110 | Board and Batten Design Studio Aspirations come to life Photo: Jono Parker BUILDING Smith & Sons South Waikato With ITC you can have confidence in a job well done. Our staff are industry-trained with up to 40 years' individual experience, so you know they're experts. That includes wallpapering, interior and exterior painting, gib-stopping, special coatings, chem washes, and moss and roof treatments. Proudly supporting Smith & Sons - South Waikato 07 823 7548 admin@itcltd.net.nz www.itcltd.net.nz Keith Paton Joinery has been adding flair and functionality to homes throughout the greater Waikato since 1992. Whether you’re building new or renovating, we’re here to help. We have experience in all aspects of kitchen, bathroom, laundry and furniture design and craft. Proudly Supporting Smith & Sons GET IN TOUCH keithpatonjoinery.co.nz Showroom: 15 Carters Cresent, Cambridge 027 483 6090 jamie@keithpatonjoinery.co.nz Renovation experts earn great reputation T T Sue Russell Offering customers an array of alteration, renovation and extension services, Smith & Sons South Waikato have accrued a strong reputation for rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done, no matter its size or budget. The business, established by Director Ben Dean is based in Putaruru and has been operating since 2020 and works across a footprint extending across Tokoroa, Tirau and the greater South Waikato region. As a Licensed Building Practitioner and member of New Zealand Certified Builders the work is guaranteed and the building systems employed are of the highest standard. “I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved since taking up this franchise. Nationally, Smith & Sons has developed an enviable reputation. We’re great problem-solvers and have the can-do attitude our customers have come to rely on.” Specialising in home renovations from first-conversation, early planning stages to completion, Ben and the team like nothing more than a challenge and to see the aspirations and visions of their clients fulfilled. “We like to get in early in the conversation, working with the client to ground just what is possible to achieve and we can handle all aspects of the design process. “The beauty in this is that, as builders, we see things from a buildability perspective, so there’s an emphasis on what is possible and practical, while always working within the budget.” As a long-standing builder in the district, Ben carries the knowledge and experience to design, plan and construct, delivering the most cost-effective outcomes and eliminating the middle-man. He’s built a reputation for seeing how a home extension will best suit an existing INTERIORS Jordy Cochrane transitioned from a background in advertising and marketing to interior design after returning to New Zealand following a decade overseas. She took over ownership of the established Board & Batten Studio in Matakana four years ago, inheriting strong foundations rather than starting from scratch, and has refined its focus on creating thoughtful, highly personal residential spaces. The studio staff is deliberately small — a tight, highly capable team of three. These include Erin, an exceptional CAD designer who handles the technical drafting that brings concepts to life, and Helen, who manages bookkeeping and procurement and has been with the studio since before Jordy took over. “There’s a strong collaborative bent about how we work and that suits the nature of the creative process. We focus on bringing our clients’ aspirations to reality and we all love the creative and varied nature of our work,” Jordy says. Board and Batten Interior Design Studio offer clients in Auckland and coastal settlements around the North Auckland region the full raft T T Sue Russell of design services, including spatial planning, development of floor plans, custom-designed cabinetry, kitchens and laundries, lighting plans and 3D visualisations. The studio’s flair for design has been showcased recently in its success at this year’s TIDA New Zealand Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, where it received Highly Commended for kitchen and bathroom spaces. The home, designed by Felicity Brenchley Architects and built by Clayton Tutty Construction was a wonderful project from the outset, Jordy says. To tie into the moodiness of the Kaipara Harbour and stunning farmland surrounding the property, they opted for an earthy colour palette and hard wearing, low maintenance materials. The expansive kitchen needed to function well for both the day-to-day family meal preparation as well as entertaining larger groups. Kitchen cabinetry was a mix of lacquered cabinets and natural timber veneer stained in a walnut tone which tied in beautifully with earthy coloured stone tops and aged brass hardware. Jordy says it’s always lovely to check in with clients following a commissioning to see how they are experiencing the space. structure, while ensuring that clients are delivered a floorplan that answers their current and future life-style wishes. “I’m one of these people that won’t settle for anything other than absolutely giving customers a positive building experience and outcome. I take a great deal of pride in that.” One of the benefits, Ben stresses, is that from the moment a client engages with him over a proposed renovation, be it commercial or residential, he will oversee the whole process, with the priority of keeping a constant level of communication flowing. “I know that there’s nothing worse for a client than worrying about something and not feeling communicated with well. “Our promise is to keep you completely in the loop through the build and should anything unusual crop up, we’ll talk it through, find the solution that works without adversely impacting the build schedule.” Ben made the decision to take up the Smith & Sons brand saying it became clear to him that this was a reputable nationwide brand, with a strong and proven track-record to deliver what customers wanted. “I could see it was a good fit for me and that decision six years ago has proven to be a positive one.” For anyone in the district wanting to bounce their ideas for a possible renovation/alteration, Ben is happy to sit down and talk options through. “It’s the best way to start the project, with a simple conversation to begin to ground what’s possible.” “I know that there’s nothing worse for a client than worrying about something and not feeling communicated with well.“ ǒǒǒ͞ƥƹƚĠƝđʼnƱǘƥŷšòƝ͞đŷ͞Ŭǣ ̑̓̒͘¯j §̒ QòŪʼnšƱŷŬ͘Ʊŷ͘ÚŃòŬĻĈƝĠʼn 0¯» ͘ ̓̑̒̕ :63(9 ,?7,9;3@ +65, +,:0.5,+ 05:;(33,+ :<7769;,+ S STATE ETE O CONCR L I D 22 years experience in high end decorative finishes using Microcement And Venetian plasters. 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