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HOMES 60

Great good fortune The couple who live in this modernist marvel still can’t believe their luck.

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I got rhythm Creatively speaking, this Morocco-based Belgian artist couldn’t ask for anything more.

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All I want is you The renovation of this villa gave its three inhabitants exactly what they needed.

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Holy moly This former church has turned out to be the answer to its owners’ prayers.

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STYLE 16

Scout Attention, shoppers!

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Bookmarks Your other favourite reads.

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Fashion forward Think pinks.

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Kids’ stuf Forces of nature.

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Bathroom moodboard Resort vibes.

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Paint trends A soothing scene with Resene.

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Buyer’s guide Pretty great presents.

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Style your space Easy-as entertaining.

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Best Awards The residential top four.

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PEOPLE 44

LIVING

Design profile Sphaera.

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Artist profile

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Katherine Throne.

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Space to create

Well & good Life’s simple pleasures.

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Fran Mazza and Aaron Carson.

Small space A Claude Megson masterpiece.

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Case study A ‘distributed’ kitchen.

ETC

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Destinations Sweet local stays.

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Editor’s note

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Last word Sophie Lines and Simon Owen.

EDITOR Alice Lines DEPUTY EDITOR Philippa Prentice ART DIRECTOR Juliette Wanty CONTRIBUTORS Bonny Beattie Jeremy Callaghan Tahnee Carroll Sarah Ell Nicole England Wendy Fenwick Lynden Foss Gaelle Le Boulicaut Claire McCall Sheenae McKenzie Jackie Meiring Larnie Nicolson Daniel Shipp Kevin Smith David Straight Sam Van Kan Michelle Weir Simon Wilson ADVERTISING & COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS Nicholas Burrowes General Manager nick@homestyle.co.nz +64 21 505 992 SUBSCRIPTIONS Online homestyle.co.nz Email subs@homestyle.co.nz Phone 0800 246 637 Int’l phone +64 9 966 0999 PUBLISHER The Pluto Group Ltd

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Days spent sourcing properties to share with you often lead to nights trawling the internet for a dream home of my own. But after finding out that a couple of the houses we’ve featured this issue are available as holiday rentals, I got to thinking — perhaps I should also be seeking out an architectural bolthole to retreat to with my family this summer. he idea developed into a kind of obsession.

Did you know you can include up to 50 properties on a single Airbnb saved list? Neither did I, till I took a deep dive into unique places to stay.

From a cedar-clad bach on Great Barrier Island to an eco yurt in Moteuka, I’ve now got enough spots earmarked to last us until my toddler son Ted is old enough to reject family vacays with my partner Nick and I. Given we’re unlikely to make it to all of them, I figured why not share the results of my search with you all; turn to page 124 to find some of my top local Airbnbs.

Holiday planning can be a thankless task. here’s often a lot of wading through the mediocre and downright dire before you find a gem in your desired location, so I always have a great appreciation and admiration for those who open their homes to visitors. he owners of this issue’s cover home, Tara Morton and Nick Walbridge, have done just that with Riverbank Modernist Retreat, their house in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast. With a mix of Californian and Japanese references, many of their living spaces wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a Wes Anderson film. Find out more about the house that brought them home after years living abroad on page 60.

If staycations are more your thing, on page 30 we share ideas for making entertaining easy. Platters are giving barbecues a run for their money as the way to feed a crowd, so if, like us, grazing is your favourite way to stay sated during sunny afternoon catch-ups, you’ll find all the inspiration you need.

Here’s to a happy holiday!

Alice Lines, @alice.lines

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COVER LOOK

Copy that Let fortune shine on your rooms too with a little help from these lucky inds.

PH OTO G R APHY B onny B e at tie

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Paper light shade, $14, wahlee.co.nz.

Everyday Needs Colour paint in Holdaway, drikolor.com. Globe cushion, $160, klay.co.nz. Round velvet squab by Klay, $150, precinct35.co.nz. Bangalow palm, $65, plantandpot.nz. Mags sofa by Hay, $16,973, cultdesign.co.nz. Tonk stool, $460, stclements.co.nz. Handwoven cushion by Sarah Jane Wilson, $200, precinct35.co.nz. Ildhane cast iron candleholder

by Anderssen & Voll, $115, everyday-needs.com. Nomad chair by We Do Wood, $1680, connox.com.

Ask in store for a copy or visit our website. www.mico.co.nz

STYLE

Style 16

Shop

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Bookmarks

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Fashion forward

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Kids’ stuf

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Bathroom moodboard

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Paint trends

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Buyer’s guide

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Style your space

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Best Awards

On page 26, we show how to use paint like a pro to make a boxy bedroom a bit more interesting while setting a soothing scene.

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STYLE —— Shop

Scout We’ve been shopping for your home.

POUFFE PIECE You don’t have to meditate on this piquant little mustard ottoman crafted in Ubud, Bali, but it’d be perfect for it. Rest your mind or rest your feet (or use it for your little one as a seat), the hand-finished look will have the same effect on your interior — a great one.

Also available in blush, brick, herb and khaki hues, it’s made of thick Indian cotton on the outside and cotton wadding within. blackbirdgoods.co.nz

A BIT OF ALL RIGHT How easy on the eye is Stockholm-based Massproductions’ Bit side table? They believe that when you design smart, usable furniture, you don’t need flamboyant gestures, and like to make things multifunctional. This creation can work as an occasional table or an elegant base for a lamp, vases or sculptures. simonjamesdesign.com

Exquisitely uncomplicated, without any welding or screws, great Dane Kristina Dam’s brass and steel Decoration Circle is the air we breathe, with flowers or without. capricho.co.nz

STATE OF GRACE Cindy-Lee Davies of Melbourne’s Lightly was pregnant while working on her latest range, Grace, and says that made it a more inwardfacing process than ever before. In designing the 30-plus “nurturing” lighting and living items, she explored the concept of kinship. lightly.com.au

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Words: Philippa Prentice

CIRCLE OF LIFE

WARM WELCOME Hello to Warm Nordic, which is now being stocked at Good Form. That’s swell news for many reasons, including this cool Brass Top lamp and other items of its ilk from the Scandinavian brand’s Classic and Contemporary collections. A nod to Scandi design icons and talents then and now, the ranges both exemplify the timeless chic of this pared-back aesthetic. goodform.co.nz

LOW & BEHOLD ‘Tis the season to upgrade your outdoor furniture to enable chic al fresco dining, so take a look at this Jeanette chair by SP01. It’s for use outside, but has a sophisticated low-line silhouette that makes it right at home inside too. Its bent steel wire is powder-coated with three layers of protection to ensure durability, and there’s a cushion to add if you like. statementid.co.nz

VIVE LA RESISTANCE Cosentino has introduced three new colours to its Dekton Industrial Collection inspired by aged metal, stone, sand and cement. Like all Dekton ultra-compact surfaces, they’re resistant to basically everything — scratches, stains, sun, fire and heat — so can be used for all sorts. Seen here are newbies Dekton Orix (the island) and Dekton Nilium (the floor). cosentino.com

STYLE —— Bookmarks

Top shelf Your other favourite reads.

here’s a pooch in almost every pic in this playful book that profiles a series of architectural homes and the pets who live in them. Among them we meet Skipper, whose affectionate and gentlemanly presence inspires joy in everyone he encounters; Boston, who sits at the window for hours, staring down her arch nemesis, a white-faced cow; and Canela, who reportedly brings a reassuring energy to the modernist home is which she’s lucky enough to dwell. And you know how pets often look like their owners? Well, in Resident Dog, many of the animals are uncannily similar to their homes.

Hey there slinky greyhound in your concretey converted warehouse, spaniel with floppy ears that echo the droopy ivy above the door, and pair of poodles with coats that perfectly complement the tawny timber and inky joinery of your surrounds. his book is all in good fun, but the interiors are seriously goals.

TOP Bullmastiff-kelpie cross Bergie resides in a late-19thcentury terrace house. BOTTOM LEFT Scout, Diesel and Boston’s off-the-grid abode in rural Nulla Vale was built using mostly recycled and organic materials.

BOTTOM RIGHT In Melbourne, Rita enjoys living in a home with a loft-like extension and a separate studio at the rear.

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Words: Philippa Prentice. Photography: Nicole England

Resident Dog by Nicole England, published by Thames & Hudson, $85.

ABOVE Look at little Bruno with his chocolatey curls. His custom-built steel and perspex dog door is an exception to the rule in a house with a warm material palette of timber, velvet, sisal, grasscloth and travertine.

IN BRIEF The Planthunter by Georgina Reid, published by Thames & Hudson, $65.

Around the world in the umpteen ways people find truth, purpose and connection through gardening, this book is a reminder that beauty is often not found in material possessions but growing in the dirt. From a local ONZM to a ‘gangsta gardener’ in LA, these people and their plants are enlightening.

Patterson by Andrew Patterson, published by Thames & Hudson, $95.

When the 2017 recipient of the New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal writes a book featuring 14 of his recent projects, you might assume it’s going to be good. You won’t be let down by this masterwork, which showcases both his architecture and some absolutely incredible settings.

The Eye by Nathan Williams, published

by Workman, $100.

This timeless tome by the founder of Kinfolk magazine is black and white and red all over, and not unlike an old-school periodical. In it, interviews with global creatives discover how they develop their eye and use their vision to inspire. It’ll really keep you going, plus there’s an additional reading list at the end.

Ocean by Sarah Ell, published by Penguin, $70.

We just love what homestyle contributor Sarah’s done here. Telling the epic tales of Aotearoa’s pioneers and trailblazers, she paints a portrait of the maritime past of our little island rolling in the deep of the world’s largest ocean, then brings it back to the future with stirring stories of those for whom the sea is life today.

Metaline, the new Italian collection inspired by the iconic beauty of metallic surfaces.

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Peppermint twist Put a sugary spin on your place in the manner of this candy-cane creation by Maggie Marrilyn.

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THE LOOK Get ‘Em Girl dress, $870, maggiemarilyn.com. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT 1 Repeat shelf by Warm Nordic, $295, goodform.co.nz. 2 Pull lamp by Muuto, $898, bauhaus.co.nz. 3 Glycerine soap by Wary Meyers, $24, afdstore.co.nz. 4 Componibili drawers by Kartell, $240, backhousenz.com. 5 Jerzy vase, $119, corso.co.nz.

6 Fried Egg chair by Hans Olsen, $5450, goodform.co.nz. 7 Round Velvet squab by Klay, $150, tessuti.co.nz. 8 Globe cushion by Klay, $160, precinct35.co.nz. 9 Flamingo cushion, $64, kipandco.com.au. 10 Motel print by Hotel Magique, $95/A3, fatherrabbit.com. 11 Geo vacuum jug by Normann Copenhagen, $145, backhousenz.com.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT 1 Vegetable rattle by Maileg Design, $32, thegatheredstore.com. 2 Wheelbarrow by Ooh Noo, $229, dappermrbear.com. 3 Bendy caterpillar

by Discoveroo, $24, fatherrabbit.com. 4 Tomato poster, $38, finelittleday.com. 5 Branch-wood toy fence by Glückskäfer, $7, thesmallfolk.com.au. 6 Garden Euro pillowcase by Society of Wanderers, $149/pair, teapea.co.nz. 7 Weighing scale by Le Toy Van, $46, fatherrabbit.com. 8 Maple Leaf linen pillow by Cotton & Sweets, $68, littlewhimsy.co.nz.

9 Indigo dungarees by Colchik, from $150, garden-objects.com. 10 Vegetable play set by Raduga Grez, $89, dappermrbear.com. 11 Ladybird bib, $20, naturebaby.co.nz.

12 Lawnmower, $139, needleandnail.co.nz. 13 Children’s Garden Collection seeds by Koanga Institute, $45, garden-objects.com. 14 Gumboots by Igor, $52, lumaluma.co.nz.

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TANDEM pantry Storage that Suits You! Our range of Clever Storage Solutions offer fully adjustable shelving heights, allowing you to customise your pantry to suit your individual and ever-changing storage needs.

Unlike other solutions - Kessebรถhmer Clever Storage solutions allow the user to view the entire contents of the cupboard, from top to bottom all at once.

CONVENIENT Pull-out pantries retract the full contents of your pantry in one gentle movement, allowing visibility of the entire contents of your pantry. Once open, the contents are visible from all sides, allowing ultimate access to every inch of your storage.

Our pantries are German Made quality.

FLEXIBLE Unlike other solutions - the shelves of our pantries can be easily adjusted in height to suit your individual (and ever changing) needs.

SMOOTH A gentle pull glides the contents out to meet you on smooth, high quality runners.

Our range of clever storage solutions offer best possible visibility of your pantry and custom storage!

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MICO —— Bathroom moodboard

No place like home A bathroom based on your kind of retreat would make that summer staycation even sweeter.

Essentials checklist Ringo extra- height basin mixer by Paffoni, $889, mico.co.nz.

Hanoi vessel basin

by Bagno, $879, mico.co.nz.

ALPINE ZEN Atmospheric concrete, blackened tiles, textural timber, organic forms and rustic finishes combine to create a meditative space that you can really relax in.

Moode wall-hung vanity by Michel César, $1929, mico.co.nz.

Vega heated towel rail by DCS, $315, mico.co.nz.

Urban column shower

by Adesso, $899, mico.co.nz.

Jacquard bath towel, $50, cittadesign.com.

ALSO ABOVE Precast concrete wall panel, POA, peterfell.co.nz. Metaline Iron Matt 60 tiles, $115/m2, tilespace.co.nz. Planked Urban oak laminated panel, POA, melteca.net.

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Bathroom moodboard —— MICO

Essentials checklist Firth light shade, $400, achomestore. co.nz.

Vivid slimline bath spout by Phoenix, $199, mico.co.nz.

Vivid slimline shower mixer by Phoenix, $289, mico.co.nz.

Memphis free-standing bath by Adesso, $2899, mico.co.nz.

Edge wall-hung toilet by Adesso, $755, mico.co.nz.

COASTAL CALM Go for a muted tonal colour palette punctuated by crisp white and silver accents — all warmed up with natural fibres woven for the win.

Radii toilet roll holder by Phoenix, $62, mico.co.nz.

ALSO ABOVE Coloured concrete flooring in Vanilla, POA, peterfell.co.nz. Toki Algodao gloss tiles, $99.50/m2, tilespace.co.nz. Moroccan Tall stool, $150, achomestore.co.nz.

Details 01 photographic print by Rich Stapleton for Paper Collective, from $179, fatherrabbit.com.

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In a boxy bedroom with a high stud, dividing the walls with paint can create the illusion of architectural interest.

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BACKDROP Wall in (from top) Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Soothe, Resene Redwood and Resene Neutral Bay; bed base in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Dusted Blue; floor in Resene Walk-on in Resene Bronco, resene.co.nz. Wooden peg rack, $49, teapea.co.nz, painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Dusted Blue, resene.co.nz. OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT Candleholder, $30, babelogue.shop. Green Vintage vase, $145, and Brown Rusty mug by Kirsten Dryburgh, $36, widdess.co.nz. Sove linen pillowcase, $70/pair, and duvet cover, $229/king single, cittadesign.com.

Fitted linen sheet by Cultiver, $219/queen, fatherrabbit.com. Round Velvet squab by Klay, $150, tessuti.co.nz. Original 1227 mini ceramic table lamp by Anglepoise, $390, cittadesign.com.

Fruit Shop Trellis, $2500, and Hoi An Temple Tile 2 artworks by Erica van Zon, $2500, melanieroger gallery.com. Nusa Lembongan scarf by Good & Co, $219, tessuti.co.nz. Tote, $59, widdess.co.nz. Arts & Crafts chair, $950, midcenturyswag.co.nz. Selvedge Edge Hand Loom rug, $129, cittadesign.com.

Styling assistant: Sheenae McKenzie

Soothing blues and browns make for a sleep space you’ll be happy to hide out in.

SAME HERE Choosing or painting a builtin bed, cabinetry, shelving or hooks in a similar shade to your key colour creates a tonal look we just love. We opted for Resene Dusted Blue for our bed base and peg rail.

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5 Round salad serverrs, $169, petley.store. 6 Carousel ceramic coffee cup by Robert Gordon, $39, paperplanestore.com. 7 Clouds cushion by Duncan Grant, $272, tessuti.co.nz. 8 Hestia H e, $68, fourth-st.com. 10 Small bowl by Kristina Dam Studio, $165, salt and pepper shakers, $50, until.co.nz. 9 Single Stem onyx vase capricho.co.nz. 11 Terrazzo magnets, $25/set of four four, wundaire wundaire.com. blanket, $185, mavisandosborn.com. 13 Teapot by Hasami Porcelain, errazzo fridge magnets com 12 Picnic blanke $125, precinct35.co.nz. 14 Alba Endless Hoop gold-plated earrings, $119, meadowlark.co.nz. 15 Textured vase by Kirsten Dryburgh, $220, precinct35.co.nz.

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4 Sentrum side table by Woud, $565, capricho.co.nz. 5 Opia pocket parfum, $50/4ml, curionoir.com. 6 Painted notebook by Mōglea, $35, sundayhomestore.co.nz. 7 Daisy stool

by Warm Nordic, $550, goodform.co.nz. 8 Wild Kelp, Sea Salt & Pumice soap, $26, sphaera.co.nz. 9 Medium 03 print by Gidon Bing, $395, goodform.co.nz. 10 Ingrid Starnes x Fiona Mackay candle, $139, ingridstarnes.com. 11 Ambience table lamp by Warm Nordic, $850, goodform.co.nz. 12 Regnar slate plate, $70, capricho.co.nz. 13 Mookaite paperweight, $36, fourth-st.com. 14 Nice jug by Elho, $12, silllife.co.nz. 15 Gutta jewellery box by AYTM, $205, partridgedesign.co.nz. 16 Brass oil burner, $215, aesop.com.

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CITTÀ —— Style your space

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Style your space —— CITTÀ

Come together, right now Look how efortless hosting can be. This relaxed table setting and menu make it easy to have everyone over — no airs and graces necessary.

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It only takes a few well-chosen pieces to create an elegantly laid table that sets the scene for a memorable occasion, of which the company is the real highlight.

Style your space —— CITTÀ

Set & match Game of tones Interiors are having a tonal moment, which is a look that’s perfectly suited to a laid-back table setting — and couldn’t be easier to achieve. First, get the bones right. Timber bench seats bolstered with cushions are ideal for accommodating a crowd, and look great teamed with oak and leather dining chairs. A low shelving unit works well as a servery and drinks station; fill it with spare cutlery, napkins and coasters so they’re close at hand.

Wrinkle, wrinkle Embrace effortlessness by leaving your table linen unironed. he trick to mastering this undone effect is washing and air-drying your tablecloth and napkins the afternoon before your get-together, then placing them straight on the table, rather than folding them away. If the result is a little too wrinkled for your liking, spritz the fabric with water and smooth it with your hand. Use tonal napkins to tie a white tablecloth into the rest of the setting. We went for Città’s Citron and Olive hues, which riff off our summermeadow-style floral arrangements made using locally grown anemones, Queen Anne’s lace, spray chrysanthemums and wheat. >

BACKDROP Walls in Dulux Urewera Half, dulux.co.nz. Salt linen fabric (used as curtains), $72/m, marthas.co.nz. ABOVE, FROM LEFT Dine linen tablecloth, $159; Dine linen coasters, $14.90/ set of four; Sorsi Longdrink glasses, $22.90/set of four; Ora Round marble dish, $119; Penguin High jug, $35.90; Penguin Low jug, $39.90, all cittadesign.com. LEFT, FROM LEFT Dine linen coaster, $14.90 /set of four; Sorsi glass, $15.90/set of four; Asili x Città Small Round board, $189; Marble bowls, from $16.90 each; Hand-forged butter knife, $16.90, all cittadesign.com. OPPOSITE, FROM FRONT LEFT Hand Woven rug, from $490; Hut bench, $1290; Grid linen throw, $189; Cotton Velvet Round cushion cover, $49.90; Hand Woven linen cushion covers, $79.90 each; Natura glass candle, $39.90; Cila jug with handle, $59.90; Hut dining table, from $2490; Dine linen tablecloth, $159; Greenwich cutlery, $179/16-piece set; Finch dinner plates, $32.90/set of four; Dine linen napkins, $12.90 each; Dine linen coasters, $14.90/set of four; Sorsi glasses, $15.90/set of four; Marble toothbrush holders, $29.90 each; Aspen chairs, from $490 each, all cittadesign.com. Locally grown flowers, feelgoodwithflowers.co.nz. Coral stylists’ own.

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CITTÀ —— Style your space

Food mood Foolproof feasting A simple yet delicious way to feed a crowd, platters are the time-poor entertainer’s best friend.

Simply stock up on cheese, pickles, cured meats, nuts, olives and whatnot to serve with fresh crudites and loaves of bread.

Global goodness Be inspired by European breakfast and lunch traditions and theme your next gathering around the open sandwich. For Danish-style smørrebrød, finely slice radishes, cucumber, beetroot and fennel with a mandoline, then combine with hard cheeses, smoked salmon, boiled eggs, caperberries and fresh dill. Or take things in a Mediterranean direction with tomatoes, ribbons of courgette, grilled aubergine and capsicum, basil, olives, cured meats and chunks of torn buffalo mozzarella.

Bowl them over More is more when creating a visual feast. A combination of boards, plates and bowls in different shapes, sizes and materials results in a look that’s much more ‘now’ than ‘old-school buffet’. Consider stacking larger and smaller receptacles to create a layered look, and dot small ramekins and spoons around the table for condiments and seasonings.

Sip tip Water infused with fruit and herbs is such a refreshing summer beverage. Some of our favourite combinations include nectarine and rosemary, lemon and thyme, watermelon and basil, and blackberry and mint. Fill jugs with oversized ice cubes, add long herb sprigs alternated with sliced fruit, then top with sparkling or still water.

ABOVE, BOTTOM SHELF, FROM LEFT Radial Low Small shelving, $990; Oku office lid/trays, from $24.90 each; Dine linen napkin, $12.90; Asili x Città salad servers, $79.90; Finch lunch plates, $24.90/set of six; Finch cereal bowls, $24.90/stet of six; Finch dinner plates, $32.90/set of four, all cittadesign.com.

OPPOSITE, REMAINING ITEMS FROM LEFT Ora marble mortar and pestle, $69.90; Finch dipping bowls, $9.90/set of six; Asili x Città Small Round board, $189; Hand-forged cheese knife, $24.90; Ora Round marble dish, $49.90; Finch cereal bowl, $18.90, all citta.design.com.

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Idle wild A scattering of smaller floral arrangements provides an on-theme styling solution. Using one type of vessel keeps the look modern — we chose marble canisters. Pop metal flower frogs (sourced from florists, Asian supermarkets and vintage stores) inside, then add flowers and grasses of different heights for a wildflower effect.

Visit homestyle.co.nz for step-by-step videos on how to style this scene.

STYLE —— Best Awards

Best work Every year, the Designers Institute’s Best Awards celebrate creatives at the top of their game. Get a load of these residential winners from the spatial design category.

Residential interior GOLD PIN Freemans Bay Residence

by Hare Interiors Hare Interiors was challenged with converting an Auckland office block into an apartment — without changing its basic structure and while also making the most of its 180-degree sea views.

Conversely, because the client works from home, the new residence also needed to incorporate an office space within its limited open-plan living area. he design process began with a 36 homest yle

palette of luxurious and refined finishes in muted, warm metallics and unassuming yet rich tones. In the kitchen, a caramel onyx is used on the island, along with a variety of brass accents and natural timber. he living space was maximised by redesigning the kitchen and extending it along the entire southern wall of the dwelling through the dining and living area, and a looped-brass screen was developed to provide privacy for the office but allow it to remain open. he eastern wall features an integrated technology hub finished in brass and limestone that houses the working parts of the home. >

The design process began with a palette of luxurious and refined finishes in muted, warm metallics and unassuming yet rich tones.

Photography: David Straight

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Residential interior GOLD PIN Richmond Hill House by Bespoke Interior Design his home situated on the extreme slope of Christchurch’s Richmond Hill balances raised levels with sunken living spaces that open to breathtaking vistas. Space planning played a key role in the client’s brief, as the view needed to be visible from every room. he exterior deck is an anchor of interaction for the entire upper floor, while large sliding doors connect the living and dining spaces with the bedrooms. Stone, timber and mild 38 homest yle

steel are some of the materials used, complemented by a subtle colour palette that includes oyster white and black stained oak. An eggshell sealed marble appears in both the kitchen and bathrooms, creating a cohesive, uncomplicated aesthetic. he designers also used aged-iron tapware to forge a clever connection with the mild-steel fireplace; it’s softened with warm grey stainedoak flooring and sheer natural linen curtains.

“Rich, sophisticated and holistic, the contrast between the crisp lines and the softness of the finishes is exceptional,” said the awards judges.

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Photography: Kevin Smith (opposite) and Simon Wilson

Residential architecture GOLD PIN Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects he brief for this project was to create a sanctuary that would enable engagement with the views of the Southern Alps on all sides while offering protection from the harsh weather. he resulting scheme sees four rectangular buildings arranged around a central courtyard. On inclement days, the external perimeter can be closed and the courtyard opened to allow movement in and out of the various spaces; on calm days, the perimeter can

be opened, transforming the house into a series of covered spaces open to the vistas. he structures themselves accommodate a kitchen designed for social occasions, a dining space flanked by two sitting areas, a master suite and a pair of guest rooms, a bathroom, a library and reading room, a mudroom and garaging, all set on a plinth that begins at ground level next to a gravel arrival court and transitions to a ledge that floats above the sloping terrain.

Entry is through a glazed volume set between two of the buildings. he enclosure is formed from a palette of timber, steel, metal and stone, darkened to create a homogenous silhouette. >

On calm days, the external perimeter can be opened, transforming the house into a series of covered spaces open to the vistas.

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Residential architecture GOLD PIN The Camp by Fearon Hay Architects Set on an estuarine headland off Tawharanui Peninsula, the Bishops Hill Encampment was designed to be simple accommodation that captures the essence of informal bach life and camping. Divided into two buildings, one for living and the other for sleeping, the interior spaces have been thoughtfully arranged to accommodate the residents’ essential needs.

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he structures are perched on sloping land that leads down to the water and positioned to create a sheltered central space between the two forms where outdoor living can take place. Embedded harmoniously in the side of the hill amid the undulating landscape, their exterior features a combination of exposed timber framework and timber shutters with a natural oil finish. he small spaces open up to the landscape through their operable walls in place of windows, further enhancing the ‘camping’ effect.

The Camp was designed to be simple accommodation that captures the essence of informal bach life and camping.

Photography: Simon Wilson

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Turn the page to meet Ali Johnson, artisan soap-maker at Sphaera and all-round interesting lady, with a skill set that’s unexpected yet also the ultimate.

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Long before Ali Johnson enrolled in art school, she’d experienced all kinds of different mediums. Making things was an integral part of her upbringing in rural Australia, and having already explored ceramics, woodwork and metalwork, felting and papermaking, she went on to study goldsmithing, silversmithing and sculpture.

Moving to New Zealand in her early twenties, she turned her attention to another interest: complementary medicine. For the past 15 years, she’s worked as both artist and health practitioner, and has been continually intrigued by how these ostensibly disparate realms enhance and inform each other. Today her creative practice combines both disciplines and sees her working with yet another medium: soap.

Ali, how did you get into making your own soap? When my first child was born in 2008, I found that the continual handwashing needed when caring for a young child was hard on my skin. A bit of research into my supermarket soap revealed it was more of a detergent, so in the quest for something gentler, I made my first batch of simple castile soap.

It seemed others were searching too, as I ended up giving away that first batch and needing to make more. So from there, I began to craft my own recipes.

Soap-making became an achievable, practical and pleasing process that sustained me creatively when my sons were young and life felt overwhelming.

Awash with meaning Through her artisan soap-making business Sphaera, Wellington’s Ali Johnson inds joy in taking a personal approach to an old tradition.

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When did it become a business? I’d been selling soap to family and friends for several years when my sister-in-law Suni Hermon suggested it could be something more. She had a different yet complementary skill set and gave me the confidence to launch Sphaera as a business. It has evolved a lot in the past three years. here’s been a lot of learning and late nights, but I’m glad we took that leap and started when we did.

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“A simple bar of soap can be a very useful thing, replacing many different plastic-packaged cleaning products.”

GREAT SHAPE Sphaera’s new collection features a cube shape inspired by Plato’s thoughts on universal forms — the cube representing earth — and the oldest soapmaking traditions of Aleppo and Marseille. “As a miniature, functional sculpture, the geometric cube evolves with use into a softer, more organic pebble shape, like a river stone that sits comfortably in your palm,” says Ali, who’s pictured opposite, on the right, with business partner and sister-in-law Suni Hermon.

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LEFT Sustainability is an integral part of the Sphaera brand. Ali and Suni source local and organic ingredients wherever possible and minimise waste at every stage of production, plus their products (which include a laundry bar) are vegan, cruelty- and plastic-free, long-lasting and as gentle on waterways as they are on skin.

BELOW Beautiful soap-cutters custom-built by Ali’s father take pride of place in the studio. “Sphaera has benefitted many times from the skills and generosity of family and friends, including my very patient husband, Thomas, who keeps building me more soap-drying racks,” says Ali.

an encompassing name, something that would allow the business to grow into whatever it’s meant to be. ‘Sphaera’ had connotations of a creative sphere to work in, and also pleasantly reminded me of a soap bubble.

What are the benefits of the coldprocess method you use? his method involves the soap ingredients being combined in small batches at fairly low temperatures, then poured, hand-cut and air-cured over a period of several weeks. his protects the beneficial properties of the natural ingredients, yielding a very mild soap, one that gently cleanses and protects the skin.

Many people with sensitive skin who have avoided soap in the past can safely use a well-made cold-process bar without irritation, due to the natural oils and glycerine content.

Commercially produced soap has the glycerine removed and other chemicals added, so it’s very different.

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& Pumice bar is full of West Coast ingredients, and the kawakawa we use comes from the tree growing right outside my studio. New Zealand has a few great online soap-supply stores that we source from as well. Sometimes, though, we do need to look further afield for the right ingredient; for example, our Sweet Almond & French Clay bar features a beautiful green clay that we import from France.

Can you tell us a little about the science behind your new range? Creating a new soap formula is a science of balance, as each ingredient affects the whole and the experience of using it. I like to research many possible ingredients before experimenting with those that work best together in a new composition.

Sphaera’s first range evolved quite naturally through the use of clays to colour each soap, and this second generation tells a new story. Each bar is a careful composition of elements crafted for a particular skin type, use and purpose.

What inspires your scents? Creating a scent blend is a three-fold process. First, I imagine what you might expect each bar to smell like given its colour and use. hen I put together a scent palette of the essential oils suitable for each bar’s function or intended skin type. hese palettes are then refined using perfumery techniques into a balanced scent blend that also has a therapeutic purpose. It’s a gradual process involving many test batches to see how a blend ‘settles’ into a soap formula and changes during the curing process.

People have long used special soaps to scent their underwear drawers — what are your feelings on this? I think it’s a lovely traditional habit, as long as they get used up eventually! I love that people treasure the soaps I make, but they need to be used to be fully enjoyed.

Sphaera soaps help people experience a little bit of luxury during the everyday ritual of bathing, and as an artist, I’m interested in the idea of a transitory sculptural object with multi-sensory appeal that changes as it’s used. here’s an intimacy to that process that other art mediums can’t provide. I guess it’s a way to appreciate good design not just as an object but also as an experience. sphaera.co.nz

TENDER LOVING CARE For Ali, washing and bathing are transitional rituals as well as practical ones. “I enjoy a hot shower to wake up in the morning, washing my hands after arriving home to leave the outside world behind, and a long soak in a candlelit bath to relieve stress and prepare for sleep.”

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Flowers’ powers Auckland artist Katherine Throne’s works explore what blooms have to teach us about connection, community and ourselves.

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LIFE’S WORK Katherine says she heads to her garageturned-studio the minute she gets home from walking her children to school and stays until pick-up time. “I invariably turn up to school with green paint on my face. Having a home studio is wonderfully convenient, but also a bit dangerous. I’ll get the kids into bed, then zip out to the studio to ‘quickly’ finish cleaning up.

Two hours later, I’m frozen to the bone, have paint on my good jeans and am still making a mess.”

Growing up, Katherine hrone always loved creating things, but then she got sick and missed three months of school, and had to drop her art class. She thought that was the end of it, and ultimately went on to get a degree in journalism, but, of course, destiny awaited…

So Katherine, how was it that you came to be an artist? I kept my bag of paints and pastels for years, but the opportunity never arose to use them till my husband Craig and I moved to the US in 2006. I didn’t have a work visa, so I enrolled at art school to study interior design. I started taking painting electives — and I was in heaven. I’d found a new language and was totally enthralled by how marks and gestures could express all this energy and emotion.

Two years into the programme, I switched my major to painting, but then about a week later, after six years

of waiting, we adopted our baby daughter. My second daughter arrived with an hour’s notice on the eve of my first major exhibition — my girls know how to pick their moments! — but we somehow muddled through. I got a Bachelor of Fine Arts, then went on to do my Master’s.

What draws you to flowers as the subject for your work? I think it’s the power of the motif. My Master’s thesis was about the history of interior design, through which I learned about the demise and denigration of decoration at the hands of modernism. Decoration is feminine, related to the earth, birth, nurturing and life, and its most iconic motif is the flower. At the end of the 19th century, this was a huge threat to the power-hungry, industrialised masculinity of modernism, and the feminine and everything related to

it was pretty much eradicated from design language. Painting the flower is celebrating and championing all that’s feminine — the beautiful, the emotive and our connection with the earth.

Where else do you look for inspiration?

I’m a big reader, and at the moment I’m interested in theories of connection, belonging and mental health. I love being in gardens but am most drawn to the parts that are slightly overgrown and ramshackle, where the audacious, unruly spirit of nature is left to ramble.

Flowers seem to be such a wonderful metaphor for the human spirit: the loud and gregarious say take me as I am, while the shady and quiet are just as happy going about their business. hey are what they are and don’t give a damn what anyone else thinks, yet they exist and thrive as a supportive community.

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JOLLY GOOD SHOW With two or three paintings on the go at once to keep things moving between drying times, Katherine works across a spectrum of abstraction to representation. All of the works pictured on these pages are from her recent exhibition, Of This Earth.

What are the works we can see here? his body of work is for my November exhibition Of his Earth at Allpress Studio. When we moved back to New Zealand a few years ago, I was blown away by how all the houses we were looking to buy were painted white inside and out, and at the same time there was massive trend for houseplants.

It seemed that although we love the clean lines and technology of all that’s masculine, we crave the organic and the natural.

My solo show Wallflower at Allpress Studio last year was about returning the flower to walls, but this year I wanted to further explore our connection to the earth. As well as a celebration of the feminine using the flower motif, it’s also about understanding our relationship with the earth — the grounding energy, soul-nourishing joy and rooted sense of connection and belonging it offers.

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What’s your typical process? It’s always the same: laying down layers of blocks of colour that depict shadow and light — whether I’m working from an arrangement in my studio or from a photograph. At some point, I decide how the painting will go, and if I want to tighten it up or keep it loose. I know if I’ve tightened it up too much because the vitality dies — it can be a fine line.

How do you choose your colours?

During my early painting classes, we had to use limited palettes in the traditional colours — siennas, umbers and ochre. I use a pretty wide palette now, but always mix in the neutrals, which gives my colours a deep, earthy hue that works well with my subject.

What do you enjoy about painting?

Everything: the chance to research and formulate an idea, working out

creative ways to express the idea, the thrill of making marks that totally encapsulate an emotion or energy, the challenge of solving a puzzle when something doesn’t work, then sharing that piece of creativity with someone who’s excited by it. It can be incredibly frustrating spending hours and days on a painting you’re determined to fix, only to cut it off the stretcher bars when you finally admit it’s a lost cause.

But you learn from it and that’s what pulls you back to get it right next time.

I think my love of painting is also about the craft — the marks, nuances and personality of the artist that remain visible. I’m drawn to artworks where I can feel a connection to the artist; I want to relate to the work or think I know that or feel that too. I’d like to think that my paintings offer others a chance of that.

Again, it’s about connection. @katherinethrone

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LOVELY, ACTUALLY Katherine uses oils but says she’s always enjoyed the challenge and freshness of watercolour, so has started using a diluted vinyl-based paint that she can use like watercolour to put down initial layers. “It dries fast and has a lovely variation to the oil layers that go on top.”

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Home base The owners of some of Auckland’s freshest cafés get many of their best ideas in their suburban villa HQ. INTERVIE W

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THIS PAGE The villa was built in 1911 and its original rimu floors still remain. Enlivening the home’s lovely bones are paintings by New Zealand artist Frances Hansen — her work can be spotted throughout. The quirky Monkey lamp is from Seletti.

OPPOSITE Cookbooks are stacked high on the dining table that doubles as a workstation. The Tolix stools and rug seen here are from Madder & Rouge — as are the cushions that tie together these living spaces’ interesting combination of pastels and jewel tones.

hey’ve gone above and beyond the call of amazing-cabinet-food-and-Instaworthy-dishes-please duty with their Auckland cafés Little Sister, Hello Friends & Allies, Winona Forever, Major Tom, Rude Boy, Friday I’m In Love and Sugar, and recently opened their first restaurant, Fang. Fran Mazza and Aaron Carson clearly have a calling for both great food and great names for eateries — and here is where the magic happens.

How long have you guys worked from this Freeman’s Bay home away from home, Fran? We bought it in 2017. We needed a base that had a test kitchen, and after considering a lot of commercial properties, this just made sense, so rather than lease a space, we decided to buy.

What was the house like when you found it? It was a good canvas to start with; the bones were great and the previous owners had done a good job with the important stuff when they renovated. We replaced the lighting and repainted throughout before starting on the interior design. he kitchen was actually quite good, but we pulled it out and put a semi-commercial one in.

What do you get up to here? We spend time here most days. he lounge and dining area double as a communal workspace for us and our head office staff, who come and go as they need to, and the kitchen is used to create and test menus for our eateries. Aaron and I have another house in Avondale and split our time between the two, so we’ve arranged this one so the work stuff can disappear quite quickly if > homest yle 53

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GOOD TASTE Fran ensures flour, sugar, chocolate, Italian pasta and olive oil, Arborio rice, stock, olives, pecorino cheese, flaky sea salt, herbs and spices are always on hand in the fridge and vintage pantry from The Vitrine. “I work long hours and when I have to whip up dinner for our family of five, pasta is my go-to. I can do a lot with nothing, which is not a skill to be scoffed at.”

necessary and we can stay here with our three kids when it suits.

What’s the most convenient thing about working here? It’s so central; it’s an easy walk to Ponsonby, the waterfront and the city, and the motorways in all directions are less than a kilometre away. It’s in the inner city, yet it’s so peaceful and we have a beautiful subtropical garden that you’d never know was there from the road.

How did you decide on the aesthetic for the interior? I’d describe our style as eclectic organised chaos. I love a welcoming space that makes people feel at home when they walk in, so that’s always a driver for any interior I’m involved with, whether it’s a café, a restaurant or a house.

Sometimes a piece of furniture or art will dictate the direction the aesthetic of the space takes, and I also love colour.

For me, it’s important to be surrounded by vibrancy and life. Growing up in an Italian family and spending time in Italy definitely had an effect on how I see interiors. What I love about the Italians is that when they purchase furniture or art, it’s for life. My uncle still had his cool red retro plug-in telephone in his house when we visited him in 2014.

What are you drawn to when it comes to buying and commissioning art for your eateries? Art is obviously very personal and subjective, and you have to be prepared to stare at it every day for years on end if you invest in it. I love Frances Hansen’s work as she uses colours I’m > 54 homest yle

“I love a welcoming space that makes people feel at home when they walk in, so that’s always a driver for any interior I’m involved with.”

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drawn to and lots of domestic images that reference vintage New Zealand, and we recently worked with comic artist and illustrator Ant Sang for our new restaurant Fang in Parnell; he’s incredible, with really strong ideas.

I like discovering new artists too.

From art to food — what dishes are you excited about for summer?

I love all the amazing produce that’s available at this time of year, and always get excited about fresh berries and stone fruit and using them in sweet and savoury dishes. I love how feijoas pop up for about a month, and I’m obsessed with figs — I search out trees and pick as many as I can to use in salads and baking. hen, of course, there are tomatoes — there are so many varieties to choose from and they’re the basis of so many great sauces and salads.

Your eateries are known for their fabulous-looking food — how can we recreate that when hosting at home?

For me, more is more. We always had family dinners with many different plates of food to share, and now I love seeing a table full of colourful food.

Add edible flowers to salads, garnish with fresh herbs and serve meals on interesting ceramics — they can change how you feel about what you’re eating.

Oh, and decorate the table with a big bunch of flowers in similar shades.

How do you take time out from work?

Recently, we haven’t! When we do, though, it’s usually based around family and spending time together. Aaron is obsessed with cars and always has a project on the go, and I have a cushionbuying addiction. Music is a passion we share, as well as a love of art and various subcultures. We have a common interest in a sort of ‘anti-establishment punk-rock art-thug’ vibe that keeps us motivated to create new things.

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ABOVE A table and bench seats from The Vitrine sit on the deck, where the couple also grows edible flowers to use to decorate and garnish baked goods and plated dishes. LEFT “It’s still a great house to sleep over and relax in, even if work is staring you in the face,” says Fran. Some of the key items seen in the master bedroom include a hand-printed cotton light shade by Paris au Mois d’Août and Bed & Philosophy linen — all from Madder & Rouge.

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In the quiet Kapiti Coast town of Waikanae, a mid-century retreat fondly known as Riverbank offers its owners Tara Morton and Nick Walbridge an idyllic escape from their busy jobs in the nearby capital.

Surrounded by rambling gardens, the home’s intriguing geometry juts out into painterly foliage that filters light inside through floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the house from front to back.

Tara and Nick hadn’t always considered a secluded sanctuary the ultimate place to call home. Over the years, their work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade led to offshore postings in locations like Beijing, Cairo, Washington DC and New York, so for a long time they were all about big-city life.

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says Nick. “We’d been living in New York for five years and were on the hunt for a home back in New Zealand, and its lush botanical greenery seemed like a welcome tonic to Cairo’s sand and dust. Having accidentally not filtered her property search to make it specific to Wellington City, she wound up getting hooked on Riverbank before she realised it was actually in Waikanae.”

Back in New York, it took some convincing to get Nick on board with the idea that a large property in small-town New Zealand was the antidote to the hustle and bustle of their expat lifestyle. “he idea of moving to Waikanae and taking on such a huge place seemed ludicrous — especially with our limited gardening expertise, having lived in apartments for years,” he says.

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RIGHT Neither Tara nor Nick has a green thumb, so they’ve welcomed horticultural advice from others. “We have a fantastic gardener, Maggie Copland, who works wonders in the garden a few hours a week and tries to keep us on the straight and narrow,” says Tara. “Our lovely neighbours are all gardening gurus and provide us with invaluable tips, and family and friends help out on working bees.”

BELOW & OPPOSITE With Bombay stone pavers, timber panelling and Hinuera stone bricks, the entryway brings elements of the exterior inside.

This area connects the house’s three wings — living, sleeping and studio.

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THE PROJECT Policy advisors Tara Morton and Nick Walbridge updated this three-bedroom home plus studio in Waikanae for themselves and to rent on Airbnb.

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ABOVE A Drop Leaf table by Ercol and chairs by Thonet sit in the breakfast nook in the kitchen, where the walls are painted in Everyday White from Katie Lockhart’s Everyday Needs x Drikolor range. OPPOSITE The couple love sharing meals at their long, farmhouse-style dining table

by Restoration Hardware, with J104 chairs by Hay, but their daily commute doesn’t always allow time for weeknight home cooking.

Instead, they get dishes delivered from wholefood café Sunday Cantina, whose food is “beyond incredible.

It makes the commuter life so much better.” The dining room (and adjoining living room) is painted in Everyday Needs colour Holdaway.

market, it seemed as if the decision had been made. Tara assumed it had been sold and tried to move on — while keeping one eye on the property sites to see if it reappeared.

“It seemed to offer everything that big cities like New York and Cairo didn’t: lush greenery, wide open space, a tennis court, and a pool that was hard to believe,” she says. “he incredible mid-century architecture had a Japanese/Californian vibe that felt beautiful and relaxed.”

Months later, Nick was preparing for a trip home to New Zealand when Tara had a last look online. To her delight, there was Riverbank, with the auction set for two

weeks later, the day after Nick arrived in Wellington. With no time for second thoughts, he flew in, caught a train from the city to Waikanae to view the house, and began to prepare for action at the auction the next day. As Tara waited eagerly on the phone in New York, he all but won the house at auction, and following a period of negotiation, their dreams were finally realised — in the spring of 2016, Riverbank was theirs. he long settlement period gave the apartment-dwellers plenty of time to plot how they were going to fill a 410m2 home with three bedrooms, a study and a studio. “Tara had been dreaming about this place for so > homest yle 65

long that she’d actually started scouting and selecting furniture before we bought it,” says Nick. “Using the floor plan as a guide, and a detailed spreadsheet, we effectively furnished it completely before moving in, all while living in New York.” he modernist aesthetic of the home, built in 1965 by original owner Lloyd Parker, was well worth honouring, so the couple took a pared-back approach to their furnishings.

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and a bit of a laid-back surf/camp vibe, and wanted to mix all of that together.”

In April 2017, Tara and Nick moved in, giving themselves a month to paint the interior before they returned to work. “he previous owners had done some high-quality renovations, so we were lucky, but the walls packed a punch,” says Nick. “In the kitchen they were red, orange and purple, one bathroom was a dark metallic purple, and there was a yellow bathroom and a red-orange kitchenette in the studio.” he couple enlisted the help of interior designer/stylist Katie Lockhart to come >

ABOVE LEFT This Acapulco rocking chair was one of the many pieces of furniture the couple bought online in the US before they moved back.

ABOVE RIGHT “Our book and magazine collection brings us a lot of enjoyment, even if we haven’t read all the books,” says Tara. “People often give us quizzical looks about the large number of Lonely Planet guides for New York City we own.”

OPPOSITE Canvas, bamboo and leather safari chairs by We Do Wood create a conversation zone in the living area with the couple’s huge soft leather sofa by Hay, which they ordered online from My Deco Shop and had shipped directly to Waikanae.

Tall, feathery potted palms provide visual balance.

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ABOVE & BOTTOM LEFT The only wall in the house that didn’t receive a refresh was this one in one of the guest bedrooms, which features William Morris wallpaper and matching curtains. LEFT “We’ve tried to keep the garden organic and underpinned by permaculture design principles like the previous owners did,” says Tara. “We’re in the process of creating a food forest at the back, and there’s an outdoor pantry for preserves and produce that we hope to fill with our own harvest one day. Eventually we’d like to have chickens and bees, but we’re on a steep learning curve and both work full-time, so we need to take things one step at a time.” OPPOSITE The couple loves spending sunny weekend mornings in their master bedroom, where a framed print by Beth Hoeckel sits atop a dresser from Ikea.

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FAR LEFT & BELOW Thanks to its generous windows, the studio is filled with the most beautiful light.

Bunks from Ikea occupy a corner of this space as extra accommodation for visitors, and Tara and Nick also use it for workouts, yoga, and hosting dance classes and parties. LEFT Quirky details like the nifty lamps, plaid headboard and turquoise carpet combine to create a retro, camp-like vibe. OPPOSITE The couple say their EM Press coffee maker by Stelton was one of their best buys.

“It’s perfect for taking out to the patio or pool in the morning.”

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up with a colour scheme, and the resulting palette blends seamlessly with the home’s architectural details while enhancing the peaceful ambiance of the interior.

At the centre of the house is an entrance hall where stone paving and a pair of potted palms give you a ‘just arrived in Palm Springs’ welcome. As you continue inside, your eye is naturally drawn out into the Japanese courtyard garden developed by a previous owner, a landscape architect.

Sun streams into the north-facing living and dining rooms all year round, and both spaces are kept cosy in winter by the log burner and gas central heating. Original features such as magnificent William Morris wallpaper offer charming Wes Andersonesque moments.

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within walking distance, Tara and Nick still enjoy some aspects of the life they had in Brooklyn, and with the picture completed by their straightforward train commute into the city for work, they say they don’t have a single regret about making the move.

“We love living in Waikanae,” says Tara.

“Because it’s so completely different to the other places we’ve lived in recent years, we don’t really make any comparisons.

We do miss the ease and affordability of online shopping in the US, and the somewhat limited nightlife options on the Kapiti Coast ensure we have to be a bit more organised about creating our own fun, but in many other places in the world, you couldn’t dream of living somewhere like this while working in a capital city. We consider ourselves very fortunate.” homest yle 71

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“In many other places in the world, you couldn’t dream of living somewhere like this.”

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POOL The pool is surrounded by mature trees, so keeping it leaf-free is a challenge, but Tara and Nick use it as often as they can in summer.

“Jon Bloodworth looks after it and has been doing so for 30 years,” says Tara.

“When we met him, we thought we were interviewing him, but it was really the other way around. At the end of the conversation, he told us he’d thought about giving up his stewardship of the pool but had decided to keep looking after it for a while longer. At the time, we didn’t realise how lucky we were.”

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Nouveau festoon lights, $40, mitre10.co.nz. Hand Woven Linen Grid cushion cover, $80, cittadesign.com. Mug by Hasami Porcelain, $42, precinct35.co.nz.

Leather Butterfly chair, $399, greenwithenvy.co.nz. Candlestick holder by Fiona Mackay, $35; e, $15/three, Tapered beeswax candle precinct35.co.nz. Originals Drop ol, $2695, Leaf dining table by Erco goodform.co.nz. Sweetheart potted plant, $58, planta andpot.nz.

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Creatively speaking, this Morocco-based Belgian artist couldn’t ask for anything more.

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THE PROJECT Artist Laurence Leenaert and her engineer partner Ayoub Boualam redecorated this two-bedroom home in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Laurence Leenaert is 28 years old and thousands of kilometres from her comfort zone, but after three short years, she’s become an international success. In ‘If you love it so much, why don’t you move here?’ style, what was intended to be a two-month sabbatical in the desert with a friend has turned into a five-person enterprise, LRNCE, that she runs from her own studio. It’s something she puts down to sheer hard work — and the influence of Instagram. “When I moved to Marrakech in 2015, I had 90 followers,” she says. “Now I have 100,000.”

Laurence began her career studying fashion at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium, before an internship with avant-garde German design house Bless opened her up to another world. With its visionary, multidisciplinary approach to fashion, art and life in general, it made a big impression.

“Bless has another way of thinking and changed the way I thought about production,” says Laurence. “After that experience, I decided to make my own label based on these same principles.”

In retrospect, Laurence views her move to Marrakech as a creative choice between the everyday preoccupations of her life back in Belgium and her real passion: art. “I was really done with Ghent and was like, ‘I need something else. here, I didn’t have the opportunity to draw a lot, but after I moved here, it all came very naturally.” >

STUDIO Laurence works from a separate studio (pictured on these pages, the previous page and page 78) filled with LRNCE’s designs featuring dynamic bursts and coloured lines. She likes to paint while seated on the floor, often while listening to Belgian techno.

“My drawings are naive and childish,” she says. “Tribalism and symbols have always interested me, as, of course, has the art I’ve seen and studied. All of that fuses together here in Marrakech with the colours and life in the city.”

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THIS PAGE Laurence’s home is also about detail and colour, and beauty over perfection.

“I love to be surrounded by my stuff,” she says. “When I come back from a trip away, it makes me very happy, and when I travel and move into a hotel room, I always put my stuff out, so I can see it.” She says the LRNCE pieces she’s most proud of are her blankets (like the one pictured above) because she’s very close to the artisans involved.

“Everyone here is doing something, and if you have an idea, they want to help you realise it.”

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Laurence began her new chapter with just €400 and a sewing machine, but Marrakech’s vibrant crafts industry and can-do attitude was immediately a good match. “In Marrakech, anything is possible,” she says. “If you go to the medina, you’ll always find a guy who can make something for you. And the guy next to him can make shoes, or candles, or furniture…

Everyone here is doing something, and if you have an idea, they want to help you realise it. You don’t have to make 100 pieces, either — it’s possible to make just one, whereas in Belgium, 100 pieces is the minimum order. his is extremely advantageous when you’re starting a business, not to have to put all of your money into one product. And then there’s the lifestyle, the colours… here’s something here that’s hard to explain.”

Immersing herself in her new passion, each meeting Laurence had with local artisans produced a different sample, which she posted on Instagram. “I thought that maybe I should sell this stuff because I had no money and needed to make a living somehow, so every sample I made, I sold to make another sample and try other things. hat’s how LRNCE started.”

Today, the brand produces homeware, clothing, footwear and accessories with a distinctly hand-made quality. “A lot of people come to Marrakech and buy things to sell at a huge markup back in [Europe], but I absolutely don’t want that. >

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by Laurence is paired with a chair by a local maker. ABOVE To the left of the couple’s bed is a photographic print by Bastien Lattanzio. The wall hanging is made from LRNCE’s Ouaaajh blanket. OPPOSITE The couple’s bedspread was crafted by a maker in Myanmar; it’s combined with bed linen from Merci. The wooden sculpture (a prototype for a mirrored lamp ) is by one of the artisans with whom LRNCE regularly collaborates and the clothes stand was made locally too, but the wardrobe on the right has Italian origins and was found at a fleamarket.

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ABOVE Laurence paints each of LRNCE’s ceramic pieces by hand — a task she refuses to delegate. TOP RIGHT The couple eat off dinnerware made only by you know who.

OPPOSITE Beyond the walls of the garden, the city hums with activity. Laurence made the outdoor table herself, and the chairs were crafted by locals.

The cushions (in fabric bought in the medina) and large blue pot (made from tadelakt plaster) are also her work.

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I want to start from zero and work with the artisans to make something new.”

Home for Laurence and her partner Ayoub Boualam, who now manages the LRNCE studio, is a 200-year-old house in Gueliz, where the call to prayer from the mosque just down the road marks the rhythm of each day. he large garden at the rear of their property is surrounded by tall pink walls that combined with the eternally blue sky overhead make a glorious backdrop to a home punctuated by plant life, design objects, tables for social gatherings and luxurious daybeds brightened with Laurence’s fabrics and cushions.

A typical day for Laurence begins with a cup of coffee — although she often doesn’t actually drink it. “I just like the idea of making it, sitting outside and having 15 minutes for myself — and then I leave for work,” she says. “he best thing is to go via the medina, because in the medina I see the artisans. We talk and it’s very chilled. It makes me dream of all the possibilities, and then I go to the studio where things are more hectic.” his process of meeting people and discussing their work has been a major driver of Laurence’s creativity, and she says the ride to the studio on her scooter is similarly inspiring. he day-to-day impressions of the city flashing past often reappear later in her designs — a new life transformed into art.

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EXTERIOR Daybeds throughout the house and garden are tailor-made for dreaming up the next big thing or simply relaxing in the sun; Laurence designed this one featuring metal tubing. The side table is hers too, and the rugs are samples she designed that never made it into production.

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Pampas Breeze artwork, $550, achomestore. co.nz. Vase No 2, $160, lrnce.com.

Rattan Tear Drop pendant, $239, corcovado.co.nz. Saffron armchair, $599, earlysettler.co.nz. Pinch/Purple cushion cover, $61, yourewelcome design.com. Rais pillowcase, $115, lrnce.com. Decal Colours tiles, $99.50/ m2, tilespace.co.nz. Cathedral cactus, $24, plantandpot.nz. Oslo planter, $25, achomestore.co.nz. Benjamin blanket by Slowdown Studio, $319, sundayhomestore.co.nz.

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The renovation of this villa gave its three inhabitants exactly what they needed.

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Jackie Rainey has her exquisite new ensuite all to herself. he witty, whip-smart lawyer probably shouldn’t be surprised she’s succeeded in achieving this enviable state of affairs, yet she’s still not 100% sure how she swung it. Long may it last, though, and she deserves it — she lived with a freakin’ bike workshop in her lounge for several long years.

It was her and her teacher husband Peter Radonich’s son Oscar and his many sets of wheels that were the catalyst for the nextstage renovation of their 100-year-old Grey Lynn villa. hey’d updated the odd thing in

their decade-and-a-half here, but with Oscar’s obsession with bikes growing by the day, he needed somewhere (anywhere but the spare bedroom or living room, really) to store and work on them. Doubting any architect would sign up just to build a shed in their garden, the couple got to thinking about what else they’d like to upgrade. hen, engaging architect Rebecca Walker of WalkerMitchell, they set about building a workshop and ensuite, and overhauling their kitchen.

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EXTERIOR “Initially, we did a grand design for a large workshop and guest room, but then we got it costed and realised there wouldn’t be any budget left for the kitchen,” says architect Rebecca Walker of the early plan for the impeccably designed shed that sits to the left of the deck, with a plywood interior, a polished concrete floor, doubleglazing and an expert connection to the house. “Meanwhile, Jackie and I had been falling in love with the beautiful veneer and granite for the kitchen, so we ganged up on the boys and rearranged our priorities.”

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KITCHEN “This is the standout area for me,” says Rebecca. “I love the contrast and richness of the dark wood against the granite, plus the space now relates to the dining area in a way that it didn’t before and opens onto the deck, creating a much more inviting family and entertaining area.” The soft-close cabinetry here is American walnut Prime Veneer from PrimePanels and was crafted by cabinetmakers Dockside Thirty Seven. The Super White Brazilian granite is from Architectural Stone, the Buddy tapware is from Plumbline and the handles and hinges are from Chant.

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THE PROJECT Lawyer Jackie Rainey and her teacher husband Peter Radonich renovated this three-bedroom home in Auckland’s Grey Lynn for themselves and their son Oscar (16).

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masterpiece. Compellingly simple with a masculine slant, every detail is a triumph, but the shower is the true highlight, clad in green Italian tiles and with a view of the tall plane trees that line the street outside. For this, the collaboration between the couple, Rebecca and Tauranga-based colour and design consultant Peta Tearle was supported

by Jackie’s dear dad, Peter Rainey, a professional tiler who did a meticulous job on those tiny glass gems, devoting himself to his daughter’s cause by working every day for two weeks straight to get it finished just so.

“People can’t believe I’m the only one who uses it!” laughs Jackie. “I mean, of course, if someone’s using the main bathroom, Pete and Oscar are ‘allowed’ to use the ensuite, but the other day Pete said, “Oscar’s in the bathroom — can I use your shower?’ And I said, ‘Can’t you just wait for Oscar to get out?’ Pete is not someone who seeks any form of permission, but he just seems to have accepted it!”

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RIGHT A lot of the family’s furniture is second-hand, including this chair and sofa, which they had reupholstered. The Hex 750 pendant

by Resident that hangs above the coffee table is from Simon James, and Jackie has collected the midcentury glassware from all over New Zealand, Sydney and London.

The cushions are by Missoni from Tessuti and the ottoman is by Hella Jongerius for Vitra, scored on sale from Matisse. OPPOSITE “I find lighting crucial to the outcome of a design and put a lot of thought into it,” says Rebecca. “I really wanted Pete to be able to see to work at the table and for the couple to be able to create a different mood when guests are over.

The pendant here is a soft, dimmable feature light, and the recessed downlights are there for task lighting.” Joining them is a floor lamp

by Jieldé from Flotsam & Jetsam.

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DINING Jackie and Pete both love photography and the house is filled with design objects and art — all meaningful and hard-earned. “It’s what your priorities are,” says Jackie.

“I drive a really shitty car — some people wouldn’t be seen dead in it.”

The photos on the wall here are by Peter Peryer, whose son Jackie knows from university. Many of the throws seen throughout the home are handwoven at Hawke’s Bay’s Rose Weavery by the Hohepa community; Jackie bought them at Napier’s Homebase Collections.

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the island reveals itself like an elegant piece of furniture. Walnut-veneer cabinetry gives the space a mid-century feel, but combined with the grey-veined granite of the benchtops and splashback, the mood is undeniably modern.

“It’s small but works really well,” says Jackie. “he functionality is fantastic.”

New bi-fold doors connect the kitchen and dining area to the shed, which is accessible from the deck not via your usual pavers but by long concrete slabs — because that’s how Oscar approaches, on the diagonal. hat and other clever details in the garden are the handiwork

of landscape architect Richard Neville of Xanthe White Design. “He was brilliant — really sensitive and thoughtful,” says Jackie. “here was even one plant we couldn’t get from the nurseries, so he dug one out of his sister’s garden. hat was next level for me.”

A floor-to-ceiling window in the kitchen frames a glossy bed of tractor-seat ligularia, forming a virtual living artwork, while a skylight overhead lets in still more sun. Jackie says Rebecca (aka ‘the oracle’, as Jackie and builder Mike Lambert came to know her) >

RIGHT Oscar’s super into his biking, but he’s also arty. He loves making WWII models and created the artworks on the wall to the right of his bed when he was just little.

The framed painting is by Sam Mitchell. OPPOSITE Adjacent to the main living area is a media nook with a beautiful in-built bookcase made

by Jackie’s dad and Pete. The sofa beside the Eames side table is from Christchurch mid-century store Mr Mod and the bright artwork above it is by Alan Gouk.

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“Rebecca was great on so many levels and had an amazing relationship with the builder, which I’d highly recommend — you want to have those two in sync.”

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was dead right about every element of the renovation, lighting included. “Pete works a lot of extra hours at the table and was sick of working in the dark,” says Jackie. “Now he says that’s the thing he’s most happy with. As far as he’s concerned, we could have skipped the whole renovation and just spent a few hundred bucks on lights.” hese are the best of times: Pete loves his new set-up, Jackie’s living the dream with her ensuite and Oscar’s “bloody lucky” they renovated the house for the sake of his hobby.

“At the beginning of the renovation, Rebecca

said, ‘Once you’ve done one, you’ll want to do more’,” says Jackie. “Partway through I thought, ‘here’s no way I’d ever do this again’, but at the end of it, I could see how I could.

“Within reason and your budget, you do get what you want that reflects you. I like every single thing in here. he kitchen is much better for entertaining and has heaps more storage. Having two bathrooms when you’ve got a teenager is brilliant, and the shed has changed our lives, not having all those bikes inside. It’s fantastic.”

MAIN BEDROOM A floor lamp by Artemide sheds light on Society bedding from Alfresco Inexterior Living and a cushion by Juliette Hogan. The artworks above the dresser are by (from left) Sam Mitchell, Tim Thatcher and Andrew McLeod, the ceramic swans are by Martin Poppelwell and the Copper Blue Ice bowl is by Ann Robinson.

“Both my grandmothers had very cosy, layered homes with lots of collections in them,” says Jackie.

“Everything had a story behind it, and now I like ‘dust collectors’ too.”

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ENSUITE “I love everything about my ensuite,” says Jackie. The glass mosaics are Opus Romano Cleofe 12 tiles by Bisazza from Tile Space and Peta, whose skills Jackie considers “amazing”, chose Resene Lemongrass for the walls. Also pictured here is a Glo-Ball wall light

by Jasper Morrison for Flos from ECC, Buddy tapware from Plumbline and a Duravit basin from Metrix.

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Trri pendant

by Resident, $1990, simonjam mesdesign. com. Parenui photographic print by Rakai Karaitiana, from $400, endemic e world.com. Walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames, $2377, matissse.co.nz.

Tizio table lamp by Richard Sa apper for Artemide, $1170, ecc.co.nz. Very ery Big Fiddler potted plant, $190, silllife.co.nz.

Kaalimetsa cushion cover, $59, boltofcloth.com. Empoli Purple Bulb vase, $120, mrbigglesworthy.co.nz.

Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen, $1101, cultdesign.co.nz. Wooden Dolls figurines by Alexander Girard for Vitra, $175 each, cittadesign.com.

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This former church has turned out to be the answer to its owners’ prayers.

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THE PROJECT Naturopath Amanda Callan and musician Andrew Morris, owners of the Church Farm General Store, converted this church in Billinudgel, Australia into a three-bedroom home for themselves and their children Banjo (6) and Percy (3), and to rent on Airbnb.

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LIVING This room once included the altar where priests would stand to conduct weddings, funerals and christenings. Today it’s a reading and lounging area for Amanda and Andrew “and a somersaulting zone for the boys”. It connects to a little deck with a gable roof, which catches the afternoon sun. The couple bought their sofa from Harvey Norman.

“We’ve had better-looking couches in the past but they just weren’t very comfortable,” says Amanda. “This truly is the most comfortable couch we’ve ever sat on.”

In the quiet town of Billinudgel in the Northern Rivers region of Australia’s New South Wales is a dwelling that gives meaning to the words ‘sustainable living’. Here, Amanda Callan and Andrew Morris have repurposed a 1930s church into a family home where they’re raising their two young sons, Banjo and Percy.

Wanting to reduce their impact on the environment, the couple chose to use as many recycled materials as possible and decorate with mostly vintage and secondhand furnishings. “We love reusing objects and try to avoid anything modern-looking,” says Amanda. “here are a few exceptions, such as our kitchen appliances and sofa, but we’ve always preferred things to look old rather than new. We have a lot of hand-me-downs, things we’ve picked up at the tip shop and gifts, and we just try to make it all work together.”

he family moved in when Banjo was just six weeks old.

At that stage, the building was essentially just an open hall, so adding a kitchen was a key priority, and aside from the sink and appliances, they built it using pre-loved materials. hat sorted, the family lived happily with the open-plan configuration until 2015, when they learned Percy was on the way and realised they were going to need a bit more personal space. Engaging architect Hayley Pryor of Harley Graham Architects and their builder friend Chris King to help action their plan to create separate bedrooms, update the existing bathroom and laundry and add more storage, they tucked a new bedroom for the boys beneath the mezzanine level and located theirs overhead, along with an ensuite that wasn’t part of the original plan but is, according to Amanda, “the best addition ever”.

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LIVING The cushions, throw and rug seen here are by Pampa. Amanda says the large Malabar Cinnamon 1735 print by Elizabeth Blackwell on the left is “a corny joke” between her and Andrew. “Our favourite Indian restaurant is called Malabar, so I had this framed and surprised him with it.”

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KITCHEN The kitchen cabinetry and island are made entirely from recycled materials. When Amanda’s sister renovated her own home, Andrew seized the opportunity to upcycle some of the walls; the metal frames once lived in Amanda’s parents’ workshop; and the benchtops were crafted from some of the church’s old pews. Meanwhile, the Portuguese fireclay sink was bought from an online restoration shop and the stools from local maker Martin Johnston. Andrew plays guitar in the solo band of his friend, former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning, and is also a member of bluegrass band The Wilson Pickers. His growing collection of guitars can be spotted throughout the house.

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BELOW In the main bathroom, an old church window has been repurposed as a mirror. Andrew made the shelf from local hardwood that he sanded and set on brackets, and the sink is a porcelain hand-me-down from Amanda’s parents’ place. LEFT The oak dining suite was bought second-hand off Gumtree from an older couple who were the third generation in their family to own it. “We told them we’d take special care of it,” says Amanda. The print was picked up at a garage sale.

a little deck, the back garden and a newly built self-contained cabin. Velux windows were added throughout to usher in more light, and the final flourish came in the form of an incredible spiral staircase Amanda found on eBay. “It was perfect — the only problem was, it was in Victoria,” she says. “But my dad, who loves a challenge, called his tow-truck-driver mate and had it picked up and delivered to us. I think he still owes him a favour.” he steel beauty was a little larger than they expected, so they had to move some of the kitchen plumbing over to make way for it, but it has turned out great. Previously bronze with shiny treads, the couple had it powder-coated in black, then sanded back the treads before brushing them with a natural stain to mellow them out a bit.

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area. Two years on from their initial renovation and in response to this, their second flood, Amanda and Andrew decided it was time for another update.

“After Cyclone Debbie, there was a foot of water inside the church, so we really needed to lift it,” says Amanda. “We’re in a flood-plain area, so the bathroom and guest bedroom we built downstairs may be affected if another one hits, but we’ve designed it to hopefully withstand that. he timber is hardwood, and the walls of the bathroom and bedroom are concrete, so if we need to we can just hose these rooms out.” he church is heritage listed, so before the couple bought it in 2012, they submitted their proposed renovation plans to the council to ensure they’d eventually be able to raise the building and add decking. “It was approved for five years before we started renovating,” says Andrew. “But in hindsight it was good that we lived here for a few years first, because >

MAIN BATHROOM Although the couple was a little nervous about committing to the green subway tiles from Byron Bay Tile Merchants, Amanda says, “We thought they’d look great with our dark green plants and copper pipes. Now I’m so happy we did it because we really love them.” The concrete bathrooms they’d admired on their travels in Morocco were the inspiration for the remainder of the material palette, creating a space that’s flood-friendly if they’re ever struck again.

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RIGHT The bed the couple found on Gumtree is complemented by linen bedding from In Bed. Amanda loves to scent the room with her Tobacco Flower Candle from Byron Bay’s The Candle Library. BELOW Andrew had held on to this cabinet for years — now it sits in the entryway surrounded by vintage finds. The couple collects religious treasures that befit their unique abode. OPPOSITE In the boys’ room, antique beds are dressed up with pillowcases and sheets from Ecolinen Organic.

we really got a feel for the building and what we wanted, which made us very sure of our decisions. “he decks are a life-changer,” he continues. “Churches are often dark inside, so adding decks and French doors has really changed the whole place. We’d always spent a lot of time outside, but having the extra living areas has been the greatest.

In spring and summer, we eat every meal out there overlooking the cow paddock.” his enchanting property has also inspired Amanda and Andrew’s business, Church Farm General Store, which has grown from a hobby into their full-time job. hey make soap, sauces and curry pastes, and their emphasis on top-quality and home-grown ingredients has seen their natural products become kind of a big deal; sales at the local farmers’ markets increased to the point that they had to take over a larger farm to keep up with the demand.

“We’re quite strict in the way we make our products,” says Amanda. “With the soaps, we use only essential oils and natural clays, and stay away from any fragrance oils, synthetic colours and palm oil. We make our sauces from fresh produce, a lot of which we grow ourselves, and if we don’t have it, we source it from local farmers.”

Being able to enjoy a quiet farm lifestyle yet be close enough to the bustling hub of Byron Bay is a major reason why Amanda and Andrew adore their little town. “We love the sense of community, the landscapes, beaches, great food and like-minded folk,” says Amanda. “A perfect day for us involves making a delicious breakfast using home-grown produce, grabbing a coffee and heading to the beach or hanging out at the markets with friends, perhaps squeezing some yoga and a surf in there too, then having an early dinner with friends in our front yard.” homest yle 109

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EXTERIOR Meals are often served outside around the well-loved timber table. Andrew designed a fire pit with a grill he had a local steelworker make, so he and Amanda also love having big cook-ups with their family and friends. The next addition to their home will be some solar panels.

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DESIGN D DETAILS CLOCKWISE C FROM ABO OVE Warehouse W lightshade, $85, icotraders.co.nz. Extra Fruity otted plant, $190, silllife.co.nz. po uggy basket by Olli Ella, $99, Lu tea apea.co.nz. Oval woven bag, $6 69, blackbird goods.co.nz.

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Well & good Little things that make life more liveable.

TOP TOGS Ethical from seed to the shirt on your back, everything conscious clothing label Kowtow does is underscored by its sustainable values. True to form, its first collection of swimwear is crafted from regenerated nylon made from waste materials. If that’s not enough to make you feel good, the six styles for all figures will undoubtedly be. kowtowclothing.com

ROUND HERE Back in 2013, the first collection of Australian sisters Emma Henderson and Victoria Beattie of The Beach People’s round towels sold out within weeks. Today, their seaside-luxe essentials are sought after worldwide, so we suggest you make it your business to get your hands on this desert-inspired, 100% cotton Savannah Roundie design that’s newly available at A&C Homestore. achomestore.co.nz

Nailing the shared plate brief is this pottery by local ceramics stalwart Tony Sly. European-looking, vintagey shapes handmade in Raglan, what we have here are his Rustic Open Bowl and Rustic Oblong Platter. Both come in a gorgeous green glaze as well. shoptonyslypottery.com

THAT’S ZINCREDIBLE! As a former beauty editor, Melbournian Zoë Foster Blake knows what’s up, and spent four-and-a-half years developing a daily moisturiser with SPF 15 for her skincare brand Go-To that doesn’t make your face feel yuck. Zincredible is deeply hydrating and also a broad-spectrum, synthetic-free mineral sunscreen. gotoskincare.com

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Words: Philippa Prentice

DIG IN

Eat out... at yours.

NICE JUGS There’s just something about blown glass, isn’t there? London-based German creative Jochen Holz made these jugs for Hay and they’re such a fab mix of graceful and playful.

They’re also made from borosilicate glass, which is extra heat-resistant, and dishwasher safe, too.

The EF5000 outdoor gas fireplace from Escea makes outdoor entertaining easy.

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THE LITTLE THINGS Handmade from sustainably sourced New Zealand pine or salvaged rimu floorboards and sealed with natural oils, the charm of Little Bit Daily’s soap keepers is in the detail. They’re produced by mates Raewyn Pearce and Kieron Thompson, who are all about reducing waste and use the offcuts for kindling, compost the sawdust and keep the recycled packaging to a minimum. littlebitdaily.com

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE In buttery yellow or white, what’s typically the ugliest item on any picnic blanket has been reimagined by Napoleon Goods — and it’s an absolute cracker! Though still as lightweight as old-school versions, this chilly bin has a durable stainless-steel latch and handles. Big enough for all the essentials but not too heavy to lug around, it fits 18 standard bottles. napoleongoods.co.nz

With electronic ignition, customisable styling and 16.5kW of heat, it’s outdoor living with indoor comforts.

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LIVING —— Small space

Tiny triumph A pair of architects achieve their goal of living in architecture in its most well-crafted form.

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Claire McCall

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Small space —— LIVING

Tiny but mighty, this 74m 2 home in Auckland’s Remuera punches well above its weight. It was conceived in the late ’60s, when artist Milan Mrkusich subdivided his land in this quiet cul-de-sac and asked architect Claude Megson to craft him a trio of rental units.

When Elspeth and Jimmy Gray, themselves both architects, spotted one up for auction on Trade Me in 2016, they’d almost given up on finding somewhere that captured their imagination. “We’d been looking for two years and had begun to think that anything that was ‘architecture’ was out of our price bracket,” says Jimmy.

Ideally, the couple wanted a home with two bedrooms, but it took no time at all before they were convinced to downgrade on size to upgrade on experience. Here, the experience included the light that flows into the

home, the many little journeys woven into the spaces, the peaceful street…

It was a no-brainer.

Having missed out on previous occasions, the pair put in a pre-auction offer, and after an anxious wait, the Megson was theirs. They ordered the original drawings from the council (“It’s amazing how few of them there were, in comparison to what we have to submit nowadays”) and studied the corners and crannies of their new home in physical and illustrated form.

Megson’s genius was his wonderful understanding of volume and labyrinthine planning that pushed spatial interest into the spotlight. This home is a microcosm of those ideals.

Central to the layout is a dining area that sits podium-like beneath a double-height atrium. The morning sun floods through this ‘lantern’ into >

TOP It’s easy to draw parallels between the abstract geometries of previous owner Milan Mrkusich’s paintings and the cubist forms that make up this three-unit block.

ABOVE Light beams through the ‘lantern’ into the elevated dining area where Elspeth and Jimmy prepare lunch. Max Gimblett’s Remembrance quatrefoil glows on the wall beside Brooks the dog. OPPOSITE The deck overlooking the street extends the living space and can be accessed through the front door and bedroom.

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the kitchen and gradually moves around to the evening spaces.

“Megson believed in the light following you as you went about your daily routine,” says Jimmy. At night, with the white blinds pulled down, shadows from the couple’s David Trubridge pendant pattern the void.

Access to the one-bedroom home is via a vertiginous narrow staircase that leads from the carport between concrete-block walls before the space funnels out, or up from the street across the deck to the front door. Whereas today’s open-plan living usually involves an expanse of unbroken flooring, here the rimu tongue-andgroove is celebrated but segmented.

“Megson created ‘rooms’ by using a change in level,” explains Elspeth.

The dining and living areas are split, and the bedroom is another step down.

The interiors are sandwiched between a rooftop deck and garden courtyard.

“There are so many different spaces in which to gather,” says Elspeth. “We can have a big crowd here no problem.”

Unexpected design moves include a concrete-block fireplace that doesn’t quite meet the external wall, leaving a small gap. “The fireplace was capped off, so we don’t use it, but it’s a good mass in the middle of the space and partitions off the living room,” says Jimmy. Another wall cleaves a narrow corridor leading from bedroom to kitchen.

The Grays enjoy these foibles — and the extra wall space because they both love art. Much of theirs is sourced from family, including a silver bromide of a butterfly, an aerial photograph of the Wanaka headland where they married, and a triptych collage of elements of this, their first home. >

TOP A Line lamp by Douglas & Bec, wordy work by Martin Poppelwell and tall white vase by Alvar Aalto are part of the display on the shelf in the dining area. ABOVE LEFT The All Circle dining table by Douglas & Bec is teamed with Model #75 chairs by Niels Moller. ABOVE RIGHT A Liaison sofa by Nonn sits in front of the decommissioned fireplace decorated with a collage by Jimmy’s sister Georgina Gray. OPPOSITE Jimmy’s cousin, fine-art photographer Casey Moore, created the butterfly artwork that hangs on the home’s spine.

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Once an overgrown slope, the back garden was tackled one weekend when Elspeth’s mum and sister came round for a working bee. Now it sports tropical clivia, nikau palms and ligularia.

Inside, a monstera plant and other mid-century foliage favourites provide splashes of green.

When they moved in, Elspeth and Jimmy discovered that a circular table they’d received as a wedding gift fit perfectly beneath the ‘lantern’; sadly, the same could not be said for their leather sofa, which turned out to be a tad longer than the living room wall. No matter, they happily made concessions, like choosing a Boston terrier named Brooks to become part of the family (he’s the ideal size for a small space) and committing to keeping on top of the tidying up.

“The minute you leave papers on the table, it looks messy,” says Jimmy. “On the plus side, I don’t really want any more than I need. And it doesn’t even take an hour to clean the place.”

Elspeth agrees. “The more space you have, the more you fill it up. I’d far rather a smaller house of high quality.”

The trouble is, with a baby on the way, the couple couldn’t justify adding a second bedroom. “We couldn’t bring ourselves to change Megson’s vision,” says Jimmy. A friend’s ‘helpful’ suggestion of installing a pulley to lever the young ’un to a sleeping ledge in the bathroom was out of the question — they decided to sell.

They’ll be terribly sad to leave but are philosophical. “It’s the next progression,” says Jimmy. “And I know one day we’ll live in architecture again.”

ABOVE RIGHT Houseplants thrive in the light, humid original bathroom. ABOVE LEFT The couple move their cycad in its Case Study planter around seasonally to catch the best sun. OPPOSITE Exposed rimu rafters bring textural depth to the bedroom, where a work by Christchurch photography teacher Juliet Collins (left) and photographs by Jimmy’s brother-in-law Will Vink adorn the walls.

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FISHER & PAYKEL —— Case study

You, me & the sea Right on the water in Hahei, this timber-clad beach house evolved from the concept of sculpture — and its kitchen is a work of art.

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THE DETAILS TH E D ESIG N ER

TH E LO CATIO N

Studio2 Architects

C oromandel

Paul Clarke of Auckland’s Studio2 Architects says it’s the visual simplicity of this space and its connection to the environment that’s significant in this project — but its looks aren’t all it has going for it. Efficiency of use was also on Paul’s mind when he designed the ‘distributed’ kitchen. Appliances

by Fisher & Paykel were positioned at a distance from each other to allow multiple people to pitch in: one playing barman near the end of the island, where fridges fit flawlessly into the American oak cabinetry; another heating up something flash in a pan on the cooktop in the centre; and another on oven duty on the opposite wall.

Teamed with white and steel benchtops and aluminium accents, that beautiful timber cabinetry couldn’t relate better to the coastal vista. Precise gaps between the panels allow for the appliances to be integrated and are a design detail that’s repeated throughout the space. Echoing the mellow tides outside, it all flows gently into the adjoining living areas and onto the deck for outdoor dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared in a place like this? You could definitely be forgiven for believing you’re living the dream.

Case study —— FISHER & PAYKEL

Photography: Simon Wilson

THE SPECS Cabinetry American white oak. Handles Katalog. Benchtops Classic finish stainless steel and Caesarstone Pure White. Splashback Caesarstone Pure White. Tapware Vola. Lighting Inlite. Stools Elementary stool by Jamie McLellan for Feelgood Designs. Fisher & Paykel appliances: 760mm 11-Function Pyrolytic Built-In ovens; 900mm Gas On Steel cooktop; 900mm Built-In Integrated rangehood; 900mm Activesmart™ French Door Slide-In fridge with custom panels; 900mm CoolDrawer™ Multi-Temperature fridge; Underbench Slide-In wine cabinet; 900mm Integrated DishDrawer™ dishwasher; DCS 48” grill on cart.

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Let’s go There’s no time like the present for some Airbnb action — and we’ve spotted some super stays. Because sometimes success is the destination, not the journey.

Sweet local stays —— AIRBNB

Blackpool House > WAIHEKE ISLAND > SLEEPS 2

Architecturally designed and surrounded by tall trees, this sunny one-bedroom hideaway is all of five minutes’ walk from Little Oneroa Beach and 15 from Oneroa’s eateries and stores. If you don’t enjoy unwinding in the spacious split-level living area, mezzanine library, treetop bedroom and luxurious shower with private bush outlook, you’re definitely doing it wrong.

Bellbird Bach > AK AROA > SLEEPS 6

Nestled in a valley overlooking the Akaroa hills, this little gem had us at ‘outdoor wood-fired hot tub’, but as well as country charm, it’s got your technology needs covered with wi-fi, Netflix and a Bluetooth sound system. A passive house oriented to catch the rays, we’d stay here for the all-plywood interior, great lighting and gangplank-style entryway alone.

Karaka at The Apple Pickers’ Cottage > NELSON

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> SLEEPS 4

With epic views of the tidal Waimea Inlet and soaring mountains in the distance, this renovated 1950s cottage is nice and private yet five minutes from the action in Mapua. Why you’d want to leave the property is beyond us, though, given its fully equipped kitchen, decks, hammock, books, games, barbecue, kayak, paddle board, and bath under the stars. >

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AIRBNB —— Sweet local stays

Jungalow Loft > AUCKLAND > SLEEPS 2

his one’s for the plant lovers. On the top floors of a 1920s building a stone’s throw from both the city centre and Ponsonby, you might recognise this home from its owner’s @mrcigar Instagram account. It is full of greenery, and cool vintage furniture and homeware finds. Plus, if you like pets as much as you do plants, you’ll be stoked to hang with pooches Teddy and Ninny.

Aotea Bach > GREAT BARRIER ISLAND > SLEEPS 3

Designed by Herbst Architects, Aotea Bach at Medlands Beach has a beautiful olive grove out the front, complete with hammocks. he cedar-clad interior is just the right amount of rustic, sliding doors open onto decks front and back, you’re a mere 10 minutes from the airport, and your holiday snaps will be on point thanks to your hosts’ playful inclusion of a big blow-up swan.

The Brown House > LAKE OHAU > SLEEPS 9

Built by the owners using untreated Douglas fir and pine sealed with natural wax, this entire home could be all yours.

Ski, fish, hike, cycle — it’s as stellar in summer as it is in winter, so get the gang together and get going. here’s a workstation if you need it, plus familyfriendly facilities (from a crib to children’s dinnerware) — though the shower-witha-view might be our favourite feature.

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Sweet local stays —— AIRBNB

SMALL WONDERS

Kahutara PurePod > K AIKOURA > SLEEPS 2 The glass ceiling, walls and floor see you at one with nature.

Castaway Cottage > COROMANDEL > SLEEPS 2 Right on the waterfront, you might actually spot dolphins or whales.

Cosy Yurt > MOTUEK A > SLEEPS 3 Off the grid with a solar system, this is how you get away from it all.

Akitō Studio > HAMILTON > SLEEPS 2

Stylist Erena Te Paa’s guesthouse (@akito.studio) a couple of blocks from the Waikato River is everything you’d expect: modern and minimal with a resort feel, and dotted with exceptional details, including custom creations like the sofa, bed and outdoor bath. Use it as a base to visit some of her favourite local spots: Hamilton Gardens, Tamahere Market, Lovegrove Lane and the Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway.

Head to homestyle.co.nz to link through to these stays.

Amazing House Truck > GOLDEN BAY > SLEEPS 4 Kauri and oak on the inside, sunsets and a waterfall on the outside.

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CATALOG

THE IVY HOUSE —— Rugs

ESCEA —— Heating

TRISTONE —— Benchtops

UV and fade resistant, washable and made from recycled fibres, Armadillo & Co outdoor rugs are designed to withstand the New Zealand elements while looking and feeling luxurious. The Ivy House is the proud stockist of the full range of these beautiful rugs — visit the showroom in Auckland’s Parnell or head online to get your place ready for summer.

Escea’s latest release, the DS Series of gas fireplaces, gives you less of everything to offer more than ever before. Less unnecessary detail places a greater focus on the flames; less wasted heat means a higher efficiency rating; and less depth results in a sleek look with a small footprint. The DS series is available in both single- and double-sided designs.

TriStone solid-surface benchtops are beautiful, practical and affordable. Made from acrylic resin and natural minerals, TriStone is easy-care, stain-resistant, hygienic and repairable, and its seamless joins give you unlimited design options. With 20 elegant colours to choose from, you’re sure to find one to suit your style. Visit the website to order free samples.

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escea.com/ds-series

tristone.co.nz

BOHZALI —— Homeware

CHAIN GANG —— Homeware

ECOSPRING —— Hot water cylinders

Bohzali is passionate about artisan-created homeware and accessories from around the world. Specialising in new and vintage rugs and homeware from Morocco, each piece is lovingly handpicked with the desire to add colour and texture to your home.

Chain Gang’s ultra-chunky knit throws, bed runners and scarves will keep you snug and warm. Handmade in Christchurch, they’re crafted from beautifully soft, 100% New Zealand merino wool, and bespoke knits are also available. Plus, all New Zealand customers receive free shipping.

With power and gas prices set to keep rising, now’s the time to consider how you can save energy. EcoSpring heat pump hot water cylinders are the next generation in water heating. They harness the naturally occurring, renewable thermal energy in the air and multiply it to heat your water using a fraction of the energy of traditional cylinders. Smart technology allows you to control and manage the process from an easy-to-use control panel.

bohzali.co.nz

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CATALOG

BOCONCEPT —— Interior design

CAPRICHO —— Homeware

AFD STORE —— Homeware

BoConcept are experts at making design, furniture and colour come together in your home. If you need someone to bounce ideas off, their interior decorators are on hand to help you complete any scheme — single rooms, small apartments, big houses or corporate spaces. Book a free consultation with one of BoConcept’s interior decorators today.

Head online or to the store to shop Capricho’s complete range of homeware, lighting, textiles and furniture, including innovative, functional, beautifully made pieces by Danish brand Woud. You’ll find Capricho at 106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland.

AFD (Alex Fulton Design) Store sells design, pushes colour and peddles function from New Zealand and abroad. Alex is obsessed with objects of colour and things that stand out from the crowd. The portal to new worlds of design, local and overseas, AFD is the rebel of retail, encouraging people to think differently, shop with their hearts and style like no one’s watching.

info@boconcept.co.nz boconcept.co.nz

capricho.co.nz

afdstore@alexfultondesign.co.nz afdstore.co.nz

ART ASSOCIATES —— Artwork

BLACKBIRD GOODS —— Homeware

HOMESTYLE —— Content creation

With a vast selection of original contemporary artwork from established and emerging artists based locally and around the globe, Art Associates offers paintings, works on paper, sculpture and photography for sale or lease.

They’ll work with you, your interior designer or your architect to find the perfect piece for your home or business.

Blackbird Goods is the creation of interior stylist Gemma Adams and her husband Nathan Speeden. The home for handpicked, ethically sourced goods from makers and artisans around New Zealand and abroad, its emphasis is on quality, beauty and everyday practicality — treasures for him, for her and for the home.

At homestyle, we’re specialists in working with brands to create innovative, integrated, bespoke home and lifestyle content. From initial concept to polished finish, our clients benefit from our in-depth understanding of these categories and our expert design, styling and editorial advice. Gain exposure across multiple channels, including print and online. Contact us to learn how to further the reach of your next campaign.

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09 300 7544 nick@homestyle.co.nz

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LAST WORD

“Whangaripo Valley is great because it’s close to so many lovely beaches — Pakiri, Omaha, Tawharanui…”

Downtime Doctor Sophie Lines plants a tree every time she visits her teepee near Matakana.

My husband Simon Owen and I had been living in Australia’s Northern Territory for four years; I was a GP in a remote Aboriginal community and he was flying helicopters in Kakadu National Park. In 2016, we moved back to New Zealand when Simon got a job working for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

One of the things we immediately loved about Auckland was its close proximity to some of the country’s best native bush and beaches. We quickly realised we were spending all our spare time out of the city, so began to search for a block of land where we could build a small house. After several weekends spent looking, we completely fell in love with this one. Our five-acre site is mostly covenanted regenerating bush and is teaming with birdlife.

Before becoming a helicopter pilot, Simon worked as a builder, so he made the platform for our teepee, which we bought for our wedding five years ago. We always imagined we’d use it as a temporary dwelling one day, and it’s been great having a semi-permanent structure to stay in with our son Hugo and family and friends while we prepare to build our new home.

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