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Not so long ago the idea of working from home seemed like an idyllic dream – lived out by only a select few. These days with the Kiwi yen for running a small business and the advent of mobile technology, working from home is fast becoming the norm. That means the home office is now a regular feature of any house layout. But how do you prevent it becoming a gloomy nook where bills and bank statements go to die, and instead make it a light, bright inviting place to spend your time? In this edition of Design Build and Renovate we talk to the experts to find out. Maybe one way to add a little personality to your workspace would be the addition of upcycled furniture. We talk to some Kiwis applying new tricks to old dogs. And with winter on the horizon we look at the best heating options for your home – should you go for a heat pump, wood burner or gas heater?

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How do you turn your home office from a place of dread and boredom into an inspirational nook where you can’t wait to spend your time?

LeeAnn Yare, interiors stylist and writer For some it’s a place to study, write letters, pay bills, or surf the net. For others it’s a place to create, design or craft. Whether it’s a dedicated room or just a nook or corner, your home office should be a place that inspires creativity. Despite its practical use, it is still part of your home, so treat it that way and approach decorating the space the same way you would decorate any room.

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The basics: You’ll need a work top, a comfy chair, good lighting and plenty of storage. Choose these pieces to suit the style of your home, but think outside the square. A desk too corporate looking could be transformed with a coat of bright paint, or consider using a vintage table or even an old door on a pair of trestle legs. A supportive chair is essential, but a dining style or even an old wooden number works just as well and add an upholstered seat for extra comfort. Lighten up: Lighting is important. Position your workstation near a window if possible to benefit from natural light, then add task-flexible lighting. One light source is not enough, so invest in a mix of clip-on lights, adjustable desk lamps, and even a freestanding floor lamp. Store it: Storage is essential. Look for chests of drawers, freestanding or wall-mounted wall shelves, as well as baskets and cabinets, which may need customising to fit with your decor. Rather than the usual plastic desk tidy, store your pens and equipment in vintage jugs, old tins and jars.

Decorate: Go crazy with your surrounding walls, use postcards, paper and fabric samples, photos, magazine tear sheets, special treasures and mementos to create eye-catching wall displays that inspire. Tidy up: Remember to keep your space tidy. Mess is the enemy of productivity. If you can’t lay your hands on what you need when you need it you will become annoyed. And if the space is part of another room, keeping it tidy and nicely styled will be aesthetically pleasing. * LeeAnn Yare owns Collected boutique in Auckland’s new BLOC design shopping space. www.collected.co.nz Stockists: www.karakter.co.nz; www.kikki-k.com; www.thewarehouse.co.nz

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Founder & Creative Director Inspire yourself: Treat your office with the same consideration as anywhere else in your home. Make your workspace a reflection of your personality. Life’s too short for boring stationery! Try incorporating artwork, photographs, quotes and personal mementos into your space to make the working area as appealing as possible and don’t underestimate the motivational power of colour. If your workspace is fashioned in inspiring colour, it’s likely to have a very different output to one that is not as pleasing on the eye. Divide and conquer: If your office is a small space in a larger room it’s important you clearly distinguish it as having a separate function to the wider space you’re using. This might be simply achieved by framing the space with gorgeous, organised storage boxes and a vision board so it visually has a distinctively different feel to the wider space.

File it: It’s so important to file intelligently because paper flow mayhem can quickly throw your workspace into chaos. Every home office should have a dedicated entry point, action station and exit point for paper. When paper comes into your workspace, remove anything unnecessary right away, action things that need to be actioned, and sort other things into logical categories so you know where to find them. Using something like a Stepfile, gorgeous manila folders and beautiful storage and folders is such a simple way to help with this. Keep it clean: Take five minutes at the end of each day to file documents and tidy your workspace. Not only will you feel more organised, but you’ll start each day in a refreshed working environment that will inspire you and make you more time efficient. Even if it takes a while to get your workspace functioning perfectly and looking beautiful, you will never look back once it’s done. www.kikki-k.com Assorted product from Kikki.K

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Granite vs. Caesarstone® Two popular benchtop choices are granite and Caesarstone®. So what are the differences? Material

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Granite is obviously a solid slab of stone. There are countless varieties of granite and they all differ depending on where it comes from, the chemical makeup, colours, density, porosity and the amount of pitting, etc. Granites are graded according to factors such as quality, colour and pattern, and how unique or rare the material is.

Strength and beauty Kitchen benchtops are one of the most obvious feature surfaces in any home, and often the centre of the house when it comes to living and entertaining. A kitchen renovation can add substantial value to a home’s value and is absolutely a make or break area when it comes to selling or buying a property.

Experience has shown that most people keep a kitchen for about 15 to 20 years; that’s why it pays to carefully consider your needs and wants before you venture out to buy one. You will likely spend plenty of time in the kitchen, so it should be somewhere you want to be, rather than a high maintenance area you’re scared to make a mess in. On top of all that, your kitchen is one of the biggest investments you will make in your house. With all that in mind, choosing the right benchtop is critical to creating the right look and feel of any kitchen. A kitchen benchtop should last, so it’s important to choose the right products and materials. All benchtops should be functional, timeless, stylish and hard wearing enough to cope with day-to-day use. The key factors to consider are aesthetics, quality, value for money, practicality, warranty, and most of all; that you know what you are getting. Natural stone benchtops have long been aspired to for their strength and beauty, but are not without their weaknesses. In the past decade or so, engineered stone has emerged on the NZ market as the stone material of choice. Natural quartz is combined with resins in a controlled factory environment, so much of the variability and weaknesses can be minimised. Caesarstone® has been the pioneer of engineered stone since its launch in New Zealand in 2003, and thousands of homes now proudly boast Caesarstone® benchtops. The product is waterproof and strong and requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking like new. One of the biggest advantages of Caesarstone® is the peace of mind of having a 10-year warranty. The quality of every Caesarstone® slab is the same. The Caesarstone® range has been developed to cover the full colour spectrum to suit all kitchen types. From whites and neutrals for more contemporary designs, warm browns and beiges for more traditional kitchens, through to dark greys and blacks for something truly striking. Your kitchen is heart of your home and therefore aesthetic appeal is all important, it needs to be inspiring and beautiful. But there’s no need to compromise on the more practical elements such as durability, strength and superb value; with Caesarstone®, you can be sure of a quality product that will deliver in terms of form and function to create a kitchen that’s a pleasure to be in.

Caesarstone® is a manufactured product using up to 93% natural quartz combined with pigments and resin (which bonds the stone together) in a factory-controlled environment. The end product is stronger has much more consistency throughout the entire slab. Colour Granite is available in countless colours and variations. Since it is a natural stone, no two are alike. Some granites are simply stunning, with a really unique grain or pattern. Each slab of granite, even if it is the same kind/name, can look completely different than the next slab.

can counteract the sealer and damage the stone. Caesarstone® is far less porous than granite and is therefore stain resistant. There is no need to ever seal Caesarstone® and there is no annual maintenance. Regular household cleaners can be used for everyday cleaning, and Caesarstone® also provide a complimentary cream cleanser with each new benchtop to keep it in top condition for years to come. Durability Both Caesarstone® and granite are very tough and scratch resistant, and yet Caesarstone® is much more crack resistant than granite. Warranty Granite warranties are really going to depend on the supplier of the stone and the fabricator of the stone. In most cases there is no warranty on the actual piece of granite itself because it is a natural stone and there is no guarantee it will be free of defects. Most fabricators will offer a warranty on the fabrication and installation only.

Caesarstone® offers 20 colour variations in New Zealand. The quartz is completely natural, but because the product is manufactured in a factory controlled environment, the colour and pattern are much more consistent. Caesarstone® also has clean crisp white colour s that are not readily available in natural stone.

Caesarstone® offers a 10-year warranty on every benchtop installed through its national network of approved fabricators and installers. With any warranty, it’s also important to consider who is offering the warranty. Caesarstone® is distributed in New Zealand by The Laminex Group, a part of Fletcher Building.

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The range of granites can vary widely. As mentioned before, there are many variations affecting the quality of granite. Lower grade granites are obviously the cheapest, and often have pits in the surface and can be more porous and susceptible to stains.

Granite. Most people don’t realise, but granite is porous and susceptible to staining. Products like wine, lemon juice, coffee and tea can all cause staining, so any spills need to be cleaned up straight away. Lighter variations are more vulnerable to staining than darker colours because they are more porous. Granite needs to be resealed once a year minimum to help reduce the likelihood of it getting stained and prevent it from getting a dull appearance. You also have to watch what cleaner you use on granite because some

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Life at Home showhomes by Finesse Residential, above and Distinct Homes, right. are built by a different master builder and each is fitted out with products and services by different suppliers and manufacturers. Take a walk through each house to compare colours, cladding, surfaces, appliances and even artworks. Each item is barcoded so if you like what you see, the showhome host can scan it and provide you with more information, including how to get in touch with the supplier. Life at Home’s Kim Ellett recommends visitors allow two to three hours to wander through the street taking note of what they like. But the experience is replicated online so if you want to be reminded of something later you can find it there and save it to a personal scrapbook for later reference. “The idea is to have some critical mass in a single location and create a destination for ideas and inspiration for your next home build or renovation,” he says. “It is about inspiration, demonstrating colour combinations, product innovations and how they work within the actual environment of the home.” www.thedrawingboard.co.nz www.lifeathome.co.nz

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The heat is on As the nights close in and temperatures drop, thoughts automatically turn to heating. But how best to do it so you’re conserving energy and keeping power bills to a minimum?

First things first. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) says there are a few steps to take before you make a choice on how to heat.

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1. Get your home insulation sorted or the best heating system in the world cannot possibly be effective or efficient. 2. Think about the space you need to heat. How big is the space? How often is it used? What is it used for? What climate do you live in (not just temperature but factors such as salty winds or sulphur in the environment). All of these things help determine what methods will be the most effective for heating your home. The EECA’s comparative list of heating options: Heat pump: Provides fast, convenient, easily controlled heat. Energy Star rated models give three or more times the heat value of every dollar you spend on electricity compared to electric resistive heaters. Make sure you get the right size for the space and that it’s installed in the best area. And turn it off, or use timers, when you’re out of the house. See www.energywise.co.nz for a heater size calculator.

Wood pellet burners: Give fast, convenient, easily controllable heating, and the density and moisture level of wood pellets means more consistent burning and lower emissions than logs. Slightly more expensive than other heating options. See www.energywise.co.nz for enviroment-approved models. Wood burners: A great option for those with access to free or cheap firewood, and modern burners can burn very cleanly provided the wood is dry. Burning dry wood in a cleanburning woodburner is also carbon-neutral. See www.energywise.co.nz for enviroment-approved models but there are some restrictions in areas with air pollution issues. Check with your council. Gas heating: Flued gas heating is fast, convenient and easily controlled. If you’re already paying gas fixed charges for your house, it can be economical. Unflued gas heaters are useful as emergency back-ups for power cuts but they are expensive to run, cause condensation and can release harmful gases.

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Welcome to the world of “upcycling”. It’s all about taking used items – anything from well-worn classic design furnture, to beachcombed rubbish – and adding a little imaginative zhush, to create something new and useable. And usually pretty cool. Websites such as www.felt.co.nz are treasure troves for those who want to give something old a new home and find something with a touch of quirky cool for their house. For US-native Elizabeth Cottrell, the inspiration for her gorgeous upcycled furniture came from the brightly coloured New Zealand wool blankets she found in second-hand shops. She’d already seen them made into cushions – and since then she’s found them made into everything from coats to baby overalls and hot-water bottle covers – but decided to make use of an upholstery class she’d recently taken. Revival Furniture, run from Elizabeth’s family farm near Taihape, was born. She says the blankets evoke strong responses in Kiwis who see her work – everyone has a memory of parents or grandparents who owned at least one.

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Aucklander Lisa Ineson started re-vamping furniture because she loved sewing but was “absolutely rubbish” at making clothes. She was given a set of 70s encyclopaedias, which prompted her to try her hand at upholstery and lampshades, “and the rest is history.” The items she makes under her Grey St Studio label are scoured from local secondhand shops, TradeMe and collectables fairs, as well as cast-offs from friends. They’re then married with interesting textiles. The designer behind The Wonder Co, Jen van Blerk, says her passion for upcycling was sparked by an old dresser bought on TradeMe, which didn’t close properly. Then she stumbled across a series of online tutorials on furniture restoration and off she went. “I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. As soon as I’d done the first I bought an electric sander and searched the house for my next victim.”

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Living in a box The phrase “modular home” conjures images of carbon copy, Lego-style buildings. But one look at the homes designed by the team at Box Living and it’s easy to see how wrong you can be.

Box Living general manager Dan Heyworth says the company is like two businesses in one: an architect and a construction company. The sum of those two parts is affordable designer homes that can be tailored to suit almost any design and location. The core of the Box Living method are the 1.2m lightweight cubes that can be built together in almost any configuration – except involving curves – as long as it is in 1.2m increments. The system means not only are Box Living homes quick to build – as little as six weeks – they also offer a certainty of cost, thanks to the set specs of the box fares. The homes can be multi-level, built on sloping sections and can be added to and extended at a later date if need be.

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“The system allows people to have an architecturally designed home at a reasonable price,” says Dan Heyworth. “We can do anything from a bach to a family home. Every design is different, to suit the site. Just becuase our houses are all modular, doesn’t mean they are all the same.”

Piece by piece If you’re considering building your own home but aren’t quite sure if you can afford it – a prefab, or off-site build may just be the option for you.

Keith Hay Homes have been putting Kiwis into stylish and strong prefabricated housing since 1938 so they know that prefab housing can be affordable without having to sacrifice design or quality. Keith Hay’s grandson and now the company’s senior sales manager Matthew Hay says prefab homes offer many benefits such as faster construction periods, quality control, fewer delays and waste reduction. “At Keith Hay we can typically build a home in our yard and transport it to site, within 10-12 weeks,” he says. Good, modern prefab homes should also be sustainable and energy efficient. “Keith Hay Homes prides itself on designs that maximise space, creating an energy-efficient, dry, healthy home. “They are all water-tight using proven materials, correctly installed and constructed by professionals under

strict quality controls,” Matthew Hay says. “We keep on constantly upgrading our specifications to ensure we are using the best-suited products on the market.” The latest Keith Hay Homes design is the Park Terrace (pictured), an affordable, innovative architecturally designed prefabricated home. The Park Terrace is quick to build. It has been designed to be transported in two sections. It can be constructed off-site in as little as eight to 10 weeks and then joined on site with decks in one to two weeks.

It has been designed to comply with Homestar and Lifemark design standards for a comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient and future-proof home. It is designed to have a Homestar rating of six to seven out of 10 (most houses in NZ have a two-star rating). The Park Terrace has been specially designed to allow for easy expansion. It can be extended through predetermined openings.

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all-seasons Alfresco Alfresco dining is one of life’s joys – and with a little planning need not be limited to warm summer nights.

the Winter garden By Rebecca Strang There are plenty of tasty, colourful things to sow to keep your garden going through winter.

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And instead of the traditional barbecue consider a pizza oven for warmth and sustenance all in one. Some models can be used for more than just pizza – experiment with roasting, baking, braising, casseroling or char-grilling, even breadmaking or kebabs. The wood imbues your food with an amazing flavour and once you’re done, fling the door open to keep everybody warm. Meanwhile, Rinnai manager of research and development Greg Brinsden has a few tips for making the most of an outdoor fire: • They should spruce up as well as warm up your outdoor area. Pick one one that complements your home. • Look for a fire that is flexible in terms of installation. Some fires can be placed anywhere in your backyard whereas others need a specific spot. • If DIY is your forte, go for a fire that has installation instructions and do it yourself – it’s cheaper.

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• Choose a fire with good wind protection, so you can have the doors to your fire open or closed, regulating the heat as you need.

• Lettuce: Sow hearting lettuces now for greens in winter. They won’t tolerate waterlogged soils, so consider pots. ‘Winguard’ (from Egmont Seeds), an icebergstyle with good frost tolerance, and dark green ‘Winter Triumph’ (from Yates) are both good performers in cold conditions. • Broad beans: Even in chilly conditions, they should pop up in as little as 14 days. • Spring onions: Recipes generally call for a bunch of spring onions, not a single specimen, so sow seeds in fat clumps. For a colourful change, sow brightly coloured ‘Red Bunching’ (from McGregor’s) or ‘Purplette’ (Kings Seeds). Snip the tops of ‘Purplette’ as spring onions or let it mature into cute purple mini onions. • Garlic: Garlic is traditionally sown on the shortest day but actually you can get it in the ground anytime between late autumn and very early spring. Your summer garlic yield will be only as good as the seed you use, so resist planting cheap supermarket cloves. Garlic likes a sunny spot in freedraining, fertile soil – dig in sheep pellets and compost first. Bury unpeeled cloves, pointy end up, about 5cm deep. Only plant the fattest outer cloves from each seed bulb. • Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower: These brassicas need space, so plant seedlings at least 50cm apart. If they’re forced to crane their necks to reach the weak winter light, you’ll end up with spindly florets or small heads. *Rebecca Strang is a writer for NZ Gardener magazine www.nzgardener.co.nz

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If you’re wanting to keep down costs of your outdoor heating Ric Chalmers of Pivot Stove and Heating says a chiminea is one of the cheapest outdoor heating options. When alight they radiate character and warmth – the only trick is that they do get hot on the outside so take care if there are small children around.

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in brief Marley metallic coloured spouting systems Marley is proud to introduce the new generation of designer uPVC spouting and downpipe systems. When renovating, replacing existing spouting or building a new home, the Marley Stratus Design Series offers a sophisticated look, available in copper and titanium hybrid-metallic finishes, while protecting against New Zealand’s unique UV rays and changeable climate. It is guaranteed to never rust, rot or corrode. The products are 100% recyclable and the system is suitable for the collection of safe drinking water when used as part of the Marley Rainharvesting system. www.marley.co.nz

What Power Crisis? What Power Crisis offers an entry-level solution for self-generation of power, allowing anyone to create power at their home. Instead of buying shares in the power companies, why not become your own power company? You can still be connected to the electricity grid, and realise the following benefits from a micro-inverter installation: complete scalability; from 1 to 100 panels; simple design and installation; safer than conventional solar power installations; resilient to dust, debris and shading; no single point of system failure. When you purchase a micro-inverter package for $995 from What Power Crisis, you will receive everything you need to get started, including 250W Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panel, micro-inverter, mounting kit, end plug and cable. The system must be installed by a qualified electrician, and full instructions are given to complete the job.

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Powersmart Do you want to install solar panels without compromising the aesthetics of your home? This PowerSmart solar electricity system uses transparent glass solar panels that let in natural light to a room while capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into power for your home. BIPV (building integrated photovoltaic) modules use double low iron tempered glass with solar cells laminated between. BIPV modules are ideal for roofs, skylights and facades. Just like other solar panels they generate electricity that can be used in your home or exported back to the grid giving you a credit on your power bill. Contact PowerSmart for more information.

Showerdome Bid farewell to mildew and mould and say hello to warmer, drier, healthier New Zealand homes once and for all thanks to Showerdome. Showerdome, a New Zealand invention, consists of a clear acrylic dome, which – when fitted on a shower top – prevents steam forming. Steam forms only when warm moist air from the shower collides with cold air outside the shower. Research conducted by the University of Waikato proves that a Showerdome, when used correctly, can pay for itself within two years as it lowers humidity and sutains bathroom air temperature, reducing dampness. A Showerdome costs $276 plus installation of around $135-$150 depending on the region you live. www.showerdome.co.nz.

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