House of the Year Central North Island 2024 by B Media Ltd

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Congratulations to Revered Homes and Turbine Residential on your entries in House of the Year 2024

to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2024 magazine for the Central North Island Region

Creating a home is about more than just materials, it’s about turning aspirations into reality. The annual Master Builders House of the Year competition celebrates how members’ dedication, expertise and effort bring homeowners’ dreams to life. This year, the judges were truly impressed by the high-quality craftsmanship in both new homes and renovations. We invite you to explore the homes in your area and be inspired by the exceptional skills on display. Maybe it’s time for you to start planning your own dream home with a Master Builder member.

The Five Central North Island Branch Presidents Master Builders

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS

H ouse of the Year REGIONAL MAP

AUCKLAND / NORTHLAND / COROMANDEL

WAIKATO

BAY OF PLENTY & CENTRAL PLATEAU

(Tauranga, Rotorua, Taup¯o, Whakata ne)

CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

(Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu and East Coast, Hawke’s Bay)

WELLINGTON & WAIRARAPA

NELSON / MARLBOROUGH / WEST COAST CANTERBURY

MID & SOUTH CANTERBURY

(Ashburton, South Canterbury)

SOUTHERN

(Central Otago, Southland, Gore, Otago)

Central North Island & East Coast / Hawke’s Bay Region

2023 Regional Supreme House of the Year over $1 million

Gareth Collins Building

2023 Regional Supreme House of the Year under $1 million Redmond Builders

WRITERS

Fiona Barber, Rebecca Barry Hill, Kate Coughlan, Joanne Elwin, Mary Lovell-Smith

SUB EDITOR

Claire McCall

DESIGNERS

Linda Baehr, Lucy Casley

PUBLISHER

Brydie Canham

PRODUCTION

MANAGER

Jo Seakins

ART DIRECTOR

Susanne Baldwin

EDITOR

Amanda Linnell

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2023 Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year

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Registered Master Builders House of the Year Judging the competition

A panel of industry experts has put the homes featured in this magazine through a rigorous points-based judging process. The highest-scoring projects are awarded Gold and the best become Category winners . The three Category winners with the highest points and that meet the points threshold are named Regional Supreme House of the Year under $1 million , Regional Supreme House of the Year over $1 million and Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year. Entries are judged on building

NATIONAL COMPETITION

Each year a maximum of 100 entries from the regional competitions receive Top 100 status and, out of those, we find the National Category winners. Lifestyle, Craftsmanship and Special Award winners are also named at the national level. The three best houses (a new build under $1 million, a new build over $1 million and a renovation) become the National Supreme winners, to be announced at a special awards gala on November 23, 2024

excellence, but also on their lifestyle value, so you’ll see kitchen, Plumbing World Bathroom , outdoor living and APL Environmental and Sustainable lifestyle awards. Excellence in workmanship is recognised by the prized Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award . The Central North Island competition, one of seven regional House of the Year events, will be held on 27 July, 2024. All the results from the event can be viewed from 28 July at: houseoftheyear.co.nz

REGIONAL AWARDS

REGIONAL SUPREME WINNERS

Awarded to three Regional Supreme Award recipients from each regional event: House of the Year under $1 million, House of the Year over $1 million, and Renovation of the Year.

BRONZE

Awarded to builders whose entries achieve 75 per cent of the points available and are judged to be at least 50 per cent above industry standard.

NATIONAL SUPREME WINNERS

There are three winners: two new builds crowned the best of the best, and the best renovation in the country.

PINK BATTS NATIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD

Awarded to the entrant who attains the highest score out of the points available in the Workmanship section of the judging criteria.

NATIONAL LIFESTYLE AWARDS

Awarded for attaining the highest score in each Lifestyle category, including the APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award and Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award.

PINK BATTS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Awarded to the entrant who attains the highest score out of the points available in the Workmanship section of the judging criteria.

SAPPHIRE

Awarded to an entrant who has received three Regional Supreme Awards regardless of whether these homes are renovations or new builds.

NATIONAL CATEGORY AWARD

Awarded to the highest-scoring Gold Award winner from each category.

PLATINUM AWARD

Recognises outstanding achievement in building excellence and is awarded to those who win five or more National Category titles.

REGIONAL CATEGORY WINNER

Awarded to the highest-scoring Gold Award winner from each category.

REGIONAL SPECIAL AWARD

Bestowed by the judges when a house is worthy of special recognition.

GOLD

Awarded to builders whose entries achieve 90 per cent of the points available and are judged to be at least 80 per cent above industry standard.

REGIONAL LIFESTYLE AWARDS

Awarded to the entrant who attains the highest score in each Lifestyle category, including the APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Award, the Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award and the PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award.

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TOP 100

Each year the highest-scoring top 100 houses go on to the National Competition.

NATIONAL SPECIAL AWARD

Bestowed by the judges when a house is worthy of special recognition.

SILVER

Awarded to builders whose entries achieve 82.5 per cent of the points available and are judged to be at least 65 per cent above industry standard.

Thanks to our Sponsors

MASTER BUILDERS

For more than 30 years, House of the Year has celebrated the very best of residential building in New Zealand. Master Builders is very proud of this competition, and the beautiful homes you’ll see in the following pages will inspire, motivate and show that quality can be achieved, no matter what the budget. We hope you enjoy taking a sneak peek into these amazing homes – all built by a Master Builder in your region. masterbuilder.org.nz

BUNNINGS TRADE

Bunnings Trade has been providing innovative building and hardware solutions for over 130 years. We believe in long-term partnerships based on trust and taking the time to understand our customers’ needs so we can build the right solution, every time. With a large dedicated trade team across New Zealand, supporting you in-store, on the phone and on the road. No matter where you are, we’re here to help.

Bunnings Trade. Helping business is our trade. trade.bunnings.co.nz

MITRE 10 TRADE

Mitre 10 Trade has been a part of New Zealand’s construction industry since 1974. You can get the whole job done with Mitre 10. We supply and deliver your complete build, sort out any special orders, and help make the whole job go as smoothly as possible. Our 100% locally owned network of 84 stores, broad product range and excellence in on-account customer service lets you get what you need, when you need it. Trade drive-thru’s are open seven days with extended hours and access to Mitre 10 Trade Hub is 24/7 for our trade customers. mitre10.co.nz/trade

ALTUS WINDOW SYSTEMS

Altus Window Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative window and door systems. We’re also thermal technology experts so whether your project is big or small, residential or commercial, we’ve got the solution. Our exclusive fabricator network has been providing window and door systems for more than 65 years. You’ll know them by reputation: Bradnam’s™, Fisher Windows™, Nebulite™, Nulook™, Rylock™ and Vistalite™. Altus Window Systems, sharing your vision. altus.co.nz

BUILDERS ACADEMY

The agile apprenticeship provider. At Builders Academy, our team helps builders grow better apprentices, with the best service in market. Together, we ensure communities have competent, resilient builders, ready to train the next generation of apprentices. We’re building a stronger industry, one site at a time. Our guaranteed service promise is to visit apprentices on site every 6-8 weeks, which provides them and their bosses effective support. Visit our website or call 0800 876 4664 for more information. See you on site. buildersacademy.co.nz

CARTERS BUILDING SUPPLIES

CARTERS believes in partnership. We know combined expertise and a focus on efficiency, pricing and supply mean a successful outcome. Shared success is key –when your business grows, so does ours. CARTERS nationwide chain of 50 building supply stores and nine manufacturing plants, long-established industry network and focus on the trade means we’re committed to you. carters.co.nz

WINSTONE WALLBOARDS

At Winstone Wallboards we are passionate about providing quality GIB® products, systems and expert technical support to help make it a little easier, quicker and simpler for our customers to create great interior living environments both now and for generations to come. GIB® plasterboard, locally made for more than 95 years and counting. gib.co.nz

COMFORTECH BUILDING PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS™

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s only manufacturer of glass-wool insulation, Pink® Batts® understands what it takes to build a healthy home here. We have been working alongside builders and industry stakeholders for more than 60 years and are proud to have warmed a multitude of New Zealand homes and hearts. We believe everyone deserves a healthy, dry, warm, safe and efficient home, and we are committed to achieving this for the next 60 years. pinkbatts.co.nz

RESENE

Resene has all the quality paints, stains, colour, wallpaper, curtains, accessories and professional advice you need to get a superb finish on your decorating projects, inside and out. Choose from thousands of Resene colours or let Resene create one for you. Resene has been proudly 100 per cent New Zealand owned and operated since 1946, and has been named the Most Trusted Paint since 2012. resene.co.nz

APL WINDOW SOLUTIONS

APL Window Solutions is the largest window solutions organisation in New Zealand and has been proudly family owned and NZ-made for more than 50 years. We know 35-50 per cent of a home’s thermal performance comes from its windows and doors so our innovative window and door systems offer world-leading thermal performance that’s designed for our conditions and made right here, from start to finish. The future is here. Ready now. aplnz.co.nz/HOY

PLUMBING WORLD

Plumbing World is the largest 100% NZ-owned national plumbing merchant and has been giving back to our amazing industry for 60 years. Plumbing World has access to the world’s leading brands and the best Kiwi plumbers and builders in the industry. Our products not only look stunning, they are made to last and designed to perform. So come and see our team in black – they can advise you on the right home solutions with plenty of helpful insights.

plumbingworld.co.nz

MASTER BUILD 10-YEAR GUARANTEE

The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee is New Zealand’s leading guarantee. Over the past decade we have protected more than 105,000 families and our range of products offers flexibility, including the ability to transfer cover to a new homeowner, should you sell. The best guarantee from the best builders. masterbuilder.org.nz

PLAN FOR SUCCESS

With all the right steps in place, turning your residential dream into reality presents an exciting prospect and many rich rewards.

Planning is essential

Working with the right builder is key. An accomplished builder will guide you through the design, consenting, construction and approvals stages, then build your dream home. Make sure you choose a builder you want to work with, and who has completed similar projects to yours. Speak with their previous clients and, if you have doubts, wait until you find the right person. A Master Builder will streamline the process, as each has been vetted and receives ongoing support and industry training.

Communication is everything

Maintaining concise, consistent communication with a builder is vital. Set clear expectations around timing and budget and be honest about your needs and limits. This ensures both parties can flag any concerns.

Building requires bringing together diverse skills and resources. Ask builders about their relationships with trade partners – a Master Builder understands the importance of effective communication and relationships.

Contracts and legal advice

Get everything in writing and review your contract with a lawyer. Be realistic –if you receive a price that looks too good to be true, it probably is. Ensure your builder understands the market conditions and can discuss them with you. Most contracts have a clause for price fluctuations – discuss this with your builder and ensure you understand the risks. Be wary of fixed-price contracts as you may pay too much contingency. Conversely, too little contingency can create an even greater risk. Discuss a payment schedule with your builder to ensure you are not paying too much in advance and you have a fair allocation of risk.

Master Build 10-Year Guarantee

While most builds go smoothly, it pays to have protection. The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee provides the best protection on the market and a process for resolving any issues in your building journey.

By following these steps you will have everything in place to make your dream home a reality.

Cool curves

Designed to bring a retro 80s vibe to your kitchen, the Fitzroy bar stool from Christchurch’s Ico Traders is as elegant as it is comfortable. Made to last in steel, it comes in black, white, dark moss and adobe.

Fitzroy stool, $379, from icotraders.co.nz

LIGHT THE WAY

Bring an architectural edge to your lighting with the Tetris lamp, $899. Part of a series, it’s made from American oak and Japanese washi paper, and gives off a warm, diffused light.

From lowercase.co.nz

WHAT’S

new

STYLISH WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR INTERIORS

Surround yourself with beautiful pieces that are uplifting and add personality to your home – from handcrafted ceramics to elegant lighting.

Dine divine

From award-winning designer Tim Webber comes the Chronicle table with polygonal-shaped legs that cleverly rotate to offer different compositions. Available in ash, stained ash, walnut and oak, from $10,272

Photographed with Pivot chair, from $1719

From timwebberdesign.com

Mix & match

Light up your life and get creative with these Nanoleaf hexagon-shaped wall lights. Create your own design and then plug into their smart features such as a rhythmic music visualiser.

Nanoleaf Hexagon starter kit, $230, from nanoleaf.me/ en-NZ

SHOT OF SUNSHINE

Who can resist this uplifting yellow Mendoza stripe from the Élitis Acosta outdoor fabric collection, available through Seneca Textiles. Designed to cope with sun and rain, it’s soft, comfortable and will transform outdoor chairs, cushions or that dreamy sun lounger. From seneca.co.nz

HOME LIFE

‘State House 100’, oil pastel, framed, $3200, by Carmel Van Der Hoeven.

From turuagallery.co.nz

Peace out

Create a calming energy in your home with this hand-thrown oil diffuser, new from the Waiheke Island studio Thea Ceramics. Available in a range of glazes, it comes with a specially-blended oil mix of patchouli, cedar wood, ylang yang and lemongrass. $120, from thea-ceramics.com

BOLD MOVES

Brighten up your bathroom routine with these colourful yet sophisticated towels from Mosey Me. The Melbourne-based design studio hand paints its bold and playful prints before working with textile artisans in India and Portugal, who also translate the designs onto table linen, bedding, cushions and throws.

Mosey Me towels, from $35 , from paperplanestore com

All lined up

From Danish designer Morten Georgsen comes the Calgary storage system. With its clean lines and option of open shelves, drawers and drop-down compartments, it is a stylish shelving option that stands alone or can be combined to fill a wall space.

Available in natural oak veneer, dark oak and matte ash grey lacquered, from $2399, from boconcept.com

SITTING PRETTY

With its slender proportions and ergonomic design, make this dining chair your own by choosing from signature timber finishes and a range of fabrics and European leathers. From $847, from kingliving.co.nz

Jewel in the crown

Who could resist the sexy curves of this B&B Italia Camaleonda modular sofa? Designed by Mario Bellini it has, he says, a sense of freedom with infinite possible configurations. POA, from matisse.co.nz

A FINE BALANCE

Coming soon to Simon James is Cugino Soft by Mattiazzi. Based on the Italian design house’s original Cugino stool, its trusses are made of sustainable spruce wood, its top covered in hardwearing linoleum. $1035, from simonjames.co.nz

Abstracts attract

Easily add depth to a monochromatic interior with scatter cushions on the sofa. This one is hand-painted in tones of deep green in abstract patterns inspired by nature.

Canopy cushion, $130, from homelovemettek.co.nz

Patras alabaster pendant, $3795, from cocorepublic.co.nz

QUIET luxury

Bring a sophisticated and contemporary edge to your interiors with pieces that blend beauty and functionality. Look for clean lines, organic soft curves, subtle colours and rich textures.

Santiago ceramic table tops with dark oak bases, from $1099, from boconcept.com

Loop mirror in brushed brass, $1890, from powersurge.co.nz

Nouveau tripod floor lamp, $184, from mitre10.co.nz

Gilded serving bowl, $99, from folklorestore.co.nz

Suzy Costello female torso bronze, poa, from suzycostelloartist.co.nz

Alza ice bucket, $313, from slowstore.co.nz

Maya wool throw, $335, from cocorepublic.co.nz

Aria 3-seat sofa in cypress cotton velvet, $4475, from stacksfurniture.co.nz

Cotton velvet cushion cover, $55, from cittadesign.com

Nothing beats a handcrafted item for the home. Treasured for the time and loving energy that goes into creating each piece, they bring meaning and depth to your interior.

1. Lens Awkward rosewood sculpture, poa , from snellingstudio.com 2. Bellis bespoke pendant light shade, from $440 , from thebrimlabel.com 3. Aroha nui cotton pillowcase, $32 , from ifeelnatty.com 4. Raku copper red vase, $295 , from flowstudioceramics.co.nz 5. Wave bowl, $139, from sundayhomestore.co.nz 6. Recycled glass bell jar, $350 , from monmouth.glass 7. Tidal Pool cushion, $190 , from goldiestore. co.nz 8. Kiriana O’Connell (Ngāti Tūkorehe, Pākehā) ketes, from $220 , from publicrecord.shop 9. Melanie-Jane Smith (Ngāti Porou) luxury throw, $495 , from thepoiroom.co.nz 10. Richard Beauchamp handthrown stacking mug, $50 , from madegood. co.nz 11. Baxter cabinet, from $3800 , from wrw.co.nz

Bold moves

Look to magazines such as World of Interiors for homes that celebrate individual expression through colour and carefully considered homewares that truly reflect the owner’s personality.

MAKE

your mark

From earthy neutrals to jewel-toned golds and emerald blues, now is the time to express your individuality and create a home full of colour and life.

Crisp white walls may dominate in many New Zealand homes, but it’s exciting to see a growing confidence as people understand the importance of colour. Not only is it a way to bring personality and individuality to your home, colour also, importantly, impacts on how we feel.

Wall art

Nothing beats the power of wallpaper to bring colour and texture to a room. For those seeking a distinctive look, Resene’s Wallpaper Collection provides a myriad of options including impactful wallpapers such as the one pictured right, which work like a beautiful painting to draw the eye to a certain area of the room.

SOFTLY, SOFTLY

Neutrals are subtle in appearance but powerful in effect. If you want to create a sense of warmth and complexity, look to combine Resene’s taupe and beige paints with earthy browns and dark chocolates. Unlike whites or greys, which can feel cold and flat, shades of beige are a timeless way to bring an elegant sophistication to an interior.

Resene Indian Ink

Resene Dark Chocolate

Resene Wallpaper Collection E307402

Wall and sideboard painted in Resene Indian Ink with wood top finished in Resene Colorwood Pitch Black; floor in Resene Colorwood Bask; plant pot and floor vase in Resene Athena. Armchairs, side table (right), table lamp and rug from Ligne Roset; side table (left) and pendant from Snelling Studio; occasional chair from Soren Liv. Books, candleholder, vases and table lamp from Tessuti; candles from Faradays; artworks by Julia Holderness, Ray Haydon, Damien Kurth and Brendan McGorry from Sanderson Gallery; curtain from James Dunlop.

Back wall painted in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream; floor in Resene Dark Chocolate. Table, stool and chair from Good Form; sideboard from Ligne Roset; pitcher, glasses, bowls, lantern, candle and books from Father Rabbit; flowers from Urban Flowers.

Plywood wall stained in Resene Colorwood Pitch Black; floor in Resene Colorwood Dark Oak; cabinet and small black vase painted in Resene Blackout; DIY artwork in Resene Gin Fizz and Resene Blackout. Chair and pendant lamp from Good Form; floor vase from

Great outdoors

When it comes to exterior paint, consider grey-edged Resene blues. They are an unexpected, nature-inspired option that sits comfortably with the muted colours of the New Zealand landscape.

Wall painted in Resene Baring Head; decking in Resene Woodsman Uluru; pendant lamp in Resene Alabaster; plant pot in Resene Baring Head; vase in Resene Ocean Waves; tray in Resene Timeless and art object in Resene Alabaster, Resene Timeless and Resene Ocean Waves.

Table, chairs and cushion from Danske Møbler; tableware from Good Thing and Bed Bath & Beyond; throw from Furtex; basket from Father Rabbit.

DARK & DRAMATIC

From Resene Pitch Black for an opaque finish to the softer Resene Charred Black, Resene’s carefully curated collection of woodstains enhances the natural texture of wood finishes while providing contrast and drama.

Wall painted in Resene Daylight with arched alcove in Resene Liquid Gold; floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy and side table in Resene Off The Grid. Bedlinen from George Street Linen; rug and cushions from Baya; toys from Smith & Caughey’s and Allium Interiors; books, basket and nightlight from Little Whimsy; jumper from Phoenix and the Fox.

Taste of sunshine

Inject a welcoming sense of warmth and wellbeing into interiors with the colour yellow. Known among interior designers as the hue that makes us feel positive, uplifted and happy, it’s a wonderful option that spreads sunshine throughout the home. In the kitchen, often the energetic hub of the house, consider bold saturated shades, while in a living room or dining room try rich earthy golds to create an inviting space that feels warm, and encourages people to feel relaxed. In a child’s bedroom, as pictured left, look to layer softer shades for a calming but happy space for sleep and play. Contrasting white accessories or window frames work to allow the colour to truly pop.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop for colour and paint ideas and inspiration. Or, book a Resene Colour Consultation, in-store, virtual or at your home, www.resene.co.nz/colourconsult Colours are as close as the printing process allows. Always view Resene testpots or colour charts before making your final choices.

Baring Head

Resene Colorwood Pitch Black

Resene Liquid Gold Resene Daylight

Città.

Resene Colorwood Dark Oak

SMOOTH operator

Kitchen and interior designer Annika Rowson turns the focus on quality and composition.

It was 2009, the Global Financial Crisis was still raging, and Annika and Brad Rowson had a three-year-old and newborn in tow. That’s when the New Plymouth couple decided to launch their own business. “Friends said we were mad, but we had a clear goal and thought the time was right,” says Annika.

It was. Rowson Kitchens, a boutique, in-house design, manufacture and installation company, took off and never looked back. From renovating their first bungalow together, Annika, a self-taught designer, and Brad, a qualified joiner, knew they were a good team. They both believe in the quality-overquantity mantra and, while Annika likes to change things up, she’s not a slave to trends. “I studied photography in my late teens which taught me the value of composition, along with an appreciation of light – both aspects I use in my role daily.”

Her kitchens have a sense of elegance, proportion and modernity that keeps the clients rolling in and while she has one eye on what’s hot and new out there, durability and timelessness is her aim. Sadly, you can’t achieve that with low-end materials. “You get what you pay for,” she says. “My advice is to invest in the best you can, particularly with benchtops as it’s the surface that takes the most wear and tear and sets the tone for the entire space.”

Darker woods such as walnut veneers are popular right now – a look that brings richness and warmth to the room. And while warmer whites and creams have been top of the pops for a few years, and soft,

a reputation for crafting spaces that ooze elegance and modernity.

earthy, mossy greens have stepped in as a neutral, Annika sees burgundy tones as an emerging option for those who want to push the colour boat out. Beautifully striated marbles such as Calacatta Viola or Rosso Levanto make an incredible focal point of the island. “The slabs vary from purple to burgundy and peach. They have a lovely drama.”

Annika, whose role stretches beyond the kitchen, might repeat the marble on the vanity, or pick up the tones in an upholstery fabric in the living room. Cohesion is queen of the sophisticated interior. “I like spaces that have natural flow but aren’t too matchy-matchy,” she says.

Her number one tip when building new would be to involve the kitchen and interior designer from the concept stage. “That way you can be sure you’ve allocated adequate space to fit in everything you would like. Doing it later can be costly,” she says. And, by knowing the direction you are heading with your material palette early on, you won’t be called upon to make any snap-fire decisions. “It takes the pressure off,” she explains.

ON MY RADAR...

In New Plymouth you will find me at Reva Yoga where I do reformer pilates three times per week. I quit caffeine at the start of the year and Bleached Coffee do a great decaf with coconut milk. Snug Lounge is always a fave for tasty tapas.

Quantum Body by Dr Deepak Chopra. I’ve just started reading this and find it quite fitting as I started a health journey at the beginning of the year and feel it’s important to nourish and care for our bodies as best we can.

Breaking Beige with Lucie Wolfe – A Story of True Love & True Loss is a podcast about Lucie losing her beloved husband Brooke and is utterly heartbreaking; her courage and strength are admirable.

Quality over quantity is my mantra. I believe in doing the best you can, within budget/ reason and it works well with my less-is-more philosophy, too. We really don’t need a lot to be happy at the end of the day, but what you do have should have meaning and bring joy.

Annika also likes to integrate appliances since, by hiding all that stainless steel, you can make a kitchen look more like a beautiful piece of furniture in the room.

Finally, while fashions come and go, try to decipher what need these are fulfilling. For example, texture is very important in design as it’s a way to bring depth and dimension. Reeded glass is one way to fulfil this – and it’s timeless. rowsonkitchens.co.nz

Annika Rowson (pictured), has built

HAVELOCK NORTH

The

Hawke’s Bay has a new art installation. It comprises separate sculptural forms clad in Corten steel and concrete that merge into the land. You’ll find it between a man-made lake and the Tukituki River in the shadow of the Te Mata Hills.

The word unique is overused, but in this case it is apt. This masterpiece, which totals 354sqm, is divided into two unique spaces or ‘houses’; their natural tones and organic shapes work to ensure the buildings sit comfortably on the site.

The sleeping house is partly buried and has sliders that open to sunrises over the river. Curved concrete snuggles into the landscape.

The ‘living house’ in weathered steel is breathtaking with its all-black interior. The designer kitchen has a 7-metre long work bench which cuts through the living area, while slate floor tiles, a spotted-gum ceiling and blackened steel walls add to the moody vibe. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open up three sides of this space to maximise the incredible views and allow entertaining to spill outside to the fireplace, a towering statement in matching steel.

The ‘sleeping house’ is 20m away and comprises two bedrooms, each with ensuite and kitchenette. Wow-factor curved in-situ concrete snuggles into the landscape. Inside, slate tiles are repeated on the floors, but this time with oak ceilings and walls, while sliders open to sunrises over the Tukituki.

Sustainability measures include storing ground water off Te Mata Peak for irrigation and the garden, and an environmentally friendly septic system. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

Redmond Builders

HAVELOCK NORTH

M 027 444 3573 • E ben@redmondbuilders.co.nz W redmondbuilders.co.nz

NEW PLYMOUTH Japanese beauty

An appreciation for simplicity is beautifully illustrated in this three-bedroom central city home from Petersen and Barnes, although it’s somewhat deceptive given the conceptual thinking behind it. Exquisite attention to detail was paid throughout the home’s design, planning and construction, with quality, comfort and access as its guiding principles. Case in point: the black Yakisugi Japanese cedar cladding from Sugi NZ and the ashin pitched ceiling, both of which create

A multi-stop lift mitigates the steepness of the central city site, servicing the three split levels.

a distinctive aesthetic.

Comfort was achieved by the careful orientation of the floorplan on a north-south axis, and installing above-code insulation, windows and a ducted heat pump system.

Accessibility needed to be discreet. A multi-stop lift mitigates the steepness of the central city site, servicing the three split levels. Circulation on each level was addressed with wide doors and hallways, the main entrance serving as an initial focal point

from which the key spaces branch off, and the main living space opening up to a louvred courtyard. But it’s the lightness of touch and sun-soaked airiness that set this home apart, the high, angular ceilings striking just the right balance between grand and homely.

Bespoke outdoor living spaces and beautifully landscaped gardens enhance the elegance of this innovative home.

For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

Petersen and Barnes NEW PLYMOUTH

M 027 240 9432 • E petersenandbarnes@gmail.com W petersenbarnes.co.nz

HAVELOCK NORTH

Canopy retreat

You could be forgiven for thinking you’re on holiday at this Don Pitt Design home. Standing on the deck of the restful new three-bedroom residence and gazing out to the greenery is a little like being in an Australian forest hut, the expansive verandah seemingly floating in the treetops.

Vertical modern board cladding painted in matte black ensure an elegant profile while contemporary elements such as the open-plan kitchen and lounge with wooden floors and detailed timber features, offer a bright, inviting space that soaks up those views towards Havelock North town. Strategically placed windows bring plenty of sunlight in, illuminating the elegant black, white and natural palette.

The project started with meticulous planning and a clean-up job but once the debris had been cleared from the slope, the work could begin.

The result is a beautifully finished two-level residence that feels right at home within its environment.

The connection to the outdoors has been amplified by incorporating generous windows throughout, and including a tiered deck with a secluded pool on the lower level. The living space also opens up on both sides.

Crafted with precision and impeccable attention to detail, this luxurious sanctuary in the trees is truly one of a kind.

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Command performance

In terms of stylish good looks, this house at the base of Mt Ruapehu has much to commend it. But it also works hard for its residents and the environment. The 184sqm property perched beside its own pond, and with a jetty, is a passive house, meaning it adheres to strict rules around warmth, airtightness and energy performance.

being 800m above sea level and in a high wind zone, it requires minimal heating. It’s kept at a constant 21 degrees. As well as maintaining this comfy temperature, the home, clad in vertical Oblique weatherboard, offers many visual treats.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space (as well as the main-bedroom suite) face the mountain. When you’re not gazing at the alpine scenery, you can admire the black kitchen with its splashback made from slender tiles in earthy hues.

Designed by certified passive house expert Jason Quinn, the three-bedroom property has large north-facing windows, triple-glazed German joinery, an extra-deep RibRaft concrete floor and super-thick walls with Intello wrap (an air-barrier membrane). The internal MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat-recovery system) is a Germanmade Stiebel Eltron. As a result, despite the house

Serving two bedrooms is a bathroom with tiled walk-in shower. The main-bedroom ensuite also has a tiled walk-in shower, plus a luxurious bath. The large laundry and utility room are icing on the cake. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

Despite being 800m above sea level and in a high wind zone, the house needs minimal heating. It’s kept at a constant 21 degrees.

This new home on Bluff Hill embraces its panoramic views of the bush and ocean, complementing the landscape with easy-on-theeye symmetry, challenging though it was to build. The Inspired Projects build took place on a steep site below the road, and now boasts an elevated steel framework and expansive glass doors across two floors. The four-bedroom home has two living areas and three luxurious bathrooms, all within a modest 178sqm footprint. Sprawling wraparound decks offer versatile outdoor living options regardless of the wind direction.

A paramount concern for the clients was the home’s maintenance and operating costs in their retirement years. To address this, low-maintenance

cladding materials were used, such as Colorsteel and fibre-cement weatherboards, resilient against the Hawke’s Bay sun for extended periods. The exterior walls were increased to 140mm to bolster insulation, reducing heating needs in winter and cooling demands in summer. The interior also includes a motorised blind system to optimise sunlight control and minimise heat gain. Solar panels on the roof offset energy consumption, ensuring minimal utility expenses.

The home is beautiful to live in, with chic, black accents throughout its expansive kitchen and bathrooms, plush living spaces and a sheltered deck for gazing at the views.

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FEILDING

Twin peaks

This architecturally designed home stands out thanks to a crisp white exterior and Brickery Gypsy Rose rustic brick cladding on its large gable ends. The entrance welcomes with a brick feature wall, just one example of Turbine Residential’s considered design touches.

The sprawling open-plan living area extends to a covered outdoor alfresco space. This is ideal for entertaining as it’s bathed in natural light from feature skylights and offers captivating views of

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Although it feels like a fivestar hotel, the home is well equipped with convenient lifestyle features.

the surrounding landscape. An electric fireplace, framed by a striking concrete hearth, stands as a centrepiece. Beyond the main living area is a spacious lounge or media room, with electrical fire and simple pressed-concrete fire hearth.

Although it feels like a five-star hotel, the home is well equipped with convenient lifestyle features, including premium appliances, stone benchtops, a large island and a spacious scullery in the kitchen. The main suite has bespoke wardrobe

joinery and a resort-inspired ensuite with twin showers and custom copper basins. Even the walk-through wardrobe has LED lights illuminating custom shelving.

The home’s other notable amenities include a triple-car garage with attic storage, state-of-the-

NAPIER A captain of industry

The client’s brief was for a modern urban loft, and this 205sqm Napier home nails it. Double-height spaces, banks of windows with black joinery, steel balustrades, a mezzanine floor and cladding of corrugated metal and concrete-look plaster – this is industrial chic executed to a tee.

The robust and low-maintenance claddings perfectly fit the vibe of its neighbourhood, which has commercial properties, a boardwalk, the harbour and old wool stores turned bustling cafés,

Double-height spaces, black joinery, steel balustrades, a mezzanine and metal cladding – this is industrial chic executed to a tee.

restaurants, apartments, accommodation and bars. From the interior and decks, the owners have grandstand views of the water, moored vessels and dynamic marine environment. Outside is another nod to the theme – the rusting hulk of an old engine.

The interior of the contemporary three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling is an exemplar of smart design that makes the most of its footprint.

The atrium, with dining and living spaces, is the heart of the home and creates a focal point. It’s

anchored by the white-and-wood kitchen, and both spaces have polished-concrete floors that reinforce the vibe. These flow onto a timbered deck. On this floor you’ll also find a powder room, laundry, bathroom, bedroom and garage.

Climb the sturdy steel and timber stairs to the upper level with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a retreat that spills onto a balcony from which to enjoy myriad views of all the maritime magic. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

PALMERSTON NORTH

Box of tricks

This Palmerston North house is bold, distinctive and with an identity of its own, despite the fact it’s part of a village of seven. All of the 174sqm properties are clad in brick and fibre-cement panels, so how does this one assert its own personality?

Within the community, houses have alternating black and white brick resulting in a chequerboard effect. Plus each of the standalone three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes has a different front door colour. In this one, its a fire-engine red.

The floating-box design provides shelter, and the pale vertical lines are a superb counterpoint to the dark horizontal brick.

The brief called for a landscaped setting and homes with spacious interiors, three double bedrooms and open-plan living areas flowing seamlessly into private outdoor spaces. They also needed to be low maintenance, and these claddings only need yearly washing.

The floating-box design provides shelter over the entrance, but also a shape akin to a modern sculpture. The pale vertical lines of the box are also a superb counterpoint to the dark horizontal brick.

On the ground floor is a light-filled open-plan space with a living room that opens to a private patio, dining space and white kitchen. In the latter, the tangerine splashback pops. You’ll also find a powder room, laundry and double garage.

Head upstairs to find a main-bedroom suite with ensuite and dressing room, two more bedrooms, a TV room and a family bathroom. Every box has been ticked in this clever, tasteful village home. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

NEW PLYMOUTH

Beautiful Brooklands barn

As one long form, barn-style homes can be tricky when it comes to privacy, but this Brooklands beauty has aced it.

The exterior’s white board and batten is framed with stylish copper gutters and downpipes which lead you to the entrance which is recessed alongside the garage.

Joinery extends out from the house to create a wall of privacy for the open face of the home and

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a sheltered outdoor cooking and entertaining zone. Stairs and a bridge to the loft above the garage enclose the entrance foyer for a moment of calm before the drama of the vaulted ceiling that runs through the open-plan living area with deep green walls.

Quartzite benchtops and splashbacks marry the walls and the black joinery together in the kitchen that makes a bold full stop at the end of this space. Reeded glass doors sit either side –

one to the scullery the other to the bedrooms, of which there are three, master with ensuite through walk-in wardrobe.

Opposing the kitchen, a tiled feature wall continues outside, housing an open fire on the deck that leads to the lawn where the children have staked their claim, as they have the loft where they play without being under mum and dad’s feet.

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NEW PLYMOUTH

Layers of interest

Attention to detail is notable in every exterior and interior aspect of this 238sqm architecturally designed family home. It exudes style with ultra-sleek Stria and Abodo cladding setting the tone that this is no cookie-cutter home.

Inside the front door is an interior courtyard garden which cleverly works to connect the house with nature and provide a sense of tranquility. Moving through to the spacious open-plan living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the generous spaces in natural light.

The discerning eye of the interior designer client is apparent throughout with a timeless colour palette and bespoke fixtures such as the sophisticated wet bar with mirror-backed

cabinetry. Thoughtful materials adorn every room and the use of textured walls, hidden doors and LED strip lighting all add interest to individual spaces and entice you to explore more of the other design details the home has to offer.

This four-bedroom, two-living room and two-bathroom home is thoughtfully designed to achieve a blend of functionality and style for the modern family. With its ambience of refined luxury in the use of rich textures and fittings including burnished copper-finish tapware, lively feature wallpapers and the choice of vibrant colours, this home’s interior is a masterclass in elegance and comfort.

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PALMERSTON NORTH

Personality plus

The simple lines, T-Rib Colorsteel roofing and Midland brick cladding to the exterior of this rural house create a no-fuss first impression.

Once inside, a bright yellow entrance wall creates a dynamic energy shift – welcome to a home that’s not afraid of colour.

The paint pots have been opened and used on cabinetry and feature walls throughout. Blended masterfully with white walls and timber, the result is just the right mix of contemporary sophistication

and vitality. Keeping up the use of texture and colour through to the kitchen/living space, ply panelled ceilings work to complement the dark green hue of the joinery.

At the heart of this home is the ply table extension on the island bench that family and

to the patio and swimming pool – Malibu meets Manawatu perhaps?

A burnt orange hallway leads to a midnighttoned main bedroom with a soft teal ensuite. Three more bedrooms, bathroom, study and a living room complete this wing through to the garage

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Quietly confident

Overlooking the valley below, this showstopping home is perfectly positioned to capture the uninterrupted views. The interior is designed to integrate the colour palette of the valley into the home.

There is more than meets the eye within this 212sqm home. Four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, dining area and separate lounge. And we haven’t even got to the double garage, the walk-through laundry and the walk-in pantry.

Careful design has ensured outdoor living areas are north facing while offering protection from the prevailing winds. Bifold doors open two sides of the living area to a covered deck that wraps around

and connects to the main bedroom.

When the weather moves people inside, the cathedral ceilings and Rinnai gas fire in the lounge provide a warm, cosy ambience.

Walls are painted a relaxing shade of green that reflects and connects with the surrounding valleys. The shade is repeated on feature walls in the bathrooms which have warm wooden vanities handcrafted by the owner. Brass tapware completes the serene scene.

The exteriors are all about clean lines, seamless rooflines and the traditional look of Linea cladding in fresh, bright white.

The overall result? Simply stunning. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

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NAPIER

Stealing the show

Show homes are designed to display builders’ skills and inspire would-be buyers, and this Jennian example does both beautifully. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, decks and a double garage, all attractively clad in contrasting vertical and horizontal weatherboard and trimmed with plaster – it’s the complete practical package.

What about the detail, decor and extras that elevate new builds above others? You’ll find plenty of these in the clever two-level, 231sqm floorplan.

Each floor has at least one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and indoor-outdoor living space – ideal for visiting family and friends.

For a start, it allows for dual living. Each floor has at least one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and indoor-outdoor living space – ideal for visiting family and friends who can be self-sufficient.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a remarkable open-plan living and dining area that arcs around an entire corner of the house and includes an outdoor room and open decks. The designer kitchen, in black and golden timber and with integrated appliances, is the heart of the home.

The spacious main bedroom with ensuite, powder room and garage with laundry complete this level.

Head up the stairs to find three more bedrooms served by a bathroom, plus a family room with kitchenette and direct access to a covered balcony. Morning coffee or evening tipples, anyone?

Tiled bathrooms with back-lit mirrors are the sort of sanctuaries you find in luxury spas. As showcases go, this home is an absolute cracker. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

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This compact three-bedroom home of 185sqm has been designed to incorporate smart technology with a PDL Wiser system for remote control of everyday tasks. It works to control the home’s media room, the dining lighting, the blinds throughout the house, and the televisions. Plus, in this high-tech home, Velux skylights operate independently, featuring solar-powered skylights with rain sensors that automatically close the skylights when they detect rain. Fisher and Paykel

This home is well and truly ready for the future.

appliances are operated remotely via its SmartHQ Connected Home app. Plus. there’s an energysaving Rinnai hot water heat pump (HyraHeat), an Elok 805 Smart Lock on the front door and a garage already provisioned with a charger for a future EV. This home is well and truly ready for the future. Designed to amplify spaciousness with an overheight 2550mm stud and 2200mm interior doors, the house’s generous volume has the practical upside of capturing all-day sun. The Velux

skylights further flood natural light into the open-plan kitchen, living and formal dining areas as do two sun tunnels in the hallway. Meanwhile, the separate media room/snug and the large covered outdoor area, with an outdoor fireplace, encourage a seamless flow from the living space to the outdoors. For an old-school thrill, take a peek out the window and enjoy a glimpse of Mt Taranaki glistening in the distance. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

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NAPIER

Rustic charm and contemporary luxury merge in this beautiful four-bedroom showhome from Landmark Homes. A grand entranceway leads into a large open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, decorated in neutral tones and earthy hues. Built-in window seating, bespoke cabinetry and wall battens nod to colonial charm. All living spaces, including a separate lounge, flow to a covered outdoor area, where the sun streams through feature skylights.

Built-in window seating, bespoke cabinetry and wall battens nod to colonial charm.

On the upper level is a tastefully appointed main suite with a spacious walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite laid with exquisite, mottled tile. Downstairs, the family bathroom has a deluxe freestanding bath and underfloor heating. The showhome not only has the best of traditional architecture and modern comforts, it’s an exemplar of sustainable construction, with materials such as wool carpet and timber flooring selected for their natural qualities. Timber battens

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Here’s classic style done well. The four-bedroom home exemplifies modern living for people in their senior years – but it’s also a stunning addition to its lifestyle neighbourhood on the rural fringes of Palmerston North. The exterior immediately impresses: a wide path lined with white rose bushes leads to schist pillars that define the entry. Pale plaster, vertical golden cedar and schist cladding are a trio made for each other.

If you’re not already impressed, you will be. Step inside the 448sqm house to find cathedral ceilings in the foyer and family area. These add light and a sense of space to the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. A cavernous scullery, island dining, sleek joinery and stone benchtops add to the

appeal, as do bifold doors that open to an outdoor entertaining area and a sheltered loggia. A cavity slider can close off the formal living room.

The accommodation wing has the bedrooms and three-and-half bathrooms. These include tiled ensuites in the main and guest bedrooms. While the aesthetic is undeniably refined and classic, you’ll also find some style statements such as the black standalone bath. Wallpaper can be found on the walls of the main bedroom and hall, and custom-made shelving for the clients’ collector pieces runs the length of one hall wall. An oversized double garage with internal access also offers extra attic storage. It’s all pure class. For more of this house go to houseoftheyear.co.nz

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1 Smooth operator

When it comes to a minimalist aesthetic for the pantry, the Blum Space Tower is the perfect solution. The inner pullouts can be individually designed and tailored for your storage needs. Available at blum.com/nz

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Ronda 4042 handle in satin brass, $26, from mardeco.co.nz

Hold on

Armac Martin Croxford Collection handle, from $110, at inres.co.nz

Speck brushed nickel knob, from $11, from csstudios.co.nz

One of the simplest ways to bring an architectural feel to your kitchen is to fit out drawers and cupboards with new handles. Look for organic shapes in polished-metal finishes.

3 Full exposure

Add a sense of individuality to a clean-lined kitchen with open shelving and artfully display your favourite items. The key is to group pieces together such as your favourite plates alongside elegant glassware, or your favourite cookbooks beside a plant. It’s not a place for clutter, however!

TOP

10 STYLISH WAYS TO MODERNISE YOUR KITCHEN

Whether you are going for a total overhaul or looking to update with a few key accessories, here’s how to transform the busiest room in the house.

4 Spotlight appliances

Up your culinary output with the Fisher & Paykel freestanding induction cooker. From the finely tuned cooktop controls to the evenly heated 140L-capacity oven with its AeroTech circulatory air system, it has five cooking zones with nine oven functions including pastry and pizza mode.

Freestanding 90cm induction cooker, $12,000, from fisherpaykel.com

5 Centrepiece

Elevate your kitchen with a sculptural tap such as the Insinkerator LIA MultiTap. A stylish combination of chrome and black, it is a kettle and mixer in one.

$2525, from plumbingworld.co.nz

Allie’s dream Kaboodle kitchen, from bunnings.co.nz

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6 Hidden secrets

When it comes to how you start your day, take inspiration from this stylish kitchen from ABI Interiors. Not only do we love the calm ambience created by combining textured white surfaces with the warmth of wood, we also love the clean lines of the floor-to-ceiling cupboards. The highlight? Doors that open to reveal an elegant coffee bar complete with coffee machine and spacious shelving. From abiinteriors.co.nz

Bespoke fridge

Whiteware can often interrupt a truly cohesive look in a kitchen – but not anymore. Check out the Samsung Bespoke French Door refrigerator. It cleverly comes with interchangeable door panels, which means you can select from a range of Resene colours, such as this fridge in Resene Eighth Ash. Available from Samsung retailers. 8

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Platinum tall salad bowl, $389, from bello.co.nz

Inoxriv Design+ saucepan, $190, from orient-nz.com

Shine bright

Add a sense of grandeur to your daily routine with bowls, saucepans and utensils in shiny finishes. Take it one step further with a brushed silver fridge and freestanding oven.

High & dry

The ever-present tea towel can be used for more than just drying dishes – use them to add colour and personality to your kitchen. Solid bold hues work to bring accents of colour to a minimalist kitchen, while pretty vintage floral prints will add a sense of traditional country.

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steel Forge serving spoon, $33, from cittadesign.com

Handsome devils

From hand-glazed to plain, if you’re looking for an alternative to natural stone or concrete finishes, check out these authentic-looking porcelain tiles. Made in Italy. From materialspace.co.nz

GATHER ROUND

Green is the new neutral and in rural Newbury, this is excellently illustrated in a kitchen that is at once bold and beautiful. With plenty of natural light and connection to the outdoors, the lacquered green cabinetry echoes the surrounds while the crisp white benchtops and back wall elevate the modernity. A poplar ply island extension acts as a dining zone for casual gathering and a pivot door with reeded glass conceals a generous pantry. With a separate dining zone and bar nearby, this fun, functional space has all the bases covered. For more on this home, turn to page 40.

Stainless

MM Linen tea towel, $20, from mckenziewillis.co.nz

JUST

relax

TOP WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR BATHROOM INTO A SANCTUARY

One of the few rooms in the house where you can close the door on the world and indulge in quality ‘me time’, like you the bathroom deserves extra attention.

Designed to share

Nothing says relax a while more than a freestanding tub designed to ensure you can truly stretch out from head to toe – or choose to share it with someone special. Hugi deep-soaking tub, $4795 , from stonebaths.co.nz

ZZ Piccolo plant, $39, from johnnyjungle.co.nz

Go green

There’s no denying the feel-good factor of connecting with nature, and where better than in the bathroom? Look for humidity-loving plants that will help reduce moisture and can thrive in low light. Ferns, orchids and peace lilies are firm favourites to help create a plant oasis.

Code Delta Kilo modular lighting, $2475, from nightworksstudio.com

Mood lighting

Setting the scene with lighting is all important in bathrooms. Look for fixtures that add interest and create a colour that is as close to natural daylight as possible. A mirror should have lights evenly placed on each side to avoid shadows when you’re shaving or applying your make up.

Hayes

in Lake Blue, $90, (other sizes also available) from sundayhomestores.co.nz

Towel power

Nothing beats stepping out of the bath or shower and wrapping yourself in a luxurious towel. They also work to add pops of colour and texture to the bathroom and are a costeffective way to change the vibe. Look for matching sets or play with layering tones to add interest.

Petrol blue 100 per cent French flax linen waffle towels, $110 , from bedthreads.co.nz

Baina

bath towel

Mirror mirror

Think big when it comes to mirrors in the bathroom: they work to add light and a greater sense of space. They also offer an opportunity to add personality, so look for something different such as this bold, curving Arc mirror available in blackened, aged and brushed brass, $2190, from powersurge.co.nz

You’re soaking in it

Nothing transports bathtime instantly to the luxurious like bath salts that combine soothing and restorative minerals with – depending on your mood – relaxing or uplifting scents.

Onsen Saru hot spring bath soak, $40, from everyday-needs.com; Nellie Tier bath salts, $45, from nellietier.co.nz

Details count

Invest in quality accessories when it comes to items you use every day – they’ll bring so much pleasure.

Maya soap dish shelf in brushed brass, $220, from abiinteriors.co.nz

Power on

Showerheads that have the option to play with the pressure and different functions elevate the everyday. Look for those with a range of settings for a truly sensory experience.

Nikles 3-function shower column with 2-jet handspray, in brushed nickel, $1280, from plumbingworld.co.nz

Well placed

Stylish storage is imperative in the bathroom, that’s why we love this basket – you could even use it as a toilet roll holder. Powder room basket, $195, from corcovado.co.nz

Modern minimalism

Earthic, released at the Milan Furniture Fair, is a sustainable surface material that works beautifully in bathrooms. From grey with white recycled PET fragments that creates a subtle pattern through to darker tones punctuated with white accents, this finish is modern yet minimal. consentino.com/en-nz

GREEN GLAZE

Embracing the fact there is no natural light in this guest bathroom, the designer has opted instead for highimpact, floor-to-ceiling finger tiles in dark shades of green – inspired by the surrounding hills. Close the door and it’s dark and moody; a cluster of hanging, hand-blown glass lights add to the ambience. A cavity sliding door, also painted in green, cleverly divides the room and saves on space. For more on this home, turn to page 20.

Mary Lovell-Smith shares the best ways to help your backyard bloom.

Gardening matters

Go slow

The hottest gardening movement right now is slow gardening. It’s about ditching the power tools, smelling the roses and taking time and pleasure in everyday garden tasks.

The mere acts of weeding and clipping can induce a Zen-like calm – if approached the right way. Using your hands and hand tools means getting up close and personal with plants and thus a more intimate knowledge of them, of their health and that of the wider ecosystem.

Instead of a noisy leaf blower, it’s the satisfying swish of a birch broom; instead of nasty weedkillers, it’s the thrill of a gloved hand, pulling out a weed and observing the tiny organisms and insects at its roots scatter for cover.

Slow gardening is about observing and respecting the seasons, acknowledging and taking pleasure in the timely cycles of life. It’s not about making gardening harder but making it more enjoyable, interesting and rewarding. It can be about incidental exercise. Using short-handled tools necessitates much squatting and kneeling, which along with the ability to easily get up and down, is an invaluable asset to retain all one’s life.

Lush crush

Never mind the landscaping, it’s all about the plants – their number and diversity – according to the top designs at this year’s world-acclaimed Chelsea Flower Show.

Typical of most of the show gardens, more than 75 per cent of the Best in Show-winning Forest

Bathing garden was covered in plants. The vibe is green: lush foliage dusted with sprinklings – and sometimes clouds – of purples, white and pale lemon of the irises, wild strawberry, thalictrum, aquilegia, ferns and creeping geranium.

Some gardens, such as the urban Octavia Hill garden, added in some very pretty muddier yellows and browns. In others, blooms were almost entirely absent; the differing shapes, sizes and shades of green foliage sometimes combined with water creating luxuriously lush and languid oases.

We’re in love with...

Amaranthus ‘Hot Biscuits’, a fabulous plant with tall (up to 1.5-metre) plumes in coppery, chestnut, coffee and russet shades, that blooms all summer and into autumn. This easy-to-grow annual looks gorgeous among ornamental grasses and with deep-purple or red flowers. We’re thinking the likes of Salvia patens (gentian sage) and Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’. Combinations made in heaven.

Five a day

The easiest, most productive, least problematic, insect and disease-free, all-time useful vegetables to grow in a sunny spot in the garden or in containers are: tomatoes (plant in spring, stake, nip out laterals); courgettes (plant at least two in spring); lettuce (plant all year round but out of midday summer sun); silverbeet (plant all year round just about anywhere); and potatoes (plant in mounds in early spring).

Read all about it

Look out for this new book by an artist, interior designer, and of course gardener, Julia AtkinsonDunn. A Guided Discovery of Gardening ($50, Koa Press), is the book she says she wishes she had when she began gardening. The result is a beautiful book gardeners of any experience will enjoy. From her generous appraisals of others’ gardens to how to germinate from seed; from her romantic photographic portraits of her own garden and its flowers to watermanagement strategies, Atkinson-Dunn’s prose is lively, charming and sprinkled with practical information.

Tool

death do us part

Should you have only one tool, let it be the Japanese short-handled, crane-necked sickle, popularly known in New Zealand as a Niwashi, although that is actually a brand name. Traditionally used in its homeland, Japan, for weeding, it can also chop, dig, slash, cultivate, dibble, scrape, cut, mound, measure, drill… Invaluable.

Plum job

If you were ever in that highly unenviable and unlikely position of being able to plant only one tree, high up the list might be a wellshaped plum to provide gorgeous frothy spring blossom, delicious juicy summer fruit, beautiful flaming autumn colour and stark architectural winter form. Plus shade to repose under and branches for children to climb on and from which to hang a swing.

Traditional Japanese Niwashi sickle, $45, from Mitre 10.

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