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Under your spell There’s something extra special about this property in Melbourne’s leafy north.

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Boxing on This container home is both a cool temporary solution and the pathway to a dream.

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You got that right The owners of this house didn’t leave much of it as it was, but they made everything as it should be.

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Calm & collected In this minimalist bungalow, nature and nostalgia coexist in gentle harmony.

Time for living Take time for life’s little moments - reading the news as you eat breakfast, setting the table for hungry guests, sinking into your favourite armchair.

Introducing Tolv, who put your daily rituals at the heart of their design, making furniture to give you your best day, every day.

Top left Kile 50 tall coffee table by Tolv, RRP $449, Top right Kile 90 low coffee table by Tolv, RRP $899, Cherry 240 sofa by Tolv, RRP $4,639, Above Inlay upholstered oak dining chair in Montana Canyon leather by Tolv, RRP $799

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Scout Attention, shoppers!

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Milan Design Week Fresh new looks.

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Bookmarks Your other favourite reads.

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Fashion forward A bit of fluff.

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Kitchen scheme Staying in is the new going out.

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LIVING

Paint trends Fruit bursts.

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Bathroom moodboard

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Life’s simple pleasures.

This or that?

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Love your laundry

Well & good

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Small space A wood-filled Waikato cabin.

Set-ups that lighten the load.

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Design destination Samode Palace, Rajasthan.

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Shelley Down.

This life Areez Katki.

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At home with Andrea Harradine & Todd Stevenson.

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Last word

Design profile Ted Synnott.

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I’ve recently returned home from a whirlwind trip around Rajasthan, and now know why the phrase ‘Incredible India’ was coined by the country’s government as its international tourism sales pitch. It’s a place like no other — a riot of colour steeped in culture. When my friend and fellow interiors enthusiast Amber Armitage and I were making our travel plans, we plotted an itinerary that would give us all sorts of otherworldly experiences, taking us to ancient forts filled with frescoes, architectural monuments dedicated to astronomy and the chicest boutique hotels we could afford.

The way colour is used so confidently to decorate indoors and out was utterly uplifting; my lasting impressions are of dusky terracotta temples with ornate marble detailing, cornflower blue houses with mint green trim, and fabrics intricately woven and printed by hand in every shade imaginable. But the memory that will remain the strongest is of the welcoming nature of the people we met.

We were made to feel at home wherever we went, from being served chai tea and chocolate cake in the middle of the night on our arrival at Scarlette guesthouse in New Delhi, to being invited up to a camel farmer’s rooftop terrace for chai overlooking a village in the Aravalli mountains, to sharing a meal on the floor of a family home in Bagru, where we spent a day learning about hand-block printing.

Each of these experiences and many others left me with a feeling of gratitude not only for that generosity of spirit, but also for how lucky I am to have the life I do at home, as there’s no ignoring the struggles many people face every day in India. They say travel changes you, and this trip truly has taught me the value of wonderful experiences as well as wonderful things.

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Portrait: Amber Armitage. Alice wears: Building Block T-shirt, kowtowclothing.com. Karen skirt, juliettehogan.com

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Milan Design Week

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Bookmarks

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Fashion forward

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Kitchen scheme

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Paint trends

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Bathroom moodboard

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Love your laundry

Informed by neuroaesthetics and in collaboration with Google Design Studio, Reddymade Architecture and the International Arts & Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University, this scene is from Muuto’s installation A Space for Being, and one of our favourite things showcased in Italy recently. You’ll find the rest on page 18.

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STYLE —— Shop

Scout We’ve been shopping for your home.

IN REAL LIFE Bohème Home’s Lilah Lind began her business after getting married in Bali led to her living there for a year. Today she offers an authentic selection of ethically made furniture and homeware from the island and elsewhere, and has recently brought her online store to life with a bricks-and-mortar counterpart in Mount Maunganui. If you’re one for rattan, get your skates on. bohemehome.co.nz

FULL HOUSE Tim Webber Design has just opened a flagship destination packed with potential in Auckland’s Grey Lynn. The industrial-style setting of the standalone showroom in the Scrap Yard precinct is offset by interior details including a rendered wall and cedar-clad counter that make the furniture, lighting, objects — and you — feel right at home. timwebberdesign.com

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by Ray and Steve Adams, aka the grandad and dad of stylist and Blackbird Goods owner Gem. Like the talented Adams junior, the Hastings pair are into function without frou-frou, and it shows in this uncomplicated design Ray dreamt up in his shed in the ‘60s. adamsandco.myshopify.com

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Words: Philippa Prentice

Finally get your home practice underway with support from Globe Artichoke bolsters, which can meet your yogic needs top to toe.

For necks, knees, backs and beyond, they’re filled with wool or buckwheat husks that mould to the shape of your body, and are the work of Wellington yoga teacher Lianne Brooks Hall and her mum Celia.

THE BEE’S KNEES Coco Flip’s Melbourne design studio has been a hive of activity developing their nifty new lighting collection, Honey, which blends the curves of the humble honey dipper with art deco, and was a collaboration with some of the city’s top craftspeople.

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RUGGED UP What do Papamoa and Morocco have in common? Kiwi company Bohzali and a whole lot of covetable stuff.

Aside from accessories by talented makers in Australia and Indonesia, most of their items are produced by artisans in Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains, and some are true vintage treasures, like this snug rug we’re completely smitten with. bohzali.co.nz

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STYLE —— Milan Design Week

What’s new Highlights from Milan Design Week that’d make any home look like it just stepped out of the Salone del Mobile.

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Visionary vibes There was way more to write home about at this year’s Milan Design Week than we can include here, but one of the key things that excited us was the popularity of using experiential settings to display collections of furniture, lighting and lifestyle accessories. Our favourite was formidable female creative duo Studiopepe’s installation, Les Arcanistes. Exploring the connection between matter, archetypes and symbols, the Milan-founded agency populated a series of rooms with bespoke and historical pieces that showcased their multi-disciplinary, avant-garde talents.

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New Zealand design company Resident released four new products for lighting exhibition Euroluce, including this elegant Fulcrum table lamp by Aucklandbased Cheshire Architects. It combines a sand-cast bronze or cork base with a paper shade that can be swivelled to create sophisticated new forms and alter the intensity of the glow.

Lived-in look Another experiential triumph was The Socialite Family’s Parisian Apartment by Constance Gennari (founder and artistic director of online magazine and interiors store The Socialite Family), who created a space that reflected both her FrancoItalian identity and the DNA of her brand. Visitors admired her pieces amid family photos and heirloom trinkets — snapshots of her own home life. >

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STYLE —— Milan Design Week

High lights Having engaged bright international minds like Patricia Urquiola, Michael Anastassiades, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Antonio Citterio, Italy’s Flos released a host of experimental lighting. We were most impressed by WireLine by Formafantasma, a playful suspended piece that uses a pink rubber cable to support a ribbed glass tube (two are combined below).

Calico Wallpaper of NYC teamed up with UK designer Faye Toogood to create Muse — wallpapers that celebrate women via sweeping brushstrokes representing the female form. They also collaborated with New York’s Ladies & Gentleman Studio and Mud Australia to present Still/Life, an exhibition exploring tranquility and vitality through objects, lighting and a site-specific version of one of their signature ombré wallpapers.

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For more on the installations and exhibitions that piqued our interest during Milan Design Week, visit homestyle.co.nz.

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Marble’s popularity is nothing new, but for Design Week Italy’s Bloc Studios set designers the task of using innovative processes to explore the material in unique and futuristic ways. When 3D digital liquid painting is used to create a technicolour table (far left), it’s a reminder that design should incite curiosity and truly inspire.

Photography: Lea Anouchinsky (top right) and Carl Kleiner (bottom)

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Kitchen Living (Gestalten, $67) Of course no one’s suggesting you should actually live in your kitchen, but if it kind of feels as if you do, this book will give you ways to make it more than just a room in which you slave away preparing meals.

Somewhere to gather, host, toast, potter and learn was British food writer Mina Holland’s fantasy, which she shares in the foreword before telling how she made it her reality.

On the pages that follow, you’ll visit spaces little and large, owned and rented, loved by those living solo and big families. What they all have in common is their originality. Envy the Tokyo kitchen with a swing in it, realise you didn’t know you needed green cabinetry until now thanks to an 1890 home in Sydney, and consider the possibilities of the eco-minded Copenhagen kitchen made using corn and cork. If you don’t want to go quite that far, you’ll also find ideas for tweaks that’ll help you create a hub you’re happy to hang out in without spending heaps.

TOP A chic Barcelona kitchen that's a compilation of curves. BOTTOM LEFT Kitchen meets workshop in this durable, Austrian-made, powder-coated steel design. BOTTOM RIGHT This California kitchen/photography studio has electrical outlets in the ceiling that allow the hanging lightbulbs to be moved around as needed.

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Words: Philippa Prentice. Kitchen Living photography: Roberto Ruiz (top), Jan Kulke (bottom left), Nicola Parisi (bottom right) and Michelle Young (opposite)

Your other favourite reads.

YOUR WORLD OF INSPIRATION ABOVE In this London home of a Hong Kong-based jewellery designer, the kitchen breaks down the boundaries between cooking, dining and living in several ways, including via cabinetry that continues into the living area.

IN BRIEF The Foraged Home by Joanna and Oliver Maclennan (Thames & Hudson, $55) Free your mind and your interior will follow, because you really don't need big bucks to get unique décor, you just have to look around. Here, experienced foragers let you in on their habits and how-tos for sourcing, salvaging, restoring, repurposing and generally rethinking for one-of-a-kind results.

Shared Living by Emily Hutchinson (Thames & Hudson, $45) Renting and flatting can sometimes make home life feel a bit temporary, but this guide proves that it need not.

Learn how to express your personal style right here, right now with international ideas from people who’re making it work really well, merging often disparate aesthetics into one harmonious whole.

Little Green Kitchen by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl (Hardie Grant, $45) The cool Scandinavian couple behind popular blog Green Kitchen Stories just want their kids to eat their veg, so they’ve devised another lot of fun vegetarian recipes the whole family will genuinely enjoy cooking and eating together. Happily, most can be whipped up lickety-split.

Generation Next (Beta-Plus, $134) Youth is by all accounts wasted on the young, but the achievements and approaches of these up-and-coming architects and interior designers will not be lost on you. Making both a global name for themselves and amazing creations for their clients, they’ve filled this book to the brim with inspiration.

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THE LOOK Buick bomber, $659; Onassis polo, $249; Malo skirt, $329, shjark.com. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT 1 Lampe Gras 214 wall lamp, $1050, karakter.co.nz. 2 Dome vase by Kristina Dam Studio, $370, capricho.co.nz. 3 Little Orla bag by Georgia Jay, $300, georgiajay.com. 4 Twill wool throw, $249, cittadesign.com. 5 Grid cabinet by Kristina Dam Studio, $4785, capricho.co.nz. 6 Sherpa rug by Armadillo & Co, from $1450, theivyhouse.co.nz. 7 Stone seating, $995/set of three, wilsondorset.com. 8 Dotty Round vase, $50, achomestore.co.nz. 9 Aspen upholstered lounge chair, $943, cittadesign.com. 10 Bulan cushion, $100, achomestore.co.nz. 11 Root Double Top side table by Wendelbo, $699, dawsonandco.nz. 12 Awaroa Inlet South print by Westney Rhind, from $79, paperplanestore.com.

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FISHER & PAYKEL —— Kitchen scheme

Meet at mine Come winter, we’re all for staying in — and hosting is nothing but fun when you’ve got a fully stocked kitchen.

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THE ENTERTAINER’S LAYOUT A brilliant connector in an open-plan kitchen and dining area, whether you’re hosting an intimate breakfast for two or a vibrant soirée, islands encourage a social scene and can double as a dining table.

This type of configuration also provides a second work surface and houses additional storage and built-in appliances.

THE LOOK Creating a space you’ll want to hang out in from dawn till dusk, our contemporary material and colour palette expertly juxtaposes classic yet futuristic stainless steel with a textured backdrop of velvety paint and handmade tiles. The grey-green cabinetry with negative-detail recessed handles brings a sense of warmth that’s complemented by a soft mushroomy shade — a pairing we can’t get enough of.

THE APPLIANCES With the flexibility to be integrated into all kinds of kitchens, today’s appliances should be handpicked to suit your lifestyle. This scheme is an entertainer’s dream, incorporating Fisher & Paykel’s quad-door fridge/freezer, which has a Variable Temperature Zone that lets you go from chill to fridge to freezer at the touch of a button; wine cabinet that offers the perfect environment for both reds and whites; powerful but peaceful three-speed rangehood; induction cooktop with smart zones, so you can bridge two elements as one for large pans; and oven with a pyrolytic self-cleaning function that means less time scrubbing and more time schmoozing.

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Kitchen scheme —— FISHER & PAYKEL

Host with the most HIDDEN HERO A true secret weapon, Fisher & Paykel’s sleek built-in rangehoods slot unobtrusively into your space.

O and A candleholders by Minimalux, from $359 each, simonjamesdesign.com.

14 Place Settings, Sanitise Double DishDrawer™ dishwasher, DD60DCX9 RRP$2399, fisherpaykel.com.

Smoke red wine glasses by Broste Copenhagen, $34 each, capricho.co.nz.

90cm Built-In rangehood, HP90IDCHX2 RRP$1499, fisherpaykel.com.

Regnar slate plate

by Broste Copenhagen, $70, capricho.co.nz.

APPLIANCES & BACKDROP, FROM LEFT Fisher & Paykel Quad Door fridge freezer, RF605QDUVX1 RRP$6399; Fisher & Paykel 38-Bottle wine cabinet, RS60RDWX1 RRP$2799; Fisher & Paykel 90cm 5-Zone Induction cooktop with SmartZone, CI905DTB3 RRP$3499; Fisher & Paykel 60cm Built-In 11-Function Pyrolytic oven, OB60SD11PX1 RRP$3599, fisherpaykel.com. Cabinetry in Dulux Waimarama; walls in Dulux Suede Effect in Fossil Beige, dulux.co.nz. Hacienda tiles in Smokey White, $239/m2, middleearthtiles. co.nz. Silestone benchtop in Maple, POA, cosentino.com. Polished concrete floor, POA, peterfell.co.nz. FROM FRONT LEFT Beetle bar stools by Gubi, from $885 each, cultdesign.co.nz. Deluxe wine breather by Menu, $210, simonjamesdesign.com. Angular jug, $150; Parchment bowl, $65, precinct35.co.nz. Aoraki 450-10 Alpina sink, $835, archant.co.nz. Acciaio sink mixer by Paffoni, $1489, mico.co.nz. Semi pendant light by Gubi, $1379, northofhere.nz. Art Class potted plant, $50, silllife.co.nz.

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Swap neutral colours for fruity hues in well-positioned blocks and what have you got?

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Get the look Citrus shades, particularly pale greens and yellows, bring instant freshness and a clean appeal to a room. If you’re wanting to edge your décor into slightly more daring territory than the ever-faithful Resene Whites & Neutrals collection, consider these zesty colours as an alternative to the usual white, cream and beige. They also go well with more energised neutrals, such as the Resene Despacito used here.

Resene Influential is an ultra-chic statement shade — introduce it to your scheme in a well-defined block. We chose to feature it not as the wall colour but as an accent

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BACKDROP Wall in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Despacito; Resene Curtain Collection Pause voile curtains in Earth; bench seat in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Influential; table in Resene Cleopatra and Resene Yuma; floor in Resene Enamacryl in Resene Smoothie, resene.co.nz. OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT B33 dining chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, $5880/set of six, midcentury swag.co.nz. Ergoplan 900 table, $248, unofurniture.co.nz. Angled U vase, $382, csongvayblackwood.com.

White vase, $85, babelogue.shop.

Stacking cups by Monmouth Glass Studio, $68 each, tessuti.co.nz.

Cotton Velvet cushion cover, $50, cittadesign.com. Round Velvet squab by Klay, $150; Timmy throw

by Missoni, $835, tessuti.co.nz.

on the backrest and seat of the builtin bench.

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Even the most humdrum of tables can be transformed into a modern masterpiece. Full disclosure: the beauty pictured here was originally designed to be a meeting table; we liked its curvaceous top and the cool geometry of its base, so we repurposed it as a dining table with highlighted edging. Relatively inexpensive furniture like this isn’t a big deal to repaint, so just have fun. If your table or other surfaces are slippery, you may like to coat them with Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer before painting.

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MICO —— Bathroom moodboard

Better living A refreshed bathroom won’t ease all your worries, but it will turn the mundane into something pretty darn special.

Essentials checklist Urban sink mixer

by Adesso, $505, mico.co.nz.

Teorema oval vessel basin by Progetto, $525, mico.co.nz.

Mecca freestanding bath by Adesso, $1499, mico.co.nz.

Uno bath column

by Elementi, $2650, mico.co.nz.

WATER, BA

Urban column shower by Adesso, $899, mico.co.nz.

Let relaxation wash over you organic g shapes and sophisti hes that allude to the be reflective nature of H20.

ALSO ABOVE, FROM TOP LEFT Sediment wallpaper by Emma Hayes, $235/m 2, emmahayes.co.nz. Oval wall mirror, $229, luxurylinen.co.nz. Polished concrete floor, POA, peterfell.co.nz. Tonk stool, $460, stclements.co.nz. Parison pendant light, $1280, resident.co.nz. Surface Mid Grey Matt 30 x 60 tiles, $79.50/m 2, tiles.co.nz.

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Bathroom moodboard —— MICO

Essentials checklist Mare round rainhead

by Fantini, $1559, mico.co.nz.

Toi bath spout

by Phoenix, $245, mico.co.nz.

Aura freestanding bath by Caroma, $2419, mico.co.nz.

Qubo wall-hung vanity

by Michel César, from $1149, mico.co.nz.

Toi wall-mounted basin mixer by Phoenix, $819, mico.co.nz.

OUTLINED Sharpen your focus by keeping the look tailored, echoing the motif of a thin black border with chic, sleek tapware to match.

ALSO ABOVE, FROM TOP LEFT Wall in Resene High Tea, resene.co.nz. Herringbone White Mos 40 tiles, $65/m2, tiles.co.nz. Brigette Arch side table, $758, sorenliv.com.

Conehome Single Arch light, POA, laal.com.au. Bjorn Low Arch mirrors by Middle of Nowhere, $249 each, shutthefrontdoor.co.nz.

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Love your laundry —— FISHER & PAYKEL

The working family There’s never a dull moment where kids are concerned, so a hard-working laundry that doesn’t slow you down is an absolute saving grace.

Versatile With a long bench, ample storage, open shelving and handy hooks, this mudroom-style space can handle anything you throw at it and houses all you need to keep the rest of the house spick and span. The embodiment of cleanliness, crisp white cabinetry is offset by calming blue and a terrazzo benchtop that’s both chic and playful, appealing to adults and children alike.

Practical Laundry more of a mountain than a pile?

Fisher & Paykel’s large 12kg-capacity front-loader washing machine can bring it down to earth in fewer loads — and in record time, thanks to its Quick cycle.

Its Allergy and Handwash options mean nothing’s a problem, and you can use the Delay Start function to begin washing when it suits your busy schedule. Team it with the matching heat pump condensing dryer, complete with a drying rack that’s perfect for soft toys, shoes and anything else too precious to tumble.

APPLIANCES & BACKDROP Fisher & Paykel 12kg Front Loader washing machine, WH1260P1 RRP$2849; Fisher & Paykel 9kg Heat Pump Condensing dryer, DH9060P1 RRP$2999, fisherpaykel.com. Walls in Resene House White; splashback in Resene Blue Moon, resene.co.nz. Benchtop covered in custom terrazzo decal, POA, yourdecalshop.co.nz. Cabinetry custom-made by homestyle. Marvel Terrazzo Black Matt 60 tiles, $109.50/m2, tilespace.co.nz. ON & ABOVE SHELF, FROM LEFT VV Cinquanta wall lamps by Astep, $825 each, goodform.co.nz. Body brush by Iris Hantverk, $59, everyday-needs.com. Watering can by Haws, $28; garment wash, $35, hand cream, $69, and hand wash, $39, by Mrs Brown, paperplanestore.com.

Aloe plant in Akiko pot, $44; pothos plant in Akiko pot, $87, plantandpot.nz. FROM FRONT LEFT Tosca laundry basket by Yamazaki, $95, fatherrabbit.com. Sweeper and funnel by Menu, $139, paperplanestore.com. Nick cabinet handles, $14 each, katalog.co.nz. Bacino 542 sink, $702, aquatica.co.nz. Buddy round-spout kitchen mixer, $649, plumbline.co.nz. Hand and body wash by Woodsy, $32, paperplane store.co.nz. Soap dish by Iris Hantverk, $35; soap by Sphaera, $26, everyday-needs. com. Smallbirds Wool Runners shoes, $90; Women’s Wool Runners shoes, $160, allbirds.co.nz. Classic White towels, $35 each, fatherrabbit.com. Place Minimal wall hooks, $37 each, wearewaltz.com. Organic cotton produce bags, $13/set of two, paperplanestore.com. Children’s beechwood broom by Redecker, $49, fatherrabbit.com. Morgan bench, $1403, sorenliv.com. Cupid peperomia plant in White pot, $48, plantandpot.nz. >

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Love your laundry —— FISHER & PAYKEL

The urban traveller If flight time is a sure thing, offset that carbon footprint with an ethically minded laundry filled with creative solutions.

Clever Compact lock-up-and-leave homes require well-thought-out, multifunctional spaces. Here, an elegant curtain creates a small but perfectly formed zone and sets the tone for the remaining décor: honest materials and handmade items blended with souvenir finds to form a globetrotter’s haven.

Considered Fisher & Paykel’s ActiveIntelligence™ front loader also makes you feel good about your life choices. Big enough for a king-size duvet, smart enough to create wash profiles based on each load, and with 14 wash cycles including Sports and a Woolmark-endorsed option for your winter woollies, it means outsourcing your laundry is a thing of the past.

Stack it with the heat pump condensing dryer, an eight-star energy-efficient appliance that doesn’t need venting and has a Bulky cycle for your fluffiest duvet ever — the ultimate comfort to arrive home to.

APPLIANCES & BACKDROP Fisher & Paykel 12kg ActiveIntelligence™ LCD Screen Front Loader washing machine, WH1260F1 RRP$3449; Fisher & Paykel 8kg LCD Screen Heat Pump Condensing dryer, DH8060C1 RRP$3299; Fisher & Paykel stacking kit, RRP$149.50, fisherpaykel.com. Walls in Resene Cab Sav; benchtop in Resene Moccasin, resene.co.nz. Cabinetry custom-made by homestyle. Blacktex sheet vinyl flooring in Zinc, $44/m2, flooringxtra.co.nz. OPPOSITE, FROM FRONT LEFT Boucherouite rug, $650, madderandrouge.co.nz. Long-leaf fig plant in Terracotta pot, $188, plantandpot.nz. Bone linen fabric (used as curtain), $64/m, marthas.co.nz. Sove linen pillowcases (on shelf), $70/set of two, cittadesign.com. Icon traditional kitchen mixer by Astra Walker, $749, thekitchenhub.co.nz. Bacino 342 sink, $576, aquatica.co.nz. Kimera cabinet handle, $40, katalog.co.nz. Iringa woven basket, $84, cittadesign.com. Composure cardigan, $239; Maze jumper, $269, kowtowclothing.com.

Paper lamp shade, $12, wahlee.co.nz. Since artwork by Robin Neate, $4500, melanierogergallery.com. Bowl and chair stylist’s own. ALSO PICTURED ABOVE Ora marble soap dish by Città, $20, paperplanestore.com.

Soap by Sphaera, $26, everyday-needs.com. Round basket with handles, $105, fatherrabbit.com. Abacus Crew jumper, $269, kowtowclothing.com. Washed linen quilted blanket, $299, cittadesign.com. >

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The new parents Let a well-designed laundry be an oasis of calm in the whirl of your new routine, so you can devote your energy to finding your feet.

Soothing In a palette of comforting colours and beautifully tactile natural materials tucked away behind a panelled sliding door, this is an easy-to-access space designed with tender loving care. Tall cupboards and wide shelves create a place for everything and keep everything in its place.

Simple All you could ever need in an extra pair of hands, Fisher & Paykel’s washer/ dryer combo machine does the entire job from start to finish. Easily installed with no need for venting, it has an Add a Garment function that lets you add or remove items mid-cycle, plus its Allergy, Cotton and Delicates cycles and low-temperature drying are just the thing for those sweet little baby clothes. Simply set it and forget it, and the washing becomes hassle free.

Let a well-designed laundry be an oasis of calm in the whirl of your ever-changing new-parents routine.

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APPLIANCES & BACKDROP Fisher & Paykel 8.5kg/5kg washer dryer combo, WD8560F1 RRP$2499, fisherpaykel.com.

Left wall in Resene Just Right, resene.co.nz. Central wall in custom tiled decal, POA, yourdecalshop.co.nz. Door in Resene Gull Grey, resene.co.nz. Cabinetry and sliding stacker door custom-made by homestyle. Sherwood sheet vinyl flooring in Golden Oak, $46/m2, flooringxtra.co.nz. OPPOSITE, ON SHELVES, FROM TOP Pero shelving unit

by Ercol, from $3795, goodform.co.nz. Crinkle Gauze guest towels by Classiky, $65 each; Japanese bath towels

by Claska, $47 each, everyday-needs.com. Bashful cottontail bunny toy, $57, fatherrabbit.com. Assorted baby clothing; Merino Knit blankets, $180 each; Natural Wooden Ring rattle, $25, Willow rattle, $27; Lambskin booties, $50, naturebaby.co.nz. ALSO OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT Moses basket and mattress, $190, naturebaby.co.nz. Hinoki bathroom tray by Claska, $49, everyday-needs.com. Soap, $7, naturebaby.co.nz. Balto cabinet handles, $26 each, katalog.co.nz. Natural Black Open Weave Wide basket, $72, fatherrabbit.com. Billy jumper, $60, naturebaby.co.nz.

Recess handle, $44, katalog.co.nz. Svelto Round Stacking stool by Ercol, $595, goodform.co.nz. Ceramic candle

by Elena Renker x Mark Antonia and bowl stylist’s own. >

A mirror and objets d’art blur the lines between function and form, laundry room and get-ready-to-go zone.

Love your laundry —— FISHER & PAYKEL

The gentle woman The modern professional knows what she wants — and its a laundry that looks good, takes excellent care of a covetable wardrobe and keeps you one step ahead.

Tailored This chic space is designed for the dual concerns of personal style and self-care.

A built-in garment rack optimises organisation, while a mirror and objets d’art blur the lines between function and form, laundry room and get-readyto-go zone. Stylish details such as the entry archway and subtle texture offer fashion-forward interest.

Thoughtful Take the ‘please don’t shrink’ guesswork out of fabric care with Fisher & Paykel’s ActiveIntelligence™ front-loading washing machine, while reducing the need to waste your life ironing with its Delicate and Easy-Iron cycles. Its sleek aesthetic looks sophisticated alongside the equally pared-back heat pump condensing dryer, an intuitive appliance that dries clothes at lower temperatures to support the fabric’s longevity. Its auto-sensing technology measures moisture, shutting off at just the right time, and you can use the drying rack for prized items like hats and footwear.

APPLIANCES & BACKDROP Fisher & Paykel 12kg ActiveIntelligence™ LCD Screen Front Loader washing machine, WH1260F1 RRP$3449; Fisher & Paykel 8kg LCD Screen Heat Pump Condensing dryer, DH8060C1 RRP$3299, fisherpaykel.com. Left wall in Resene Sakura; benchtop in Resene Coral Tree; middle wall in Resene Just Right; right wall in Resene Aura, resene.co.nz. Rail and bench custom-made by homestyle. Fashion sheet vinyl flooring in Rock, $45/m2, flooringxtra.co.nz. OPPOSITE, FROM FRONT LEFT Tosca storage box by Yamazaki, $44, paperplanestore.com. Linen water by Studio Hall, $55, fatherrabbit.com. Cotton Waffle towels by Mavis & Osborn, from $22 each, paperplanestore.com. Bjorn Low Arch mirror by Middle of Nowhere, $149, shutthefrontdoor.co.nz. Take a Bite dress, $695; Where I Want to Be skirt, $595; It’s a New Day top, $485; Hole Lot of Loving knit, $545; The Jones dress, $595; It’s Time to Shine top, $675, maggiemarilyn.com. Elixir Maris Sal hair texturising mist by Botaniq, $47, fourth-st.com. Dish (part of an oil burner) by JS Ceramics, $46, paperplanestore.com. Soap, $25, fatherrabbit.com. Chrome Cantilever dining chair by Merrow Associates, $800, karakter.co.nz.

Place Minimal wall hook, $37, wearewaltz.com. Wool duster, $45, paperplanestore.com. Flowers and shoes stylist’s own. ON SHELVES, FROM TOP Place Minimal shelves, $291 each, wearewaltz.com. Body soap by Austin Austin, $59, fatherrabbit.com. Woman vase, $320, Macaroni vase, $260, and Wave vase, $230, by Rachel Saunders, fourth-st.com. Ceramic bowl by Margi Nuttall, POA, margi.co.nz. Body polish, $44, and bath salts, $32, by Salt by Hendrix, and pink clay mask by Courtney & Babes, $48, paperplanestore.com. ALSO ABOVE Cotton cloth, $26/set of three, paperplanestore.com. Linen flat sheet by Cultiver, $239, fatherrrabbit.com.

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On a surface level, it was work that took artist Areez Katki from his home in Auckland to his ancestral home in Mumbai last year, after receiving a grant to carry out a residency and project. But that was just the tip of the iceberg.

So Areez, what does home mean to you?

I’ve been moving around so much in the past decade that I have to question what ‘home’ entails. Perhaps it’s an amalgamation of places within oneself that aren’t limited to one physical site.

Auckland is where my immediate family lives and where I often return to between travel-related endeavours to replenish on time spent with whanau, by the sea, at my Parnell studio and 46 homest yle

revisiting sites from my childhood in East Auckland. However, it isn’t quite so easy to sustain a practice in that setting, being so isolated from certain resources in the northern hemisphere and tethered to my genetic heritage, so by luck I also happen to have an apartment in Mumbai on the top floor of a 100-year-old art deco building. It’s where I was born and my mother, her parents and parents’ parents lived, but no one lives there anymore, so I have space, solitude and autonomy there, which to me, as a 29-year-old Kiwi who will probably never own property in Auckland, is the definition of luxury. I’m very grateful.

Your time in Mumbai led to your first solo show, which uses textiles to explore

your Parsi history… The formulation of my exhibition Bildungsroman follows the narrative trope of revisiting one’s origin story. Being the son of immigrants who were raised in India then moved around a lot resulted in me having both Parsi and Kiwi identities to consolidate, along with being queer.

Before last year, there was so much about me that had been conveniently ‘abridged’ in order to make this identity more comprehensible for my peers and romantic partners, and palatable for an audience. One then realises far too late in life that this is a highly problematic way to live, hence my attempt to consolidate such affairs that deal with identity, spirituality and sexuality through an exploration of my heritage, >

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The door to multidisciplinary artist Areez Katki’s home away from home in Mumbai, India is a portal to a whole lot more.

This life —— PEOPLE

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Areez started gradually re-establishing the family-owned apartment in Mumbai as a home and live-in studio, restoring pieces of furniture made by his great-grandfather’s atelier; Tappeh Sarab Deity, 2018, part of a series for Bildungsroman of tapestry works made with Czech beads; detail from In Small Places (Farokh Sohrab), 2018; detail from Still Life, Spin, Thrust, 2018; Homecoming, 2019, a handwoven beaded-glass toran tapestry.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT His corner studio; Bombay Dyeing 1990, 2018, a repurposed family artefact for Bildungsroman; a woodblock-printed sheet by Parsi-owned Bombay Dyeing, founded in 1878; Areez on the balcony, where in the mornings he’d feed the birds. “The most popular visitors I had were wild green parrots, melodic myna birds, kites and, of course, Mumbai’s cheeky old crows,” he says; Anahita, 2018, made with Czech beads for Bildungsroman.

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TOP LEFT This toran was woven by Areez’s grandmother. “The domestic realm we occupy generation after generation is a reservoir of rich resources,” he says.

“It’s powerful stuff, memory. I only added the upper layer — the true magic came from inside the textiles I was privileged to acquire, inherit and use.” ABOVE LEFT Antique Zoroastrian prayer caps from central Iran. ABOVE RIGHT Inside, the apartment has 17ft ceilings and exposed beams to encourage cooler air.

which I can now proudly trace back across 5000 years.

During and since Bildungsroman, the pride that I’m finally able to have around both my sexuality and ethnocultural identity has been immense.

Such endeavours are extremely healing and I deeply wish this for all individuals, particularly those who stem from diasporic whakapapa.

What does Bildungsroman examine?

It looks at two narratives, framed by craft materiality in the domestic realm.

One is an autobiographical narrative and coming-of-age inspection of my identity as a self-removed Zoroastrian who then returns to the setting of his birth to examine the ethno-religious properties of his heritage and consolidate two opposing aspects of his identity: queer and Zoroastrian. This led to a celebration of the female divinities that had long been kept suppressed by religious practices, also aided by queer, feminist and revolutionary figures from the Parsi community.

The second narrative is a wider survey of the cultural heritage, history and archeology that directly led to the dispersion of Zoroastrians around the

world, raising questions around survival, the retention of knowledge, spiritual practices and an overall resilience to entering mainstream world religions.

What else was special about spending time in Mumbai? My neighbours and the stories they shared about what life was like before I was born. My greatgrandmother taught our neighbour Aunt Dolly, who’s also my grandmother’s bestie, to weave torans, then over half a century later, she taught me. To inherit knowledge and document oral herstories was the most special part of this experience for me.

What daily rituals did you enjoy there?

If I was up before there were too many people on the street for my voice to carry, I’d put on my robe and yell “Narial-pani walla, ek please!”, which translates as “Coconut-water man, one please!” from my bedroom window, send a basket down three storeys with some cash in it, and wait for it to be replaced with deliciously creamy fresh coconut for breakfast.

I’d also make espresso in an old Bialetti stovetop coffee maker and sip it on the balcony with the birds while

feeding them seeds, day-old bread and peanuts. This is something that my grandmother always did and continues to do in Auckland every morning.

I loved working in my corner studio at my grandfather’s teak desk with its pale blue laminated surface, where I wrote, read, formulated and made watercolour renderings/studies to examine and research what then went towards my textile panels. My larger embroidered works were executed in a bigger living room that was converted into another studio space filled with my books, tapestry frames, hoops, collected textiles and equipment that I tried to organise in little ceramic vessels. This was where most works were physically executed, from either an old Chandigarh armchair or my grandmother’s daybed.

Another ritual was my late-afternoon Campari spritz around golden hour, a dreamy part of the day. This was something I usually did after work, often with guests while we sat on the balcony smoking Gold Leaf cigarettes, listening to music and watching people on the street below.

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High chance Andrea Harradine of Powersurge, makers of marvellous metalworks, shares why it pays to go where the wheels take you.

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One fine day almost three years ago, Powersurge director Todd Stevenson set out on a bike ride from the West Auckland home he shared with his wife and co-director Andrea Harradine. Struggling up a steep hill, he was about to give up and turn around when a stranger stopped to encourage him to keep riding to the top. He hopped back on his bike and as he rounded the corner saw a ‘For sale’ sign…

So, Andrea, that was a bit of luck! Finding the house was strangely serendipitous. We were living just down the road and planning to build a cantilevered house on our section, so if that person hadn’t encouraged Todd to keep going, we’d never have found out this property was for sale. As well as that, during our first viewing of the house, we discovered we’d made the outdoor furniture on the deck for a beloved client, designer Bob McDonald, many years previously, which really solidified for us that it was meant to be.

ALL RIGHT HERE Andrea says she and Todd try to separate work and life but inevitably end up discussing projects at the kitchen bench. “We’ve just started working from home on Fridays, which is proving really positive as it gives us the opportunity to be in a different headspace creatively, without the distractions of the workshop,” she adds.

What else attracted you to the place? The view, the quiet, the nature and the architecture. We wanted something interesting and unique, something that reflected our aesthetics and encouraged a more restful lifestyle. Being in the Waitakere Ranges, we’re surrounded by native birds, the elevation means we get the most amazing skies, and the lack of neighbours gives the house a bach feel, which we like to call ‘loud music on the weekends’.

Have you made many changes since you moved in? The architecture is what we fell in love with, so other than repainting and adding some soft furnishings, the house is mostly as we found it. One day we’d like to extend the front > homest yle 51

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ABOVE The home’s clever sight lines mean each room feels nestled in nature, and you can even lie in the bath and see out to the city. BELOW Todd has been investigating the more artistic potential of brass; this is a piece he has recently finished.

OPPOSITE The master bedroom décor includes cushions from Klay and Babelogue, and artwork by Amy Unkovich (top left) and Ophelia King.

deck and maybe add another storey, but for now a container pool is the next thing on our agenda.

How would you describe your interior style? Relaxed. In our work, we’re surrounded by ever-changing interior trends, but for us the most important thing is having a home that feels comfortable and reflects who we are. Our kids come and go, we have dogs and we cook a lot, so the house has to be functional first. We’d never want it to feel fussy, so we try to surround ourselves with the things and people that remind us of how we got to live in this incredible place.

Is your taste shaped by other areas of interest? We’re deeply inspired by the arts and architecture, in particular the architectural work of Zaha Hadid, Louis Kahn, Frank Lloyd Wright, Tom Kundig and [Austrian studio] Precht, as well as the incredible sculpture of Albert Paley.

Creating bespoke metalworks for commercial and private projects often sees you working with interior designers and architects — does this influence your aesthetic at home? We’re very lucky that we get to see all sorts of amazing work and it definitely filters in. There are so many brilliant designers and makers in New Zealand. If we do decide to build one day, we’ll have to go through all the bookmarks we’ve made over the years.

You’ve recently developed a line of home products — called Home. What was the inspiration for these pieces? Aucklandbased interior designer Amelia Holmes put us onto Milan’s Nilufar gallery, so we visited when we went to Italy for Salone del Mobile and it totally blew us away. The gallery >

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TOP FORMS Powersurge’s impeccable Home products include mirrors (above), shelves (top right, below and previous page) and more. “We can’t wait to release the next collection,” says Andrea. “We’re in the prototyping stage and exploring some more sculptural possibilities that we’re excited to add to the range.”

beautifully presents Italian design history alongside innovative and modern design, and pushed us to experiment and extrapolate our existing day-to-day production into a smaller and more accessible scale.

How does the design process evolve from idea to realised object?

For our first Home collection, we wanted to create simple but elegant pieces that are beautiful in their own right and can find their place in many different spaces. Most are products we felt we needed in our own home. Todd draws multiple versions, then we whittle down the list, which then goes into prototyping, followed by testing of structure, durability and finish. Once the designs are finalised, they’re produced to order or in small runs, then hand-finished in our Henderson workshop.

What’s the most satisfying part? Developing designs and taking on challenges that stretch our boundaries means we’re always learning that the impossible is possible. And for us and out clients, the end result is always immensely gratifying.

What recent projects are you most proud of? Working with Rufus Knight on Aesop’s Wellington store was an absolute pleasure, as was working with Sumich Chaplin Architects on a three-storey solid-brass balustrade. That was a real test of our craftsmanship and we’re delighted with the result.

At the end of the day, what rituals do you enjoy at home?

Gathering around the table with our family, jumping in the spa on winter evenings and being able to pop to Te Henga to walk the dogs whenever we choose. powersurge.co.nz

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Seeing is believing Industrial designer Ted Synnott needed some convincing of his abilities, but we can’t help but notice his talent now.

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Ted Synnott had always been interested in art. He printed T-shirts and painted and whatnot, yet erroneously believed he hadn’t been blessed with the innate ability to make things, not realising it was something that could be learned through patience and persistence. Cut to a few years ago when he was off work with a shoulder injury. He tried his hand at shaping a surfboard and although it wasn’t perfect, it worked. Perspective successfully changed, he signed up to study furniture-making for a year.

These days you make all sorts, Ted. I’ve mainly worked in furniture design so far, as that’s what my background is in, but now I’m designing objects and spaces too. I’ve recently completed a staircase for an apartment project, I’m working on some bags in collaboration with an American company and I’ve been reworking a giant old kauri boardroom table for an office fit-out.

I’d like to keep working in a range of areas so I can learn as much as possible.

Your workshop is on a farm in Clevedon — is this where you grew up, and do you think it influences your work? It’s my granddad’s farm. All three of his kids raised their kids here, so it was fun growing up as there were always lots of cousins around to play with. It’s been interesting coming back and working from here. I’m sure the environment has an impact on my work, but it’s difficult to say exactly what it is. There’s a slower pace to life outside the city, which may play a part. Maybe when I move to another area the influence will become more apparent by comparison.

What inspires you? I think inspiration can come from anywhere or anything, which is exciting. I’m always trying to improve the quality of my attention so that I notice the little details, as it’s often these things that are the genesis of a new idea; it could be something as mundane as a bent metal handrail or the way water collects on a pane of glass.

What does good design mean to you?

For me, it’s simple, intuitive and useful — and always a little surprising. tedsynnott.com

ABOVE Ted collaborates with his equally talented mother Sally on the woven harakeke cushions of some pieces, including his Flora bench (top). He says his dream commission would be “a chair for Muji, Vitra, Hay or Emeco. I’d like to use their scale to produce something simple and affordable that can be used by as many people as possible.” OPPOSITE In his rural Auckland workshop with works in progress including his Pillar (rear) and Slow (front) tables, and soon-to-be-sandblasted Musical Square side tables/seating. homest yle 57

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From time to time, a magical golden-furred fox comes to visit Kate Stokes and her husband Haslett Grounds’ garden on the outskirts of Melbourne. Between the tinkling birdsong and bewitching light, it’s just one of many enchanting things about this place.

A magnificent original piece of modernist architecture, the couple’s 1966 home is the work of late Australian designer, builder and landscape architect Alistair Knox, and a stellar example of his iconic style. Kate and Haslett became its lucky third owners in 2017, after their Melbourne journey thus far — 10 years, five rental properties, two kids (Mariko and Juniper), one furniture and lighting design studio (Coco Flip) and an architecture practice (Grounds Architecture) — led them to seek a more permanent base. Realising they simply couldn’t afford to buy what they needed for their young family in the inner-city suburbs they’d previously called home, they began to ponder other possibilities, and not long after found this absolute charmer in Eltham, 25km north of the CBD. The home is a triumph of Alistair’s trademarks: timber, Hawthorn bricks, slate and lots of glass. He was a prolific builder known for his use of recycled materials and mud bricks, and a pioneer of the latter. “Eltham is dotted with his houses,” says Kate. “Our home’s high, slanted ceilings > 62 homest yle

ABOVE LEFT “The heart of our home is the main living space,” says Kate, who bought the retro tub chair she’s sitting on from Instagram store @ccss_tm.

“It feels so good to be in, especially in the cooler months when the gas fireplace is on.”

The paper lanterns throughout the house were there when the couple bought it and are such a low-key classic they see no reason to replace them. “The soft glow is perfect for living areas and bedrooms, and their simplicity balances the house’s multiple textures well,” says Kate. ABOVE RIGHT The split-level aspect is another of Kate’s favourite features.

“The kids like to stand at the top of the stairs and put on performances on their ‘stage’,” she says. OPPOSITE Designer Alistair Knox is best known for his use of mud bricks, but these Hawthorne bricks are also a signature and are complemented here by Welsh slate flooring.

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THE PROJECT Kate Stokes and her husband Haslett Grounds, of Coco Flip and Grounds Architecture, moved into this four-bedroom home in Melbourne’s Eltham with their children Mariko (4) and Juniper (2).

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LIVING “We’ve had our huge kilim rug from Loom for years and it fits into this living space as though it was made for it,” marvels Kate. The striking leather Safari chair was designed by Michael Hirst in the ’60s and once belonged to Haslett’s grandparents.

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with exposed timber beams are also recognisably his, as is the split-level layout that suits the slope of our block so well.”

The floor plan has a circular flow that in combination with this split-level design (which creates a subtle divide between the downstairs living areas and upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms) allows the rooms to feel separate yet connected.

The external walls of the communal spaces are almost entirely sliding timber and glass doors.

“What struck me when I first walked in was the spaciousness of the rooms,” says Kate. “The soaring ceilings and floor-toceiling glass create a beautifully open feeling. All that glass makes the most of the green outlook, and the light that pours in is just magic.”

Kate and Haslett were so excited when they moved in that they unpacked every single box within two days. Miraculously, “there seemed to be a spot for everything,” says Kate. “It felt like home from that first weekend. On the first few mornings, I really had to pinch myself. The light is gorgeous and waking up to the birds feels incredibly special.”

That little needed to be done to the house by way of upgrades was also exceptionally fortunate. They put solar panels on the roof, are working on the huge garden, and plan to one day renovate the kitchen and bathrooms and put in a rainwater tank. Other than that, they’ve simply been able to enjoy making their > 66 homest yle

ABOVE LEFT The couple have recently replaced their timber dining table with a second-hand travertine one.

“The travertine helps to break up all the timber, brick and slate,” says Kate. The Coco pendant light overhead is a design by Coco Flip, the studio Kate started in 2010.

Haslett came on board in 2013, and today they both have a hand in their creations, while juggling their roles as parents, and Haslett’s architecture practice and gig as a teacher at RMIT. ABOVE RIGHT Mariko and Juniper’s teeny-tiny bathroom features ceramic tiles with varied tones and a wonderfully rough texture, plus black tapware for a contemporary touch.

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KITCHEN A generous layout and plenty of bench space means this room functions beautifully.

It connects to the garden and second living space (which gets the best afternoon sun, so is where they tend to hang out as a family and “make a mess”), which allows the couple to keep an eye on the kids playing while they prepare meals. Kate says Haslett is the chef of the house and loves to cook, his signature dish being homemade pasta.

“The spaciousness and connection to nature mean we spend a lot more time at home now we live here.”

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ABOVE LEFT Kate describes their interior vibe as “a little nostalgic, with a modern twist”.

The treasures on the shelves in Juniper’s room include some little wooden animals Kate used to play with as a child. The ceramic planter is by Bridget Bodenham. ABOVE RIGHT On Mariko’s Plyroom bed is a cute koala cushion made by the couple’s friend, illustrator Jess Racklyeft. The artwork is by Marc Martin, the hanging kamifusen (Japanese paper balloons) are from Cibi, and the Puku ottoman is by Coco Flip. OPPOSITE The house is nestled into a sloping block at the top of a steep hill, and its generous windows embrace the outdoors wholeheartedly.

Here, the master bed from Mark Tuckey is dressed in linen by In Bed and cushion covers from Kim Soo. The brass bedside lamp was found at a fleamarket in New York for about $20.

existing stuff feel at home, including their own Coco Flip designs.

“Our interior aesthetic is very relaxed — layered, warm, tonal and natural,” says Kate. “We don’t want to over-curate our home — it’s a place for us to just be, and we’re not too precious about anything. It’s such a pleasure to live with our own creations. We have our Mayu 04 pendant light in our living space — it’s a beautifully sculptural 1.7m-long piece that makes us so happy with its peaceful glow. We’ve also put a Coco pendant above our dining table, and have one of our coffee tables and a few ottomans in our living room.”

The couple’s latest collaboration for Coco Flip is Honey (which you may have seen on page 17), a new collection of lighting that was first shown in March at Melbourne Design Week. Handmade by some of Melbourne’s top talents — Bendigo Pottery, woodturner Charles Sandford and glass artist Amanda Dziedzic — it’ll be launched to the design industry at Denfair in June, alongside some new furniture.

“There’s never a dull moment!” says Kate of life juggling two small children and two small businesses. “Sometimes it feels as though we’re running on a hamster wheel, but I find being here really grounds me. We feel a great responsibility as the custodians of this house and want to protect and cherish its authenticity as much as we can. It’s very much our forever home, and we plan to give it all the love it deserves.” homest yle 69

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EXTERIOR “It feels like a massive project,” says Kate of the garden revamp, “but Haslett is excited to get his hands dirty.

He’s more of a gardener than me, though neither of us are the type to spend every weekend in it. We much prefer a native garden over anything too prissy and manicured, and are all about the survival of the fittest.”

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ABOVE This zone in the kitchen initially intended for storage has become a much-loved hangout.

A shelving unit designed by Annique and installed by Eastwood Kitchens & Cabinetry supports an assortment of woven baskets above hooks for jackets, bags and hats. The bench seat below is hinged to create a place to stow shoes. TOP RIGHT The flooring throughout the house was one of the couple’s major cost-savers. They opted for pine decking board that Josh planed to achieve the tongue-and-groove look they were after without the pre-prepared price tag, and painted it with Berger Jet Dry tinted to match Resene Alabaster. OPPOSITE The dining nook was going to be a second bathroom, but rather than scrimping on two, the couple decided to focus on designing one beautiful bathroom with everything they wanted in it. The resulting ‘spare’ space is furnished with a table from Soren Liv, chairs by Callagris and a Tripp Trapp highchair from Nature Baby.

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When your work sees you surrounded by plans for other people’s houses, you’re eventually going to want to create a place of your own.

Interior designer Annique Davey and her builder husband Josh had long mused about doing just that, and the arrival of their daughter Remmi-Lou made them keener than ever to put their ideas into action.

The couple had been renting in Cambridge, a convenient base from which to commute to jobs in Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo and beyond. Unsure where to put down more permanent roots, as land values spiked their dream of building remained just that — until Annique’s dad stepped in, offering to carve off a site from the family farm in rural Rotorua for them buy within their budget.

The opportunity to jump on the property ladder without getting up to their eyeballs in debt was a godsend. “Building here offered us a way to save over the next five years,” says Annique. “We bought the land off my dad and decided to build a low-cost house with the money we had, so we didn’t have to pay rent while we saved for our next step.”

Little did they know, their temporary solution would become the real deal.

The house was designed with budget top of mind, and it was Annique and Josh’s mission to stay within it without compromising on style. “Our deposit was all we had to work >

THE PROJECT Director of Gezellig Interiors Annique Davey and her builder husband Josh of Rethink Living built this two-bedroom home in Rotorua for themselves and their 18-month-old daughter Remmi-Lou.

KITCHEN Josh made the kitchen cabinets, which were finished with larch, and the pair tiled the benches themselves. “The way the kitchen came together so perfectly was a complete fluke!” says Annique. “The amount of storage I thought I needed versus the small amount we have to work with now blows my mind. Getting rid of the excess stuff we’d accumulated when we had more room has been a really cleansing experience.”

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with, and if we ran out of money, we were going to be moving into an unfinished house, which wasn’t really an option with Remmi-Lou getting more mobile by the day,” says Annique.

Their first consideration was to economise on size, which led them to the idea of a container home. “I’m probably more of a pitched-roof kind of gal, but Josh is very inspired by minimal modular homes and had always been interested in the creative challenge of building a container house,” says Annique.

Driven by her passion for materials and his decisiveness, they bounced ideas back and forth to formulate a design for a rural hideaway that would blend into the landscape.

Not wanting the containers to appear plonked on the land, they had the site excavated so the house would be cuddled by it.

Over the course of the following year, the couple used every spare moment to make progress on their home. Other than friends and family helping out here and there, they built the entire thing themselves, mostly during weekends and evenings.

The interior design evolved over time as they came up with cost-effective solutions to create the bespoke effects they were after.

“At the start of the process, I basically just drew a kitchen, and everything else was >

TOP LEFT Tucking the laundry into a cupboard at the end of the kitchen has proved a handy solution. A Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer stacked alongside a sink from Archant with storage overhead is all they need. ABOVE Annique has used plants throughout the house as a way to bring colour and life to the interior palette. The walls in the living areas are in Dulux Okarito. Here, hanging the artwork-like Samsung Frame TV declutters the space and does away with unsightly cords. A credenza from Città houses photos, mementos and candles that are lit in the evenings to create a gezellig feeling, a concept similar to hygge that’s part of Annique’s Dutch heritage — and the name of her business.

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LIVING This window seat doubles as a guest bed while providing storage for linen and out-of-season clothing.

Cushions picked up on holiday in Turkey and from Penney & Bennett, CittĂ , The Design Depot and Homebase Collections are matched with a Nala rug by Armadillo & Co from The Ivy House. The Cross Brass coffee table is from Douglas & Bec and the cane Malawi chair is another CittĂ piece.

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ABOVE & LEFT The details seen in the bathroom include a mirror designed by Annique and cut by The Glass Guys, tapware by Astra Walker from The Kitchen Hub, a Bucket sink by Alape from Metrix and a Turkish towel by Ottoloom. Brera Off White mosaic tiles from Tile Space line the walls, and a simple ledge takes the place of a vanity. “People think we’re nuts not having a vanity in the bathroom, but we’ve always just found that with more space comes more stuff,” says Annique. “These days, we’ve narrowed it down to our favourite Aesop products, and buy more only when we run out.”

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REMMI-LOU’S BEDROOM This pint-sized space is slotted in around the corner from the living area. Among its decorations are an Orange Bird photographic print by Brian Culy, Toi by Nga Waiata and Peter Baker, and wooden toys from Nature Baby and Raduga Grez. The little Arnoldino stool

by Martino Gamper is the perfect size for a child, the cot is from Ikea, and the bedding is from CittĂ , Eddy & Moss and Fictional Objects.

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approximated from that,” says Annique. “We were somewhat restricted by the materiality and spatial constraints of the containers, but our budget encouraged us to be brave and experimental in our choices.”

Two years on, their ideas have turned into a light and bright family home. Two containers accommodating the living areas and RemmiLou’s bedroom are arranged side by side, while a third housing the master bedroom and bathroom sits perpendicular. Clever pop-outs provide extra space inside and add visual interest to the boxy exterior.

Both Annique and Josh have been pleasantly surprised by how liveable the small home has turned out to be. It works so well they’ve been recruited by a few of their friends to design and build similar places for them too.

Despite the project being a temporary solution for this young family’s needs, they can’t see themselves leaving any time soon.

“There are so many benefits that didn’t drive our initial decision to move here but have shaped the life we now lead as a family,” says Annique. In fact, with baby number two on the way, they’re thinking about adding another container to give themselves more room.

“You can add to the existing structure with minimal impact, as the grunt work can happen off site,” says Josh. “That’s the beauty of this kind of build.”

TOP LEFT The panelled larch feature wall in Remmi-Lou’s room was one of Annique’s splurges.

It contributes warmth to the space while referencing the material used in the kitchen and on the exterior of the house, and is prettified by a dried floral wreath from The Flower Crate and a gold-leaf garland by Fog Linen. ABOVE A recessed pop-out was cleverly used in the master bedroom (which is painted in Dulux Half Haast) to make space for the bed and more room to access it. The linen is from Città and Alex & Corban. A Cavern shelf by Powersurge makes a sophisticated alternative to a bedside table, Enna Surface wall lights by Astro Lighting from ECC provide subtle task lighting, and a looped jute rug by Nodi is textural underfoot.

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ABOVE The couple have loved returning to their rural roots and being able to offer Remmi-Lou a similar childhood to their own, including feeding the growing menagerie of chickens, a cat named Richard Parker and two dogs, Tux and Maverick. RIGHT & OPPOSITE Larch battens line the exterior walls, while the pop-out living room window seat and bedroom extension are clad in Corten rusted steel. In time, trailing plants will grow up the wires the couple have installed over these elements, further integrating the home with its setting — though if need be, the entire structure can be moved off the site to make way for a more permanent home.

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Rau cushion, from $119, penneyand bennett.co.nz. Plaid Woven cushion cover, $60, cittadesign.com. Arnold Circus stool by Martino Gamper, $230, paperplanestore.com.

Maquette 2 sculpture by Gidon Bing, $185; Model S22 candleholders by Stoff Copenhagen, $245/set of three, goodform.co.nz. Cross Brass coffe ee table, $725, douglasandbec.com. Joe love seat, $1898, stclements.co.nzz. a Kiondo 5 Stripe basket, $189, citta a design.com. Peperomia puteolata potted plant, $49, plantandpot.nzz.

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THE PROJECT Building company owners Ry and Mike Imre renovated this three-bedroom home in Auckland’s Mt Eden for themselves and their children Carlo (13) and Hollie (10).

The flat lawn occupied by soccer nets provides a clue as to why Ry and Mike Imre didn’t take the usual path when turning this bungalow in Auckland’s Mt Eden into a family home fit for the future. With two children who are super-keen footballers, stealing land from the garden to extend was not the preferred option. Instead, they gained 140m2 and a whole lot of living by using the wasted space in the basement and under the roof.

When the couple, who own a building company, saw the red-brick bungalow with its clay-tile top — a typical specimen of its era — they were interested but not enamoured. But they wanted to move into the area for the school zone and, as serial renovators, knew what they were doing.

Built in the late 1940s, the home’s interior had some art deco-period detailing: decorative architraves, leadlight windows and a kitchen with curved walls and pastel-blue cabinetry. The backyard was big but unlovely, basically a bed of volcanic rock with a rotary clothesline drilled into the middle of it.

The Imres gave themselves a punishing deadline for part one of the renovation — the first-floor level that was set to be the main living zone. “We took possession on Friday and by Saturday morning had two 9m skips being replaced daily as we stripped the house,” says Mike. In just six weeks, he and his team demolished all the internal walls, insulated, rewired and re-plumbed, then built the reconfigured walls back up and installed a temporary kitchen. They relocated the front door from the side of the home to its rightful spot — at the front — then squeezed into the 110m2 while they regrouped, with the kids, Carlo and Hollie, sharing a bedroom.

A year later, it was time to tackle the basement. Out came the kango hammers as more volcanic bedrock was chipped away. Long story short, they carved out two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry and a teen den complete with arcade games on the level that once housed a garage.

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DINING “For a while, we lived in a house in Titirangi where the garden had lots of beautiful kauri trees but was damp with no sun, so now we’re obsessed with light,” says Ry. Making the most of it in the dining area is a Soul dining table by Nonn from Simon James Design and chairs from Dawson & Co. The American oak underfoot is from Goodwood Timber Flooring.

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KITCHEN The overall interior design of the home was influenced by Ry’s good friend, designer Fiona McLeod. In the kitchen, solid oak cabintery

by Henderson company Kitchenmaker is teamed with Carrara marble from Italian Stone and a well-edited blend of retro and modern homeware.

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LEFT Furniture from Design Warehouse makes the deck at the rear of the home a lovely place to relax beneath the clever roof that provides both shade and sun. ABOVE “We love the imperfections where the joists have been de-nailed,” says Ry of the staircase made from recycled materials. The artwork here is

by John Reynolds. BELOW This wonderful lamp in the dining area was found at The Vintage Shop.

a master suite and a new kitchen. They began to plot their own escape beneath the rafters. Popping up and out part of the roof enabled them to create a hotel-like suite with a bedroom, bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. A glass roof above the shower turns an everyday experience into something special.

Five years on from that first day of tearing down walls, the house may have the same structural footprint but in every other way it’s an ugly duckling transformed. The couple painted the brickwork in off-white Resene Triple White Pointer. “We thought of rendering the bricks but decided against it because we love the texture,” says Ry. The dining and kitchen area, which looks out over leafy suburbia, is tied together with American oak flooring and the kitchen expertly bridges the gap between the ’40s and today.

It’s light with a leathered Brazilian Carrara stone top and oak cabinetry with graphic negative detailing.

Keeping the spirit of the original home alive was important to the couple, who retained the brick fireplace and original light shades, detailed the new architraves art deco-style and reused products where they could. The open-tread stairs that float up to the upper level are made from kauri joists pulled out of the house and stained dark, resting on recycled steel beams. > homest yle 91

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ABOVE In the living room, a Gordon Walters original print from Starkwhite gallery forms a vignette with a vintage gramophone, a sideboard from Republic Home and trailing indoor greenery. RIGHT This cabinet

by Bang & Olufsen with a built-in record player was kindly sourced and imported for the couple by The Vintage Shop. The artwork is by Emma Bass. BELOW Timothy Oulton’s Cabana Yeti chair creates a conversation nook with a Mason sofa by Forma.

While reticent to label the interior style, if pushed, Ry will settle on ‘muted retro’. It’s an eclectic mix, with many pieces inherited from Mike’s Hungarian grandparents. A wooden-armed chair designed by Timothy Oulton that’s covered in shaggy sheepskin references Scandi style, a velveteen sofa is vintage-chic, and a fringed table lamp is from the Victorian period. Mid-century art by Gordon Walters hangs alongside striking modern photographic works by friend Fiona Pardington (page 87). All set against a crisp palette of white walls and well-planned spaces, it hits the right balance of character and contemporary.

Since meeting at 22, Ry and Mike have been ankle deep in renovations — four times in a row, through pregnancies, sleepless nights and two toddlers — so when they moved here, they never dreamed they’d stay long. But now there’s the perfect teenage hangout downstairs, an adults-only retreat upstairs and a fabulous meet-in-the-middle space in which to commune, they’ve changed their minds.

Ry says she quite likes that home life is now relatively chilled, without dust from renovations constantly settling. “The truth is, she won’t let me do another house anytime soon,” says Mike.

Instead, these days, when he has energy to burn, there’s that expanse of lawn and the goalposts waiting for action.

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LIVING The warm colours and reach-out-and-touch texture of the original fireplace surround influenced the other elements in this space, including the soft furnishings. The wave-look curtains were crafted by Karen Parkinson of Curtain Concepts using fabric from Textilia, while the cushions were custom-made

by Fiona McLeod.

MASTER BEDROOM With its walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, the home’s upper storey is a true haven. Nice finds in the bedroom include a daybed from Dawson & Co repurposed as a headboard, bedding from Harrowset Hall and a rug from House of Haghi.

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ENSUITE Mike cleverly designed the couple’s bathroom, really maximising the use of space and even adding a skylight above the double shower. The bronze-finish tapware here is

by Astra Walker from The Kitchen Hub, and the mosaic marble tiles and contrasting benchtop are from Italian Stone.

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EXTERIOR Carlo, Mike and Hollie (bottom right) kick around a ball on their pitch

by TigerTurf in the garden maintained by the team at Colossal. Marina chairs from Dawson & Co (opposite) create another quiet zone in which to soak up the sun, surrounded by flourishing plant life.

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Nelson Pear sconce by George Nelson for Herman Miller, $1340, karakter.co.nz.

Cotton Velvet cushion covers, $50 each, cittadesign.com. Rosewood highboard, $4500, thevintageshop. co.nz. Linear Grid side table, $440, cittadesign.com. Cabana Yeti b Timothy Oulton, $4319, chair by dawson nandco.nz. Tradescantia zebrina a plant, $30, plantandpot.nz.

Petal C otillion photographic print, $1600 (unframed), emmabass.co.nz.

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THE PROJECT Entrepreneurs Sanne Hop and Wim de Boer built this five-bedrooom home in Almere, the Netherlands, for themselves and their children Ole, Hannes, Pippa and Kaatje.

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ABOVE “We’re so happy that we chose not to have a kitchen island but a very long kitchen along the living room wall,” says Sanne of this sustainable bamboo creation by Ask og Eng. “It gives the room a spacious feel and is so beautiful it really is a dream come true.”

“A bit less busy, a little more green” was the order of the day when influencer Sanne Hop and her husband Wim de Boer went on the hunt for a spacious new home after outgrowing their Amsterdam apartment.

The inner-city abode that the couple had lived in for several years was actually two apartments joined together, but even so, it eventually became too small to accommodate their family when it grew to include four children.

With the property market booming at the time, Sanne and Wim seized the opportunity to sell up and look for something more suitable, venturing further afield in search of space, comfort and a connection to nature. They stumbled on their new-build property by accident and were delighted to learn that the multi-dwelling project had been initiated by an architect with a penchant for timber and clean lines. “We were immediately sold and were lucky to secure the last available house,” says Sanne.

The building process took close to two years and was quite the adventure. “One

of the challenges was our strong desire for a concrete staircase,” says Sanne. “It was tricky to achieve while maintaining the space needed downstairs for the kitchen and upstairs for the bedrooms and bathrooms, but we worked it out and are very happy with the stairs and the way they open into the living space.”

Having designed and renovated their apartment, Sanne and Wim were no strangers to the building process, but designing a home to suit a family of six was a first and came with its own unique hurdles. “It was hard to create a home where everyone would have a place for themselves and at the same time incorporate a spacious living space where we could all come together,” says Sanne.

“I also found the endless decision-making a challenge, but in the end it was worth it.

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KITCHEN & DINING Sanne’s affinity for natural materials is woven throughout the house in the carefully collected dÊcor. Ceramics by Leu and Annemieke Boots combine with Hasami porcelain; pieces

by Muuto, Chemex and Verso Design; and baskets from Dille & Kamille.

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ABOVE Sanne and Wim have endeavoured to achieve a sense of serenity and comfort in this home, where the connection to the world outside the large glass facade plays a strong role. The ground floor’s open-plan layout lends itself to easy family living, with the couple’s penchant for honest design and vintage creating a unique effect. One of Sanne’s favourite pre-loved pieces is the sofa by Peter Hvidt. “I’d dreamed about this sofa long before we found it,” she says.

“The colour, the shape, the light but nostalgic feel — it’s altogether a beauty to me.”

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by Slowwood is paired with an array of chairs from various eras.

a plethora of natural elements that make the decidedly contemporary space somehow feel cosy.

“We spend a lot of time in the living room together,” says Sanne. “The younger children still like to be around us most of the time, and the older children each have a room of their own now, so they can go upstairs to have private time. It feels so luxurious after years of sharing rooms.”

The couple’s decorating philosophy relies on a harmonious relationship between old and new. Inspired by natural materials, handmade elements and ‘clean’ designs, they strive to achieve balance by bringing vintage into the mix in the form of pieces collected slowly over time. “Vintage works well here because it contrasts so nicely with the modern character of the house,” says Sanne. “We love pieces with a story behind them, and find joy in giving them a second life in our home.”

Of equal importance to the duo is supporting Dutch designers; two of their best-loved pieces include their dining table

by Slowwood and their bed by Loof. Their additional concerns for durability and the environment led them to choose Norwegian studio Ask og Eng to custom-build their sustainable bamboo kitchen, an element that has become an eye-catching statement on the otherwise minimalist ground floor.

Although the couple appreciate smatterings of colour, their preferred palette is a quiet one that draws its inspiration from the hues of nature. “We don’t have so much colour in our house, partly because I feel children bring enough with their drawings and toys,” says Sanne. “We incorporated a lot of blue into our old home, but here the spaces ask for something different: neutrals, beige, brown, peach — earth tones.”

The house has become something of a muse for Sanne, whose sharing of her family’s wonderful life via her Instagram account @sannehop has garnered a considerable following. “The house is an exciting new source of inspiration to me,” she says. “There are so many corners and spaces, I’m still at the beginning of exploring it all.” homest yle 107

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LIVING From bamboo to rosewood, the warm wooden hues throughout the home provide a rich contrast to the crisp white backdrop and cool concrete flooring. Several second-hand finds come into play in this vignette; some of Sanne’s top online vintage stores include Meutt, Le Flair and Flat Sheep.

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ABOVE LEFT “I feel best in a calm environment where things are gentle on the eye,” says Sanne. This has been achieved in Ole‘s room with simple decorations like woven baskets for toy storage, a little grey suitcase from Amsterdam’s Archive Store, and tonal clothing items including his cardigan by Repose AMS, which he wears as often as possible, and a little blue vest (hanging on the side of the wardrobe) that Sanne says he’s loved for many years and is still squeezing himself into, even though it’s a bit too small. ABOVE RIGHT Pippa’s fabulous timber bed was made by a friend of the couple’s; they hope to keep it in the family forever.

“We love pieces with a story behind them, and find joy in giving them a second life in our home.”

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ABOVE With tapware by Italian brand Hotbath, the couple’s tub sits inside their bedroom, while behind the wall is a shower on the left and a sink on the right. The children have two showers upstairs, but often use this bath, piling in together.

LEFT The curtains in Ole’s room are by Autumn Paris and the desk is by Spanish brand XO-inmyroom. FAR LEFT Kaatje sleeps in a vintage French bed beneath a canopy by Numero 74. “She loves playing in this corner,” says Sanne. “She creates a nook with the canopy where she reads and plays with her dolls. On the wooden rack are a few of her favourite clothes, including a beautiful knit by Waddler and a blouse

by Little Cotton Clothes. All in all, it’s just a simple, clean but cosy space.”

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HANNES’ ROOM The key priority here is Hannes’ stuffed toys, says Sanne. “They all need to be here when he goes to sleep, in a specific order.” His bedding is by Numero 74 and the blanket is from La Giraffe.

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ENSUITE Here, a rail from By Mรถlle is used as a drying rack, for storage and for displaying intriguing items. To create interest without clutter, Sanne has incorporated a restrained mix of wooden jewellery, hanging ceramics, rattan and other natural materials.

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DESIGN DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Monet rocking chair by Sika Design, $1089, greenwithenvy.co.nz. Beehive lampshade, $190, achomestore. co.nz. Cotton Velvet cushion cover, $55; Daisy cushion cover, $50, cittadesign.com. Fisherman’s basket, $30, blackbirdgoods.co.nz. Curve Rim vase, $90, achomestore.co.nz.

Canopy, $250, concreteblush.com.

Candleholder by Walk in the Park, $95, precinct35.co.nz. Turn Half dresser, $3780, douglasandbec.com.

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Skip to page 124 to see what homestyle editor Alice Lines found on her recent trip to India — she stayed in an actual palace.

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LIVING —— Shop

Well & good

Little things that make life more liveable.

GOOD FRIENDS Reaching into the back of the wardrobe for your trusty jacket when the cold weather hits can feel like reconnecting with a longlost pal. Kowtow’s first foray into winter coats has resulted in investment pieces that are so well-crafted, you may remain best friends forever. Ethically created from sustainable merino, recycled nylon and regenerated cellulose, there are two styles and two colours, all of which will last and last. kowtowclothing.com

BAGS IT Having a cool toiletry bag is an underrated pleasure and Georgia Jay has come to this low-key party with some great ones made from waterproof cloth left over from a sail-making job. Designer Georgia Davison spotted it on one of her suppliers’ shelves and knew she had to have it, which is exactly how we feel about this cosmetics bag. georgiajay.com

Nothing about William Watercress should be taken with a grain of salt — these guys are legit. Kiwi purveyors of spices and seasonings, their producers farm and harvest sustainably; their tins, labels and cartons are recyclable; they’re making plans to facilitate refills; and their products are bursting with flavour that brings a wonderful complexity to even the simplest dish. tessuti.co.nz

TRUE BEAUTY Maybe one day cosmetics and chemicals won’t go hand in hand, but until then, we’ll continue to sing the praises of 100% natural brands like Aleph. Founded by New Zealand makeup artist Emma Peters, its multipurpose products support the wellbeing of people, animals and the planet, while giving you a preposterously pretty glow. Did you know Emma does free colour consultations too? alephbeauty.com

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Lumber up This cabin’s diminutive form meant its owners had the financial flexibility to use loads of timber.

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ABOVE The Lees at the entry to the cabin, which they lived in for a while but is now inhabited by Ben’s parents. The home’s lack of decking (apart from this little covered space under the eaves by the front door) was a considered choice, and the cabin is so much a part of the landscape that there’s no gardening required.

Chocolate-coated with a caramel centre, this sweet little cabin tucks into a grove of oaks on a semi-rural section on the outskirts of Cambridge. Enveloped in dark-stained cedar, the front door opens to the honeyed tones of Siberian larch, which lines the walls, floor and ceiling. Low-key in its setting, the cabin is nevertheless a big hitter in the design stakes — which is exactly what its owners, Nicola and Ben Lee, envisioned.

Accustomed to working on bigger projects, this mini home was carpenter Ben’s chance to be somewhat experimental.

“I thought we could be ambitious and do things that would be astronomical cost-wise on a larger scale,” he says.

Located in the wooded corner of a 0.5ha section in Tamahere, the cabin is part of a long-term plan to house three generations of the family on the same block of land. The couple and their three children — Sienna (6), Bo (4) and Poppy (18 months) — lived it in for a short time, but have since moved into the newly completed main home on the property, allowing Ben’s parents to take up residence here.

Although the cabin is a minor dwelling, Ben went for major impact to ensure the home has its own identity. Working with Tane Cox of Red Architecture, they devised a form that’s evocative of a Nordic log house: a simple rectangle beneath a gable roof. It must have been tempting to veer off into the shed vernacular with a corrugated-iron roof, and it certainly would have been easier. “But the aesthetic we wanted was of just one material — like a piece of furniture — so we made the roof from timber too,” says Ben. Cleverly, the wood is essentially used as a rain screen and has a steel roof beneath it.

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TOP, FROM LEFT The tiles behind the kitchen splashback waterfall down to the floor to create a sense of flow. In the living area, an Ikea sofa sits beside prints from White Fox & Co (on the wall) and The Design Depot. ABOVE & OPPOSITE Rosy Winckelmans tiles in the bathroom pick up on the Resene Blanched Pink of the dividing wall in the main living area.

Two small windows and a black aluminium sliding door are all that puncture the façade on the south elevation, an intentional approach as this side faces the property’s main home. On the north and west corners, large sliding doors open to the woodland.

Inside, the larch forms a cocoon of timber that’s offset by a playful pink wall separating the open-plan kitchen and living area from the bedrooms. Although Ben used white birch ply cabinetry in the kitchen and for the bathroom vanity, he admits to having a love-hate relationship with it. “It has a tendency to delaminate after 20 years or so, whereas I feel confident that the larch will be here in 100 years’ time.”

The cabin is 90m2, but having grown up in a home only slightly bigger, Ben says he doesn’t consider it small. “It’s easy to clean and keep warm; it’s a great size for my parents.” It’s certainly fit for purpose. A hybrid space housing a laundry and bike storage has been squeezed into the footprint and there’s a nook with a built-in desk as well. > homest yle 121

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During the period the family of five lived here while they waited for their current home to be habitable, the cabin proved a great size for them too. Sienna and Bo slept in bunks, and Ben and Nicola would transfer baby Poppy to the kids’ bedroom in her carry cot once she was asleep.

“There’s something quite cool about three kids sleeping in the same room,” says Ben. Nicola, who’s originally from the UK, appreciated the homely, sturdy feel of the larch walls. “The house keeps a really nice temperature — cool in the sun and cosy in winter.”

Now that the kids’ grandparents have moved in and she gets to look at the cabin from across the way, she appreciates another side of it, too. As well as the wonderful togetherness of having Nanny and Pop so close — “Even our littlest finds her way over there, and the dog picks and chooses who’s going to feed him” — it’s no bog-standard granny flat. The cabin is strong, sculptural and quite at home in its wooded surrounds.

“It’s beautiful,” she says.

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TOP LEFT A nook with a built-in desk serves as an office and is located behind a half wall that allows natural light to spill in from the entryway. ABOVE Nicola admits that the macramé wall hanging in the master bedroom was not created by her own fair hands but bought at Kmart. OPPOSITE The bedroom floors are painted in Resene Black White.

“I thought we could be ambitious and do things that would be astronomical cost-wise on a larger scale…

The aesthetic we wanted was of just one material — like a piece of furniture.”

BOOKING.COM —— Design destination

Be royal

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a palace?

Here you can get the regal treatment.

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Design destination —— BOOKING.COM

QUIRKS & PERKS Its majestic symmetry the perfect fit for a Wes Anderson film, Samode Palace has just the right amount of ageing charm. Guests can explore the many rooms to marvel at the handpainted frescoes and detailed mirror-work. The intricate murals painted on the walls in the lounge areas are said to be 250 years old, and tell stories of the noble lives led here.

I’ve scouted many a hotel to add to my worldwide wanderlust wish-list, but only in India would an actual palace be among them. I was searching booking.com for an out-of-town stay near Jaipur — somewhere that would be a rural retreat for my friend, stylist Amber Armitage, and I before we hit the Pink City proper for five days of printmaking workshops, market madness and more — when I found Samode Palace.

Nestled in the rugged Aravalli Range about an hour’s drive from Jaipur, this accommodation is just the kind of respite you need on a trip to India. A splendid example of the regal Rajasthani aesthetic, the sandstone building was built as a fort in the 16th century, converted into an elaborate palace in the 19th century, then began its third life as a heritage hotel in the 1980s.

Its tall gates open onto a garden where pink bougainvillea spills over the walls and the bobbing heads of potted dahlias usher you up the staircase to the front entrance. Inside, a maze of corridors, stairs and arched doorways leads you from terraces to courtyards, revealing enchanting scenes at every turn.

You could lose yourself exploring the opulent interiors, or take the tour guided by staff impeccably dressed in starched white kurtas. According to booking.com, more than a quarter of global travellers consider the social media potential when choosing their accommodation, so you may be pleased >

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OLD GOLD Archways of every shape and size appear throughout the hotel, catching the light and throwing shadows onto the sandstone walls, where trompe-l’œil paint effects further heighten the decorative appeal. An exotic array of plants sit on pedestals and in terracotta pots alongside the petite outdoor table settings dotted around the courtyards; on request you can dine in various outdoor locations around the hotel, including the secluded turret.

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to hear that as well as educating guests on their surroundings, the staff are more than happy to help you display them to best effect — if you want a crack-up photo of yourself reflected in a mirror or through a keyhole, you got it!

Filled to bursting with antique furniture, the suites themselves embrace the perfectly imperfect and invite you to relax like a royal on your cushioned daybed, soak in the tiled bath and step out onto the balcony to watch the sun set over the mountains.

Being away from the city provides a sense of serenity, yet you won’t be at a loss for things to do here. Take a sunrise walk up into the hills behind the palace to explore the ruins and temples. Afterwards, skip the buffet breakfast and go for the cooked-toorder masala dosa — a South Indian crêpe made from a rice and lentil batter, filled with spiced potato and served with chutney and coconut sambar.

A visit to the village right outside is also a must; stroll the cobbled streets to see bangle-makers, metalworkers and artists plying their trades.

Further afield, you could enjoy a hot air balloon ride or wildlife safari, but spending the afternoon at the palace cooling off in the marble and mosaic swimming pool or lazing on a lounger by the rooftop infinity pool can be the ideal antidote to trying to fit too much in.

India is a destination of colourful chaos, so it doesn’t hurt to slow down and bask in a moment of royal relaxation. booking.com

Design destination —— BOOKING.COM

LEFT & BELOW An occupational hazard of two stylists travelling together was the desire to rearrange some of the palace’s excess furnishings, but each guest room has its own character. In this deluxe suite, the canopy above the bed surrounded by marble pillars draws you in — and that’s not to mention the deep bath and the daybed on which you could easily while away a few hours.

GET THE LOO LOOK

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Bolster cushion by Klay, $150, tessuti.co.nz. 1900 Cabriolet chair, $895, jardin.co.nz.

306 table lamp by Le Klint, $965, designdenmark.co.nz.

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CATALOG

AFD STORE —— Homeware

CAPRICHO —— Homeware

ART ASSOCIATES —— Artwork

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

Head online or to the store to shop Capricho’s complete range of homeware, lighting, textiles and furniture, including innovative, functional, beautifully made pieces by Danish brand Woud.

You’ll find Capricho at 106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland.

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

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

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

capricho.co.nz

info@artassociates.co.nz artassociates.co.nz

PLUMBING WORLD —— Bathrooms

NICOLA BENNETT —— Artwork

BOCONCEPT —— Interior design

With a modern, minimalist appeal, Methven’s Tūroa basin mixer is designed for a timeless aesthetic where technology is complemented by visual form. The Tūroa collection includes tapware, showers and matching accessories — all of which are now available at Plumbing World in a range of colours to enhance any bathroom. Visit your local Plumbing World showroom or shop online.

A contemporary abstract painter passionate about the sensory experiences of fine art and fine food, Nicola Bennett works with oils and mixed media to create artwork to ‘eat’ with the eyes — a visual feast. Nicola’s work is held in private collections around the world. Open to commissions, she works with collectors to create the right artwork for the right space.

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

0800 800 686 plumbingworld.co.nz

nicola@nicolabennett.co.nz nicolabennett.co.nz

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BOHZALI —— Homeware

ESCEA —— Heating

THE IVY HOUSE —— Rugs

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

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

Natural materials such as jute and wool are healthier for you and the environment — and when processed slowly as in Armadillo & Co’s carefully handwoven rugs, they also embody a sense of mindfulness. Stylish and welcoming, this Desert rug has a low-pile hand-knot that enhances the yarn’s natural shine and softness.

Visit The Ivy House’s Parnell showroom and experience the artistry of Armadillo & Co.

bohzali.co.nz

escea.com/ds-series

hello@theivyhouse.co.nz theivyhouse.co.nz

OAKLEYS —— Bathrooms

COLOUR POP —— Pinboards/Wall art

HOMESTYLE —— Content creation

Concrete Nation’s polished concrete basins and bathtubs are pure luxury. Make a statement in your bathroom with one of these handmade pieces of art — stylish, durable and sustainable, they’re both unique and a functional, high-quality investment piece that will stand the test of time.

Add personality, colour and function to your home and office by making blank spaces pop with cork shapes in beautiful Resene colours.

Fill them with photos, inspiration, prints and notes, or leave them bare as block-colour pieces of art. Use a circle or have fun with hexagons, all in your choice of Resene colours to suit your space.

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

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09 300 7544 nick@homestyle.co.nz

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LAST WORD

“Golden hour is my favourite time of the day here. I love watching that warm glow encompass the rooms, and the shadows and reflections.”

Home time

Shelley Down of clothing label Beiged says her interior is the calming yin to life’s yang.

I live at the beach in Paraparaumu with my husband Corey and our sons Mason and Beau, in a house we’ve been slowly renovating since we bought it seven years ago. We saw such potential in it and I loved the idea of turning a run-down bach into a beautiful modern home, so I trusted my vision.

My interior style is minimal, neutral and practical. I’ve really thought about everything I’ve brought into our home. Some of the extra-special things include our concrete kitchen benches.

They were made by Corey and his father, and every time I use them I’m reminded of their dedication — it was such an act of love.

Another thing that brings me joy is the mirror my granny paid to be custom-made for our living area. A family friend sourced the timber and built the frame, and my dad helped to assemble it.

A ritual we practise at home is one of gratitude through communication. Over dinner every night, we each say what our favourite part of the day was and something that made us happy and sad. We’ve been doing this since Mason could talk and I find it so valuable. It’s now so ingrained in the kids that even when we travel or are at someone else’s house for dinner, they still practise it, welcoming others into our daily ritual. beigedstore.com; @beigedstore; @shelleydown_ 130 homest yle

The Home Collection Powersurge are pleased to announce the release of their range of hand finished brass accessories and fittings for your home.

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