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ReopeningourretailshoplastAugustafterafive-year hiatuswasaleapoffaithwewerepreparedtotake-it hasbeenaresounding“greattohaveyouopenagain” andoneyearonwearestillreceivingthiscomment
ByTrudeWeekesfrom PlantersNursery
Werealisedtheenforced downtimethatCOVID providedmadepeopleaware thattheycouldgrowtheirownveges andcoupledwiththedevastationthat aroseoutofCycloneGabrielleinwhich vegepricesskyrocketedwasyetanother reasontoreopentheshop.
Provenanceisalsoacommoncatch cryfortheconsumertoo–knowing wheretheirfoodisgrown,andthe inputsuseddoesresonatewithmany. Thegoodole‘kiwiquarteracre’isa thingofthepastsomoreandmore peopleareturningtogrowingtheir ownveges,usingorganicpracticesand plantinginallmannerofreceptacles.
Wearecontinuallytriallingdifferent vegecombinationsinourpunnets andapopularoneisourBrassicaPack whichconsistsoftwoeachofbroccoli, cabbageandcauliflower(asnot everyonewantsallsixcabbagesreadyat once)alongwithourGourmetLettuce SaladBlend.Anothervarietythatis popularistheiStemcauliflowerwhich growsinasimilarwaytoBroccolini.
Asidefromourcomprehensiverange ofvegeseedlingswealsogrowseasonal floweringannuals,perennials,shrubs andgrasses.Ourmicrogreensare populartoocomingintothewarmer
months–thesebeautiesarefullof vitaminsandwillinstantlyzhushupa dish!
Wealsosupplythehangingbaskets totheHastingsDistrictCouncilwhich issuchalabouroflove,andwegeta hugekickseeingthesebeautiesleave thenurseryalbeitbittersweet.When theyareadorningtheCBDwegetmany ordersfromthepublicwantingthe samehangingintheirgardens.
Whiletheshopmayhavebeenshut, wewerestillbusybeaveringaway behindthescenesgrowingtoorderfor thelocalmarketgardenswhich,afterall isourcorebusiness.Weofferadelivery service,andourtrustyyellow-sided truckcanbeseenseveraltimesaday runningbetweenHastingsandNapier. Weareateamoffourfulltimestaff andemploytwocasualstaffduring Spring.Fourlargeglasshouses,five shadehousesandtwotunnelhouses arefullmostofthetimeandheaving overSpringandSummer.Thescale ofouroperationwouldn’tbepossible withoutmechanicalinterventionand ourItalianseedingmachineisareal workhorse.
Thisyearmarksourten-year anniversaryofowningthenurseryand weareextremelyproudofwhatwehave achievedduringthistime. Havewegotanothertenyearsinus–timewilltell!
Callusforachatwithourknowledgeableteamaboutwindowfurnishingsorflooring options,andbookafreein-homemeasureandquote.
Needan extraroom inahurry?
MikeandStephRussellare aHawke’sBaybornand bredcouplewhoventured intopropertyinvestment in2008
Theybuypropertiesneeding renovationandworktoensure theirrentalpropertiesarewarm andcomfortablefortenants.
Astheirportfoliogrew,theyrealised thattenantsoftenneededanextra bedroom.So,theysetabouttofinding asolution.Therewereacoupleof optionsincludingbuildinganextraroom srequiringconsents,sotheylookedat theconceptofportablecabinsinstead.
Itprovedtobeawinning,andpopular, ideaascabinscouldbetransportedtoa propertyandremovedwhennolonger needed.
TheypartneredwithaHamilton supplierwhobuildshighqualitycabins thatarethentransportedtoHawke’s Bay.Thecabinsarespaciousmeasuring 4.2mx2.4m.Theweeklyrentalpriceis surprisinglyaffordable,especiallygiven thequality.
Theexteriorconsistsofwood
ABOVE: MikeandStephRussellfoundersofThoseCabins. INSERT: Thecabinsarespaciousmeasuring4.2mx2.4m.
panellingwithdoubleglazeddoors andwindows.Theyarecarpetedwith underlayandblockoutthermalcurtains. Thecabinsarealsofullyinsulatedin theceiling,wallsandfloorwhichmakes themcosyinthewinterandcoolin thesummer.Anadditionalfeatureisa smokealarm.
EachcabinhastwointernalLEDdown lightsandoneexternalLEDlampfor plentyoflighting.Theycanbeplugged intoanynormalthreepinpowerpointin yourhome.
MikeandSteph arefindingthatclients arerentingthecabins forvarioususesastheynotonly makeagreatextrabedroom,butthey canbeusedasahomeoffice,ahomeschoolingclassroom,afitnessroomor ateenhangout.Theyarealsousefulfor temporaryofficeaccommodationor workeraccommodation,forexampleon avineyardororchard.
Spaceneededisapproximately3mx 5mofreasonablylevelground.Ifyour
desiredsiteisnot
flatthenapredeliveryinspection mayberequiredto assesssuitability.Ifacabin can’tbetransportedintoasiteit cangenerallybepositionedintoplace usingacrane.Oncedropped,levelled andpluggedin,thecabinisreadyto use!
MikeandStepharehappytoconduct afreesitecheck.Theyalsocompletea pre-deliverysiteinspectiontoensure themostsuitablecabinlocationtaking intoconsiderationcabinstabilityand safeelectricalsupply.
Topthree trendsin window furnishings
Theworldofhomedesigncontinuestoevolve,with windowshelpingtoshapetheaestheticsandfunctionalityofourlivingspaces
ByAlisonBathgate CoownerofOnekawaCurtains andBlinds,Hawke’sBay
Keepingupwiththelatestwindow trendsisn’tjustaboutstyle;it’s asavvymovewithrealperksfor homeowners,includingenhancingyour environment,improvingfunctionality andincreasingyourpropertyvalue. Herearethelatesttrendsyoumay liketoconsiderinyournewwindow furnishings:
Sustainability
Somehomeownersareconsciously choosingtousesustainablematerials fortheirwindowtreatments.
Popularnewmaterialsinclude bambooforvenetianblindsandfabrics suchashemp,andorganiccottonfor curtains.Alsorecycledfabricsderived fromPETbottles,furtheramplifiesthis commitmenttosustainability. Manyofourmainstreamfabric suppliersnowhaverecycledranges andthesenaturalmaterialsexudea uniquecharmandreducetheecological footprintofyourwindowcoverings. Aspectvenetianblindsinbamboo. Daintreerecycledfabric. Layeringofwindowtreatments Oftenchoosingonewindowtreatment doesnotaddressallourneeds.This hasledtolayeringwindowtreatments becomingmorepopular.
TOP: Aspectvenetianblindsinbamboo. BOTTOM: Daintreerecycledfabric.
Layeringsheerdraperywithblackout blindscombinespracticalityandstyle forwindowtreatments.Italsocreates depthandvisualtexture.
Apopulartrendhasalsobeendouble curtaintracks,whereyoucanhavea sheercurtainononeofthetracksand asolidcurtainorblockoutliningonthe other.Placedhighandwideonthewall makesyourroomlooklargerandmore opulent.Homeownerscanadjusttheir windowtreatmentsthroughouttheday tomatchtheirlightandprivacyneeds.
Beyondfunctionality,layeredwindow treatmentscreateasophisticatedlook thatelevatesawindow’sdesign.
Automation
Smartwindowtreatmentselevateyour home’sfunctionalityandwithsmart homefeaturesbeingaddedtoallareas ofthehome,whynotconsideradding themtoyourwindowtreatments?
Youcanaddamotorisedfeatureto roller,venetianandhoneycombblinds. Also,romanblindsoryournewcurtain tracktoallowyoutoopenandclose yourcurtainsfromaremotecontrolor fromyoursmartphoneorapp.
Youcanintegrateyourmotorized windowtreatmentsifyoualreadyhave asmarthomesystem.Thisincludes Alexa,AppleHomeKit,andGoogle
Assistant.Anotheroptionistoschedule yourwindowtreatmentstoadjustata specifictimetomatchyourschedule. Thishomeupgradewilladd convenience,improvehomeenergy efficiency,andincreasehomevalue. Motorizedwindowtreatmentsarealso theperfectsolutionforoversizedor hard-to-reachwindows.
Reflectingyourpersonalstyle Yourwindowsanddoorsareyour home’ssignature.Keepingupwiththe latesttrendscanbeimportantbutdon’t forgetthateveryonehastheirown aestheticorspecificrequirementsthat theyneedtofulfil.
Windowtreatmentautomation
LEFTTORIGHT: Layeringofwindowtreatments
-what’strending? Interiors
Interiordesigntrendsin NewZealandthisyearare allaboutself-expression, sustainability,andablend ofmodernandtraditional elements.Herearesomekey trendstowatchoutfor
Sustainableandeco-friendlydesigns
Sustainabilitycontinuestobeamajor focus.Homeownersareincreasinglyopting foreco-friendlymaterialsandenergyefficientdesigns.Thisincludesusing recycledmaterials,low-VOCpaints,and energy-efficientlightingandappliances. Theemphasisisoncreatinghomesthat arenotonlybeautifulbutalsokindtothe environment.
Zelligetiles
Thesehand-cutMoroccanmosaictilesare gainingpopularityfortheiruniquetexture andcolourvariations.Traditionallyusedin intricatepatterns,moderndesignsarenow favouringsingle-hueapplicationstoadd textureandauthenticitytospaces.Theslight variationsincolourandtextureofthese handmadetilescreateadynamicandrich visualeffect.
Colouredceilings
Thetrendoftreatingtheceilingasthe“fifth wall”ismakingwaves.Colouredceilings canaddagraphicstatementtoaroomand createamoreintimateatmosphere.Light-
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colouredceilingscanmakeaspacefeel larger,whiledarkerhuescanmakeitfeel cozierandmoreatmospheric.
Statementfloors
Floorsarenolongerjustabackdropbut afocalpoint.Frompatternedtilesin naturalstonetoplayfulcolouredconcrete, statementfloorsarebecomingakeydesign element.Eye-catchingrugswithbold patternsorirregularshapesarealsopopular foraddingpersonalitytoaroomwithouta completeflooroverhaul.
Colourdrenching
Thistrendinvolvesusingthesamecolour acrossallsurfacesinaroom,includingwalls, drapes,furniture,andcabinetry.Itcreates acohesiveandimmersiveenvironment, makingspacesfeellargerandmoreunified. Thisapproachworkswellinbothboldand softcolourpalettes.
Heritageluxe
Anodtothepast,heritageluxeincorporates materialsanddesignsfrompreviouseras. Thinkvelvet,bouclé,andcorduroyfromthe ‘70s,orburnishedbrassandmarblefromthe ArtDecoperiod.Mixingitemsfromdifferent erascancreateauniqueandcomforting aesthetic.
Seeingred
Redismakingacomebackasaboldand vibrantchoiceforinteriors.Whetherused asanaccentoradominantcolour,redadds energyandwarmthtoanyspace. Thesetrendsreflectabroadermovement towardspersonalizationandsustainability ininteriordesign,allowinghomeowners tocreatespacesthatarebothstylishand meaningful.
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KEEPING HAWKE’S BAY FLOWING
Devine Plumbing is a locally owned plumbing, drainage, and gas fitting company based in Hawke’s Bay We are a progressive, modern company that can provide cost-effective solutions for all your plumbing needs
“Devine Plumbing is a locally owned Plumbing, Drainage, and Gas fitting company based in Hawke’s Bay. We have a highly skilled, passionate team who pride themselves on genuine customer service and quality workmanship. We can tackle any job, big or small, residential, commercial, and civil, providing cost-effective solutions, all with a positive can-do kiwi attitude.
• Highly Skilled Team: Our passionate team is dedicated to delivering quality workmanship
• Award-Winning Service: Proud winners of the 2023 Master Plumbers of the Year award
• Comprehensive Services: From plumbing to drain laying and gas fitting, we handle it all
• Residential, Commercial, Civil: No job is too big or too small for our expert team
• Customer Satisfaction: Genuine customer service is at the heart of what we do
Devine Plumbing is Hawke’s Bay’s first call for any Plumbing, Drain Laying, or Gas Fitting projects. Give us a bell, and rest assured you will receive the highest quality services within your home or business.”
Repeatingthefeaturewallcolouraroundthisopendoorwaymakesthe adjoiningnookfeelpartofthemainroom.
Colourconnections Trendwatch:
Layeringtonallysimilarshadesofgreenhelpsmakethisopendining andlivingspacefeellikeacohesivespace.Curveddecorativefeatures addtotheconnection.
Afearofclashingcoloursand adisjointedfinallookcan bebighurdlestoovercome ingoingbeyondaneutral paletteandexperimenting withdifferenton-trend coloursinyourinteriors
Butusedthoughtfully,withabigger pictureinmind,notonlycanclever colourcombinationsmakepurely functionalspacescomealive,buttheycan alsocreatebetterflowandcohesiveness betweeninterconnectedspaces.
Itmightbeaglimpseofarichbotanical shadelikeReseneParsleyonanensuite wallwhilestandinginaneutralbedroom paintedinReseneHalfSpanishWhite.It couldbepaintingyourlivingroominsoft ResenePattensBlue,seeingaboldershade ofReseneToryBluethoughaconnecting archwaytothediningroom.
Maybeyouhaveadramaticfeaturewallin ReseneScoriaatoneendofthehallway,so youmirroritbypaintingyourfrontdoorthe sameshade.
Therearemyriadwaystousecolourto
bringthedisparateroomsofyourhome togetherinwaysthatsurpriseanddelight. Createcohesion
Tobringimmediatecohesionintothe differentroomsinyourhomeReseneColour ExpertJillMarshsuggestsstartingwithtrim areas.
“Keepingskirting,windowframesand doorframesthesamecolourthroughout yourhomewillinstantlyhelptoconnect eachspace.
“Thiscreatesthefoundationofanycolour schemeandkeepsalovelyflow.
Jackie’stoptipistouseanenamelonall thesesurfacessotheyarehardwearingand easytowipedown.Usingthesamecolour onallthesesurfacesalsomakesitmuch easiertofreshenthemupifneedbe,asyou don’thavetokeepdifferentcoloursonhand.
Maintainingconsistentcoloursthrough yourhome,whetherontrimsorbigger surfaceslikewallscanalsohelpconnect partsofyourhousethatmayhaveaslightly differentfeel,suchaswhenanoldhomeis givenanewmodernextension.
Usethisconsistenttrimcolourasa buildingblocktofindothercoloursthat willworktogetherthroughoutyourhome, Jillsays.“Lookforconnectingneutraland featurecoloursthatworktogether.Colour connectionsareveryimportantastheyadd yourownpersonalstyletotheinterior.” CourtesyofResene
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Bathroominspiration
Asweenteranewseason,theworldofinteriordesign continuestocaptivateandinspirewithitseverchanginglandscape
Thisseason,wefindourselves immersedinanarrayoftrends thatspeaktoourdesiresfor comfort,serenity,andatouchof nostalgia.Fromtheallureofslowliving andupliftingcolourtotheenduring charmofcoolmetals,wehavecurated themostcaptivatingtrendstowelcome
intoyourhomeinthecomingmonths.
Slowliving In2024,slowlivingisapopulartrend, promptingpeopletoadoptamore mindfullifestyle.Itprioritiesquality overquantity,enjoyingthepresent andengaginginactivitiesthatenhance personalwell-being,reflectingadesire
forintentional,sustainable,andfulfilling living.Incorporatesimpledesign elementstoyourhometocreatea sereneandcalmingenvironment. Choosenatural,minimalisticdecor andsoothingcolours,alongwith sustainable,high-quality,anddurable fixturesthatalignwithaslowliving ethos.
Thehomespa Thistrendinvolvescreatingin-homespa experiences,emphasisingtranquillity andluxury.Cleanlines,neutralcolours, andnaturalmaterialscreateaserene atmospheresimilartohigh-endspas. Featureslikefreestandingbathtubs,
rainfallshowers,andsoothinglighting enhancetherelaxingvibe.Scented candlesandsofttowelsaddextra touches,turningyourbathroomintoa cozyretreat.
Coolmetals
Ininteriordesignfor2024,thefocus isonthesleekallureofchromeand stainlesssteel.Thesemetallicfinishes givefurnitureandfixturesamodern, minimaliststylewithcleanlinesand reflectivesurfaces.Thecombinationof chromeandbrushedstainlesselements suchastapwareandhandles,along witharestrainedcolourpalettebringsa polishedandfuturisticvibetointeriors.
Newromantics
Theromanticismapproachtointeriors in2024,seekstocreatespacesthatare nostalgic.Embracingintricatedetails, softcolours,luxuriousmaterials,anda touchofnaturetocreateanatmosphere ofwarmthandromance.Pastels,floral patterns,andvintagefixturescreate anintimateaestheticwithafocuson freestandingtraditionalbathsandsoft lighting,pairedwithtexturedwallpaper orintricatetilestoelevateabathroom intoahavenofromanticescapism.
Nowandthen Thistrendseamlesslyblendspast
charmwithmodernaesthetics,creating visuallyintriguingandemotionally resonantspaces.Thejuxtapositionof retrofurniture,vintageaccents,and classiccolourschemeswithinmodern settingsoffersauniqueharmony, invokingwarmthandfamiliarity. Considerusingearthypinkandgreen tones,curvedfurniture,andmaterials liketimberandbrass,alongwith personaltouches,toinfusecharacter intoyourspace.
Upliftingcolour
For2024,Pantone’sColouroftheYear, PeachFuzz,reflectsadesireforuplifting
andrelaxingcolourtorejuvenateliving spaces,bedrooms,andbathrooms. Peach,apricot,andcoralpinkare incrediblyversatileandcanenrich aspace.Combinethemwithbrass accentstocomplementthewarming natureofthesesunsetshadesand chooseluminouswhitesandnatural woodsforarefreshingambiance. Bluemoments Blueishavingabigmomentininterior designtrendsthisyear.Fromcalming oceanictonestoboldcobaltaccents, thisversatilecolourisdominating furniture,walls,anddecor.Reflectinga
desirefortranquillityinourfast-paced lives.Whethersubtlyincorporatedor boldlyfeatured,blueisthedefining elementshapingtheaesthetic landscapeofinteriordesignthisyear. CourtesyPlumblineinassociationwith O’BriensPlumbingHawke’sBay.
VisitourcaptivatingShowhomewherewe seamlesslyblendtimelessbeautywithmodern craftsmanship.Theheartofthishomeisits well-appointedawardwinningkitchenwhere yourattentionisnaturallydrawn.
VisitourShowhomeandconnectwithourteam at:71OakRoad,Poraiti,Napier Monday-Friday10.00am-3.30pm Saturday-Sunday1.00pm-3.30pm
Fun, sustainability and colour
Creative sisters Katie Baptiste and Amy Lynch love the joyful aspect of playing with colour. The sisters have combined their skills and fabricate metal sculptures using recycled 44-gallon drums
By Chrys Ayley
Their company Metal METcALfe is based in an airy studio and gallery at the former Te Mata Mushroom Farm which is now known as The Art Farm
METcALfe is their maiden name and the capital letters spell Metal which is what their work is all about They spent their childhood in Southeast England Amy met her Kiwi husband on a Colorado mountain top, came to New Zealand with him and worked at David Trubridge for 10 years
Katie, and their mum Colette Metcalfe, visited New Zealand often then Katie moved to New Zealand shortly followed by mum Colette gets to see her grandsons Xavier and Joseph and helps out at the workshop and gallery
Now in their fourth year the sisters started out by making Full Bloom garden stakes in 2020 They displayed them
at the Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition and virtually sold out What started as a creative COVID lockdown experiment resulted in a brand-new business that’s grown substantially in four years
Amy’s background is design and production while Katie’s lens is from a fashion perspective which means they work together in a really cohesive way
“We trust each other when it comes to making, we have a lovely working relationship and its joyful to be in this environment,” Amy says
Their core principles are sustainability, using repurposed material, and colour
The sisters claim they are “colour addicts” that play and test things out to see what works and learn on the way Amy will combine colours that Katie wouldn’t but, all in all, their skills result in beautiful, colourful and quality artworks
The repurposed food industry drums come from all over the world but are mainly sourced locally The drums come in all sorts of colours and are generally
PANACHE SOFT FURNISHINGS
At PANACHE weofferawiderangeofServicesforallyourSoftFurnishingrequirements. ThefabricservicesweprovidearealldoneonsiteinourlocalHastingsworkroom. Summeriscomingnow isthetimetoget freshvoiles withthelinings,we havea selectionoffabricandVoileswith20%off withLiningswith15%offandsunscreens. Wehaveahugeselectionofsamplestochoosefrom, Linens,cottons,silk,recycledpolyesters,somany textures,colouranddesignstochoosefrom Wecreatecustommadeproductstofitthecomfort andlookofyourhomeinourownworkroomat503 HeretaungaStreetwest,Hastings Comeseeustobookyourfreemeasureandquoteandsee ourextensiverangeofcushions,homedecorandfabrics foryourdrapes,blinds,bedcovers,upholsteryandmany more,wecanalsorecoveryourLampshadesforthat finishingtouch
usedasiswhilebeingtransformedintofun, energeticpieces.
Theirlatestprojects:LandscapesandMetal MeadowswereondisplayatArtinthePark,aworld classuniquelycuratedartshowheldatEdenPark veryrecently.
TheirLandscapesrepresentAucklandscenes, theyaresquareandframedtobedisplayedona wall.Thecollectionisanexperimentindistillinga landscapeandalternatingcolourcombinations.
TheMetalMeadowscollectionisacombination oftechniquesincludingCNCplasmacutting.These intricate,colourfulpiecesarewallhungandarein threecolourways-yellow,blueandpink.TheCNC machineryisnewandhashelpedthesisterscreate analmost3Deffectwithgrassesandflowersall weldedtogetherandburstingoutoftheirframes. AmyandKatieweldandplasmacutatthestudio andlasercuttingiscontractedout.
Atriptothegalleryisamustaswordsalonecan’t
adequatelydescribethework.Colourfulcorsages areextremelypopularbutthere’splentytoinspire includingfoliage,monsteraleaves,passionfruit vines,metalcakesandjewellery.
Theirnextlargeprojectwillbedisplayedat SculptureintheGardensintheAucklandBotanic Gardens.Itopenson16Novemberandrunsfor severalmonths.Workiscontinuingontheseriesof colourfulorbsindifferentsizes.Theserepresenta storyaroundwomen’swork,inthiscasepatchwork principles,inwhichcolourfulpatchworkshapesare weldedtogether.
Thestudioandgallerywillbeopenon2&3 Novemberand9&10Novemberaspartofthe Hawke’sBayArtsTrail.AmyandKatielookforward toseeingyouthere.Theyalsohostgroupson privatevisitssuchasschools,clubsandtours. www.metalmetcalfe.com
GalleryOpeningHours:Shed19,174Brookvale Road,HavelockNorth(Mon-Sat9am-Noon).
Get ready for summer in the Bay
Hawke’s Bay is perfect for casual entertaining outdoors and to experience the opportunity to relax, unwind and chill out with friends and neighbours
By now hopefully you will have dusted off the old, possibly rusty BBQ, inspected the outdoor suites, tables or seats and taken steps to consider a refresh as outdoor furniture, particularly older furniture, might not be as robust as outdoor furniture manufactured recently
Whatever your space and budget there will be a solution to suit Choose from family size lounge suits, tables and chairs, benches, sun lounges and even drinks trolleys and ice buckets! For smaller families, and those on limited budgets, there are some good options with bistro type table and chair combos and traditional garden benches
The choice of materials for tables ranges from rust resistant aluminium, often combined with a timber top such as teak or eucalyptus, to a tempered glass tabletop Bench materials range from rust resistant powder coated to reclaimed timber and sustainably sourced eucalyptus All weather wicker is another durable and attractive option that’s trending right now
There are some gorgeous occasional pieces, such as day beds and egg chairs
in which to while away a few hours soaking up the sun with a good book And don’t forget a cushion or two to brighten up the scene A sun umbrella is a must in our climate and gazebos are very handy, especially when entertaining over the festive season
For chilly evenings there’s a good selection of chimineas, braziers and fire pits Pizza ovens and outdoor ovens are increasing in popularity
As far as BBQs are concerned there’s a bewildering array to choose from so some research beforehand is recommended Choices range from a three piece outdoor kitchen to a four, five or even six burner to a portable kettle What do you like gas, coal, grill or smoker? Think about the size you want and the space available Finally consider if you’d like to take your BBQ to the beach, in which case it will need to be portable, or is a larger less mobile appliance more your style?
A few finishing touches to your section might include solar lights, citronella candles and a garland or two of lights dotted amongst your trees and shrubs
Natural Edge turns one
Starting a joinery factory and moving back to Hawke’s Bay with a young family was always the dream of joiner James Coutts and his partner Stacey
It was just a year ago that they established Natural Edge and already they have an impressive client portfolio and have moved to larger premises to cater for demand
James grew up in Hawke’s Bay and completed his carpentry apprenticeship Palmerston North, which is where he met Stacey 11-years-ago Their daughter Scout is now two and she can often be found along with Stacey “helping out” around the workshop
Stacey is a graphic designer who designed and maintains their website and keeps people informed about their projects on social media She can also be found helping out James on site from time to time Recently the couple has taken on a mature apprentice who was looking for a new career
James has over 12 years ’ experience as a joiner, having worked on projects in Manawatū, Wairarapa and high-end apartments in Wellington
Quality not quantity dictates James’ work ethos, and he takes great pride in creating unique, high-quality cabinetry
whether residential, commercial or a bespoke area, that is designed to suit the client’s space and budget
“We work with clients to create custom designs or happy to work with your interior designer to meet individual needs and preferences From tailored kitchens to commercial spaces, our bespoke cabinetry will transform your space and exceed your expectations,” he says
James believes in being open and honest and he strives to communicate promptly and efficiently with clients
Customer service is also of paramount importance as is using trusted suppliers of quality products “The client comes first I want them to be the priority”
Projects to date include kitchens, bathrooms, offices, laundries, bars and reception counters James has a particular knack of coming up with creative, and functional, solutions to storage problems He’s happy to push the limits and will give anything a go and make it work “There’s always an option ”
ELEVATING SPACES - LASTING IMPRESSIONS - PREMIUM SERVICE
TOP: Asmallframedsectionofwallpaperisenoughtocatchtheeyeandbringinterest throughcolourandpatterntothislivingroom. BOTTOM: Althoughthelightgreyblue onthedoorandtrimsinthislivingroomcan’tbeseenwithinthewallpaperdesign,it worksbeautifully.
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Howtopairpaint withwallpaper
Weallwantpersonalityinourhomes,whereourtastes arereflectedinourinteriors.Livingwithwallpaperisone waytodothis
Print,patternandtexturemakeour wallscomealive,fromthebedroom tothepowderroom.It’sachance tomakeanimpact,creatingasoulful, character-oozingspaceregardlessofyour colourpalette.
Insteadofjustanaccentwall,wallpaper onallfourwallsbringsasenseof cosinessandharmonytoaroom.We’re sweptupinthecocoon-likeelement itoffers.Oneon-trendtechniqueto accommodatethisistocoatyour woodworkinacomplementarypaint colour,insteadofwhite.
Bringinginapaintcolourontoyour trimsanddoorsisawaytoextendthe impactofthewallpaper’spalette.This methodofcoatingyourwoodworkin colourwillallowittoeitherworkwith yourwallpaperoragainstit,allowingitto pop.
Ifyouhaveawallpaperwithasubtle patternandpalette,paintcanfurther bringtolifeyourdesigninacohesive way.Anaccentpaintcolourwillevoke alevelofedgetoaroom,meaningthe wallpaperalonedoesn’tcreateallthe personality.Thoughthecombinedduo willmakeastylishstatement,instantly elevatingyourinterior.It’llturnaquite pleasantwallpaperintosomething
extraordinary.
You’llprobablyfindplentyofpaint coloursthatappealtoyou,whereas fewerwallpaperstyleswill.So,which productdoyouchoosefirst?“Choose wallpaperfirst,paintsecond,”saysAmy Watkins,ReseneColourConsultant. “Theremightbeonlyonewallpaperyou fallinlovewith,buttherearethousands ofpaintoptions.”Tothatend,youmay bewonderinghowtoknowwhichcolour inapatternedwallpapertofocuson whenmatchingapaintcolour;isitthe mostdominantcolourintheprint,the backgroundcolourorthecolourtheeye naturallygravitatesto?
Amysaysthere’sarecommendedorder tochooseyourproductswhenpairing wallpaperandpaint.“Thisdependson thelevelofdetailwithinthepatternas towhichpartofthewallpaperyoupull thepaintcolourfrom.Forthisreason,I alwaysrecommendchoosingawallpaper beforefinalisingthepaintcolour.If it’sahighlydetailedwallpaper,thenI recommendpullingthepaintcolourout fromthemainbackgroundcolour.Ifit’s awallpaperwithalargeprintorpattern, thenyoucanpullacolourfromthedetail toinspireyourResenepaintcolour.” CourtesyResene
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Flooring-so muchchoice
Whenitcomestoflooringthere’ssomuchchoicethese daysitcanbetotallyoverwhelming
Whileflooringtrendsdon’t changethatoftenyouwant tochoosesomethingthatwill withstandthetestoftimeasmuchas possible.
Inhardflooringthere’sbeenamassive trendingawayfromceramictilestoreal wood,suchasoak,andplankflooring suchaslaminatesthatlooklikewoodbut don’tcostasmuch.Engineeredtimber floorshavebecomeextremelypopular astherearenoissueswithbucklingor warpingandtheyareverydurable,along withtimberbeinganaturalinsulator.
Sothechoiceisbetweensolidtimber, engineeredtimberandlaminateand allhavestrengthsandweaknesses. Laminateflooringlooksliketimberyet iscosteffective,easytocleanandlow maintenance.Choosefromfinishes thatlooklikeoak,teakinavarietyof coloursincludinglightgrey,naturaland varnished.
Bambooisanoptionforthoselooking forahardwoodthatisincrediblyhard wearingandextremelyrobust.Italsohas severaladvantagesinthatitisnaturaland sustainableandisthereforeagreatecofriendlyfloorchoice.
Corkfloors,consideredold-fashioned
untilrecently,arereallymakinga comeback.Corkisanaturalproduct–it’s thebarkofatreesoit’salsosustainable. Theadvantagesarethatcorkishard wearing,warmandtough.It’salsovery effectiveatretainingheat.
Sheetvinylflooringisstillapopular choice,especiallyinbathroomsand kitchens.It’scosteffective,water resistantandthere’safantasticselection ofcolours,patternsandtextures available.
Polishedconcreteisalsoapopular optionforhomesaswellascommercial buildings.Thereareseveralcompanies locallythatoffergrinding,polishingand applicationofanti-slipmaterials. Ceramictilesstillhaveaplacein moderninteriors,especiallythosethat arebeingrenovatedandwhenthe ownerswishtoretainatimesensitive, authenticlook.Forexample,plaintiles thatlooklikeslateorstone,charcoal, white,beige,mattorpolished. Thechoiceoffloorcoveringis ultimatelydictatedbyyourbudget, theareatobecoveredandthetype andfrequencyoftrafficitwillreceive anddon’tforgettofactorpetsintothe equation.
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Contemporary kitchens
WatchanyhomerenovationTVprogrammeandyou’ll soonunderstandthatkitchens,alongwithbathrooms,are theroomsthatmosthomeownersarekeentoupdate
Prospectivehomepurchasersalso ratethekitchenandbathroomas beingimportantintheirsearchfora newhome.
Alongwithkitchensopenplanfamily livingishighlydesirablesowhenplanning anewkitchenbearinmindthecurrent trendofhavingopenlivingspaces. Thereareplentyofoptionswhenit comestoselectinginstallers.Choose fromdedicatedkitcheninstallation expertswhowilldesignakitchento suityoureveryneed.Therearesome excellentlocalkitchenconstruction, renovationanddesigncompanies. Consultationsarethoroughandyou willbegivenaplantoconsiderbefore decidingonthefinallayout.Itcouldtake quiteawhiletoagreeonthefinaldesign. Thenyourkitchenwillbemanufacture andinstalled.
Otheroptionsincludedesigningyour ownkitchenbutwiththehelpofpaper plansandsometimes3Dlayoutapps. Clientsaregiventhechoiceofcabinets inarangeoffinishesandthere’splenty ofchoicewhenitcomestosizeand colour.Generallyyouwouldengagean installerorifyou’rebraveinstallthenew kitchenyourself.Thisprocessmayinvolve
purchasingnewappliancessuchas stoves,fridgesandmicrowavestofinish offyournewlookkitchen.
There’ssomuchchoicethesedays withavastrangeofcabinetstylesand finishes,contemporarylaboursaving devices,nohandlecupboardsandclever storagesolutions.
Storageoptionsrangefromthe unclutteredlookwithconcealed cupboardstoopenshelves.Goneare standardstainlesssteelsinkswiththe arrivalofcolouredsinks,charcoalis trendingrightnow,andsinksthatare antibacterial,stainresistant,heatand scratchresistant.
Countertopscomeinagreatrangeof looksandfinishes:concrete,graniteor granitelookalike,stoneorengineered stoneandlaminatesinarainbowof colours.Thetimberlookforworktopsand benches,andcabinets,isbackinvogue. Whilewhitehasbeenpopularfora longwhilewecanexpecttoseecolour, particularlydarkercolours,comingback bothincabinetryanddecoration,along withmatchingaccessoriessuchasblinds andchairs.Whitesubwaystyletiles arealsoshowingsignsofdecliningin popularity.
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Silverawardfor DesignBuilders Hawke’sBay
TaraToddandTrentBartleofDesignBuildersHawke’sBay aredelightedtoannouncethatadesignoftheirswonasilver awardintheMasterBuildersHouseoftheyearcompetition
TheUrbanLoft,ahomeinAhuriri, wonasilverawardintheCarters NewHomeinthe$1million-$1.5 millioncategory.
Thisyear,theregionalcompetitionsaw closeto300entriesacrosssevenregions. Eachhomewasassessedbyapanelof experiencedjudgeswhoevaluatedthe buildsbasedonworkmanship,design, style,andfunctionality.Thecompetition celebratestheverybestinresidential buildings,showcasingexceptional workmanshiponremarkablebuildsfrom acrossNewZealand.
TheDesignBuildersawardwinnerwas a247sqmNapierhomethatepitomises amodernurbanloftwithdoubleheightspaces,banksofwindows,steel balustrades,amezzaninefloor,and industrialchiccladdingofcorrugated metalandconcrete-lookplaster.Its robust,low-maintenanceexteriorblends seamlesslywiththecommercialvibe
oftheneighbourhood,whichincludes aboardwalk,harbour,andbustling convertedwoolstores.
TrentandTarasumuptheDesign Buildersapproachas“atailor-made processwhereweworkwiththeclient todevelopinitialideas,refinethem, createplansandelevationsand,whenall isready,buildtothehigheststandards. Wedon’tspecanything;workingwith theirclientsbudgetsandaidingthem inchoosingeachitemthatgoesintheir home.”
TheDesignBuildersnetworkincludes officesrightacrosstheNorthandSouth Island,andthecompanyisnowinthe 33rdyearofdesigninghomes.Thesecret ofDesignBuilders’ongoingsuccess comesbacktoitsphilosophyofcreating beautiful,unique,one-offandhomes, andputtingtheopportunitytoownthese stunninghomeswithinreachofmore Kiwis.
Grow your own edibles
The rising cost of living and the increasing quest for sustainability is leading people to re-think their approach to relying so much on supermarket bought fruit and vegetables
Even those who aren’t keen on gardening can have a go at growing veges at home as not a lot of space is needed and you just can’t beat the taste of freshly picked produce From growing lettuce in pots to tending a few tomato plants there’s plenty of choice Having a small vege garden is a great way to get kids involved too and they can be allocated small chores such as weeding and watering and often get first pick of the crop!
If planting in the soil you’ll need an idea of the soil type, knowledge of the local climate and a firm idea how much time you’d like to spend tending the garden With a little planning even a small garden can produce plenty of produce
There are many alternatives to direct planting in the soil and there’s a great range of container, pots and growing systems to choose from Raised garden beds are another popular option, especially for those who have back trouble They are available in a range of materials including plastic, aluminium and timber Grow bags are solution for potatoes, strawberries can be hung vertically and hanging vertical gardens are also becoming popular With a bit of ingenuity items can be re-purposed or recycled, the humble wooden pallet for example, can be crafted into a raised garden and old wine barrels make attractive containers
The quality of planting medium is another factor to be considered There’s plenty of choice but take care to select a quality potting medium Some contain extras like control released fertiliser and granules for increasing water holding capacity Your plants will probably need extra fertiliser anyway Any plants or veges grown in containers will need regular watering
Take the time to discover what grows well in the climate? What do your neighbours grow? Stick to what you know and you will have a fair chance of success
There are plenty of fruits that can also be grown in containers and there’s an increasing selection on sale designed especially for that purpose They are generally marketed as dwarf fruit trees and include several varieties of citrus, apples and nectarines
Moving beyond containers and into the garden there are plenty of fruits that can be grown domestically and few things beat the ability to be able to pick a fruit strait from a tree Feijoa and passion fruit are common in Hawke’s Bay, olives and grapes grow well and so do figs and avocados Nut trees such as hazelnut and almonds are another option
Enjoy getting out into the fresh air and experimenting The more you learn the greater success you’ll have
