Heartwood Homes Victoria

Depending on the type of renovation, there are a number of decisions to be made in terms of finishes, appliances and fittings. Some of these decisions need to be made during the planning and design phase. Some can be made during the project. Here are the main items to consider…

Flooring products

• Carpet
• Tiling
• Timber Flooring (engineered, solid timber, match existing)

Window types

• Timber or aluminium
• Single glazed or multi-glazed panels
• Window sizes
• Type of opening (awning, casement, sliding, single hung sash, double hung sash, fixed, etc)
• Types of window fittings (handles, actuators, locks, type of material, colours)

Kitchen Appliances and fittings

• Sinks
• Taps
• Drains
• Cook top
• Oven
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Lighting

Kitchen Cabinetry

• Layout
• Types of cabinetry in certain locations (Doors with shelves, drawers, open shelving, overhead, etc)
• Handles
• Soft close
• Push to open and close
• Cabinet front material or surface
• Bench top type
• Splash back type
• Overall grade of finish including hinges, soft close, draw runners, handles, etc

Bathroom fittings

• Tapware
• Toilet
• Hand basin
• Shower type including walk-in, enclosed, screen types, drain type
• Bath
• Mirrors
• Vanity
• Tiles (floor and wall)
• Lighting

Lighting

• General room lighting
• Specialised lighting including sconce, LED strips, outdoor
• Location of switches

Cladding (Internal and external)

• Internal cladding including plasterboard, ply, feature walls, etc
• External cladding including masonry, weather boards, fire resistant cladding (fibre cement), steel

Skirting and Architraves

• Type and size of skirting and architraves

Painting

• Colours of various surfaces internal and external including external fascia board and window surrounds

Roofing material

• Tiles or metal

Landscaping

• Decks (including decking material and balustrade if required)
• Feature garden items
• Required shade trees in accordance with residential zoning requirements