Home Renovations // Before + After

What a F$%KING VIBE!

There are a few words that come to mind when I thought about the renovations we’ve done at the house. Firstly, proud, but this would be an understatement. We’ve managed to create serious vibes throughout all corners of the house no matter what mood we are in. You’ve asked for a house tour, so let’s do it virtually.

Let’s begin

Deck / Firepit -

This idea came to life after we purchased the property there was no outdoor living space. So we decided to add additional decking & this firepit. This turned out to be a bit more work than we originally anticipated but the results were well entirely ABOVE expectations also. This space has become a core ingredient in most BBQ nights, “quiet nights at home” & kick ons back at the pit. To say we have got our money’s worth would be 100% correct. A massive shout out to JN Builders for helping me bring these vibes to life. Start to finish the project took around 3-4 weeks & cost approx $12K. The recent addition of the Samsung Terrace TV has been a game-changer for summer entertainment nights, outdoor movies, afternoon sports hype. How good.

A full blog post here :

https://www.logandodds.nz/blog/2019/4/11/diy-project-x-gem-visa

Feature Wall + Gas Fireplace // Linear 800 -

The living space in the lounge is designed for entertaining, there’s no doubt about that. But it always felt like a big space that something was missing. When the Rinnai Linear 800 with Flame technology came to my attention, there was a spark. Excuse the pun. I knew this was going to fill the void in the lounge. We measured out to see exactly what size fireplace we could fit. The super-simple step-by-step guides & instructions made this pretty clear. I knew I wanted an indoor fireplace to create the cozy vibes in Winter or when we moved inside after the kick on’s at the pit. ( Sorry neighbors). After ripping off the jib there was no turning back, to keep the fireplace flush with the existing wall we had to create a box outside to essentially hold the unit. Colab Group assisted this & made the process super easy. We used Tile Space tiles to finish the “Feature Wall” look after wowee. Results speak for themselves. Rinnai Linear 800 rrp $9,999. Tiles $1200 + GST Labour $400 & a couple of boxes of Heineken.

Hot / Cold Wellness Space -

Welcome to paradise, you could say this space is a recovery from the kicks on’s from the firepit, then to lounge haha! Kidding. We call this space the bank, this is where we get our deposits for the week. Life is all about balance right? In v out. Deposits v Withdrawals. Get comfortable being uncomfortable, the controlled stress zones off hot & cold. I personally use this space 3-4x a week. 2x Ice bath max per week.

Cold water immersion benefits :

  • controls stress levels

  • improved sleep

  • boosts immune system

  • instant endorphin boost

  • the body learns to handle stressful situations better

Sauna benefits :

  • aid in recovery after intense physical activity

  • flush toxins via sweating process

  • improve overall health, wellness, and performance

  • improve brain health

  • relieve stress

  • induce a deeper sleep

  •  can help fight illness

  • cleanses the skin

Home Gym -

Garages are also traditionally known as storage space or obviously where cars are parked. We decided to turn this space into a Home Gym setup. I had an idea to create “plywood” looking wall tiles. Installing plywood was going to be a challenge. We reached out to Autex Industries who designed a plywood “peel & stick” acoustic CUBE panel. The installation ease & results were mind-blowing! If this is a vibe you are after, or never knew you wanted check out Nomadtika blog about our setup. Or reach out to them if you want something similar. The world truly is your oyster with these panels. The gym kit we sourced from Industrial Athletic. I must say the quality & structure of this kit is the full high-grade spec. We essentially have a mini CrossFit gym in the garage. It’s pretty special. The gym kit is approx RRP $13K.

In conclusion, I’m very grateful to work + collaborate with companies that supply quality products & goods. If you're in the market to renovate I would highly recommend everything I have spoken about in the above.

Any further questions about the renovations please reach out.

All the love & vibes,

Logan Dodds