Guardian Property Jan 10 2014

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JANUARY 10 2014

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41 Taits Road, Ashburton

3 Secreted away only a few minutes from the town centre is this attractive and spacious homestead set on 4200m2 of land – approximately one acre.

You enter through the attractive doorway into the welcoming foyer. The foyer leads into the spacious living/lounge area with an attractive dining cove which is adjacent to the magnificent “chefs” kitchen.

From this area one moves to the outside decking area.

The home has three bedrooms plus office with the master room having its own en-suite.

The outbuildings are extensive and impressive featuring a self-contained one bedroom “cottage” plus excellent workshops and hobby rooms. There is also a large three bay lockup garage. All this is set in spacious mature grounds that can be fully irrigated

from an installed irrigation system.

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This property offers comfortable and peaceful living and the extensive workshops and garaging offers many options for home based businesses and/ or hobbies. Current vendors are renowned wood turners and potters and these workshops are ideal for such activities.

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Web ID - AL34743 www.propertybrokers.co.nz

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OFFERS OVER $298,000 WEB ID AU34475 $295,000.00 WEB ID AU34746 WESTSIDE TINWALD 18 Smitheram Street 16 Jordan Avenue Nicely presented first home or westside Situated in popular Jordan Avenue, this two bedroom, 3 investment option. 3 double bedrooms, two living room home has lots of space with beamed cosy lounge with log burner and separate ceilings and ranchsliders opening to easy kitchen/dining. Loads of improvements indoor/outdoor living.

1 done but still room to put your own stamp Heating is heatpump and underfloor with HRV System. on this. Gorgeous garden setting.

Probably ahead of its time in some aspects of the design, this exciting property has many possibilities.

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$239,000 WEB ID AU33496A WESTSIDE 7 Turton Street Situated on a 490m2 easycare section, this 3 three bedroom home is in a great Allenton location. Some modernising would enhance - a great opportunity to add 1 value.

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$365,000 WEB ID AU33993 EASTSIDE 332B Havelock Street Brand new sunny three bedroom 3 townhouse located within walking distance of town, churches and library. The full bathroom has dual access from the main 1 bedroom and the hallway, along with separate toilet. A large single garage with internal access.

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$499,000 WEB ID AU32196A $265,000 WEB ID AU33255 $597,500 WEB ID AU33516 $540,000 WEB ID AU33871A EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 11 Magnolia Drive 22 Brucefield Avenue 6 Braebrook Drive 1 Magnolia Drive Great corner site for this bigger than most Modern attractive and sensible home Step inside this home and immediately be This spacious quality built three double 4 3 4 4 family home, you will fit everything into placed well on section to catch all day sun. impressed. Relax and enjoy the spacious bedroom plus study family home sits on a the 257sqm home Three double bedrooms. Living opens to lounge and open plan kitchen, dining area. beautifully landscaped 672sqm section.

• 4 double bedrooms private, shelter outdoor living area. Great Living areas open onto sunfilled patios Featuring a large entertainers kitchen, 2 1 2 2 • Shower, toilet and vanity in ensuite off backyard. Child and dog friendly. perfect for entertainment. Four bedrooms, large living/dining opening to a private master bedroom master with ensuite. deck area.

• Open plan kitchen, dining and living Don't delay with this one!

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HOME OR INVESTMENT

OFFERS OVER $268,000 WEB ID AU34036 $370,000 WEB ID AU32358 $335,000 WEB ID AU34756 DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU34764 EASTSIDE TINWALD WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 86 Princes Street 63 Buckleys Terrace 14 Bathurst Street 345 Burnett Street Three bedroom family home on fully Add your finishing touches to this lovely This is a well presented family home, three Two bedroom flat close to town centre 3 3 3 2 fenced 759sqm section. Open plan living, 1930's three bedroom home. Updated bedrooms, good-sized upstairs with living, with its own fenced section and single compliant log fire and new carpet bathroom and kitchen with butlers pantry, dining and kitchen with walkin pantry. garage. throughout. Large conservatory a bonus! new carpet and luxurious drapes with 2 Nice balcony upstairs off living areas.

View By Appointment 1 1 1 1 living areas. Fabulous 3035sqm section Shower, bath and vanity. Easy care DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold This very tidy home is sure to impress. with 3 bay implement shed and hobbies landscaped section - heaps of potential. prior) Friday 24th January 2014 at 4.00pm Perfect first home or investment. room.

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LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES

$620,000 WEB ID AU34763 OFFERS OVER $220,000 WEB ID AU34673 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 3 Westpark Close 12 Princes Street Modern contemporary home in new Zoned business C. Lots of opportunities 4 3 Westside cul-de-sac. Sunny and spacious available here 3 bedroom brick home. with great indoor/outdoor flow, four Redecorating would enhance or redevelop bedrooms plus office. Private well fenced the site! You choose.

2 1 830m2 site packed with features.

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SUNFILLED TOWNHOUSE

ALTON PLACE, LOT 7

BUSINESS FOR SALE

AUCTION $215,000 WEB ID AU34665 WESTSIDE 1/179 Harrison Street Allenton townhouse with two double 2 bedrooms, open plan, living area capturing plenty of sun.

Easy care section with plenty of off street 1 parking.

AUCTION WEB ID AU34641 WESTSIDE Lot 7 Alton Place A quality section seldom available with unobscured North West park views. This section is located in Alton Place a small residential subdivision currently under construction on Allens Road.Titles are expected in July 2014. Boundary fencing is provided to neighbouring residential properties plus $5,000 credit toward timber frame and trusses.

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AUCTION 10.00am, Sat 18th January, 2014

RENTAL OR FIRST HOME

SMART HOME

PRICE ON APPLICATION ASHBURTON Tancred Street Ashburton Factory Shop

WEB ID AC33956

Locally known as the CCC shop. Due to retirement, Irene is offering the Ashburton Factory Shop to the market. Business showing sound returns. Easily increased through internet marketing. Situated in the heart of Ashburton shopping centre. Wide range of first quality fashion and casual clothing.

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A GREAT STARTER

$270,000 WEB ID AU34484 OFFERS OVER $272,000 WEB ID AU34480 EASTSIDE TINWALD 43 Davis Crescent 13 Grove Street Tidy three bedroom home very close to This sunny tidy 3 bedroom home would 3 3 child care centre and primary school. make an excellent first home. Situated in Larger size kitchen with table room, North Tinwald this home has been well separate lounge with heat pump. Three loved and very nicely presented with fresh 1 1 double bedrooms with wardrobes. Large floor coverings throughout and neutral double garage on easy care section. Phone toned wall papers. Long tandem garage. to view.

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OFFERS OVER $298,000 WEB ID AU33847 WESTSIDE 18 Bathurst Street Ideal 1st home with family sized section 3 and garage on westside close to schools and shopping centre. Be sure to check this 3 bedroom home out before you buy, 1 ECAN friendly log burner, heat pump and neutral decor. Lounge opens to outdoor patio.

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PUT YOUR TOUCH ON THIS

JUST THE SPOT

BUILDING HAS STARTED

OFFERS OVER $275,000 WEB ID AU34265 $324,500 WEB ID AU34260 $499,000 WEB ID AU33824 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 24 Church Street 44 Lane Street 9A Allison Street Great family home with small block type Attractive home in the always popular Lane Builders have started, get in early and help 3 3 4 garden, glasshouse, numerous sheds and Street. Three bedrooms, spacious living pick the colours of your new 235sqm bird houses. Lovely raspberries and veggie areas opening onto sunny deck ideal for home! garden, large carport and good garaging summer BBQ's, smaller easy care section • 4 bedrooms 1 1 2 plus fenced swimming pool. Three with private back yard. A handy location • 2 bathrooms bedrooms, open plan kitchen/living room. with Argyle Park and Allenton shops close • Open plan kitchen, dining and living by.

• Separate lounge 1 1 2 View By Appointment • Good size double garage.

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SUN FILLED, SPACIOUS

SUNNY & COMFORTABLE

SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER

$249,000 WEB ID AU33676 OFFERS OVER $345,000 WEB ID AU34032 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU33994 OFFERS OVER $650,000 WEB ID AU33645 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 491 West Street 10 Middle Road Flat 4, 85 Aitken Street 20 Westpark Close Great rental home on West Street or first Looking for a Townhouse or House?..you Enjoy the sun in this roomy two bedroom Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not 3 3 2 5+ home option. Open plan kitchen/living will love this home, its set to catch the unit. Located in walking distance to town replace this home in this location for this with three bedrooms. Three car garaging maximum sun, you can enjoy both street or Netherby shopping centre. Easy care sort of money. Five bedrooms and an with loads of parking, also hobby room. views and a private outdoor entertainment with aluminium windows, modernised office. 3 car garaging. Super sized kitchen, 1 1 1 2 Plenty of options here. Phone to view. Put area off the spacious lounge. There are decor including bathroom and carpets. dining and living area with separate your own touch on this. three large bedrooms and good double Single garaging. lounge. All the modern conveniences. garage.

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

IT'S ALL HERE

AUCTION 2HA SUNNY HOME

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

WEB ID AL34743

WEB ID AL34799

WESTSIDE 41 Taits Road

ASHBURTON 640 Stranges Road

4200sqm (one acre) only minutes from town. Three bedrooms, master with ensuite, plus office. "Chefs" kitchen plus spacious living/dining area. The property features excellent outbuildings including a one bedroom self contained "cottage", workshop, hobby room and three bay lockup shed. Electric under floor heating in bathroom, ensuite and kitchen (disconnected at present).

Genuine vendors present an inviting 3/4 bedroom character home which the forefathers had the inspiration to construct with a very sunny aspect.

Modernised kitchen accesses to family/dining space overlooking the mature manicured garden.

Quiet privacy on acreage to be enjoyed 3 minutes from Lake Hood and 12 minutes from Ashburton.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Friday 14th February 2014 at 4.00pm

To be auctioned Saturday 1st February on site at 11am.

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$1,500,000 + GST WEB ID AL33650 ASHBURTON 28 Mitcham Road A beautifully appointed country home built approximately five years ago. The house has been thoughtfully designed and constructed with Oamaru stone under a Gerrard roof complemented with copper down pipes and spouting. Set amidst well stocked formal gardens and a delightful sun drenched patio complete with electronic, automated pergola system.

The house exudes quality and style in every detail. High studs with cornicing, four large bedrooms, the master with ensuite and dressing room. The living area is open plan, bright and spacious with a pleasing aspect to the garden and countryside.

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$275,000 WEB ID AL34677 $595,000 + GST WEB ID AL31727 HINDS HINDS 49 David Street 4 Cracroft Street 1.8HA leasehold property with 4 bedroom Motivated vendors offer this well appointed holding 4 villa homestead set in sheltered and with large lockable shed and workshop, fenced into mature grounds. Kitchen/Dining, separate numerous paddocks with central lane and stockyards. lounge, HRV System. Rent $7000 per Aussie style home with 360 degree veranda to follow 1 annum. Paddocks for the pony, space for the summer shade or winter sun. Generous living the children. Peaceful for the parents. Ring areas and three bedrooms. Centrally located, an easy now! commute to town.

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"EXCEPTIONAL" - 34.46HA

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR33668 GREENSTREET 96 Ashburton Staveley Road Located in one of Mid Canterburies best kept secrets is this beautifully appointed two storey four bedroom homestead featuring games room, separate lounge and office and open plan living. A full complement of farm buildings - this unit has the lot!

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ONE OF THE BEST

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR32747 ASHBURTON 364 Ashburton Staveley Road "Two Rivers Clydesdale Stud" 18ha of irrigated Paparua Sandy Loam soils located a mere 10kms from town. The property is well subdivided and sheltered. Attractive access to the river. Currently being run as a fattening, grazing property and featuring the well known Clydesale Stud.

4046 SQM - SECTION

$162,500 WEB ID AL33777 ASHBURTON Tuarangi Road Approved building site overlooks this undulating section. Use your imagination and create a unique environment just within the town boundary.

Often sought but rarely found!!

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8.924 HA-UNIQUE SETTING

$620,000 WEB ID AL33803 GREENSTREET 444 Ashburton Staveley Road True park like setting with edged manicured gardens and established trees surrounding this appealing two bedroom family home. Meticulously presented, the sense of the earthy warmth that comes from country living permeates.

Spacious open plan living/dining, in an elevated position it soaks in sun. Good outbuildings and yards.

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8 HA THAT WILL SURPRISE

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL27542 TINWALD 45 O'Keefe Road This hidden gem has to it all ready for its new owners.

It has a huge home of 659sqm with 6 plus bedrooms, storage rooms, office, games room, extensive living and outdoor area including inground heated pool.

Also features calf sheds (13 bays), huge lock up sheds, second home, contractors base with office, workshop and implement shed.

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RAKAIA LIFESTYLE

NEG OVER $679,000 WEB ID AU32594A RAKAIA 102 Wolseley Road You will be impressed with this outstanding property set in established grounds on 2.4 hectares. Spacious 259m2 home with open plan living and separate lounge. 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate laundry.

Internal access to large double garage plus detached garage with study provides ample room for the handyman/retiring farmer.

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WINCHMORE BARELAND

OFFERS OVER $400,000 WEB ID AL34125 ASHBURTON 785 Winchmore Dromore Road 8 hectares in top Winchmore location. Lismore stony silt loam soils. Borderdyke irrigation. Vendor has 380 shares equating to 3.8lps allocation. Subdivided into two paddocks. Good shelter. Four bay shed with one bay lock up. Four bay open shed. Domestic and stock water well at 45 metres. No pump or motors. Test pumped at 3.15lps.

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Industry News

Mortgage rates

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sales this season with a new per hectare high achieved for a dairy farm in early December.

The use of the Fixed Price sale is less prevalent locally. Property Brokers sold a large dairy farm by this method in November. Interestingly, with competition for this property, a sale price of above asking price was achieved.

Sale by auction is another selling option available. Two highly successful farm auctions were undertaken by Property Brokers in December with strong bidding action on these farms. A third

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Mark Lemon - Property Brokers The rural property market was very active in the spring and in the lead up to Christmas.

Property Brokers sold a number of farms during this period.

These farms were sold via various methods of sale including Deadline Sale by Private Treaty, Set Price & Auction.

The majority of farms are currently sold by Deadline Sale.

This process sets a speciďŹ c time frame within which a buyer must submit his offer. Most properties sold by this method receive multiple offers. This sale process has produced some strong

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farm was passed in, this has received good enquiry since from parties unable to participate at the auction.

As we roll into the New Year, demand for property in Mid Canterbury remains strong. This is a highly sought after area in which to farm both for owner operators and investors. Property Brokers remain the strongest presence in the local rural real estate market and the growing strength of their rural team in other areas of Canterbury will strengthen their service to clients in the coming years.

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HORORATA COUNTRY LIFE

IDEAL FIRST HOME OR RENTAL

So many features. Located in the centre of the village and still quiet. 1/2 acre section with wonderfully spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms IDPLO\ KRPH 3DUWLDO GRXEOH JOD]LQJ SOXV XQGHU Ă RRU insulation. Double garage and workshop ,shed and 2 wood sheds, veggie patch and large tunnel house.

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Mature gardens with great bird life and lovely haven.

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Colour

For furniture grey is the new beige

By Kim Palmer

W

hich styles and colours will we be seeing in furniture showrooms - and, ultimately, homes - in the months ahead?

One reliable barometer is the High Point Market, the giant home furnishings trade show held twice a year in High Point, North Carolina.

For insights from the most recent show, we turned to two design pros who were there: Kathy Basil, manager/buyer for Hirshfield’s Design Resource, and Nancy Woodhouse, senior designer, Gabbert’s Design Studio.

Here they share what they saw, what they liked and offer a few tips on incorporating new looks into existing decor.

HOTTEST HUES Lilac was in full bloom, according to Basil.

“I saw a lot of it in upholstery,” she says. “One pillow showroom had a whole section devoted to lavender and mauve-y colours. It felt fresh and pretty.”

Is this a flashback to the mauve that dominated colour palettes during the 1980s?

“It’s not as onedimensional as that,” says

Basil. “That mauve was depressing.

This is a little more elegant, a little more blue. It almost rides on being a neutral.”

On furniture, Basil saw lilac paired with rich dark wood finishes, clear acrylic and white - but not with medium-toned wood, she says: “It wouldn’t look good.”

Purples are popular, Woodhouse agreed, but they aren’t the only colour story.

She also noticed a lot of Chinese red (a bright shade with a hint of orange), deep blues inspired by peacock feathers, punches of chrome yellow and that other ‘80s favourite: grey.

“Grey has become the new neutral, replacing beige tones,” she says.

Woodhouse says.

1960's FLASHBACKS The Mad Men influence continues, with many furniture styles that evoke the swinging ‘60s.

Prints are big and bold, especially on chairs, ” where “statement fabrics” are the look du jour.

Think big butterflies, oversized florals and Asian-inspired dragons, just a few of the examples Woodhouse spotted.

“Prints are blown up to a bigger scale,” she says.

Today’s greys are warm (almost taupe), which makes them easier to incorporate into decor than cooler shades of grey, she says: “It’s more user-friendly.”

Other ‘60s influences include bold geometric patterns, in both ing n s, s, upholstery and wall coverings, cut-velvet fabrics, modularr furniture and Lucite.

Although grey’s rise has been building for several seasons, it shows no signs of waning.

“Lucite’s making a big comeback,” Woodhouse says.

“Grey is here to stay for a long time,”

She saw it combined with traditional elements, such as a Lucite coffee table paired with a classic wing chair, and animal-print upholstery with Lucite legs. Other retro furniture details include tufting, channel-quilting, contrast cording,

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METAL OF THE MOMENT All that glitters is now gold.

“Gold was everywhere,” Basil says.

“We heard a couple of markets ago that gold was coming back, but this market, boom!”

She saw gold dominating light fixtures and furniture hardware, in both shiny and brushed finishes, overtaking pewter and brushed nickel.

One of her favourite pieces was a decorative seashell with a natural heavily textured exterior and a shiny gold-leaf interior: “That juxtaposition of rough organic

Colour

with gold is just beautiful.”

- which indicates Moroccan style will be around for a while.

Gold also re-entered the palette for fabrics, in a golden camel hue.

ROPECHIC CHIC ROPE

“It’s a way to keep your grey and add a new twist, warming it up and adding another dimension,” Basil says.

Rugged rope was a busy multitasker at market, according to Basil.

FINISHING TOUCHES

FINISHING TOUCHES

Painted finishes, from formal to casual, are having a big impact on furniture, Woodhouse says. She saw everything from white-washed, grey-washed and metallic finishes, to painted special effects, such as harlequin patterns, flowers and even lace.

Customisation options are increasing, making it possible to take a traditional piece, such as a bombe chest, and give it a fresh, fun hue of your choosing - even to match a favourite paint colour.

“More and more (furniture) companies have that capability,” she says.

“We saw it all over the place. I saw a lot of showrooms where they hung (light) fixtures with thick rope. That’s something new.”

She also noticed a rope ship’s ladder hung in a showroom, its wooden treads repurposed as shelving.

“It’s almost a ‘70s feeling of macrame,” she says.

“But you have to be careful with rope.

Skinny and tiny looks cheap, while thick and heavy looks good.”

RUNWAY LIVING ROOM RUNWAY TO TO LIVING ROOM Woodhouse was struck by how quickly fashion trends are moving from the runway into home decor.

MOROCCAN INFLUENCES Moroccan-inspired patterns have been appearing on fabrics, rugs and wall coverings for several seasons, Basil said, but now the signature pointed arch shape of Moorish architecture is making its way into furniture pieces, such as upholstered headboards.

“That’s an investment,” she says

“It used to be that home fashion followed apparel, and it used to take about a year,” she says. “Now it’s just a couple of months.”

One example is bright chrome yellow as an accent colour. “It just came into stores in fashion, now we’re seeing walls painted that colour, and big pieces done in that colour.”

That’s good news for those who like to stay on top of trends. “There’s more instant gratification,” she says.

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Colour

Working in perfect harmony When building or renovating a home, honest collaboration between you, your interior designer and architect will manifest the best results, says interior and fabric expert Rebecca Bowering WE'VE had to say goodbye to our gorgeous showroom in Christchurch.

We loved it, but damage from the earthquakes meant we had to say farewell. It was a sad day, but we've now moved into a new building.

Fabulous concrete, glass, sunny and bright. It's a blank canvas on which we're quickly putting our stamp. The Mainland Design Centre lives on in our new premises in the city's Madras St. And so it is with so many new homes.

terior designer. This meeting of the minds needs to come early - at the planning stage.

Bring your interior design consultant on board early so they understand what you and the architect are trying to achieve. Often the architect's lines are vitally important for the final look and the last thing he envisages is fussy curtains or curtain track systems that cover impor-

tant detailing.

Conversely your interior designer will give consideration at the planning stage for how blinds or curtains are to be hung, where the tracks or rods are best placed and where enough wall space needs to be allowed for the curtains to stack back without masking the view or natural light.

The very best homes are a collaboration between the architect, home owner and in-

TREATMENT: Consider bay and other unusual window configurations at the planning stage.

Boussac Fabric is used here.

home and it's important to make your views known all the way through the process.

If you love fabulous, full-bumphed curtains and a more traditional look in your decor, make sure the architect knows this, as it may influence and architect with your designer rk the final plan. Your Wo D: EA AH ur yo AN PL ing as methods of hang designer will happily er. on finer details such wl Fo d an from Colefax b e your advocate curtains. These are and work with the architect to ensure you aren't Your designer will also offer working at cross-purposes. advice based on the plans for furniture placement Equally, if you and your to ensure easy movement architect want a highly structhroughout your home. They tured house with a minimalcan help you set a budget ist feel, let the designer from the outset so the imknow early on. They may portant finishing details are suggest recessed curtain included. We often hear the entire budget has been spent tracks or even a motorised on the build, not allowing for system. those final touches that truly Make sure you consider make the difference between TRADITIONAL: Curtains hung on a rod look elegant your glass choices - try to a house and a home. and suit most decors, such as these from Sahco. specify glass with high UV Remember this is your

ratings to minimise damage from the sun on your furnishings.

Discuss such finer details as the location of the beds and whether you will have bedheads and bedside tables. If space is a premium the designer may draw up a built-in bedhead encompassing wall-hung side tables.

The things to consider are endless, but the results will be worth every moment.

A blank canvas is unbelievably exciting, but can also be a daunting task. Somehow it's easier to imagine the final result of a renovation.

Enjoy the process and relax in the hands of the experts.

Atelier Textiles owner and managing director Rebecca Bowering explores the latest textile trends and new interior design ideas every week.

For more information visit www.atelier.co.nz

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Landscaping

The secret to summer splendo

Green leaves, bright owers and a bountiful harvest are some of the pleasures received from successful summer gardening, but as the heat will continue to intensify over the coming months, there’s maintenance to be done to keep your garden glowing.

Your summer garden will need more care and maintenance than during other months, as rapid growth will demand attention to watering, weeding, feeding and spraying. The heat from the sun, combined with strong nor’ West

winds, can rapidly dry out soil, causing plants to wilt and die.

If you have planted a variety of owers or fruit and vegetables into pots, baskets or other containers, daily watering will ensure the plant remains hydrated. Consider a quality liquid fertiliser once per week to keep the plant nourished, and mix water conservation crystals into the potting mix to help retain moisture in the soil. A good way to add water-saving crystals into your soil is to pre-soak them in water ďŹ rst, so they are already moisture-laden.

Then dig them into the soil. Never put dry crystals on the top of your soil, as all they will do is suck the moisture from the soil, achieving the opposite of what they are supposed to do.

Place mulch around the base of perennials, trees and shrubs to help retain moisture in the soil, and water regularly, ensuring good saturation deep into the soil.

By watering too shallow, roots are encouraged to grow toward the surface to ďŹ ght for water, which can lead to increased damage in

challenging conditions. Push your ďŹ nger through the ground cover as a tester. If the soil below still feels dry, it’s an indication it needs more saturation.

Mulch or ground cover is fantastic for the health of the soil during the hotter months, the worms, organic matter and microorganisms in your soil will thank you for the cover. Add a good compost around vegetable plants to help retain soil health and moisture also.

In patches where the vegetable garden is looking bare from harvested bounty, it’s not too late to sow more seeds to keep the produce growing. Some types of lettuces do well when planted in January and February, as do radishes and some winter onions. When planting vulnerable seedlings, consider investing in some shade cloth to protect from the sun, especially during excessively hot days.

When watering, the best time is in the morning, before 10am, or in the late afternoon, after 5pm. This will give your plants and lawn more opportunity to absorb moisture before it is evaporated by the sun and wind.

Lawns can be severely traumatised during the summer months, and can quickly turn from a lush green to a prickly brown. To keep your lawn looking fresh, aim to water for a minimum of two hours, every third day, by a well-saturating sprinkler or irrigation system. You should aim for one or two saturating water periods per week instead of multiple shallow watering, to encourage deeper rot growth. Take

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into account any rain fall received, as ideally your lawn will want approx. 4cm of water per week.

Water after 5pm for maximum effectiveness, and don’t cut the lawn too short.

We often forget that grass needs nutrients as much as our vegetables and owers, so for optimum lawn health, consult your local lawn expert on an effective fertilisation plan over the summer.

Onehunga weed and other nasty prickles can sprout quickly during summer, so consult with your trusted nursery for a prickle spray that will best suit your lawn.

Depending on your owering rate, you may start to notice an increasing amount of dead owers.

Be active in cutting these away, to encourage a new ourish of owers before the season ends. If the lavender is almost ďŹ nished owering, the shoots should be reduced by approximately one third. This will ensure the plant doesn’t put too much effort into seed generation, to encourage the plant to bloom strongly the following season.

Lastly, don’t forget to look after yourself while tending to your beautiful garden, as you are as susceptible to sun damage as your owers. Where possible, try and tend to your garden and lawn as close to sunrise and sunset as possible, avoiding the heat of the day. Wear UV resistant clothing, a sunhat and sun glasses, wear sunscreen and remember to drink plenty of water.

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Light up your backyard with a range of solar-inspired innovation, to make an ordinary gazebo feel like a magical paradise. For a special occasion or an event, feature lighting can turn the most ordinary of outdoor furniture into a glam arena.

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