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BEST IN ROSES Our pick of the bunch for your growing pleasure

Pastel

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Your guide to the freshest colour combos

COOK IT Veggie dishes to get excited about

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CONTENTS September

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F R E S H F I N DS I N B LO O M

Homes 34

J U G G L I NG ACT

Pour over pretty pitchers

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Pink and lilac love O U R FAT HER

Great gifts for Father’s Day 24

L I V I N G WE LL

Calming morning rituals 26

T WO O F A KIN D

The duo behind a new concept store and gallery 14 6 B R I E F H I STO RY O F...

The Ultrafragola mirror 4

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M I X I NG O L D A ND N E W

A Wellington home has been added to and updated over time to accommodate its large and stylish family

T R U E R O MA N C E

It may not have quite been love at first sight, but this young family eventually fell hard for their pretty villa, extending it to make it a substantial home

WOR L D LY P OS SE S SI O N S

An Auckland villa takes its decorating cues from its well-travelled owners. The result is global eclecticism at its best

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P R E T T Y IN P I N K

Renovation

Pastel shades are larger than life in this coastal cottage

A riot of florals 18

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Bathroom updates can be as big as retiling, as gratifying as switching out taps and mixers, or as small as updating your soap dish – every little detail helps

Makeover 86 ON THE FACTORY FLO OR

An old workshop has become a home with white paint and a lot of love 92

C URTAI N CALL

All about drapes, blinds and shutters 1 02 SL E EPY HEAD

Make a padded headboard with Nikki Kettle 1 04 C OLOUR THE ORY

A masterclass in colour, how to use it and the hottest hues right now 1 1 2 THE B LO C K NZ

The highs and lows

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134 Food 1 18 FAT H E R ’S DAY T R EAT

Why not whip up a batch of Italian doughnuts – or bomboloni to give them their proper name?

1 2 0 M EAT- F REE MO N DAYS

No more excuses not to like Mondays with these vegetarian recipes 1 2 7 S OUN D BI TES

New and appetising food and drinks 1 2 8 I N A PI CK LE

Gardens 1 3 2 TO M-TOM C LU B

Sow your tomatoes soon and your summer could be blessed with a bountiful crop 1 34 C ON STAN T GA R D E N E R

Mary Lovell-Smith’s call sheet of tasks for September 1 3 8 BE D S O F R OS E S

On the cover We’re more than a little obsessed with Jo Lavender’s house and its inspired use of soft pink and green. Pretty but not wishy-washy, it is a case study in the perfection of modern pastels. For more about this home and a tutorial on using these colours successfully, turn to page 34.

The top 20 roses ranked for fragrance, easy-care, thorn-free and more

For a worthy addition to a mezze plate get pickling YO U R H OME AN D GARDEN

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This month I’m…

Washing my laundry in Ecoya’s Wild Sage & Citrus Laundry Liquid, $34.95, then spraying it with the matching Linen Spray, $24.95.

Laundry decadence that makes everything smell of citrus, fig, sage, amber and sandalwood. ecoya.com

Dreaming of sleeping on one of Sleepyhead’s Sanctuary range beds.

Handmade to order using New Zealand wool and silk, the technology also helps keep your spine aligned and temperature consistent throughout the night. Sweet dreams indeed.

From BedRus, bedsrus.co.nz

Entranced by Zoe & Morgan’s Komodo signet ring. Inspired by the coral of Komodo Island, this is a thing of beauty. $340 for 22k gold plate. zoeandmorgan.com 6

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In awe of what Pet Refuge is doing.

The brainchild of Julie Chapman, founder and CEO of KidsCan, she was inspired by what an Australian charity did to help women escape domestic violence by looking after their pets as they are usually unable to take them to safe houses. She’s opened Aucklandbased Pet Refuge to do just that and can transport small animals around the country to the shelter and develop safe farms nationwide to care for larger farm animals. Find out how you can help at petrefuge.org.nz

PHOTOGRAPHY, HAIR AND MAKE-UP CAROLYN HASLETT. FIONA WEARS HELEN CHERRY JACKET, LONELY CAMI AND ZOE & MORGAN NECKLACE.

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round here asking what your favourite colour is, is so much more than a school yard question designed to get to know a fellow six-year-old. We take such queries seriously and can spend a great deal of time debating the pros and cons of monochromatic colour schemes versus full-noise shades.

If ever there was a time to think about colour it’s spring. The easiest way to freshen your home is to change your wall colour or introduce a contrasting tone into a room for visual interest. The colour workshop on page 104 will walk you through trending shades and easy ways to introduce new hues into your home.

My enduring favourite combo is pink and green. It can go from being a deep crimson matched with a rich emerald, or a verdigris green paired with flamingo to something much more subtle such as ballet slipper with a gentle mint. Right now, I can’t get enough of the delicate pastel version on the cover. If you turn to page 41 there’s a worksheet on how to make it work for you.

As the larger-than-life fashion editor Diana Vreeland once said, “Why don’t you have the most beautiful necklaces in the world made of huge pink spiky coral with big Siberian emeralds?” Well that would be lovely of course, but not in my budget so I say: “Why don’t you paint some walls a soft pink and add in a couple of pale green cushions?” That’s what I’ll be doing this spring.

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Design Your World

Social club

Flower inspo for spring and a precious pooch

EDITOR Fiona Hawtin ART & EDITORIAL Deputy editor Bea Taylor Art director Nicola Feeney Chief sub-editor Michelle Joe Garden editor Mary Lovell-Smith Senior designer Béla Trussell-Cullen Designers Demelza Callesen, Alice Bush

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New Zealand-based Loretta Flowers is your go-to floral inspo for arrangements that are colourful and a little bit quirky.

CONTRIBUTORS Kate Battersby, Carrie Bell, Anna Briggs, Jackie Brygel, Ben Dearnley, Julia Green, Armelle Habib, Debbie Harrison, Carolyn Haslett, Scott Hawkins, Nikki Kettle, Babiche Martens, William Meppem, Mark C O’Flaherty, Eleanor Ozich, Hande Renshaw, Georgie Rodgers, Pietro Savorelli, Swell Productions, Sophia Young

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PET OF THE MONTH Ethereal and editorial, these beautiful blooms

by Brett Matthew John will inspire you to go sculptural. His orchids are out of this world.

Six years ago Lucie the shih apso became a member of the Ravlich-Clements house from Silverdale Animal Shelter and immediately became the boss of the family.

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Everything on the table Elevate lunch or dinner into a special occasion by using a pretty tablecloth – specifically a 100 percent French flax linen. This Bed Threads lavendercoloured version ticks the pastels box nicely. $180 (180cm x 300cm), bedthreads.co.nz

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Fresh finds Hot trends and cool products.

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Gift guide Something for all the dads.

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Makers we love The owners of Wellington store Kaukau.

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THE RELEASE The latest and greatest You’ve got the power!

Love to Roomba

The Roomba® i7+ robot vacuum with Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal takes convenience to a new level by automatically emptying into an enclosed bag that holds 30 robot bins, meaning you don’t have to think about vacuuming for weeks at a time. The premium 3-Stage Cleaning System uses Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes and 10x suction to clean different floor surfaces throughout your home. The i7+ robot learns, maps and adapts to your home using Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology, letting you control which rooms are cleaned and when. Wherever you are, you can control when, where and how your robot cleans from the iRobot Home app. $1989.

Espresso your creativity

From getting the best out of each type of coffee bean and unlocking the aromatic flavours, to experimenting with handcrafted latte art, every coffee and milk preparation experience will be enhanced when using the De’Longhi La Specialista Arte. Thanks to De’Longhi technology, experience and know-how, coffee explorers can experience an effortless yet refined adventure in coffee preparation. $899.99.

SCAN AND BE IN TO WIN Scan, watch and win at therelease.co.nz Promotion ends 30 September 2021. T&Cs apply.

The Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean is Dyson’s latest cordless vacuum cleaner. It is the most powerful intelligent cordless vacuum*, featuring a laser on the Slim Fluffy™ cleaner head that reveals microscopic dust**, plus it automatically increases suction power when needed***. With up to 60 minutes of fade-free power****, this state-of-the-art vacuum comes with two cleaner heads and five tools to cover you for every eventuality. $1499. *Suction tested to IEC 62885-4 CL5.8 and CL5.9, loaded to bin full, in Boost mode. **Laser engineered for hard floors. Effectiveness of laser influenced by ambient light conditions, debris type and surface. ***Quantity and size of dust displayed on screen varies depending on usage.

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Personalise your shave

For a smooth shave with SkinIQ technology that helps reduce skin irritation, the Philips S7783/50 Wet & Dry Shaver truly delivers. Only Philips has ComfortGlide rings, a special antifriction coating to protect your face from irritation. With up to 90,000 cutting actions per minute, the SkinProtect blades deliver a close shave with fewer passes.

The flexible heads turn 360° to follow your facial contours for optimal skin contact and a thorough skin-friendly shave. Perfect your shave by pairing your shaver with the optional app to track the progress of your skin and master your technique. $449.

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Fresh finds The latest looks and products we love

IMAGINE THE JUICES LITTLE MINDS COULD DREAM UP WITH THIS WOODEN FRUIT SET, $110, FROM THEAXE.CO.NZ

GLASS HALF FULL The Bitossi Home wine glass set in amber/ pink are almost too pretty to drink from.

Each glass features a slightly different goblet shape with an elegant stem. Time to pop the bubbles! $230, bedthreads.co.nz

PERSPEX-TIVE This arched, watertight vase is a lot of fun. The amber and tinted perspex body causes it to appear as a different colour from every angle. From the front it looks purple and amber, but turn it to the back and all you see is blue, twist it slightly to the right and hot pink comes to the fore. $105, kindredroad.co.nz

ALDEN FABRIC OCCASIONAL CHAIR IN ORLEANS ROSA, $799, FREEDOMFURNITURE.CO.NZ

Take a picture THESE &K PHOTO FRAMES ARE SURE TO BRIGHTEN ANY ROOM – AND INSPIRE YOU TO TAKE MORE PHOTOS. FROM $49 EACH, RUBYNZ.COM

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BFFs ET MELANIE, BE OVED MIFFY’S EST BUNNY END. SHE’S A OTHING AND C UDDLY RUG, ND-TUFTED FROM THE OFTEST NEW SO ZE LAND WOOL. 429, FROM ONGEORGE.NZ

POISED Douglas & Bec have relaunched as Snelling.

With the relaunch comes Bec Snelling’s new collection Lens, which is largely inspired by the practice of yoga and blind contour drawing. Among the range of sculptural pieces is the Major Minor pendant, available in earth (left) or mirrored, $6200, from snellingstudio.co.nz

ON CLOUD NINE

Popular Australian brand TileCloud can now be found exclusively at newly launched Kiwi business TileHaus. Find the curated and affordable range online. Newport gloss subway jade tile, $109/sqm, tilehaus.co.nz

SLOW MOVES Queenstown’s Slow is launching a showroom at 10 Ponsonby Road in Auckland from mid August.

In addition to their usual offering of modern, ethically made pieces, there will also be a selection of antique European furniture. slowstore.co.nz

CHECKMATE If, like the rest of the world, you found yourself glued to The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix and subsequently itching to get into the game yourself, well we’ve found a chess board that will satisfy your intrigue without compromising on style. $59.99, achomestore.co.nz

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1 Sage x Clare Clover tufted bath mat, $110, from Moi on George. 2 Anna Spiro Design Flora rug, $13,644, from Designer Rugs. 3 Rifle Paper Co spiral notebook ruled A5 in Marguerite, $42.90, from Iko Iko. 4 Small floral canister, $4.50, from Kmart. 5 &K plate and mug, $35 each, from Ruby. 6 Floral block knit throw, from around $105, from Castle. 7 Rose England x Bed Threads Bouquet A3 print, $90, from Bed Threads. 8 Sweet Pea euro pillowcase, around $62, from Castle.

9 Carrie floral yoga mat, $94.99, from Adairs. 10 Field of Dreams silk pillowcase, around $105, from Kip & Co.

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1 Stelton Emm pitche Harle pitche from Freedom. 3 Hay marbled jug in blue, $121, from End. 4 Dinosaur Designs large rock jug in caramel swirl, $290, from Bed Threads. 5 Form & Refine alcoa pitcher in light grey, $114, from Finnish Design Shop. 6 Poets Dream water jug in chocolate, $79.99, from A&C Homestore. 7 The Axe Inka jug in caramel, $105, from The Market. 8 Indigo Love Flemington acrylic jug in amber, $49.99, from Shut The Front Door.

9 MUD Australia carafe in blossom, $172 (medium), from The Porcelain Lounge. 10 Thumb Print jug in turquoise, around $236, from Makers’ Mrkt.

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1 &K mirror braid oval, $119, from Ruby. 2 Home Republic Stark soft pink pot, $44.99, from Adairs. 3 Toppu large pedestal tray in caramel/rose, $220, from The Axe. 4 W&S Soft candle holder in lavender, around $110, and MM candle in flossy, around $25 (for two), from Makers’ Mrkt. 5 Resene Cosmos paint, $4.90 (testpot), from ColorShops. 6 Fruto Estudio Duo vase in lilac, $130, from Naaytu. 7 Gingham lilac bath towel, $39.99, from Adairs. 8 Shorty locker in lilac, $299, from Shut The Front Door.

9 Mercer + Reid Boracay long fringed blush cushion, $54.99, from Adairs. 10 Kip & Co strawberries & cream linen pillowcase set, $105, from Moi on George.

11 Resene Blue Chalk paint, $4.90 (testpot), from ColorShops.

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Think new friends in every neighbour.

Live where like minds live.

At Summerset we believe in living like a true village. Where people meet, talk and laugh with one another, and every new neighbour has the potential to become an old friend.

Love the life you choose.

0800 SUMMER summerset.co.nz

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1 Rick & Morty socks, $11.99, from Typo. 2 Kreafunk Acoustic bluetooth speaker in beige, $295, from Paper Plane. 3 Alessi IL Conico water kettle, $638, from Simon James.

4 Bellroy tech kit in midnight, $89, from Paper Plane. 5 Beau men’s linen dressing gown, $159, from Citta. 6 Redecker acacia wood shave brush, $45, from Paper Plane.

7 Saddler duffle bag in brown, $895, from R. M. Williams. 8 Spalding basketball, $39.99, from Typo. 9 Nobuho Miya cast iron bottle opener, $59, from Everyday Needs.

10 Wireless noise cancelling earbuds, $499.95, from Sony. 11 Ooni Koda 16 gas-powered pizza oven, $995, from Outdoor Concepts.

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PERFECT KITCHEN HARMONY

The best kitchens begin with BLANCO Classic European design coupled with quality Italian craftsmanship, the BOSE671X electric oven houses a triple glazed, thermo-reflective door for conserving heat and cooking much more effieciently. After just one cook with these 60cm, stainless steel ovens, you’ll see why the best kitchens begin with BLANCO. Discover the BOSE671X and other great kitchen appliances at blanco.co.nz Monaco Corporation Ltd. is proud to be the official partner of BLANCO in the New Zealand market. @BlancoNewZealand @blanco_newzealand

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Below are four ideas to get you inspired.

Perhaps I can be that someone who’s nudging you to try something new?

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1. Find a corner at home and make it your own

There’s a cosy occasional chair in my room with my name on it. It’s where I sit each morning and sip tea from my favourite ceramic mug, with fresh flowers sitting on the little table next to the chair, along with a candle that’s flickering in the early morning darkness. It’s not fancy, but it’s a space that’s just for me. If you don’t have a corner in your home that you can call your own, then create one.

2. Be grateful for the light

LIVING WELL

Top of the morning ELEANOR OZICH Home wellness expert

Looking for more contentment?

Here are four wonderful ways to start your day

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ometimes, I get stuck in old habits and forget that I can change things around if I want to. It’s a liberating feeling when you permit yourself to shift old ways that no longer serve you. You’re in charge of how you want to feel.

The number one thing I hear from readers is that they want more time and simplicity in their lives. In my opinion, the best way to experience such a feeling is to welcome a series of new rituals to your day – particularly first thing in the morning.

I believe rituals elevate your everyday living by consciously choosing each moment to be joyful and worthy of our attention. When you prioritise the time to lean into a slower and more intuitive way of life, you can discover more curiosity and contentment in the simplest of things.

Perhaps you rise before the sun? In this instance, you might like to light a candle or enjoy the soft glow of a diffuser. The quiet gentleness of light can be strangely reassuring, a reminder that each day is a new beginning. And if you wake with the sun, take a moment to sit with its beauty.

Give thanks for the beautiful things to come in your day ahead.

The sweet scent of mandarin and basil is one that makes cleaning much more gratifying. Everdaily is an all-in-one housecleaning solution and can be used to refill your bottles countless times. @everdaily.co

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3. Make your bed with intention

Each morning, I find pleasure in making my bed with love and care. The white sheets are folded neatly over the edges of my soft linen duvet, and the pillows are arranged beautifully to create a loving display of comfort. This simple action sets me up for the day with a feeling of pride and excellence in everything I do. It’s as though making the bed is the foundation of every great achievement to come.

4. Diffuse essential oils

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These little cotton knitted sets are perfect for the change in season. Consciously designed in New Zealand for a kinder environmental impact, Slowly Golden is ethically hand-crafted in Bali, and is inspired by moments of slowness and self. @slowlygolden

We enjoy essential oils in our home for a wide variety of uses, and a common thread I’ve noticed is that the oils I reach for tend to change seasonally. Diffusing is possibly one of the easiest rituals to weave into your morning as it only takes a moment to set up. It’s a sensory experience that helps you to connect with your feelings because it wakes up your olfactory system and, depending on what oils you choose, can have the ability to enhance or relax your mood. A few of my spring favourites include eucalyptus, orange, peppermint and lavender. eleanorozich.com

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Everyone needs a trinket dish to store little things in, this Kami & Kindred ceramic shell will do the job beautifully. @kamiandkindred

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aukau store is the sum of two great parts – Nadya France-White and Prak Sritharan. Who, before embarking on their joint venture, were each responsible for two of Wellington’s finest concept stores; ENA and Precinct 35, the former run by Nadya and the latter by Prak. Five years of managing their stores, which were directly across the road from one another, eventually led them to the conclusion they could achieve even more if they joined forces. So, after closing their respective stores, Kaukau opened its doors in early 2021 and revealed a thoughtfully and expertly curated retail space dedicated to art and design, and showcasing emerging and existing talent in the industry.

Talk us through the name of the store. Kaukau in te reo translates ‘to swim’ or ‘to bathe’. The ‘au’ is pronounced as a ‘ow’, so it rhymes with flow. With Kaukau we were drawn to the fluidity of the moana, the idea of things ever-changing and moving – one body of water being the element that binds us all together. With this in mind we designed the store to be modular, we wanted the space to have the capacity to adapt and change and to be able to react with the objects in it.

What do you want people to feel when they enter your store? And what do you hope they feel when they leave? We want them to feel an appreciation for seeing something out of the ordinary and take the time to learn why and how that is. In doing so, we hope they leave with a lasting impression, knowing that they can support a very special community in Aotearoa.

Who are some of the makers you are currently featuring in the store? We have just received a series of ceramics from Josh Taylor of Ford’s Factory. The range was made while Josh was on a residency at Driving Creek

OPPOSITE Nadya France-White sets out candles made by Kiwi store Curionoir. TOP Pieces from New Zealand based wood-working studio Walk In The Park sit on the bespoke plaster cabinets made for the store.

ABOVE The custom-built wooden shelving was made by Nadya and Prak’s friend Tom Martin.

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TWO BECOME ONE Nadya and Prak wanted to challenge the retail norms they’ve discovered within the industry and offer their customers something unique. “This was our chance to do that,” says Nadya. “Kaukau sets itself apart by operating and being informed by a set of principles and values – our kaupapa.”

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Studios in the Bay of Plenty. Each piece is magic. We are also currently preparing for our first offsite exhibition, with Billie Culy and Dayle Palfreyman. We have a work by Billie Culy currently on the walls, Assorted II (2021).

What are some of your favourite pieces in store at the moment? The Sour Fog Song lamp from Ford’s Factory is a current favourite. I would love to take it home and have it hung on the wall as a light box. I adore the gold Sand Castle rings from jeweller Meave Woodhouse of Hera Saabi. They resemble soft, yet strong sand castles, with each piece hand-cast using Muriwai black sand.

What excites you about what Kaukau is doing?

Kaukau has allowed us the opportunity to work together, which is exciting, and share the complexities of running a small business. It also allows us to step into certain roles within the business, something that we struggled to do confidently when we were operating on our own.

Through us fostering some strong partnerships between us and our makers, we are incredibly excited about where we can take Kaukau.

Tell us about who your models are and what inspired the style of photography you use to capture the clothes you sell? The people that we are lucky enough to shoot with are our friends or are friends of friends.

When conceptualising Kaukau we knew that we wanted the clothing offering to be about the people in them, as much as the garment itself. We wanted to use the people we see every day – they are the ones who bring the clothing to life. This influenced our decision to shoot in a style that is reminiscent of portraiture. Nothing too fussy, just real people in everyday settings.

What inspired the choice of the lilac walls and the plaster display cabinets? We knew we didn’t want another white-walled space. So, we started with the colour of the floor; an earth-toned, deep mahogany called Whakapapa. From there we wanted a complementary colour that felt confident. A tone that was warm and soothing to sit in but also a colour that felt like it had a purpose in the space, it didn’t need to be quiet. Mauve was perfect. Our plinths are a commissioned piece from designer Matan Fadida, an incredible young maker based in Tāmaki Makaurau.

They are made from polystyrene and plaster, a modular set of three cabinets.

MEMORABLE MAKERS Friends and family can be seen modelling the Kaukau clothing offering online and on social media. Makers such as artist Olly Zander-Jones (top right), glass artist Jark Pane (middle left), jeweller Camille Paloma Walton (middle right) and ceramacist Ben Pyne (extruded square vase, bottom right) feature in store.

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What’s your favourite part of the space and why? The wooden shelving structure that runs along the windows.

It was built by our friend Tom Martin, which makes it even more special. We designed it with the idea of privacy in mind and took inspiration from a traditional Japanese joinery technique called kumiki. It’s made from macrocarpa with details of purple heart. There are so many beautiful moments in the structure, each join and angle has been crafted with so much care. It’s the perfect piece to frame the space. kaukau.co.nz

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Happy days Investing in a four metre-long kitchen island in quartzite gave its Wellington owners a natural place to gather for family happy hours. For more about this house turn to page 54.

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Pretty in pink A cosy and chic coastal cottage.

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Worldly possessions Treasures from overseas add character to a light-filled home.

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Mixing old & new A two-bedroom house that grew to fit a family of seven.

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LIVING AREA Bright colours make the space feel happier. Here, vivid pattern and an ice-cream palette play off each other and give the room energy. The rug is a vintage find from Pakistan. The floral pattern suits the overall decor, while the luxurious fuchsia grounds the colour scheme and provides depth to the room.

Layering different shades of green in the open-plan living space helps to bring the decor together.

Meet & greet Jo Lavender (media) and Rob Newland (media), Ivy, 11, and Margot, eight.

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DINING ROOM Rob and Jo have invested in plenty of British mid-century furniture. Vintage G-Plan and Ercol carpentry was built to last and has a more relaxed style compared to the Danish equivalent.

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SMALL BUT PERFECT A slim, floor-to-ceiling cabinet tucked into an alcove makes great use of space and is used to store crockery (below).

“We would probably have played it safer, but our interior designer Michelle Kelly really pushed us to go with brighter colours, and to be bold and take risks with the design.”

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With Michelle’s help, the couple got to work. They converted the basement into a bedroom and playroom for the children, and redecorated two more bedrooms upstairs. Then, they opened up the living space to fit a kitchen-diner and living area, and squeezed a wet room into the space next to the pantry.

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Style tip The statement brass lamp draws the eye and injects a hit of modern style.

WET ROOM The shower room is simple but stylish. Smart black fittings cut through the wall-to-wall pink tiles, so that the small space isn’t overwhelming.

REAR BEDROOM The House of Hackney wallpaper is inspired by original William Morris designs and works so well in the second bedroom. It’s bright and really busy but chic, and it transforms a small space. The couple have tied the room together by picking out a key colour from the wallpaper and using it to paint the picture rail and skirting board.

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pistachio green and sorbet pink paired with chocolatey wooden flooring. The floor in question is certainly a unique find. “We had originally planned to put parquet down,” says Michelle, “but I found an old theatre floor while I was looking at architectural salvage and it felt so right. It feels like it might always have been there.”

Michelle took her design cues from the location. The main bedroom upstairs, facing the beach, is furnished sparsely to make the most of the view. “There was a question over whether the colour [pink] was going to be too much, but actually it’s really serene and draws your attention out to the horizon. A bright orange or yellow wouldn’t work here, it needed to be calmer.”

With children running around and guests welcome, the design had to be durable and reflect how they wanted to feel in the house, as well as linking to its historic past. “This isn’t a place to be on your phone, it’s somewhere to play a game, cook and chat.

That’s why I used things like William Morris patterns and vintage glassware and china – embracing elements from the past, but in a modern way.”

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How to pair pink and green Pink and green is an enduring colour pairing – and one that is naturally occurring in spring when blossom appears among bright green leaves.

And, while it works seamlessly in nature, utilising this colour combination inside is harder than you think. For instance, pair a warm pink with a lime or dark green and you’ve got watermelon instead of wonderful.

What interior designer Michelle Kelly has done in this home is an example of how pink and green can be executed tastefully. We’ve decoded her style secrets so you can nail this colour pairing in your home too.

Opposites attract: Pink and green work well together because they are contrasting shades on the colour spectrum, which creates positive visual tension. It’s true opposites attract. But they only work well when they’re used in the same tonal base.

Work in balance: Normally the general rule for pink and green is to use them sparingly – and as highlights only, which is a good tip for those wanting to dip their toes into colour matching in the home. However, Michelle has shown that this isn’t always the case. She’s been bold with this colour pairing and it works because of the use of pastel shades and allowing one hue to be dominant – soft pink. Highlights of various shades of green in olive

(kitchen cabinets and balustrade), grass (couch) and pastel (skirtings) punctuate the sweetness of the pink walls and prevent the overall look from appearing too uniform or basic.

Break it up: While the interior of this home is a celebration of green and pink, it’s not completely saturated in these two hues. Clever material choices such as grey marble, warm wooden floors and pops of blue and brass provide breaks in the blocks of colour and contribute to the overall harmonious and modern look.

Introduce texture: Using different textures in your interior is a must anyway, but it is even more important when working with two statement colours as your main interior palette.

Utilise textiles such as velvet and linen, and mix with smoother textures like marble and glass to add visual interest.

Play with pattern: Working pink and green into your interior doesn’t just stop at block-coloured walls and cabinets. This colour pairing has gone from standard to statement by highlighting these hues through pattern. Hot pink with hints of green appear on the beautiful floral rug in the living area and variations of these shades also crop up on the cushions and foot stool. This final touch gives depth to a colour duo that has historically been used for teenagers.

Palette TILES Beton Still Rosy Blush hex mosaic tiles from The Tile Depot.

TILES Marble look Grey Goose gloss tile from TileHaus.

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COOL MOVE Installing a partial roof on the living room deck, which because it faces north used to get too hot to enjoy in summer, has given the family an extra space.

“Now we can actually use it as another room, even when it rains,” says Helene Ravlich. The extra shade has the added benefit of making the living room cool too.

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Meet & greet Helene Ravlich (editor and freelance writer), Jooles Clements (head of marketing and communications at Auckland Zoo), their son Wolf, 12, and dogs Binoo and Lucie.

For the love of plants Prior to living here, Helene, Jooles and their son Wolf lived in a villa on Ponsonby’s Richmond Road. But Helene had always fantasised about living on this particular street, a grand, leafy thoroughfare framed by trees. And although Richmond Road had been a great family home, one that Helene had owned since she was in her 20s, when this house came on the market, she thought there’d be no harm in looking.

“From growing up in a pole house out west, I’ve always loved lots of space and greenery,” Helene explains. “I walked in here, and even though I was minutes from Ponsonby Road, it felt like I was back in Titirangi.”

The house is positioned down off the road, meaning the entrance side is sheltered, yet the open-plan living space is elevated, with views over a spectacular grove – the neighbour to the north side has never subdivided and has instead worked to regenerate the native bush.

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• Water them. I usually water everything on the same day every week and, if there are a few plants that need watering more often, I do those a couple of times a week on the same day.

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• Feed your plants. Once or twice a month I will add a liquid indoor plant food to the water.

• Try and propagate as many of your plants as you can. That way, if some of them aren’t doing so well, you can swap them out for healthy ones.

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strip of lawn on the north side, and a tiered garden of natives Jooles has replanted on the other, the couple have worked to bring the outdoors inside as much as possible. Jooles has nurtured a burgeoning pot-plant collection, with a propagating project always on the go, hence the array of monstera, hibiscus and various palms on the deck and living areas, many of them planted in pots he’s painted himself (as well as a repurposed washing machine).

“When Jooles went to the UK for a couple of weeks to see family, it was up to me to water all the plants,” says Helene. “I’d go round and round watering everything, and just when I thought I was done, I’d spot another one.”

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Because the house had already been extensively renovated from its former configuration as a block of flats, there wasn’t a huge amount to do once the family moved in. Helene and Jooles used vinyl wrap to take the kitchen cupboards from black to green to fit in with their love of plants, and gave the TV lounge a cosy, charcoal shade and charming white shutters.

Upstairs, they renovated the bedroom ensuite, updating the floor tiles and adding a new mirror and freestanding cabinet – Helene now hopes to do something similar in the downstairs bathroom.

Perhaps the most dramatic alteration they’ve made, however, is to install a partial roof on the living room

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deck, allowing for just enough sun to peep through at the end for washing. Before that, the north-facing deck was almost too hot to enjoy in the height of summer.

“Now we can actually use it as another room, even when it rains,” says Helene. “And the plants are much happier.”

The permanent roof has helped to keep the living room cool too, making it a more tempting proposition to lounge on the daybed with a good book. Elsewhere, many of the decorating decisions were dictated by size.

“Because this house has so many white walls and so much more space than the old house, we had to get things that were bigger and made more of an impact,” says Helene. “We had to buy a bigger bed and a bigger couch. Some of the artworks that were too big in the other house fit in really well here.”

Global inspiration The home is a treasure trove of eclectic finds, including vintage prints sourced from antique shops, street art created by friends and furniture pieces inspired by time spent in Bali, Thailand and Morocco. The collection of Buddhas look right at home perched on the leadlight window sills and wooden shelves, as does the glamorous rattan peacock chairs on the deck and in the bedroom.

“Travelling has always been my thing and that’s what I like to spend money on,” says Helene. “We’ve tried to create a little of that at home, which is especially great now because we can’t go anywhere.”

Memorable holidays also inspired the living room daybed – which Jooles reupholstered in a resort-style fabric – and all the plant life, whether hanging from the ceiling or positioned in pots on the wooden floors.

“As much as it drives me mad, it does take me back to those sorts of places,” says Helene. “I loved the colours of Marrakech and the earthiness with bright pops of colour here and there. We’ve definitely tried to bring that into the house. None of it has been planned – it’s just arrived.”

Ponsonby life The beauty of this five-bedroom, three-storey home is its 200sqm living space – there’s plenty of room for each member of the family to find solace.

Although Helene often prefers to sit at the dining table and work with the green outlook as her backdrop, she has a separate office upstairs with its own veranda, should she need extra peace and quiet. The main living level has a small coat room that Jooles has turned into his workshop – it’s in here, he and Wolf create Star Wars and video game-inspired cosplay outfits. Downstairs has a self-contained apartment for guests.

Living where they do ensures Helene hardly ever needs to use her car. Even the supermarket is walking distance away.

“It does mean we end up being real creatures of habit – we find excuses not to go anywhere else.

That’s the only drawback about living here – that it’s too easy.”

ENSUITE The VCBC bathroom vanity is from Bath Co and the tiles from Tile Warehouse.

EXTERIOR The three-storey home, sits down from the tree-lined street on a sloping site.

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What have you saved on? The daybed – it was bought pre-loved from a friend and we use it all day, every day.

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Any disasters living here? We had a pipe burst and completely flood the TV lounge and basement. It was pure chaos and took months to get everything back to normal.

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Most memorable experience in your home? Over the course of around 18 months I had to have several surgeries – one very major – after a cancer diagnosis.

Being able to recuperate each time looking out at the green surrounding us made a tough time definitely that little bit easier.

Budget – what would you estimate you’ve spent? Around $45k on the deck shelter and main bedroom ensuite, which was done at the same time.

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Green velvet Trade Me chairs book-end a contemporary black Kartell table, upon which a vintage French crystal vase perches.

A mother-in-law’s tongue in an heirloom ceramic pot (it once belonged to Sarah’s grandparents) sits at the end of a contemporary quartzite kitchen island. Modern artworks hang alongside oil paintings. This blend of old and new is a bit of a metaphor for the Vivians, actually – Mark has lived here with his children since 2001, and when he and Sarah met in 2010 he encouraged Sarah to renovate and style it so it felt like home for them all.

The house itself is also a mix of old and new, having been built in 1921 as a two-bedroom cottage on an old milk delivery road. Over the years it’s been renovated numerous times – in the 1990s and most recently in 2017 by Mark and Sarah – and today it’s a welcoming four-bedroom family home with two living areas and plenty of space for the family of seven.

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“The size of the house works well for us,” says Sarah.

“With five kids we needed a space that would work for us and grow with us – spaces where we can all be together, spaces where the teenagers can have their friends over, and space for Mark and I.” Their most recent renovation saw them overhauling the kitchen, sitting/dining area, walk-in wardrobe and study. The former bathroom was massive and to make better use of the space they split it in two, creating a powder room on one side and an ensuite on the other.

During the renovation they also future-proofed by building a one-bedroom self-contained apartment above a new garage – a space that can be used by extended family members.

As part of making the house work for their family, Sarah and Mark moved the kitchen, dining and sitting room around so it opened up onto the deck.

Sarah says it’s changed how they live because it gave them a central hub to gather and chill out.

“The sitting room off the kitchen is now my favourite spot in the house – and I’d say that’s true for all of our family. It’s the perfect spot to sit, relax and chat with the kids or friends,” she shares.

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DOWN TO A FINE ART The black and white artwork in the stairway was purchased at an Arts Access Aotearoa auction. “It spoke to me,” says Sarah. The abstract landscape above the tan couch is by Wellington artist Jane Blackmore. MAIN BEDROOM (below right) The comforter is Bianca Lorenne Cigna, the bedside table/stool from Groundbreakers Outdoors and Interiors, the small artwork is a signed Roald Dahl original bought by Sarah for Mark. The wood lightshade is by David Trubridge.

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In the adjoining kitchen your eye is immediately drawn to the striking quartzite splashback and island – a stone Sarah searched long and hard for. “I went to many different stone retailers, yet nothing felt right. I had this gut feeling there was going to be the perfect piece of stone out there – even though I didn’t know what it would look like. I was running out of options when a retailer said she had one last piece to show me in their outdoor yard – the moment I saw it I knew it was the one I had been looking for,” she laughs.

The resulting four-metre kitchen island is a key feature of the space, practical as well as pretty: “We love to have family ‘happy hours’ (Lexi is great at preparing the nibbles for these) and the kitchen island makes a great servery,” says Sarah.

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“Restful, warm, beautiful” is how Sarah – a stylist and home stager – describes their home interior. “I wanted to make it a place where family and friends can retreat to; somewhere that’s interesting but doesn’t overwhelm – a place that provides a sense of peace,” she explains.

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what I want the feeling of my home to be. And then I create interest and a more edgy feel by layering texture and adding colour using cushions, art, greenery and my other precious finds.”

Those precious finds, of course, are what leads to that mix of old and new. “I love the friction caused by placing a modern piece of furniture next to a vintage item. Throughout the house I’ve created pockets of friction, and therefore interest.”

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Talking to Sarah about the items in her home, it’s clear that her purchases are emotionally driven, as opposed to trends- or needs-focused. She says things “speak to her”, urging her to purchase them and take them home.

“I am always on the hunt for ‘treasures’, anything that ‘talks to me’ and I feel has a story to tell. It could be a piece of vintage art, a vase, an old shutter. I go with my instinct when finding things, and I am usually drawn to the shape and form of something or its patina.”

When trawling op-shops and vintage stores, Sarah finds herself especially drawn to vases, urns and ceramic vessels, as well as hardcover (mostly design) books.

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H create new vignettes. To me, vignettes are the best way to elevate a space and highlight little corners that could otherwise be forgotten. I have an aversion to clutter, and they’re are a great way to bring in small detail while giving an item space,” she says.

It was her fondness for creating vignettes that saw her starting Sarah Vivian Home, an interior styling business she runs with her business partner Lorraine O’Connor.

“The business was founded on our shared love of vignettes – they bring us so much joy. I find when you group items together they more become more powerful and have a bigger story to tell. I love how a vignette can evoke memories for a client and I feel so lucky I get to style these for other people, using their everyday items and helping them source the missing pieces. I love spotting something I know will look amazing in a client’s home.”

Sentimental touches

Many of the pieces in Sarah and Mark’s home have a story to tell, says Sarah. Like the dining table and vintage chairs, which were the very first pieces the couple bought together. “It seems fitting that these are the pieces that still brings our family together each night for a meal – and I am sure it will continue to do so for many more years to come.”

Another sentimental piece is the set of antique drawers Sarah was given 25 years ago, which is in the sitting room: “I drove past them every morning on my way to work for six months, wishing I could afford them – until I was gifted them as a Christmas present.”

The vintage green planter in the dining area off the kitchen came from Sarah’s grandmother’s conservatory, a place she loved to sit in as a child. “It reminds me of a slower pace of life, greenery, of warm air and sunlight.

My grandmother gave the pot to my mum and I was so delighted when my mum gifted it to me – a piece passed down through the generations,” Sarah says.

The same goes for the couple’s collection of art.

Favourites include a large bright piece in the dining area painted by Sarah’s son Max and a landscape Mark’s grandmother painted with oils – Sarah had the frame repainted in Resene Quarter Gravel for a refresh.

“Like everything in our home, our art is also eclectic, yet tonal. There’s some of my own artwork on the walls, as well as a couple of pastel landscapes our son Tom and his girlfriend painted for me as a surprise.

Another favourite is a large green floral piece that Mark and I found in a market in Australia. We had it shipped back and framed – it hangs in our kitchen and it’s gorgeous. We mix them up with pieces from artists such as an original watercolour by Roald Dahl, Sue Schaare, Jane Blackmore, Flox, Esther Bosshard and Mark Stafford.”

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and city, and the other is a sheltered lawn out the back where the kids can shoot hoops.

Despite her initial reluctance, Sarah is now a firm fan of the Astroturf they’ve laid on the back lawn. It’s made an area that was previously unusable in winter into a place to hang out and use year-round to play games, sit on bean bags and play basketball.

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The Vivian family love their little slice of heaven on a ridge in Wellington and have no plans to move. In fact, they see themselves remaining there well after the kids have left home, envisaging the day when grandchildren will run through the large family home.

For now, Sarah is eyeing up her next projects. “Our home is always evolving, but we’ve tackled all the major parts. What’s left are more finishing touches: wallpapering the hallway, painting the sunroom and finishing off the TV lounge – I’d love to paint in a deep moody grey-green colour and add built-in bookshelves.

I would also love to build a window seat in the hall alcove – it is such a sunny spot.”

The house may be 100 years old but there’s plenty of new life ahead for it yet.

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Ilona (hairdresser) and Mark Weekley (plumber), Tristan (student) and Shea Juilland-Vickers (student).

As intrepid DIYers with plenty of renovations under their belt, Ilona and Mark Weekley wanted to start with a blank slate that wasn’t constrained by existing structures when they built their Dunedin home. So, with the help of Architype architect Tim Ross and by using Axon Panel by James Hardie, they constructed a 235sqm two-storey home with four bedrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows on the steep site. One of the highlights is the “expansive sea views of the rugged Otago coastline from St Clair to Sandfly Bay, along with the city and the harbour,” says Ilona. “We also wanted a warm, healthy home for our family that was energy efficient and had a low carbon footprint.”

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TAKE IT OUTDOORS Perched on a hill overlooking St Clair beach in Dunedin, the extreme conditions are easily tolerated by the Axon Panel exterior of this home, while looking effortlessly modern.

2 THE MATERIALS The family wanted a home that would blend into its surroundings, be low maintenance and give them a sleek, modern aesthetic, which is why they opted to use Axon Panel by James Hardie, painted in Resene Double Foundry. As the vertical Axon Panel is engineered to stand up to the harsh conditions of the house’s coastal environment, they were the obvious choice.

3 THE INTERIOR The intention was to not detract from the incredible views. As such, the Weekleys used both light and dark paint, with coffee bamboo flooring and panels for the doors and window ledges to add warmth. The rooms were finished with splashes of colour to enhance the views.

4 THE OUTDOORS With three areas to choose from, the family get to enjoy outdoor living year-round, despite Dunedin’s notoriously fickle weather. The outdoor fire and seating area is positioned at the front of the house – the sunniest spot. There’s also a downstairs courtyard, which is a sheltered area under the cantilevered part of the house that’s ideal for rainy days. But the 40sqm balcony with glass balustrade is the crowning glory and an extension of the open plan interior living space. “It’s the perfect place to sit with a coffee or a wine, watch the magnificent sunrises and sunsets, listen to the waves crashing or relax in the summer sun,” says Ilona.

“The house is so easy to live in. In winter we don’t worry about the house being cold when we get home from work or about the heating bills.”

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AXON™ PANEL Easy to install, robust and versatile Axon Panel is a clever alternative to traditional vertical shiplap weatherboards.

Designed to complement both classic and modern designs, the panel can be painted in dark colours, such as Resene Double Foundry.

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HONESTY BOX What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way? Building is stressful as things don’t always go according to plan. Being organised and having clear contingency plans for things you will or won’t compromise on makes life so much easier.

What are a couple of tips you’d give to anyone planning to build?

Plan. The more prepared you are the easier the process. Break everything down and itemise it.

Get as many quotes and costs as you can early on in the process.

Also, select product options as early as possible and ask yourself what you would want

if budget allows and what you would be happy with if it doesn’t.

We did this for everything and it really helped keep the budget on track. It also meant we got some of our ‘ideal’ items on sale through the build so we had to compromise less.

What’s the one thing you’d change about your home if you could? Nothing.

BUDGET What was the total cost of the build? $766,000.

How did you keep track of costs during the build? Excel spreadsheets. I tracked estimates and quotes against actuals.

How did your budget forecast compare to your actual spend?

Prior to concept we were looking at a build cost of $650,000 (plus 20 percent contingency). We engaged a quantity surveyor to price up the plans and costs were estimated at $840,000 (plus 20 percent contingency). With us doing the work we were able to do that, and by shopping around for the best deals/options we came in within our initial contingency budget.

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Opulent touches such as marble in this space enhance the luxurious experience, but there are smaller updates you can easily make.

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True romance There’s no place like home.

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Bathe in beauty Updates to suit all budgets.

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COMING HOME White roses and English box hedges grace the entrance that is perfectly in keeping with the home’s classic Edwardian facade. “It’s come together very well,” says Dale of the garden that he and his dad created together.

TRUE ROMANCE There’s no place like home for this young family, who have breathed glorious new life into their abode Story Jackie Brygel Styling Julia Green Photography Armelle Habib 70

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R KITCHEN AND DINING The centre of Gemma and Dale’s home boasts all the right ingredients for a stunning, practical space.

The black stools create a contrast to the island’s Ice Green marble and Carrara marble on the rear bench and splashback, and mirror the inky-toned custom rangehood box. The large green vessel on the island bench is by West Elm. “The table was originally a walnut colour – we spray-painted it black,” reveals Gemma. The extensive cabinetry keeps clutter at bay.

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LIVING ROOM Infused with a bright and breezy sense of contemporary style, the family’s living domain has instant appeal. Showstopper artwork Sound Chambers 2 – Unravel by Claire Kirkup (here & opposite) is the focus of the room.

“It was absolutely a joy to work on the interiors, although I did find it challenging at times,” says Gemma. “But it’s wonderful to see everything come to life in the spaces.”

Meet & greet Gemma Sampson (PR consultant), Dale Cheesman (builder), Hugo, three, and Angus, one.

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The plan

Parents to Hugo, three, and one-year-old Angus, Gemma and Dale bought the home in November 2015, just a month before their wedding. “It’s our first home, which also makes it really special,” says Gemma with a smile. “It was liveable when we bought it, but it needed a lot of work. We always knew we would renovate the front rooms and add an extension at the back, and we decided to live in the house before and during the renovation.”

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NURSERY “I had so much fun styling the kids’ bedrooms,” says Gemma. In Angus’ room, a fairytale canopy and an Artecnica mobile are suspended over the Mocka cot, as if lifted from a secret fairytale garden.

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UNITING OLD AND NEW The couple designed the extension with everyday living and entertaining in mind. For easy dinners and impromptu barbecues, the grey marble-topped outdoor kitchen, which was designed and built by Dale’s company, makes cooking for a crowd a breeze.

The couple was armed with a carefully thought-out wish list. While Dale, who has his own construction company, took charge of the works, Gemma unleashed her creative energy on the home’s interiors. “We didn’t rush into any decisions too quickly,” says Dale. “As we were living in the house for a couple of years before we started on the renovation, we got to understand it really well – the way the light comes in and all of the different features of the house and garden.”

Beautiful transformations

Today, beckoning behind a grey picket fence, a traditional garden, lovingly brought to life by Dale and his father Mark, brims with new plantings of roses, magnolias, snow maidens and English box hedges.

“The garden has undergone a massive transformation,” says Dale. “Before, there was a lot of concrete, some yuccas and bamboo, and really not much else.”

The home itself has also been transformed. Once you step over the threshold of the heritage home you are immersed in a dramatic union of old and new.

While the original rooms at the front – housing the sleeping quarters and bathrooms – pay homage to the beauty and charm of the Edwardian era, the luminous rear extension is a study in contemporary family living.

Fully retractable steel-framed glazed doors flood the open-plan family domain with daylight and a soaring raked ceiling enhances the sense of airiness and space. “People are taken aback by the scale of the house and the light, which is really beautiful,” says Gemma.

Large-scale contemporary artworks and plush furnishings, juxtaposed against a palette of predominantly white walls, pale timber flooring and beautifully tactile marble, infuse the home with colour and texture. Shades of green, peppered throughout, bring a sense of unity.

“We wanted to take a few risks and have a bit of fun with the palette,” explains Gemma. “We always seemed to come back to the colour green, with different shades featured in the rooms.”

Over the past year, Gemma and Dale – like so many of us – have come to understand the true meaning of home life, and with that, has come an overwhelming sense of appreciation.

“We tried to find the silver lining in the situation by taking the time to unwind, reset and slow down a little more with the kids,” says Gemma. “At the same time, we’re growing with the house – and that’s a really lovely thing.”

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“I learnt through this process that I’m more indecisive than I realised.”

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POWDER ROOM The Ice Green marble reigns supreme in the home’s luxurious powder room (above). “The fully-integrated marble washbasin has to be my favourite feature here,” says Gemma. Tapware from Reece complements the modern look while the timber wall arch is a shapely feature in the pared back room.

MAIN ENSUITE Above the shower is what Gemma describes as an “enormous” skylight that allows daylight to stream into the couple’s ensuite (above right), which comes complete with double basins and underfloor heating for the cooler months. “It’s such a luxury,” says Gemma of the added heating. White mosaic wall tiles provide the chic match to the Carrara marble vanity, while the sconce wall lights offer the right amount of task lighting when needed.

MAIN BEDROOM “This is our sanctuary,” says Gemma, of the couple’s retreat (right), which is a large bedroom with an original fireplace, as well as a new ensuite and walk-in robe. The grey fabric bedhead marries perfectly with the blue-green quilt and velvet cushion. A Home Republic stool from Adairs doubles as a bedside table, while the irregularly shaped mirror is a budget-friendly Target find.

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R URBAN OASIS Gemma and Dale have outdoor entertaining sorted with this room framed on both sides by retractable glazed doors should the weather turn inclement. An extendable oak dining table created the perfect spot to relax. “There’s nothing better on a nice evening than opening up the sliding doors and sitting out here while the kids are playing outside,” says Gemma.

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BLACK This strong, masculine look works best when there’s matte and gloss finishes and plenty of glass and lighting

Vivid shower arm, $225.58, and Vivid shower rose, $269.76, both from Mico.

Plain black bubble tile, $100sqm, from Tonic Tile Lounge.

Mondella Resonance wall basin mixer, $159, from Bunnings Warehouse.

Bathe in beauty

Adria black basalt stone basin, $379.90, from Abi Interiors.

Updating your bathroom can be as simple as new hardware but feel free to push the boat out with new tiles and even a bath Black Sticks mosaic 297mm x 297mm tiles, $24.90, from Tile Depot.

Living & Co Ambience Amber Wood Charcoal candle, $12, from The Warehouse.

Guava & Lychee Hand & Body Wash, $29.95, from Ecoya.

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Qora soap dish, $16.95, from Freedom.

Fabia heated towel rail, $269, from Mitre 10.

R Larsen double vanity, $2499, from Early Settler.

Goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush, $34, from Mecca.

Stein Mayfair round basin, $109, from Bunnings Warehouse.

Nail brush, $10, from Paper Plane.

Josephine hand towel, $45, from Baina.

NATURALS Warm and sensual, a bathroom with wood elements is a pleasure to be in

Byredo Suede Hand Wash, $76, from Mecca.

Timothy teak stool, $179.99, from A&C Homestore.

Solace bamboo 3-tier storage unit, $79.90, from Bed Bath & Beyond.

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Yubi blossom gloss mosaic 283mm x 295mm tiles, from $20 (sheet), from Tile Space.

PINK Kit out the bathroom with flashes of pink.

Choose a blush tile or salmon paint and offset with brass hardware for a look that is totally modern

Burlington Claremont basin taps, $384.30, from Bath Co.

& Jasmine soap, $12.95, from Ecoya.

Finley brushed brass shower rail set, $829.90, from Abi Interiors.

Argent brushed gold shower mixer, $379, from Bunnings Warehouse.

Medley pink pop 600mm x 600mm tiles, from $115 (sqm), from Tile Space.

Rose & Stone brushed brass towel rail, $149, from Father Rabbit.

Willow basin in posy, $439.90, from Abi Interiors.

Casablanca matte pink 120mm x 120mm tiles, $54.90 (sqm), from Tile Depot.

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Canyon mirror, $49.90, from Bed Bath & Beyond.

Oxford soap basket, $89, from Early Settler.

R Urban Osaka 302 262mm tiles, $24 from Mitre 10.

Nouveau porcelain art basin, $149, from Mitre 10 10.

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Elementi Uno wall-mounted bath mixer, $635, from Robertson Bathware.

Contract wire basket, $329, from Robertson Bathware.

Michel Cesaar sleek rectan counterto basin, $336, from Bath Co.

Athena Contro back-to-wall bath, $2309, from PlaceMakers.

Aria white 100mm x 300mm tile, $90 (sqm), from Tile Warehouse.

Bubble tile, $100 (sqm), from Tonic Tile Lounge.

WHITE Plain white tiles and chrome finishes is the best approximation of a crisp Scandi bathroom you’ll get this side of Copenhagen

Kiri one-arm Satinjet shower rose, $278, from Methven.

Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, $60, from Aesop.

Korres Guava Renewing Body Cleanser, $31, from Mecca.

Heirloom chromeplated towel rail, $98.99, from PlaceMakers.

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You could win $5000

COLOUR HOME AWARDS 2022

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • Clever interior colours • Inventive paint projects • Exciting exterior paint

Get your entry in by October 17, 2021 and you could be one of our first finalists HOW TO ENTER

Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted.

Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours.

The six finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting in our November issue.

Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the May 2022 issue.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Instructions on how to enter are part of the conditions of entry. This competition is open to New Zealand residents, except employees of Are Media Auckland, Resene and their immediate families and agencies. The six finalists and the overall winner will be notified by telephone and/or email. All entries are eligible for consideration for the Resene website. Any non-finalists selected for the Resene website will receive a free gift from Resene. Competition closes February 21, 2022.

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Get the drop Industrial and one-off lighting pieces feature in the interiors of this inner-city home, which retains the integrity of the original building. For more about this warehouse conversion turn the page.

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The factory floor Inner-city living that mixes old with new.

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Colour theory On-trend hues and clever scheming.

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On the factory floor

Designer Lynda Gardener mixes old and new with the found and the collected to create a warm sense of whimsy in her inner-city home Text & styling Hande Renshaw Photography Scott Hawkins

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M SIGNATURE AESTHETIC Antique and rustic details, layered to perfection. It’s hard to believe this airy, light-filled home was once a dark, dilapidated mattress factory.

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SPACE CONVERTER The open-plan upstairs area, which was once a series of small rooms, is now a bedroom, complete with open bathroom and original cast-iron bathtub..

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Meet & greet Lynda Gardener (interior decorator), Mark Smith (marketing director) and cocker spaniel Jack.

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ynda Gardener, an interior decorator and owner of boutique accommodation, is an avid collector. Her warehouse home is filled with countless treasures she has slowly collected throughout the years.

What is now a light-filled haven for Lynda, her partner, Mark Smith, and their beloved cocker spaniel, Jack, was originally a derelict mattress factory.

“When I purchased this warehouse 15 years ago, it was a mechanical store with an asbestos ceiling, caved-in roof, with plumbing hanging from the wall with absolutely no windows,” says Lynda. “But I could see its potential and I instantly fell in love – I wanted this property, no matter what,” she says.

The challenge was then set to transform the neglected warehouse space into the vibrant home the couple lives in today.

As an interior decorator and having renovated a few of her own properties already, Lynda was keen to take on the design of the warehouse herself. The renovations were extensive, as the warehouse was uninhabitable and literally falling apart.

Lynda started by installing concrete floors, a new ceiling and changed the roof into a classic pitch style to let in more natural light and add the illusion of more space. The roof is now the main feature of the upstairs spaces. The open-plan upstairs area was once a number of small rooms, which were opened up to provide one huge space to house the bedroom, open bathroom (complete with claw-foot bath) and a walk-in wardrobe.

The interior spaces are now bright and full of sunlight throughout the day. “The original warehouse space had no internal redeeming features and was dark and dreary, so large bi-folding doors were installed to create lots of light,” says Lynda.

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Lynda’s design secrets + I love a simple backdrop, for instance, keeping to one colour such as white walls and white floors, to let the collections and furnishings speak. + Put your own stamp and personality into your home. Incorporate what you love to collect. This could be anything from painted portraits to 1960s vases or stacks of old books. You want to have uniqueness and something that says it’s you who lives here. + Choose what you love and don’t be swayed by the obvious fashion of the time. One-off vintage items will always bring character into your home.

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When designing the new spaces, high on the priority list was a bright and white open space, retaining the integrity of the original building by keeping things simple – something that resonates with the redesign.

“For the interior spaces, industrial and one-off feature lighting pieces were a must,” says Lynda.

The interior is a mix of old and new with found and collected objects. A self-confessed hoarder, one of Lynda’s favourite collections at the moment is a wall of painted portraits.

“I love sourcing items for my home. I have a storage warehouse full of collections.

I change things constantly – six months ago, I had a different couch and artwork on the walls,” she explains. “I have always surrounded myself with the things I love most and I still visit a flea market store every week. Somehow, it all comes together in my home, to make it how I believe a home should be – comfortable, lived in, with layers of textures, stories and unique pieces, both old and new.”

PAINT IT WHITE The neutral walls and floors let Lynda’s collectables come to the fore.

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WORKSHOP

Curtain call We’re shining a light on window treatments.

Here’s what you need-toknow about curtains, blinds and shutters Text Bea Taylor

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But, as an integral element of interior design, deciding what you’ll dress your windows with should be considered from the outset – even if they’re the last thing to be installed.

Whether you want curtains, blinds or shutters, there are a number of things to consider. That’s because within each

option there are a variety of styles (i.e. roller blinds, roman blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds and honeycomb blinds), and within those there are even more variations (i.e. block out, light-filtering or sunscreen).

Josie Marr from Russells Curtains & Blinds says, “Think about the type and amount of light each room gets. Do you want privacy during the day, night or both?

And how warm or cool do you want the room to be during the different seasons?”

We’ve done a deep dive into curtains, blinds and shutters to help you navigate your options.

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Curtains

The wonderful thing about curtains is that they look beautiful open or closed.

They provide texture, colour or pattern and can be a statement piece, or blend into the background

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Pros

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Best suited for

Curtains are great for introducing texture into a room. If they’re taken up higher, they can help a room look taller and they provide good thermal insulation. A well-lined curtain will block light when closed and they’re easy to use.

If you’re limited for wall space and you can’t run your curtain tracks past your window frame, then your curtains will hang partially over the window and block some of the light, which could be a problem in a dark, compact room. They can also be clunky in a small space.

Curtains provide warmth and cosiness, for this reason they’re best suited for living rooms and bedrooms.

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Sencha by James Dunlop Essentials

Cannes by Nettex in sand from Russells Curtains & Blinds.

Fabrics

Cotton: Versatile and light but will probably need to be lined.

Velvet: Will block out light and reduce noise while adding richness and glamour.

Linen: A natural fibre that can degrade quickly. For this reason, consider a linen blend to achieve the same look with a longer life.

Polyester: The most common curtain fabric choice because it is durable, affordable and easy-care. But it absorbs odours, so avoid using in the kitchen area.

Acrylic: Lightweight and drapes beautifully. This fabric provides insulation and is hypoallergenic as well as being resistant to mould and mildew.

Voile: A crisp, open weave that is best utilised for sheer curtains. It gathers and drapes really well.

Pristine in shell, a polyester cotton blend from Russell’s Curtains & Blinds exclusive range.

Types of curtains Pencil pleat: Folds in the fabric that are gathered at the top – resembling a line of pencils.

New York pleat: Single pleats at even intervals that create a modern look with little to no gathering when drawn.

Dutch pleat: Double pinch pleats at even intervals creates a modern look with a bit more volume.

French pleat: Triple pinch pleats at even intervals offer a full, luxurious look.

Inverted pleat or box pleat: A single pleat at even intervals along the back of a curtain creates a formal, boxy look. Josie says, “The inverted pleat does not use as much fabric as other pleat styles. It folds back off your windows beautifully and doesn’t take up as much room, which is great when you don’t have a lot of space available to clear your curtains right off your windows.”

Tab curtains: A series of fabric loops that thread onto the curtain rod to create a soft, casual look. This style works particularly well with sheer curtains.

Eyelet: Inset metal rings that are threaded onto the curtain rod to create a clean and minimal look.

Things to keep in mind

Dark or light? Light curtains will help a space to feel bigger and are arguably a more timeless look. They’re best suited for rooms that get a lot of direct sunlight because they’re less likely to show colour fade.

Dark curtains on the other hand are simple to maintain and clean because marks don’t show up as much and they’re better for blocking out light. ● Curtain lining: A well-lined curtain – no matter the colour of the curtain fabric – will block light from filtering through. Lined curtains hang better and will be easier to manoeuvre. If you’re looking for a complete light block lining, look at polycotton, a good economical option. For heat control, consider a thermal lining. ● Custon-made or ready-made? Custom-made is the more expensive and time-consuming option, but it delivers exactly what you want.

Ready-made curtains are more cost-effective, but you might need to compromise on look and fit. ● Length: Interior designer Angie McPherson from Frobisher Interiors recommends full length curtains over short curtains for more effective insulation. “Hang curtains a little bit higher than the window frame to emphasise room height,” she suggests. ●

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Blinds With a variety of different styles and functions available, blinds suit any style and room requirement

Types of blinds

Roman: Fabric blinds that stack neatly at the top of the window frame when drawn and lie flat across the window when down.

They’re good for blocking out the sun and are more suitable bedrooms and living rooms over kitchen spaces.

Venetian: Horizontal slats made from aluminium, PVC or wood. Angie says venetian blinds allow you easy control over light and privacy.

Vertical: Flexible vertical slats, commonly made from a stiff fabric in wide panels. They’re easy to operate, drawing to the side instead of lifting and lowering.

Roller: An affordable, effective light-blocking option, which creates a minimal, streamlined look. They offer full privacy and energy efficiency. Sunscreen roller blinds will filter light to protect furniture from UV rays. They also feature mould and mildew resistance, making them a good option for the bathroom and kitchen.

Cellular or honeycomb: A horizontal, pleated look that provides added window insulation. They are the best option for temperature control and are lightweight and easy to operate. Angie says, “They feature two special layers of fabric, which together form a honeycomb shape. This pocket traps air and creates a barrier between your warm room and the cold window to keep heat in.

Studies have shown that they can reduce an average home’s heating cost by up to 43.3 percent.”

Things to keep in mind

Custom-made or ready-made? Like curtains, a custom-made blind is the more expensive and time-consuming option. A ready-made blind, while cheaper, is not guaranteed to fit your window frame perfectly, and you could risk compromising insulation, light-blocking and privacy features. ● Fit: Blinds fitted inside your window frame give the cleanest look, but only if the frame is deep enough. Blinds that are fitted above the sill and outside the frame are a more practical solution in terms of light-blocking. ● Back roll or front roll: For roller blinds you have the option of choosing a back roll or a front roll. A front roll will leave a bigger gap between the blind and the glass pane, which is a good option if you want to hide or access a latch or handle. This option is best suited to blinds that are fitted inside the window frame. A back roll will hang close to the window, which is a better option for energy efficiency and light blocking. This option is suited to blinds that are fitted outside the window frame. ● Honeycomb open and close: Can be opened and closed from the top or from the bottom (which means you can get light from the top half of the window while maintaining privacy from the bottom). ●

Pros

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Blinds are a great option if you’re looking for something minimal, which is helpful for small rooms or for windows with furniture underneath. Some types of blinds provide the same insulation benefits and light-blocking properties of heavier curtains.

While honeycomb and roman blinds offer great insulation properties, venetian and vertical blinds are less energy efficient.

Dust can accumulate on slatted blinds, which require regular wiping down, and allergy sufferers might find this to be an issue.

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YH&G + RUSSELLS CURTAINS & BLINDS Alpine by James Dunlop in Mist.

Let the new season’s light

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Different curtains for different looks.

The pleat style refers to the way the curtain is sewn at the top, which dictates how the curtain drapes. A pencil pleat works well for translucent fabrics as it gathers tightly in petite ruffles for better privacy and light filtering. For fabrics with medium opaqueness, try a double or triple pleat as it will add fullness to your curtains.

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Thick, lined curtains are great for warmth in winter but come spring, it’s time for lighter, brighter rooms.

Here’s all you need to know about sheers from curtain experts, Russells Curtains & Blinds

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hat are sheers? Sheer curtains create a soft and airy look working to filter light, diffuse UV and retain privacy during the day. Some are easy to see through while others are more opaque and offer more privacy.

Russells offers a range of custom-made sheer curtains in neutrals or colours, plain and patterned. These are made in a variety of styles including voile, which has a tight weave and soft sheen; chiffon or organza, which has a glamorous luxe appearance; cotton and linen blends for that relaxed and chic feel; and robust

polyesters to provide better fade resistance, making it a good choice for very sunny rooms.

How to style them. Sheers look gorgeous on their own, although this is better for non-living areas (e.g. hallways, entryways, stairwells) that don’t need insulating or light blocking. In rooms where a day and night window furnishing is necessary, sheers can be used on a double track in front of blockout lining, behind blockout curtains, or over top of a blockout roller, honeycomb or venetian blinds.

Express your style through pattern.

Sheer fabrics come in all colours and a huge array of patterns, from a classic stripe to something botanic or even geometric. Mill Bay by Warwick features a modern leaf design across an organic textured cotton-blend fabric. Or for something romantic, try the watercolour floral print of Sofia, from the Russells Range. And for a more sustainable sheer fabric, Madrid from the Russells Eco Range is a lightweight 100 percent recycled polyester that repurposes 16 plastic bottles per metre of fabric.

Something a bit different. Russells Premium Veri Shades® are a curtain/ vertical blind hybrid, only without the connecting chains at the bottom. They have a sheer weave pattern engineered to support the heavier solid fabric on either side in a soft curve, without slumping or twisting. Turn one way for privacy and to filter light through the opaque fabric and the other way to let in more light through the mesh fabric.

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Featured fabric - Palma by Russells in Cloud

READY WHEN YOU ARE At Russells, we won’t let global supply delays get in the way of creating a home you love. We have large quantities of fabric in stock and available now for custom-made curtains and roman blinds. We have fabrics perfect for budget-friendly everyday living, as well as the next level of style and quality. There’s even a sustainable eco range.

To see the ranges in your home, book a free in-home consultation at russellscurtains.co.nz

Shutters

Shutters are a classic and elegant alternative to blinds. They can add timeless charm to your home and work particularly well in character homes – but are not limited to these style of houses

“Investing in shutters adds value to your home and also helps make it more energy efficient, which actually saves you money in the long run.”

Materials Wood: Provides effective sound and thermal insulation as well as great airflow capabilities.

Aluminium: Durable and maintenance-free. Can be applied inside or outside the home.

Aluminium reinforced PVC: Use for the wet areas in your home such as the kitchen and bathroom. The aluminium core provides strength and prevents the shutter from bowing.

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Types of shutters Full height: The most common type of shutter as it covers the glass entirely. There is an option to add a mid-rail divider, which allows you to adjust the top and bottom of the shutter separately.

Cafe style: Shutters covering the bottom half of the frame, well suited for ground level windows and town houses.

Tier on tier: A flexible option that incorporates independent panels on the top and bottom for greater adjustability.

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Custom-made or ready-made? Custom-made shutters will fit your exact specifications and can be installed in almost any window, however they are the more expensive option. Angie says, “Ready-made shutters are usually made to standard sizes, but as we know, every home is different. Buying off the shelf may require you to cut the shutters down to enable them to fit your window, or you may have to fill in the gaps.” ● How they open and close: A benefit of shutters is that you can either tilt the blades to adjust the light flow, or simply open them up. Depending on the size of your space there are a couple of options for shutter configurations. Hinged shutters will open into the room, an option best suited for small windows. Sliding shutters are installed on tracks and will slide over top of each other. And then there’s bi-fold, which will open and fold at the window frame for a more traditional shutter look. ●

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Shutters are a great option for privacy, light control, and sound and thermal insulation. Unlike curtains, they can be used in any room of the house.

They are expensive when compared to other window treatments. Interior shutters fold or swing inwards, which can be problematic if you have a small space or any furniture blocking the way.

Latest technology and trends

Layering: Layering different window furnishings is not just an aesthetically pleasing trend, but a practical one too.

Angie says, “Layering hard window furnishings with soft sheer curtains adds an additional layer of privacy and intimacy that is functional, romantic and adds an elevated design dimension to the room.”

There’s also the option to layer your curtains by hanging two sets of fabrics on two separate tracks. For example, a sheer curtain with a heavier lining on a separate track behind gives you the option to draw the sheer curtain during the day for shade or privacy, and then pull the lining across at night for warmth and blackout. ● Motorisation: Just like lighting and sound systems, your window treatments can be automated and controlled with a simple voice command. Angie says, “It has never been easier to automate your window furnishings… as a bonus, it creates a sleeker look with no chains or cords, which is also great for child and pet safety.” ● Minimalist hardware: Sleek and minimal hardware such as flush tracks are a popular option. Angie says, “This allows for those bits and pieces, which you don’t want to see, to fade into the background.

But keep in mind this needs to be reviewed in the building stages.” ● Hybrids: One of the latest products to reach Russells Curtains & Blinds is the Premium Veri Shades. A type of vertical blind masquerading as a curtain, Josie says, “They are also known as the clever walkthrough curtain”. They have a sheer weave pattern that is engineered to support the heavier solid fabric on either side in a soft curve, so you can turn it one way for privacy and to filter light, or the other way to let in more light. ●

Palma in pearl, filters light beautifully, available in the Russells Curtains & Blinds essential range

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Sleepy head A beautiful bed look isn’t complete without a statement headboard to back it up.

Here’s how to make your own Photography Anna Briggs

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I could get all the pieces I needed from one 2.4m x 1.2m piece of MDF.

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You should now be left with a sheet of MDF that’s 2.1m x 1.2m.

Find the centre in the width and insert a drawing pin. Attach one end of the string to the pin and wrap the other end around a pencil – make sure the string is 1.2m long. Take the pencil to the top of the MDF, and then swing it either side of the board to create a semi-circle.

Carefully cut out with the jigsaw.

Lay the fabric on the ground – good side down – and then lay the wadding over top. Place the cut headboard on top of the fabric and wadding, then mark 100mm allowance around the shape with a pencil. Cut the fabric and wadding.

Stretch and staple the fabric and wadding to the headboard.

Start at the bottom first, then do the top of the semi-circle, followed by the bottom corners using a tidy fold and cutting away excess fabric.

Now staple the sides. To prevent bunching or creasing, create lots of little folds or pleats as you move down the curve (you won’t see these from the front). Once you’re happy with the stretch and look, secure the fabric with more staples all the way around the back of the board.

Measure the height you want the headboard to sit at from the floor and mark this measurement on the two MDF legs. This one is for a king and stands at 350mm off the floor. Lay the legs on the back of the headboard as far apart as possible without being seen (mine are 1400mm apart), lining up the mark with the bottom edge of the board. Attach with screws, spaced evenly apart up the leg, spaced 2cm in on each leg.

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OPPOSITE Koo 250 thread count sheet set in nectarine, $120 (king), from Spotlight. Fieldcrest Toulouse duvet cover in light grey, $179.99 (king), from Briscoes. Palm tree hand block printed pillowcase in rust/pink, $49 (pair), from Plump the Pillows. Gingham euro pillowcases made by Nikki with fabric from Spotlight.

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s there any facet of interior style more daunting than colour? For many of us, choosing a scheme comes with indecision. I love mint-green but how will it look on all four walls? Will I regret upholstering my couch in navy? Perhaps that nervousness comes from knowing the psychological impact of colour. Deep greens are restful, a reflection of nature. Red evokes everything from anger and danger to passion.

Knowing the basics of colour theory is a great place to start. Make like the interior design experts and consult a colour wheel, the classic design tool designed by Sir Isaac Newton will show you in an instant how your favourite shades sit together. Put simply, the wheel is made up of primary, secondary and tertiary colours, then split into warmer and cooler hues, along with tints (colours with white added), tones (with grey) and shades (with black). A quick glance will soon determine if your colours of choice are complementary or more likely to clash.

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THE COLOUR WHEEL

Opposites on the colour wheel attract – try creating a trio of colours using two shades adjacent to your chosen colour’s complementary one.

TRENDING HUES

New Zealanders are finally embracing warmer shades, even when it comes to neutrals. All that time spent indoors during lockdown last year has us seeking comfort in earthier shades. Coupled with a greater appreciation of our gardens and a wider respect for the planet, the biggest colour trends this year includes warm terracottas that look beautiful paired with ocean greens or deep blues.

“I put it down to being stuck at home for a couple of months,” says Resene colour consultant Amy Watkins. Try a soft green such as Resene Bud on all four walls – or go for a feature wall or smaller space (such as a bedroom) in a bolder green such as Resene Rivergum or Resene Palm Green, a deep, near-emerald.

Greens look great with the addition of earthy furniture such as rattan bedside tables. Brushed gold fittings suit this scheme, as does light grey in couches and linen. Brown is another colour making a resurgence, as we seek out the comfort of simpler times.

Pastels are also making a comeback. Pink and green is an on-point combination last seen after the war in the 1940s, the revival of which makes sense given the fight the world has on its hands right now. And there’s good news for fans of bright and bold (or people who’ve accumulated a mish-mash of pieces that don’t necessarily fit with our neutral interiors): personal expression is trending. That means yes to vintage, statement and global pieces that reflect our zest for life.

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PAINT BY NUMBERS “Keep in mind the pieces you don’t want to have to replace,” suggests Amy on how to pick your paint.

“They’ll dictate the tones you put on the walls.” The same colours don’t need to be repeated in each room of your home, she adds, but if you do opt for variation, ensure continuity through consistent wall colour, skirting boards and internal doors.

Selecting the ideal paint colour might seem overwhelming, but by restricting your choices using your permanent fixtures, such as flooring and kitchen cabinetry, you’ll make the decision much easier. Try using Resene testpots and painting them onto A2 pieces of card with a white border around them. Attach them to the wall, then stand back and observe them from a distance.

RULES TO KEEP IN MIND

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The key to this seemingly ad hoc scheme is consistency, advises Amy. “If you want to do big, bold colours in different spaces, they need to connect.” Resene Sante Fe is restful enough to be painted on all four walls yet vivid enough to make an impact. Resene Corvette is a deep purple that looks dramatic in a bedroom. If you are confident enough to choose a vibrant colour for your living spaces, ensure it’s not one you’ll tire of. One way to inject a little colour in the home is to upholster a favourite chair. “If you want to be brave with colour but hesitating, start with something small,” says interior designer and stylist Stacey Gillies. She also suggests toning down bright block colours by introducing them in textiles that feature clashing patterns and prints.

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If ever there was a colour scheme that signified the impending spring, with its blushes and peaches and romantic lilacs, it’s pastels. “Pastels are a great option for those wanting to be bolder with their colourways,” says Amy. She advises choosing one pastel and continuing it right through a room, much as you would a neutral. “You don’t want to do three or four colours as they start to compete.” Use white to contrast some of these trending shades: Resene Secrets (pastel green), Resene Spindle (pastel blue) and Resene Designer White (lavender). “Lavender is a unique shade that bounces between a warm and cool palette,” says Amy. “It’s easy to dress up.”

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Tip Lighter coloured woods such as bamboo complement pastel shades, or for an edgier look emphasise the difference with dark hardwood floors or monochrome tiles.

MONOCHROME Technically this refers to just one colour and it’s generally considered the safest scheme, particularly when on-selling is a priority. But it needn’t be dull.

For example, you might think of that single colour in terms of a gradient, and therefore use a cool white in the main bedroom on the walls, with a charcoal on the headboard; your ensuite might feature charcoal or black tiles. Or you could play with lighter versions of your dominant grey. Soften this look with indoor plants – a bit of greenery will help to enliven the space.

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When adopting the warmer neutrals, opt for soft off-whites with a hint of earthy cream or ochre undertone to give it more warmth. “More people are branching out into beiges and creams,” says Amy. Resene Elderflower is an attractive off-white with a subtle yellow edge to keep it light and bright; and Resene Rice Cake has a hint of green to soften the yellow, suitable for that relaxed coastal vibe. Still keen on a cooler white? Go for the classic Resene Double Alabaster to eliminate the yellow and add a cooler grey base.

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HOW TO INCORPORATE

COLOUR THROUGHOUT THE HOME Rather than buying a piece of art to fill a space, Stacey recommends finding something you truly love, then working the rest of your interior, including your textiles, around it.

“Pull out some of the colours from a painting – or even a favourite item of clothing such as a beautiful scarf – and use them as the basis of your colour scheme. Pick a dominant shade you like, then add another two or three – they could be contrasting,” she says.

2. Rugs

These days we’re spoilt for choice. No longer confined to neutrals, you can choose any shade you like, much as you would a favourite painting. Try a rug in the same colour as your couch but in a darker shade, or make a statement with a vibrant work of art beneath your feet.

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Love your favourite pieces but not with your newly painted living room? Adopt the eco-friendly interior trend by re-staining them. Revamp wooden pieces by giving them a whitewash or greywash to lighten them – or depending on your chosen colour scheme, you could give rattan furniture with an orangey tone a darker charcoal look. Resene’s Karen Walker Chalk Colour range is a good option for this, with a soft wax to help protect it.

Tip When arranging items on open shelving, create visual interest through height. Be it a tall vase or artwork, add something that draws the eyes upwards.

4. Appliances

Fridges and ovens are big items that you don’t necessarily want to draw attention to. Just as last year’s go-to colour was black, this year we’re seeing a return to white appliances last popular in the 1980s and 1990s before silver became ubiquitous.

5. Cushions

It’s tempting to go nuts with colour when throwing cushions on the couch – but for a more refined, elegant look, opt for one or two shades only. “There’s no right or wrong but try pulling out one colour from your artwork and use that,” says Stacey. Too many colours in one space may not invoke the restful ambience your couch is designed for; play with textures instead. A throw in one of your chosen colours is another way to liven up a neutral couch.

6. Objets d’art

If you have a beautiful piece of pottery, do you want it to blend in or stand out? Ornaments in bright colours will attract the eye.

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THE BLOCK NZ Recap

For the contestants, weeks six through to nine are like the middle of a marathon – a test of endurance and stamina. Throw some cracked ribs sustained in a challenge into the mix and it’s definitely a rocky road to glory

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Team Purple seem to run hot, then cold. In Week 6 things got frosty indeed with the judges’ impressions of their kitchen and dining space.

“Smart but soulless” was the verdict. Chris Stevens thought the kitchen didn’t feel very sociable and the corner bench seat felt like a waiting area “for your turn to cook”.

A nice comfortable little space was how the judges described the family room, although all were surprised by the choice of a fogged glass, saying it would have been nice to see through the space into the dining room.

It was a case of deja vu in the powder room during Week 8’s entryway (powder room and stairs) focus, though with the judges noting the marble-look tiles were similar to Megan and Dan’s family room feature wall. That said, Lauren Mirabito was a fan of the glass elements, but Chris thought there was no journey through the house.

It was obvious the friends were going to do over the kitchen/dining in Week 9’s Past Room Reveal Disaster. The result was much better but they broke one of the cardinal Block rules and spent their own money and were disqualified.

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The feature wall in their family room was a lesson in how to do them, declared the judges of their striking green marble-look tiled version.

It was obvious to the judges that Team Orange ran out of time but still found many things to like about what they’d managed to get right in Week 8: the powder room, the black door and a good balance of design and bravery that should have mass market appeal.

For Week 9’s redemption week, the duo chose to make some changes throughout the house but presented the boy’s teenage room to the judges, transforming it into a teen girl’s bedroom.

Wise choice. It secured them the win as both Connie and Rach and Tim and Art were disqualified in a major upset.

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2 ENTRANCEWAY The black door and rather smart room design should have mass market appeal.

3 KITCHEN/DINING The well-designed area got a lot of things right, including the butler’s pantry and two ovens.

4 DO-OVER WEEK Team Orange switched out the busy wallpaper for a fresher look and came out with a win.

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They praised the splashback tiles and the highly functional butler’s pantry but felt the dining room was far too corporate. In the end it was a lack of boldness that let them down.

Keegan then went on to crack his ribs during a challenge, which saw him holding a tackle bag for a rugby team. So Team Yellow roped in their sister Maddy, who must be their lucky charm. “Delicious,” said Ann-Louise, who said the living space was just the right amount of cosy and sexy. “Everything in the room is perfection,” said Lauren.

It was a veritable love-fest in Week 8. The judges ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ over the door, the tiles in the bathroom and the artwork in the stairwell, so much so, they won the week.

However for Week 9’s do-over room, the trio chose the kid’s bedroom. They lost the geometric wallpaper and went for a safer option, but did they play it too safe with disappointing colour choices?

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2 KITCHEN AND DINING The overall look of the dining room didn’t appeal to the judging trio who felt the look was too corporate.

3 LIVING SPACE Maddy was subbed in and helped with the family room, which Lauren said was “perfection”.

4 DO-OVER WEEK The siblings played it safe in the kids’ bedroom but is the resulting look too bland?

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No coffee table and a little too simple was the verdict on the family room, but the art hung over the couch received special mention. Tim was the artist. Still, it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.

Oh dear. With so much unfinished in Week 8, the Team Blue recorded an all-time low score. It’s a shame as the skylights in the entrance and large artwork was a hit with the judges.

Fortunately, Week 9’s do-over week meant they could finish what they started with the entrance, stairs and powder room.

As Ann-Louise summed it up: “This was the most miserable house, but now it’s not. It is really quite lovely.” However, vacuuming post-tools down meant disqualification.

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3 FAMILY SPACE Too simple was the verdict but Tim’s cool artwork should have earned merit points.

4 KITCHEN A simple design that was well-executed earned Arthur and Tim the top spot, with the sleek joinery praised by everyone.

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All eyes are on this glam powder room, which embraces its dark and moody setting Photography Kate Battersby

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BELOW Glossy peacock finger tiles complete the moody Hollywood glam look in the powder room.

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She chose to paint the walls, ceiling and all the trims in Resene Fast Forward. “It’s a beautiful deep slate blue warmed with a moody undertone of green,” she says. “This colour makes the brass details and walnut vanity stand out when lit up by the vintage light from the Czech Republic.”

More Resene colours to try:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • Fearless use of colour and/or pattern • Exciting use of wallpaper • Imaginative decoration and finishing.

POWDER ROOM AWARDS 2021

RESENE Avalanche

RESENE Guru

Get your entry in by September 1, 2021 and you could be our third finalist.

HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 100-plus word description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Power Powder Rooms’ in the subject line. Please include your full name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of Resene wallpaper, paint colours and/or products used and details of when you decorated. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden and receive a $250 Resene ColorShop voucher, starting from this issue. Entries close October 22. The winner will win $1000 cash.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Instructions on how to enter are part of the conditions of entry. This competition is open to New Zealand residents, except employees of Are Media, Resene and their immediate families and agencies. The five finalists and overall winner will be notified by telephone and/or email. All entries are eligible for consideration for the Resene website.

Mocha creme bomboloni MAKES 20 INGREDIENTS

2 cups high-grade flour 2 eggs 1/3 cup warm water 2 Tbsp caster sugar, plus 1 cup extra for coating 7g sachet dry yeast 1 tsp sea salt flakes 75g butter, softened, cubed Vegetable oil, for deep frying ½ tsp ground cinnamon MOCHA CREME PATISSERIE

2 cups milk 1½ Tbsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ½ cup caster sugar 4 egg yolks ¼ cup cornflour 100g dark chocolate, melted 30g butter, softened 1 Tbsp coffee liqueur CARAMEL SAUCE

1 cup brown sugar ½ cup cream 60g unsalted butter 1 In an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook,

combine flour, eggs, water, sugar, yeast and salt on low, then knead on medium 5 minutes.

2 With motor running, add butter 1 cube at a time, kneading between each addition (about 5 minutes), until dough is smooth and shiny. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl and set aside, covered, 1 hour until dough has doubled in size.

3 For the Mocha Creme Patisserie, heat milk, coffee powder and vanilla in a saucepan on medium until simmering. Set aside 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. In a bowl, whisk sugar, yolks and cornflour together until pale. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Return to clean saucepan. Cook on low, whisking until simmering. Whisk in chocolate, butter and liqueur. Transfer to a large bowl, cover surface with plastic wrap, chill until firm.

4 Punch dough down. Transfer to a lightly floured surface. Line 2 trays with baking paper. Roll 2 teaspoons of mixture into balls and place on lined tray. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place 45 minutes until doubled in size.

5 For the Caramel Sauce, in a saucepan, stir all ingredients together on low until sugar dissolves.

Increase heat to medium, simmer 3 minutes.

6 In a large saucepan, heat oil until a little dough sizzles when added (180°C). Working in 3 batches, deep-fry doughnuts 30-40 seconds, turning until golden. Drain on paper towel. Toss in extra sugar and cinnamon to coat.

7 Whisk mocha creme until smooth. Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a small nozzle. Cut a small cross in the side of each doughnut. Pipe in filling. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

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Cauliflower pizza with mozzarella & zucchini

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Cauliflower pizza with mozzarella & zucchini SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS

1 small cauliflower, trimmed, cut into florets ¼ cup coarsely grated cheddar 1 egg, beaten lightly ¾ cup coarsely grated parmesan (see Notes) ½ cup tomato passata 2 small zucchini, sliced thinly into ribbons 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 fresh small red chilli, sliced thinly 100g buffalo mozzarella, torn coarsely 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind or strips 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two oven

trays with baking paper; mark a 22cm round on paper, then turn paper over.

2 Process cauliflower until finely chopped.

Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH (100%) for 12 minutes or until tender.

(Alternatively, you can steam cauliflower, but do not boil it as this will make the crust too soggy). Drain. When cool enough to handle, place cauliflower in the centre of a clean tea towel. Gather ends together, then squeeze excess moisture from cauliflower.

3 Combine cauliflower, cheddar, egg and ¼ cup of the parmesan in a large bowl; season. Shape cauliflower mixture into the marked rounds on trays; smooth the surface. Bake for 25 minutes or until bases are golden.

4 Spread bases with passata; top with half the zucchini and basil, the chilli, mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.

5 Meanwhile, combine oil, lemon rind and juice, and remaining zucchini and basil in a medium bowl; season to taste.

6 Top pizzas with zucchini salad to serve.

Notes Traditionally, parmesan and pecorino are made with calf or lamb rennet. When buying, check ingredients to see that the cheeses are vegetarian. You can layer the kūmara slices and filling mixture instead of rolling them, if you prefer. Any leftover kūmara trimmings can be chopped and cooked in soups and mashes.

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Kūmara cannelloni SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS

3 medium orange kūmara, unpeeled 500g fresh ricotta 1 egg, beaten lightly 2 spring onions, sliced thinly ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 cup finely grated parmesan (see Notes) 1 cup grated pecorino cheese (see Notes) 100g sourdough bread, crust removed, torn into small pieces ¼ cup pine nuts ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup shaved parmesan, extra 2 Tbsp fresh thyme sprigs, extra CHEESE SAUCE

1 cup cream ¾ cup coarsely grated cheddar 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Place one of

the kūmara on an oven tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender; cool. Reduce oven to 160°C. 2 Meanwhile, peel remaining kūmara.

Using a mandoline or V-slicer, cut sweet potatoes lengthways into 3mm thin slices.

Trim slices to 5.5cm x 12cm rectangles; you will need 36 rectangles.

3 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Season. Add half the kūmara slices; boil for 1½ minutes or until softened.

Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; place on a tray to cool. Repeat with remaining kūmara slices.

4 When cool enough to handle, remove skin from baked kūmara and roughly chop the flesh; add to a food processor with ricotta and process until smooth.

Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, spring onion, parsley, chives, thyme and half the cheeses. Season.

5 Oil a 22cm x 26cm roasting pan. Place a heaped tablespoon of filling at the short end of a softened kūmara slice; roll to enclose filling. Place, seam-side down, in pan. Repeat with remaining filling and kūmara slices, placing cannelloni in pan in a single layer.

6 Combine sourdough, pine nuts and nutmeg in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil and remaining cheeses; sprinkle over the kūmara cannelloni.

7 Bake for 15 minutes or until top is golden and crunchy.

8 Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce.

Stir ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, without boiling, for 4 minutes or until cheddar melts and sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste.

9 Serve kūmara cannelloni topped with cheese sauce, extra parmesan and extra thyme; drizzle with remaining oil.

Rigatoni with zucchini & chilli SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS

8 zucchini flowers with stems attached ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 6 small green zucchini, sliced thinly crossways 400g rigatoni pasta 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, extra 2 fresh long red chillies, seeded, sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind ¾ cup finely grated parmesan (see Notes) 180g buffalo mozzarella, torn 1 Discard yellow stamens from centre

of zucchini flowers; trim the stems.

Cut zucchini flowers and attached stems in half lengthways.

2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat; cook zucchini flowers and sliced zucchini, in batches, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Reserve the pan.

3 Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain; reserve ¾ cup (180ml) of the cooking liquid. Return pasta to the pan; cover to keep warm.

4 Add extra oil to reserved frying pan; cook chilli and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes or until chilli is softened. Stir in parsley and lemon rind. Add oil mixture, zucchini and ½ cup of the parmesan to pasta in pan; toss well to combine. Add the reserved cooking liquid as necessary.

Transfer to a large warmed serving bowl.

Add mozzarella to bowl and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan to serve. Season to taste.

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Potato & olive-filled banana peppers SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS

Tart tip Remove the tarts from the tins while they are still warm to prevent them from sticking.

40g butter 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 600g potatoes, cut into 1cm pieces 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1cm pieces 1 cup pitted green olives, chopped coarsely 2 cups coarsely grated cheddar 8 red or yellow banana peppers 50g watercress 1/3 cup fresh oregano leaves TOMATO SAUCE

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped coarsely 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 800g canned diced tomatoes ½ cup water 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 To make the filling, heat butter and oil

Kale & walnut tarts SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS

40g butter, melted 2½ cups ground LSA (linseed, sunflower seed and almond meal) 6 eggs 30g baby kale leaves, chopped finely 1/3 cup chopped roasted walnuts 2/3 cup ricotta, crumbled 11/3 cups milk 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped 60g snow pea tendrils or rocket 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Brush six 10cm

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melted butter. Place the tins on an oven tray.

2 Combine LSA, 2 eggs and remaining melted butter in a medium bowl; season.

Press LSA mixture onto base and side of tins. Bake for 10 minutes; set aside to cool.

Reduce oven to 160°C. 3 Divide kale, walnuts and ricotta among tart cases. Whisk remaining 4 eggs, milk, lemon rind, garlic and tarragon in a large jug until combined; season. Pour egg mixture over filling in tart cases.

4 Bake tarts for 30 minutes or until just set. Leave tarts in tins for 5 minutes to cool slightly but remove from tins while still warm (see Tart tip).

5 Meanwhile, combine the snow pea tendrils or rocket, lemon juice and oil in a small bowl; season to taste.

6 Serve tarts topped with snow pea tendrils or rocket mixture.

in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; cook garlic, cumin, dried oregano and potato, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until potato is browned. Add tomato and olives; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Stir in grated cheddar.

3 Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, make a small horizontal cut in each pepper 1cm below the stem, then make a lengthways slit, starting from the horizontal cut and ending 1cm from the tip, taking care not to cut all the way through; discard membrane and seeds. Carefully divide filling among peppers.

4 Make tomato sauce. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook onion, garlic, cumin and oregano, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add tomatoes and the water; bring to the boil.

Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.

5 Pour tomato sauce into a small ovenproof dish; position peppers on top of sauce. Cover and bake for 40 minutes or until chillies are tender. Serve topped with watercress and fresh oregano.

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Tip If you prefer not to serve with an egg, try a sprinkling of coarsely chopped toasted walnuts scattered over the risotto before serving.

Mushroom, cavolo nero & quinoa risotto INGREDIENTS

1 Place porcini mushrooms and the

10g dried porcini mushrooms ½ cup boiling water 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 200g swiss brown mushrooms, whole or halved 100g mixed mushrooms (enoki, oyster etc) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1.25 litres basic vegetable stock 1 sprig fresh thyme 100g cavolo nero, sliced thinly 120g goat’s cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan (see Notes, page 122) 4 eggs

boiling water in a heatproof bowl; stand for 5 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat; cook onion, stirring, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add swiss brown and mixed mushrooms; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until browned and tender. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.

3 Stir in quinoa, stock and thyme. Remove porcini mushrooms from water, reserving the soaking liquid; chop coarsely. Add porcini and soaking liquid to pan; bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

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until wilted. Remove pan from heat; stir in goat’s cheese and half the parmesan.

4 Meanwhile, half-fill a large frying pan with water; bring to the boil. Break one egg into a cup, then slide into pan; repeat with remaining eggs. When all eggs are in pan, return water to the boil. Cover pan and turn off heat; stand for 4 minutes or until a light film of egg white sets over yolks.

Remove eggs, one at a time, using a slotted spoon; place the spoon on a paper towel-lined saucer to blot up any poaching liquid.

5 Serve risotto topped with eggs and remaining parmesan. Season with pepper.

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This Lebanese preserve is a versatile fridge staple, adding brightness to any snack plate or mezze spread

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The recipe on the next page is for Lebanese pickled turnip, beetroot and apple, which is traditionally served as part of a mezze platter. As the turnip pickles, it first turns pink, then beetroot red and, by the end of the process, the two vegetables are indistinguishable.

This recipe makes 10 cups.

Three methods for sterilising jars 1 Put jars and lids through the hottest cycle of a

dishwasher without using any detergent.

2 Lie down jars and lids in a hot water urn, cover with cold water, then cover boiler with a lid. Bring water to

the boil over a high heat and boil jars for 20 minutes.

3 Stand jars upright, without touching each other, on a wooden board on the lowest shelf in the oven. Turn oven on to lowest possible temperature, close the door and heat jars through for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven or dishwasher with a towel, or from boiling water with tongs and rubber-gloved hands; water will evaporate from hot wet jars quite quickly. Stand jars upright, without touching each other, on a wooden board or a bench covered with a towel (to protect and insulate the bench). Pour hot preserves into hot jars until filled to the top (unless indicated otherwise by the recipe). Hold jars firmly with a towel or oven mitt and secure lids tightly. Leave pickles to cool at room temperature before labelling jars and refrigerating.

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Lebanese pickles MAKES 10 CUPS

2 Tbsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp caster sugar ½ cup boiling water 1½ cups cold tap water 3 cups white wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1kg white turnips 2 medium beetroots 1 Granny Smith apple Long green chillies

How to use Add pickles to falafel pita pockets, sandwiches or a mezze platter with dips.

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1 Stir the sea salt and caster sugar with the

boiling water in a large jug until dissolved.

Add the cold tap water, white wine vinegar and sliced garlic cloves.

2 Peel the turnips and beetroots, then cut into 1cm-thick wedges. Peel and core the Granny Smith apple and cut into thin wedges.

3 Divide the turnip, beetroot and apple among sterilised jars, packing in fairly tightly. Prick long green chillies with a skewer and place one in each jar.

4 Pour over vinegar mixture then seal with lids and cool to room temperature. Label and date jars.

5 Refrigerate jars, rotating once a day for 3 days. Pickles will store unopened in the fridge for 3 months; consume within 2 months once opened.

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Notes on vinegar

Use good-quality vinegar that contains at least 4-6 percent acetic acid; poor-quality vinegars contain less acetic acid and are not good for preserving. You will find the acid level of vinegars listed on the back of the bottle. If you want to preserve the natural colour of light coloured vegetables, such as cauliflower or onions, opt for white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar.

Harsh-tasting vinegars can be balanced out to some degree with sugar and spices.

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Tom-tom club Biting into a ripe, sun-warmed homegrown tomato is one of the pleasures of summer.

Look for seedlings instore this month, there should be plenty of varieties to choose from. For a bumper crop, be sure to plant in a sunny spot, water well around the roots daily and feed with liquid fertiliser once every few weeks.

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Constant gardener Mary LovellSmith’s tips for September.

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The constant gardener Spring has sprung, buds are bursting and the soil warming.

It’s time to get out and scatter seeds, plant, weed and feed

Sow what

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Sow capsicums, chillies, corn, cucurbits (courgette, cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash, gourd etc), eggplants, and tomatoes in trays under shelter, such as a sunny windowsill or veranda. Do not plant out until any danger of frost is over and the temperatures are warmer.

South of Tauranga, this may not be until well into November. No advantage is had planting out early, as any cold weather will check growth. Peas and beans may be sown directly into the ground, as can beetroot, coriander, lettuce, rocket, spinach and spring onions.

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Pro tips From the experts at Kings Plant Barn

Landscape 101

A dry, hot summer beckons, which is great for us but not so much for birds. A well-chosen and well-placed bird bath will be helpful to them while bringing life and interest into the garden.

The birds won’t care whether it is classic or classical, modern or modish. They are more interested in the bath’s depth being no deeper than 4cm, and that shape of the bowl is shallower at the edges, making it easier for them to enter. They are also keen on non-slip surfaces. Concrete is fine, but if yours is glazed ceramics, then add some fine gravel to the bottom. A few rocks in the bowl will also allow them somewhere to drink without getting wet.

No longer is the middle of the lawn considered the optimum spot for a bird bath.

Instead, place it in the shade – ideally a couple of metres away from trees or shrubs – and at

a safe distance from prowling cats, yet still offering birds the security of an escape, especially when wet. Total shade isn’t vital but at least protect it from the hot mid- to late-afternoon sun to help keep the water fresh and cool. Changing the water every couple of days will also help stop insects, notably mosquitos laying their eggs in it. Who wants their bath to be a breeding ground? Enjoy too, the many insects that will be thankful for the still water you provide – bees, butterflies and those symbols of lazy summer days, dragonflies.

Bird baths should also be placed where they can be easily spotted by birds from above. Position it somewhere where the birds’ bathing antics can be seen and enjoyed by your household, but not too close to a window that birds might fly into.

I want to sow a lawn in a shady spot.

Is there any way this can be done?

It is not impossible, however you need to choose a shade-tolerant lawn seed. If the area is under a tree, prune away any lower limbs to let more light through.

As your grass is establishing, remember that the shaded spots won’t need as much water – a common mistake is overwatering, causing moss to form.

Taking root

Many annual flowers may be sown directly into the garden, though the colder your climate, the later in the month they are best started. Reliable germinators include alyssum, bishops flower, calendula, cornflower, cosmos, forget-menot, larkspur, marigold, nasturtium and poppy. Go online and enjoy choosing.

Plant guide

Plant summer-flowering bulbs and tubers, such as amaryllis, begonias, dahlias, gladioli, lilies and nerines now, but hold off putting in alliums and callas until the soil warms a little.

Lettuce, leeks, cabbage, celery, onions and silverbeet seedlings may be planted out in September in all but the coolest parts of the country. Little and often is the rule for leafy crops such as lettuce and rocket, to ensure continuity of supply.

I live in Auckland. Can I use garden soil for my pot plants?

We don’t recommend using garden soil for pots. This is because most of Auckland’s soil contains clay, which turns into a slushy mess or a solid brick, depending on the weather. A freedraining mix is best for pots. Potting mix is best for indoor plants, cacti, succulents and bulbs. Container mix (or mixes with water-absorbent granules) will help lock in moisture for longer, while still draining well. If clay soil was to be used in a pot, it would dry quickly, becoming compact and making it hard for the plant to access any water you give it.

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How to…. attract honey bees From the “try it before you dis it” files comes a music playlist compiled specifically to attract bees. Scientists have long known that bees communicate through a “waggle” dance, which emits sound at about 250-300Hz, and that they can detect frequencies up to about 500Hz. Putting two and two together, some musically minded gardener has come up with a list of songs with a 250-500Hz frequency and reminiscent of sounds produced in the hive. The playlist includes: Crossroads – Cream; Stand By Me – Ben E King; So What – Miles Davies; My Generation – The Who; Riders on the Storm – The Doors; Teen Town – Weather Report; Give it Away – Red Hot Chilli Peppers; Billie Jean – Michael Jackson; Another One Bites the Dust – Queen; Hysteria – Muse; The Chain – Fleetwood Mac; I Wish – Stevie Wonder; Freewill – Rush; Phantom of the Opera – Iron Maiden; Come Together – The Beatles; Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed; Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People; Bullet in the Head – Rage Against the Machine; and Sabotage – Beastie Boys.

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Daffodils shouldn’t be put in a vase with other flowers? It’s because when cut they secrete a sap poisonous to other blooms.

WEED As fast as your desirable plants rise up to greet spring so do the weeds, which are most easily removed while small. Pull out by hand or hoe. Smothering with mulch helps deter them, as does crowding them out with groundcovers.

FEED Add bounteous amounts of compost and/or well-rotted manure to the soil to improve soil structure, feed essential microbial organisms and encourage beneficial insects. A pinch or two of blood and bone when planting seedlings never goes amiss either.

Steal this look

Seedlings are grown in style and with excellent environmental references in eco-pots in this simple, elegant and easily constructed wooden box. The pots are made of sustainably generated wood fibre and peat moss, with no glues, and decompose easily in the earth. Sow seeds thinly and plant the whole pot, meaning no disruption to the seedlings. This is great for those hating having their roots disturbed, such as beans, peas, pumpkins, cucumbers and 136

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melons. Stand the pots on something impermeable, such as a china saucers, to protect the box from moisture. Even the labels are made of wood in this plastic-free production centre – another reason to save those old ice-block sticks. The only disadvantage is the price of the eco-pots, which can be reduced by buying in bulk. Get some like-minded gardening family, friends or neighbours in on the deal.

Be sure to make time to pull out the dandelions (and other taprooted weeds) in your lawn – or wherever else they may bug you.

This is preferably done sitting or kneeling down with a two-pronged dandelion weeder in your hand.

Now, plunge the tines into the soil around the base of the plant and gently but firmly push down on the handle, and out should pop the weed and roots. Be aware damp soil will surrender a root more readily than dry soil. Hortex garden weeder, $13.99, from Kings Plant Barn.

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Beds of roses The enduring love affair we have with roses is strong. From the best smelling to the thornless, here’s our top 20 picks of the bunch Text Mary Lovell-Smith

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ossil evidence shows the rose to be an ancient flower – about 35 million years old, in fact. From Central Asia it spread throughout the northern hemisphere – America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East – evolving into an estimated 150 species.

All but one of these species roses had single flowers with just five petals. Today these species roses are still around, but in the 5000 years since it was first cultivated in China, breeding has created at least 30,000 varieties – some with more than 100 petals. And although they come in myriad shades and colours, the search continues for that elusive true blue one. Here are some of our favourites.

The neatest

Molineux is a smart upright shrub rose whose compact foliate is quickly smothered in neat yellow to apricot rosettes. The scent is light but replete, with those indefinable, slightly musky tea rose.

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The best fragrance

Double Delight is a hybrid tea with an impressive spicy citrus fragrance and spectacular flowers. As the sun strikes the ivory petals, they slowly turn carmine, from the edges in. The large flowers are usually borne singly on long stems and, as a bonus, last well in the vase.

The large semi-double soft-apricot blooms of Apricot Nectar (page 138) exude a delectable and powerful fruity fragrance.

Being a floribunda, the flowers come in small sprays and have a form similar to the teas. A pleasingly vigorous grower.

Baronne de Rothschild is an eye-catching hybrid tea with a strong rose fragrance. Its large, cupped bicoloured blooms start off crimson red and open to a deep pink, with distinct silvery backs. Great as a cut flower too, this tea rose has it all.

Touted by many as being the world’s best yellow rose, the floribunda Friesia is also no slouch when it comes to fragrance, which is best described as heady (and much scent in yellow roses is rare). The clusters of medium-sized clear and bright blooms appear over a long season and don’t fade.

If you like your perfume spicy and your roses uncommon, then grab a Spiced Coffee. This hybrid tea has shapely blooms of beige (some say fawn) overlaid with smoky lavender at the borders. If murky moody colours are in, then so is this beauty.

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CARPET ROSES

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The easy care

Low-growing carpet roses took the gardening world by storm at the start of this century. Most roses are easy-care and drought tolerant and although they might look like a Persian carpet, they act more like a doormat, putting up with no end of neglect and mistreatment.

They flower for a long time and super abundantly, come in a range of colours, and are pretty much free from disease.

The enduring popularity of Iceberg is partially based on its uncomplaining nature but also on its profusion of gorgeous medium-sized, semi-double icy white blooms, which are sometime tinged with the palest of pinks. Pair them with box hedging for a retro fin de siecle look.

For a rose to plant and tend no more, the disease-resistant climber Seduction is fabulous. Its blooms are the palest soft yellow with smudgy pink bands and its vigour in growth is matched only by that of its ability to keep on producing flowers.

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All summer long, the beautiful Ballerina bears many, large trusses of small, dainty single flowers.

The pink flowers of this hybrid musk rose have white centres, prominent golden stamens and a light and pleasant scent.

A favourite since the 1930s when it was introduced.

“Famed for their longevity as a cut flower, Just Joey is also visually stunning, and like all the best roses, has a good fragrance as well.”

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Those best in vases

QUEEN ELIZABETH

For a period last century, Queen Elizabeth was the world’s second-most popular rose. A hybrid tea and floribunda cross, this large, tall upright bush is covered all season with large pink, globular blooms on long straight stems. Fantastic alone in the vase, or with others in floral arrangements.

Just Joey’s large, blowsy, even, coppery apricot blooms are produced in abundance. Famed for their longevity as a cut flower, Just Joey is also visually stunning, and like all the best roses, has a good fragrance as well.

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The two-toned

Scentimental’s blooms are creamy white splashed, splattered and striped with burgundy and a strong spicy scent. This floribunda is as vigorous and free-flowering as it is showy. We love it.

Perfect Moment is perfect for those who like their roses flashy, real flashy. The big svelte buds on this hybrid tea unfurl to reveal harlequinworthy sunny yellow and lipstick-red petals on a compact bush. Very mid-century modern.

The fragrance is light and fruity.

Like the paintings of Paul Gauguin, the blooms of this eponymic hybrid tea are a profusion of warm tones, of coral, red, yellow brushed, splashed, freckled and striped.

Always beautiful, even as they fade with age, they are produced prolifically and for long periods on a vigorous bush.

Not as colourful as the artist’s canvases but the rose that bears Henri Matisse’s name is as appealing as his works. The large floribunda blooms are dark cerise splashed in white in a rather painterly manner. The curious fragrance has tasty notes of raspberry.

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“Not as colourful as the artist’s canvases but the rose that bears Henri Matisse’s name is as appealing as his works.”

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French Lace is as charming as its name suggests. Its sweet-smelling, delicately wrought blooms are cream with a breath of apricot at their hearts. And supporting all this Gallic elegance is a strong, sun-loving bush.

Banksias are famously thornless, a definite plus when it comes to pruning this vigorous, evergreen rambler. Its long arching canes are smothered in small double blooms in either a pretty soft yellow or white flowers, both of which have a delicate fragrance.

Crepuscule is covered in beautiful, double, medium-sized, loose and slightly muddled rich apricot-yellow blooms for months, from mid spring right through to winter. This easily trainable climber is not completely thornless but its delicious tea-rose fragrance more than makes up for that.

Dioressence’s name alludes to its heady fragrance, which is often described as geranium tossed with bergamot. However, this hybrid tea’s repeated offerings of large and lightly ruffled lilac blooms with darker edges are what steals many a heart. That it has very few thorns is just cherries on the icing on the cake, so to speak.

Veilchenblau only has one flush of flowers a season but what a glorious sight that is. This old-fashioned rambler has large clusters of small purple and white-centred blooms, which fade to lilac-grey. Its scent is rich and fruity, it’s almost thornless and it doesn’t mind light shade – a winner all-round.

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THINK PINK The mirror is a must-have for postmodernist design enthusiasts. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr (below) in 1970.

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The Ultrafragola mirror With its tall, curvy and pink-illuminated frame, it’s not hard to see why this delightful mirror is a favourite among A-listers, design lovers and fashion influencers alike What is it? It’s a 1.8 metres tall, curvaceous, pink mirror with a neon-illuminated frame.

It’s technically also a lamp.

What does the name mean? ‘Ultrafragola’ means ‘ultimate strawberry’ in Italian.

Who designed it? Ultrafragola was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1970 for Italian design manufacturer Poltronova. It has been produced by Poltronova without interruption since then. Ettore typically favoured shocking and unexpected designs and he was, by all accounts, ahead of his time. The mirror has a distinctive Memphis appeal, despite being designed a decade earlier than the ’80s movement. Ettore would in fact go on to be the founder of the Memphis Group – a company of designers who became known for their 146

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bright and bold postmodern designs – 10 years later in 1980.

What was the design inspiration?

Ettore designed the Ultrafragola as a homage to femininity, with the waves representing the curves of the body and hair.

What is it made of? Ultrafragola consists of a mirror and a thermoformed translucent plastic frame, which emits a pink light. Each Ultrafragola piece ever produced has been thermoformed from the single original aluminium mould created in 1970. The mirror is only produced in one colourway; a white opaline frame with a pink LED or neon light. So, if you see one in any other hue, you can be sure it’s not authentic.

Where can I get one? Despite its widespread popularity, the Ultrafragola is a tricky piece to get your hands on.

You’ll find one on 1st Dibs for upwards of $17,000, or from the original manufacturer, Poltronova, for a similar price.

Okay, where can I get a cheaper version? You can’t. This design classic has managed to hold its own in a world of reproductions. However, you can find curvy mirrors from Made of Tomorrow and Ferm Living, and there are a multitude of wavy pastel mirrors on Etsy – however, none are as big and luminescent as the Ultrafragola.

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Why is it so popular? The curvaceous mirror’s return to popularity might be a nod to the emerging interior trend that champions pastel hues and all things curvy.

However, there’s no denying Instagram’s role in the mirror’s soaring revival. Thanks to the flattering soft pink light it emits, it has been dubbed ‘the perfect selfie mirror’ – a staple in the social zeitgeist – and we’ve since seen the platform’s top interior and fashion influencers snapping selfies with it. A-Listers, too, have jumped on the bandwagon; Lena Dunham posed with hers for a magazine cover, the late designer Karl Lagerfeld bought one for his home in 1986, and Bella Hadid has even shot a few selfies with hers. You can also find it in permanent residence at MoMa.

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