/334a8c0c6b5fe9f8207797a179969e3c/Scandi_Barn_-_The_Stables.webp" alt="Scandi_Barn_-_The_Stables" />
<em><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/scandi-barn">Scandi Barn</a> mood board by <a href="http://www.thestables.com.au/">The Stables.</a></em></p>
<p>To get creative, start your mood board and bring your design vision to life, visit <a href="https://www.stylesourcebook.com.au">Style Sourcebook here</a>. </p>

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Guide: Living the renovation dream

<p>Renovating is the dream for so many Australians. After all, it’s the best way to build the perfect home for you and your family. But finding the time, the funds and the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/home-renovation-guide/">design inspiration</a> can prove quite challenging if you’re not fully prepared. </p>
<p>To help with your home’s transformation journey, we’ve put together a quick guide to renovating – so you can get the look you’ve always wanted and the lifestyle you deserve.
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<h2 id="whydowerenovate">WHY DO WE RENOVATE?</h2>
<p>Everyone has a different reason for why they want to renovate. Maybe you deliberately bought the cheapest home in the best suburb, and now it’s time to give it a complete makeover. Maybe you need more space for a growing family. Maybe you want more light and flow for totally open-plan living.</p>
<p>The trick to making your renovation a success – <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/how-to-fast-track-your-renovation-without-breaking-your-budget/">and to stay under budget!</a> – is to make a solid plan. We suggest breaking your entire transformation project into three key sections:</p>
<ul>
<li>Get started: This is the time to dream big. Throw around all your renovation ideas, match it with your budget and solidify the lifestyle you’re looking for. In most cases, once you settle on what the end goal will be, it’s much easier to find the right look.</li>
<li>Get planning: It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a team with lots of diverse skills to make a renovation happen. This is the time to find the right people and the right products for your build.</li>
<li>Get building: Delays, budget blowouts and expensive fixes – avoid all these by managing the job well. In order words: do it right the first time so you won’t have to do it ever again!</li>
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<h2 id="whattoconsiderwhenrenovating">WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN RENOVATING</h2>
<p>For homeowners, the most important consideration for their renovation is the overall look. But just as important is finding high-quality, durable products that can stand up to the renovation task. For example, if you’re interested in the latest Scandi Barn trend then you’ll want something like <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ cladding</a> for that premium, contemporary look. Alternatively, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ weatherboard</a> truly elevates a Hamptons-style renovation.</p>
<p>Then there’s finding the right team. If you’re a first-time renovator, you’ll need to do plenty of research to find a designer or architect, and especially the right builder for the job.</p>
<p>Finally – but just as important, if not more! – is figuring out what to spend your money on. When it comes to increasing the value of your home, helpful grants like the recent <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/making-money-with-the-home-builder-grant-top-5-reno-tips/">$25,000 HomeBuilder program</a> can really supercharge your project. Just look at what <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/what-does-10000-worth-of-james-hardie-fibre-cement-buy-for-your-renovation/">$10,000 worth of James Hardie™ fibre cement</a> can get you.</p>
<h2 id="theperfectrenomarriagewheninspirationmeetspracticality">THE PERFECT RENO MARRIAGE: WHEN INSPIRATION MEETS PRACTICALITY</h2>
<p>Stuck for ideas but desperate to renovate your property? Sometimes it can feel like there are just too many design trends out there to pick one – or several for a <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/introducing-the-designer-mixed-materials-look/">Mixed Cladding look</a>. The good news is that James Hardie is part of countless renovation projects throughout Australia every year, and we’ve seen all sorts of design trends come and go.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/jameshardieau/">Our Pinterest page</a> is packed full of design ideas, which is why it’s the best place to get started. From timeless and traditional styles to more contemporary looks, we’ve got the products to bring your dreams to life.
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<h2 id="3thingstorememberbeforeyoustart">3 THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU START</h2>
<p>Ready to dive into your exciting new renovation project? Before you begin, stay on top of these three things:</p>
<ul>
<li>Scope: Scope creep is very real and it can blow out your project’s timeline and budget fast. Make sure you are 100% settled on your renovation plans before construction begins.</li>
<li>Cost: Before the first nail is hammered, you should have an iron-clad contract with your building team that covers all the financials plus any circumstances in which additional costs may be incurred.</li>
<li>Team: For most of us, we simply don’t have enough time to take on a renovation project full-time. So when you decide to <a href="https://www3.jameshardie.com.au/builders/">find a builder</a>, take the time to get to know them – and their past projects – so you can be sure they are the right people to work on your most valuable asset: your home.</li>
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<p>Download our <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/6UGh0n1ObmjgPcEplaPgAK/8126796ab737e3818f101fbac83ffcee/renoguidedigital-jameshardie-202105.pdf">Home Renovation Guide</a> to get all the tips and tricks you need to start transforming your home. Or if you want a bit of design inspo first, get some ideas from our <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/inspirationGallery">Inspiration Gallery</a>.</p>

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The Home Team Moorabbin Renovation Video

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<h2 id="themodernlook">THE MODERN LOOK</h2>
<p>The Home Team is a renovation TV show on channel 10. It doesn’t focus on dramas and contestants. It focuses on how to go about renovating with products, tips and tricks.</p>
<p>In each series they pick a rundown house in a typical Australian suburb. A team of four professionals with the challenge of transforming it into a home in just 10-weeks.</p>
<p>Hosts James Bawden (Builder), Julia Green (Interior Stylist), Anthony Scott (Landscaper) and Leah McLeod (Up-cycling Expert) as they get their hands dirty and transform this dilapidated house into a dream home.</p>
<p>Scyon cladding was used in the home’s main architectural feature, a parapet wall. And <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/floors/scyon-secura-interior-flooring">Scyon Secura flooring </a>was used to replace the squeaky, swollen particle board substrate floor in the living room.
<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/1qE619u332ao7RD0zkjf0A/1759f5e035962e2e7a4665a633f6bc13/the_home_team_morrabin_renovation_front_yard_before_photo-1.webp" alt="the_home_team_morrabin_renovation_front_yard_before_photo-1" />
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<p>The 3.3 meter parapet wall was built to obscure the odd roof line and create a modern facade. The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria 325mm horizontal cladding</a> is panelised using a Stria Vertical Flashing Stop accessory. Rather than butt-joining the 4.2 meter long boards they were cut to line up with the columns and centre of the double garage door opening.</p>
<p>To mix things up and add some design variation <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon wide 400mm cladding</a> has been used down the side of the garage.</p>
<p>You can find out more about this project at<a href="http://thehometeam.tv/"> The Home Team website</a> or by following their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehometeamtv/">Instagram page</a>.</p>

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Three Birds House 10 – Modern Mediterranean Villa with creative home office space

<p>The dream team at <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com">Three Birds Renovations</a> are masters of home transformations, but this project is a little different than what they’re used to. For starters, the homeowner is none other than their digital designer, Sophie Bell of Peppa Hart, and for the first time in the history of Three Birds Renovations, their collaboration with Sophie and husband Michael is a new home build.</p>
<p>We chatted with the team at <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com">Three Birds Renovations</a> about their exciting <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/house10">House 10</a> project.</p>
<h2 id="thehinterlandhideaway">THE HINTERLAND HIDEAWAY</h2>
<p>After travelling extensively throughout Southern Europe, Sophie and Michael always knew that their dream house had to be a modern Mediterranean masterpiece. For the young couple and their two children, two-year-old Hendrix and newborn Peppa, this dream came true when they bought acreage in the NSW Hinterland and partnered with <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com">Three Birds Renovations</a>.
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As a digital designer, Sophie already had a keen eye for style and aesthetics and plenty of inspirational photographs, sketches and mementos from family holidays in Greece and Italy. After only spending an hour looking at the vacant acreage in the lush NSW Hinterland, Sophie and Michael knew that this was the perfect site to build their Mediterranean masterpiece. And of course, partnering with three talented home renovators Sophie had worked with for years was a no-brainer.</p>
<h2 id="thevisionboard">THE VISION BOARD</h2>
<p>“Sophie had SO much inspo she’d collected from holiday pics, hotels and magazines to create her vision board for this #mediterraneanfarmhouse,” Three Birds Renovations say. Once the look had been finalised, Sophie and Michael spent a year watching their vision come to life – literally! Sophie started the design process with a sketch of their dream family home, which she got a designer to create a 3D render of the final product. From here, the <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com">Three Birds Renovations</a> team sprayed out the entire house on the ground at full-size so North Mac Constructions could walk through and visualise every inch of the build. North Mac Constructions instantly understood their vision and brought the whole thing to life.
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<h2 id="touchabletextures">TOUCHABLE TEXTURES</h2>
<p>For Sophie and Michael, their vision of a modern Mediterranean villa meets rustic Italian farmhouse was all about carefree, casual living with outdoor influences and touchable textures. Although this was going to be a new home build, the Bells didn’t want the house to feel too modern. “Using render and textured building materials throughout, we have managed to bring that old charm to a brand-new build”, say <a href="https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com">Three Birds Renovations</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> by James Hardie was used extensively throughout the house on all interior ceilings as well as in the interior and exterior of the pool cabana to bring that essential textural element into the build. “We’ve always loved <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a>, and now Sophie’s got the bug too – she cladded the entire pool cabana (inside and out), all the day beds and even the doors in Axon! We wanted it to feel like a beach bar in Greece – clean, white, rendered and with lots of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> for texture.”</p>
<p>And the textural elements didn’t stop there. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiedeck-system">Hardie™ Deck</a> cladding was used around the pool to add even more texture, which, according to Three Birds Renovations “… is an integral part of creating the authentic look of this Mediterranean farmhouse.”</p>
<h2 id="endlesssummer">ENDLESS SUMMER</h2>
<p>Since the Bell family are big on entertaining, Three Birds Renovations had to pay close attention to their outdoor entertaining area. Building an outdoor pool cabana adjacent to the pool gives the family the freedom to entertain with family and friends all year round. Plus, the addition of textural elements with Hardie™ Deck around the pool and Axon™ Cladding on the cabana instantly transports you to a Mediterranean beachside on a balmy summer day. Three Birds Renovations say, “It’s all about food and cocktails out there. The cabana is the perfect place for everyone to enjoy the beautiful Northern NSW summer. They also have a fire pit so they can enjoy it even in winter.”
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<p>Aside from providing stunning textural elements, the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiedeck-system">Hardie™ Deck</a> cladding products used throughout the build will stand up to the high moisture rating of the area. Since the property is surrounded by rainforest, moisture is naturally high and could rot traditional timber over time. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiedeck-system">Hardie™ Deck</a>, on the other hand, will stand up to the conditions for years to come. Both <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> and <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiedeck-system">Hardie™ Deck</a> are also highly fire-resistant. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> has a BAL-40 rating and HardieDeck is suitable for use in a BAL 29-rated area, which is the bushfire rating for the Bell’s block.</p>
<h2 id="adesignforlife">A DESIGN FOR LIFE</h2>
<p>One year on after working with merely a sketch of their dream home, Sophie and Michael have an incredible oasis to raise their family and entertain visiting family and friends. “Your lifestyle and the way you like to live in your home should always be top of mind when designing your house”, say Three Birds Renovations. With two young kids at home, Sophie and Michael don’t get out as much so they decided to bring the beach bar to their home. They can make cocktails, cook pizzas and watch the kids in the pool – what’s not to love!</p>
<h2 id="threebirdsrenovationstipsforgettingthemodernmediterraneanlook">THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS’ TIPS FOR GETTING THE MODERN MEDITERRANEAN LOOK:</h2>
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<li><p>Have a clear vision of the look you’re trying to achieve by creating a vision board for your renovation</p></li>
<li><p>Add lots of arches – doors, windows, doorways, niches – the more the better</p></li>
<li><p>Throw in a round window for good measure!</p></li>
<li><p>The more texture the better mix cladding with rendered surfaces and concrete for a dynamic look</p></li>
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<p>Three Birds Renovations</p>
<p>Builder: North Mac Constructions</p>

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