DIY Builds
DIY Builds
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A detached building can be used as sleeping quarters without consent, as long as it meets several requirements. Anyone who's tallied up the cost of adding an extra bedroom will know that upsizing is expensive.
It might seem easier to place a shed directly on the ground, but that's a bad idea for two reasons. First, the build site should be a level surface...
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If you enclose the space between the ground and your shed, then a moisture barrier is advisable between the plywood floor and the joists. Make sure...
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Other rules such as maximum site coverage can sometimes apply so it pays to double check with your local council about the rules for your particular property. But what if you don’t want to add a new dwelling to your land? Another popular option is to refurbish an existing structure like a shed or garage to use as a spare room. Wanaka interior designer Anna Begg of The Workroom transformed what was a tool shed at the bottom of her garden into a cosy guest sleepout. The DIY project gained her a finalist spot in NZ House & Garden magazine’s recent Interior of the Year awards. Armed with plenty of white paint and ingenuity, Begg and her boyfriend refurbished the space for under $2000. Half of that cost was for the grooved ply she used to line the walls, which she says “adds a subtle detail to the walls and gives it that feeling of a cabin”. Anna Begg wanted to transform the cute shed as soon as she saw it. “I’m all about keeping the bones of the space simple,” she says. “For wall cladding a great option is plywood because you don’t need to gib-stop it, and you can paint right onto the wood.” She insulated the sleepout with pink batts and added a rug for extra warmth and texture. “The flooring can be simple as it’s a small space — you could just paint the concrete if you lived in a warmer climate,” she says. The door to her shed was so tiny, a $75 vintage spring bed with fold-down legs was the only bed option that would fit. She dressed it in soft linens, and added greenery, lighting and a vintage stool as a side table. And while Begg’s mini gingerbread house had plenty of character from the get go, she says even a new, kitset sleepout can be made homely with a few finishing touches. “Texture is a huge factor in creating character, so add hides, throws, cushions and mats,” she says. “And spend on nice bedding. It will really lift the room and create a more luxurious feeling.” Wanaka designer Anna Begg used nice linen and vintage furniture to turn her tool shed into a cosy guest sleepout. A few decor touches will make a sleepout an inviting place to stay.
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