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Shopping: Things are looking rosé
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Fresh finds New products to love Save or splurge A perfect picnic Women we love Meet a painter with an affinity for all things floral Trending now Pastel pink homeware We love Pool parties – see inside our cover story and get inspired for styling your own summer staycation Style stalker Outdoor cushions Next big thing Cobalt blue
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Plan A After renovating an A-frame in Papamoa, this couple could not B happier to C it back to its best History repeats A heritage Napier home gets a new lease of life, thanks to some spooky serendipity Harbour master Building by the water in Whangarei has given this couple the good life they’d dreamed of Island time Restoring the old and building the new on Great Barrier
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Homes: A waterfront home made for two
Your renovation Potential unlocked A tired old Lockwood gets a light, bright surfer-chic update in Raglan Workshop Find out which tiles, benchtops, cabinetry, hardware and fittings will be trending in 2020 – according to four interiors experts
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Workshop Give your bedroom a soothing, summery new look Book extract Visit a small yet perfectly formed trailer home Simple project A clever plant pot Finder’s Fi Part one of our op-shop road trip around Aotearoa starts in the North Island Living well Eleanor offers six easy tips for a fun and happy school holidays – for kids and parents
Credits Sofa from Target, striped fabric from The Fabric Store. Ico Traders pink chair and blue tray from Allium. Cushions from Shut The Front Door, Tessuti and Citta. Baina towel from Tessuti. Arnold Circus stools from Everyday Needs. Outdoor umbrella from Shade7. Lakshmi wears Kowtow dress and Sophie So Shady hat from Paper Plane. Plants from Hire Plants. See page 24 for full credits.
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Easy does it This small reno spiralled into a full landscaping project complete with the prettiest pool Workshop Sure, the sun’s great, but have you tried the shade? We round up the best backyard shade solutions Outdoor diary January’s checklist Garden makeover Carol helps a Tasman family in a wind-buffeted spot enjoy the freedom of a lawn and the prettiness of a flower garden
Styling by Sam van Kan. Art direction by Fiona Kerr. Photography by Mel Jenkins. Special thanks to our model and digital editor of homestolove.co.nz, Lakshmi Krishnasamy.
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Set to sizzle Change it up on the barbecue with these simple and tasty dishes for outdoor dining
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DOING puzzles, like this beauty from Good Thing. During the holidays I’ll try and knock out at least one or two. MAKING sparkling water in my new Soda Stream. Actually, I’m hoping someone will make it for me and serve it cold with a squeeze of lime.
PAC K I N G a bag and heading off on a road trip around the North Island. This Cotton On one is a goodie.
READING as much as possible. After a hectic year, this book looks like exactly what I need.
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hope you are reading this magazine stretched out somewhere comfortable, with a cool drink in hand and nothing on the to-do list. I’m not there quite yet, but am certainly dreaming of the moment when I get to unplug and chill out. In an ideal world, that moment will look a bit like the gorgeous poolside set-up on our cover. That shot had sky so blue and perfect it almost looked unreal – exactly the vibe we wanted for an issue dedicated to the lazy days of summer. Turn to page 24 for ideas on how to style up the ultimate staycation at your place, or pages 36, 54 and 64 to visit some dreamy homes in some of the country’s most blissful spots. Wherever you may be spending it – at home or away – January is a month that’s made to be savoured. It has that enticing mix of both more time to yourself and also the exciting promise of a new year ahead. Even if you’re working through, the streets are usually emptier and the people are in a happily unhurried holiday mode. Less spreadsheets, more sunshine. Cheers to that!
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S WA P P I N G the liquid handsoaps at my place for eco-friendly bars. These gorgeous ones from Ingenue will make it a pleasure.
Dulux Subtle Violet. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Image courtesy of Dulux.
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GRIFFON-POODLE MIX MEG IS “A LITTLE DOG WHO REPRESENTS A BIG PART ” OF HER LARGE AND LOVING WHANGĀREI FAMILY. SEE MORE OF MEG AND HER BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME ON PAGE 54.
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The Arnold Circus stool by Martino Gamper is becoming a classic for design-loving Kiwis. These versatile stools are now available in pastel pink and baby blue, as well as a range of brights and neutrals. This one is from Everyday Needs (everydayneeds.com), as are the blue Valentina sunglasses. The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur is from Paper Plane.
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Nothing Fancy Recipes for easy entertaining from new American food star Alison Roman. $55 from paperplanestore.com.
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Brush work Painter Katherine Throne studied painting on a whim, but it is hard work and determination that have built her burgeoning career Interview by Sally Conor. Photography by Anna Briggs.
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You studied at two different art colleges. How did this come about? Two years into an interior design degree at Kendall College in Michigan, in the US, I had a hunch I was missing out on something. The students on the painting floor above us seemed to be having way more fun. I switched my major to painting, even though I’d never done a class – I just had a feeling it was where I belonged. It was a move that immediately felt right, and my love affair with paint began. At the end of my first year of painting I was awarded a Merit Scholarship. Suddenly we’d been in America nine years and wanted to raise our two adopted daughters as Kiwis, so in 2014 we moved back to Auckland. I knew very little about the art world in New Zealand so I decided to continue my master’s at Elam to get an idea of how things worked here. Delving into the art world led me down the path of art history, and that became my thesis. The flower emerged as this feminine icon of design, and I realised it was a wonderfully powerful motif to explore. How did the floral theme arrive in your work? Is it inspired by your own garden? While my concept is ‘the power of the floral motif’, my true love is the paint itself. My own garden is tiny and in its infancy so, for now, I’m always on the hunt for
ramshackle gardens and rose bushes cascading over pavements. Everything I paint is within a three-kilometre radius of my home, and usually results in some wonderful conversations with the gardener whose door I’ve knocked on. How did you start building a career as a painter? I entered art awards and exhibitions while at Kendall and, when my paintings sold, I realised I could make a career out of it. After graduating, I set up a studio and work environment that allowed me to paint while my girls were at school. Instagram has been really useful in reaching a wider audience, but the key has been maintaining a big solo exhibition each year. Selling my work directly and putting on the exhibitions myself taught me a huge amount about marketing and business. I have a degree in communications and a background in public relations so I’ve called on those skills a lot. You’ve got to be able to sell your work. What are the most difficult things about being a self-employed artist? I think the two biggest challenges are maintaining belief in yourself, and having the courage to take your work where it needs to go. That means entering awards and risking rejection, staging exhibitions and wondering if anything will sell.
HUMAN NATURE Katherine sometimes uses her floral motifs as metaphors. “I love the idea that some flowers are dark and shady and others are loud and exuberant, yet they all exist in a supportive garden community,” she says. “What if we too could be happy and comfortable enough with ourselves that we could support others who were very different to us?”
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ROOM TO GROW Katherine’s studio is in the backyard of her home in Auckland’s Grey Lynn, but the garden itself is “tiny” so she has to go out to connect with nature. “I love any garden that’s a bit overgrown and rambling,” she says. “I find spaces where nature is left to get on with its business of being wild and beautiful, the most relaxing – and my imagination tends to take off.”
The highs and lows can be quite extreme and it’s really hard work, but the pay-off of doing what you love every day is immense. How important is it to be active on social media as an artist? I’ve learned that looking at what everyone else is doing all the time isn’t a good thing. It’s hard to stay true to your own ideas if you are continually judging yourself against others. While I love the supportive community of artists on Instagram and I enjoy going to galleries, I’ve found the best inspiration comes from fields adjacent to my own, such as floral design and the garden philosophy of writers like Katherine Mansfield. What advice would you have for someone who aspires to a creative career? Get a really thick skin and work hard. When you create something that is an extension of yourself, it’s hard to not take feedback personally. There will always be people out there who love what you do; go out and find them. Any exciting new developments you can share? I recently signed with Sanderson Contemporary in Newmarket, Auckland, and am working towards my first solo show there in June. • katherinethrone.com @katherinethrone
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Curated by Designmuseum Danmark and Michael & Mariko Whiteway. The exhibition tour is coordinated by Brain Trust Inc., Tokyo.
Kaj Bojesen The Monkey 1951 (designed), Manufactured by Kaj Bojesen, teak and limba. Photograph Š Matsubara Yutaka.
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THIS PAGE Ico Traders All Day tray, $129, from Allium. Glass jug and juicer, $38, from Paper Plane. Finesse DOF whisky glasses, $79.90 for 4, from Citta. Tea towel, $25, from Everyday Needs.
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Malibu croquet set, $119, from Shut The Front Door. Enamel jug, $85, from Everyday Needs. Large striped tray, $55, from Father Rabbit. Kinto tumblers, $11.99 each, from A&C Homestore. Pappelina rug, $185, from Allium. •
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Tech for me Smarten up your home for the new year with these enviable innovations from Noel Leeming
MOBILE LIBRARY Take your library on holiday with the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. It’s thinner, lighter and… waterproof (IXP8 standard)! It has an ergonomic design and a 300ppi, glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. With weeks of reading in a single charge, you’ll never be left without a good read.
QUALITY CONTROL Sick of navigating your TV with a remote control? Give yourself a break and treat yourself to a Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus. With this state-of-the-art keyboard you can sync up to four devices and it’s complemented by a host of other useful features, including wireless Bluetooth.
ARTFUL LIVING Make a stunning style statement in your living area with a new Samsung Frame. You can enjoy the latest high-resolution image technology when you’re watching your favourite series - and when the TV is off, the screen transforms into a striking artwork, featuring an image of your choice. Samsung 55" Frame 3.0 4K Smart QLED Television.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL Make the most of your downtime this summer and binge watch your favourite TV shows without any hassle. VodafoneTV plugs into your TV to give you all your TV app and channe in one place 500 hours reco and 3 days restart.
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Creative and inspiring homes with heart
Living in the past
Photography by Helen Bankers.
Modernising homes is all well and good, but it’s also a lot of fun to give in to nostalgia. That’s what Rachel and Jared Dobbs did at their A-frame holiday house in Papamoa, which they decorated with rattan, macramé and even a few breeze blocks. Turn the page and travel back in time at this classic Kiwi bach.
Plan A: visit Papamoa’s grooviest holiday home Page 36 History repeats: a Napier villa with stories to tell Page 46 Harbour master: waterfront bliss in Whangārei Page 54 Island time: old meets new on Great Barrier Page 64
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A dated A-frame right on Papamoa Beach was the perfect project for this creative couple, who have transformed it into a nostalgic holiday retreat Text and styling by Tina Stephen. Photography by Helen Bankers.
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H EXTERIOR Instead of defaulting to a neutral colour, the couple painted the house a conversationstarting pink. Rachel searched for the perfect shade of mid-century pink and settled on Dulux Waimangu Valley. The chairs are from Bohème Home and the yellow stool is from Paper Plane.
MEET + GREET Rachel Dobbs, 33, Jared Dobbs, 33 (both photographers at Swift & Click), Charlise, 14, and Joy, 2.
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I KITCHEN/LIVING A mix of new and vintage items furnishes the open-plan space, from Kmart bar stools to rattan furniture and rugs from the op-shop. The beach print is by Duett Design. The kitchen and living area connects through to the bathroom, master bedroom, a rumpus, spa room and a double garage; upstairs are two more bedrooms.
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t’s been a while since A-frame homes were all the rage. While they were everywhere in the 1970s and ’80s, these distinctive abodes have since been thought of (by some) as C-list real estate. However, photographers Rachel and Jared Dobbs have an eye for a bargain and, while hunting for a second home that could also supply an Airbnb income, the Mt Maunganui couple were delighted to discover a classic A-frame by the beach at Papamoa in the Bay of Plenty. “We love A-frames, we wanted to be close to the beach and we like Papamoa,” says Rachel. “The house is super-quirky and authentic, and we felt instantly nostalgic when we went inside. It reminded me of the bach we used to go to sometimes when I was a kid.” After baulking when the real-estate agent suggested they tear it down, the pair purchased the home and began planning how they would bring it up to date. They opted for a balanced approach that would retain the building’s retro, Kiwiana feel while bringing it up to a modern standard. As well as replacing the roof and windows, they spent a big chunk of the budget on landscaping. They had a deck built over the old-fashioned front garden and lawn laid all the way to the fence, while a breeze-block wall was added at the side. “As the renovation progressed, we realised how much we valued the uniqueness of the house, so we wanted to stay true to its design while giving it a new lease of life,” says Rachel.
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LIGHTER & BRIGHTER Although the A-frame wasn’t intended to be a family home, at least to start with, Rachel and Jared wanted to modernise it. The interior was given a fresh coat of white paint to brighten it up. Next, the couple tore down a half-wall to create an open-plan kitchen and living space. In its place, they built a breakfast bar on a decorative breeze-block base, which not only links to the wall outside but also fits perfectly with the retro charm of the kitchen with its open shelves and original yolk-yellow splashback. Apart from these changes to the kitchen, the couple left the interior in its original state in order to keep their budget under control. After all, they told themselves, it was bought as a holiday home. “The house has interesting character and the nostalgia factor, with a homeliness that makes you feel okay about actually using it,” says Rachel. “It’s not trying to be a bottle of Champagne; it’s like a good mid-range rosé that you want to enjoy every day, and it knows that. “There’s something appealingly unpretentious about that.”
HUNTING & COLLECTING Since she knew the house would be rented out on Airbnb for some years, interiors-obsessive Rachel decorated it with a charming, yet lowmaintenance, mix of new and vintage objects, furniture and soft furnishings.
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LIVING The sofa, chair, coffee table and plant stands are all either from Bohème Home or op-shops. The velvet cushions are from Kip & Co, the others are from Paper Plane, along with the pink velvet quilt. The black teapot and ceramic mug were found at Paddington Store.
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BATHROOM The ocean-blue mosaic tiles and green window frame are original to the A-frame and a great example of the bach’s unpretentious aesthetic that Jared and Rachel fell in love with.
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UPSTAIRS Vases and plants of all shapes and sizes create a lush, welcoming vibe. In combination with lots of natural wood and design details such as a set of String shelves and tropical shells, this holiday home feels like a homage to the classic Kiwi bach. The tropical bedding is from Kip & Co and the rainbow cushion is from Paper Plane.
“Rachel just loves op-shopping and she’s a bit of a low-key design nut,” says Jared. “I just do what she says, so in came the plants – a lot of plants. After that, came the 1970s furniture, the ’70s nostalgia (like the gumball machine and the arcade game), and books including piles of old National Geographics and one about toilets of the world.” Candlewick bedspreads, rattan and bamboo furniture, and retro kitchenware were some of the other results of Rachel’s searches. Her advice to novice op-shoppers is simple: keep looking, and slowly collect the things you love the most.
FUTURE PLANS While some might have prematurely consigned A-frames to the architectural trash heap, the Dobbses are on a mission to preserve theirs. While the house now functions as a popular short-term rental, (book your stay at airbnb.co.nz) Rachel and Jared are already looking ahead. There are plans to renovate the rumpus room next and get its 1970s spa up and running. And although they bought it as a holiday home, they can now see themselves and their two daughters calling it home in the not-toodistant future. •
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SHOP THEIR STYLE Cane furniture, potted palms, beachy bits and a stack of National Geographics capture the easygoing essence of the 1970s bach
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Builder Rise Up Construction, riseupconstructionltd@gmail. com, 027 857 2803. Roofer Viking Roofspec, vikingroofspec.co.nz. “No one else wanted to touch an A-frame roof but these guys jumped at the challenge,” says Rachel. Exterior colour consultation Roomie, roomie.co.nz.
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repeats This mum-of-one with an eye for eclectic design never planned to live in her grandparents’ old Napier villa, but fate had other ideas Text by Bonnie Sumner. Photography by Florence Charvin.
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LIVING One of three living rooms, the adults’ lounge (or “eff-off lounge” as Hannah calls it, because it’s where guests are taken when it’s time to go home) opens onto a patio and the garden where her dad once played as a boy. The leather sofa is from Thonet, the linen one from Madisons and the coffee table is from Blue Moon Collection. Opposite The Astro Boy artwork is by Brian Culy, who lives down the road.
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THE HISTORY Hannah’s connection to the house began with her grandparents, but it continued through her own childhood, when it was fortuitously owned by friends of the family. “We always went there for barbecues and swimming and I had sleepovers with their daughters, so I knew the house well,” she says. Hannah now sleeps in the same room that her grandparents once did, while 8-year-old daughter Grace is in her great-auntie Jane’s old room and often scales the same tree in the garden her granddad once climbed as a boy.
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“The kitchen was quite a good lesson in keeping a bit of the old and just making it work – I was going to get rid of the wooden bench and replace it with something brand new, but ended up keeping it, and it works.” She had to save for the ducted central heating, which came a year – and a further $30,000 – later. “We did one cold winter with the old fireplaces that didn’t work, and then put the central heating in, which was the best thing.”
THE PAINTING It’s amazing what a lick – or five – of paint can do. With the walls covered in either yellow-andwhite-striped wallpaper or brown tea-coloured paint, Hannah began by painting everything in her favourite colour, Resene ‘Bianca’. “I’ve always painted my houses that colour,” she says. “I always use Quarter Bianca on the ceilings and Half Bianca on the walls.” Hannah did most of the painting herself, save for two rooms. After removing the wallpaper in one of the lounges, it took five coats
KITCHEN, PLAYROOM, LOUNGES The picture shelf in the playroom has been put to good use, displaying a fun range of artwork plus a cute gorilla from Simon James. The plywood sideboard came from Homebase Collections and the black stool from Askew. The rattan chairs in the third lounge came from Trade Me and the kitchen’s bar stools are also secondhand. In the adults’ lounge, the bamboo bar cart was found in a Salvation Army store and the deer was a gift.
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and outdoor entertaining area. Hannah loves this central hub where she can watch Grace swim while she cooks. Upstairs are Hannah’s and Grace’s bedrooms, along with the family bathroom and laundry, while a third wing downstairs contains three further bedrooms, a washhouse and another bathroom.
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The budget didn’t allow for any structural remodelling, so Hannah focused on creating different spaces from the existing rooms, including turning the old dining room into a sunroom. “I made the spaces that were there work better,” she says. On one side of the home are three living areas: the sunroom, a playroom for Grace and an adults’ lounge. The adjacent main living room, kitchen and dining area open to the pool
Hannah says there are two rooms she adores: the sunroom for curling up with a book, and the “eff-off lounge”. This is the grown-ups’ retreat, a place she takes visitors when she’s had enough of entertaining for the night. “When I want people to go home after dinner, we go in there for last drinks – it’s close to the door. People are like, ‘Are we nearly in the eff-off lounge?’ And I’m like, ‘You’re really close; I need to go to bed,’” she laughs.
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Both rooms are peaceful, with big French doors that open out onto the patio and extensive lawn. “They always have the most amazing light,” Hannah says.
PERSONAL STYLE Hannah describes her aesthetic as a “real mix with a neutral palette”. For many years she worked for acclaimed artists and designers Leanne and Brian Culy, who live just down the road, and says they taught her how to “see the beauty in things that aren’t the norm” – things that hold meaning and history. “I used to hate going into people’s houses when they’d say, ‘I want this look out of a magazine,’ and it’s like, ‘Well, where’s the stuff you’ve collected for 20 years? Where’s your life?’ I’ve collected my teeth and Grace’s teeth under little globes, and Mum’s old fairy books she had as a child – just use things you have.”
NEW BEGINNINGS For a couple of years, Hannah’s then-husband and his children helped to fill the large house. However, the property has now become too big for just Hannah and Grace so, after receiving an offer they couldn’t refuse, they’ve recently sold the home. “It was unsettling when the big house sold, but it was nice we got to spend that time in the place Dad grew up in,” she says. “Homes are so important to me; they always have been. I just need to have that space and that’s where I’m happiest.” •
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BUDGET 1 Craig Damrauer tea towel, AU$24, from Third Drawer Down. 2 Usto large vase, $99.90, from Country Road. 3 Cushion cover, $24.99, from H&M. 4 Fringe linen throw, $99.99, from EziBuy. 5 Cane tray, $39.99, from H&M. 6 Paradigm tile in graphite, $39.50 per sqm, from Tile Space. 7 Madras rug, $349, from Freedom. 8 Citta Ombra pendant, $299, from The Market. 9 Playtype ‘G’ framed print, $349, from The Market. 10 Trestle desk, $199.95, from Mocka. 11 Woven leather chair, $449, from Green With Envy.
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Kitchen Fusion Joinery, fusionjoinery.com. Thaine Newport redid the kitchen cabinetry and arranged all the spray-painting off-site. Central heating John Hansen from The Gas Centre, Hastings (thegascentre.co.nz), “was amazing and offered us the best price”. Styling, home organising Good Space, feltham.hannah@gmail.com – Hannah’s own business.
Madisons, madisons.co.nz. Hannah used to do the merchandising at this high-end Hawke’s Bay store. Homebase Collections (homebasecollections.co.nz), owned by Leanne and Brian Culy, where Hannah also worked. She also loves Napier’s Salvation Army Family Stores and Auckland’s Flotsam & Jetsam (flotsamandjetsam.co.nz).
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A small bach stood on the property, which Helen and Kevin initially lived in to gain an understanding of the site and be close to hand during the planning process. The challenges of their site, which included a steep slope and poor soil quality, were outweighed by the easy access to the waterfront, nearby local parks and the cycle path to the city. “We love to cycle into the city for coffee, and enjoy daily walks with our dog, Meg,” says Helen. “The area is great when we have family and grandchildren visiting, with a jetty across the road and a local park close by.”
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“The brief was for the style to be modern, yet casual and relaxed, with a coastal vibe,” says Helen. “We love warm and natural timbers, and a pared-back, simple colour palette. We wanted our new home to be easy to live in.”
THE BUILD Building the house was truly a family affair, with son Bryce undertaking the bulk of the work, Kevin helping with plans and management, and daughter-in-law Annwen working closely with Helen on the interior. The result has exceeded all expectations. Light and bright, the home exudes warmth and makes the most of the sweeping view of the harbour. While the home is generous, it doesn’t feel overwhelmingly large and has been well thought out for its occupants – the sign of a successful design brief.
The upstairs galley kitchen includes a clever integrated dining table and bench seat. The kitchen is spacious enough to become the life and soul of the home when the extended family are visiting, while not being too large for a couple. A wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinets hides appliances and avoids the need for a separate butler’s pantry. The dining area gives way to a small sheltered deck, which is the perfect spot for a morning coffee. The adjacent lounge takes full advantage of the harbour views and is a snug all-weather spot from which to watch the sea. This upper level also includes garage access, and the master suite, making it perfect for the couple – almost like an apartment. The added bonus of the home is the downstairs area, which is semi-self-contained, allowing them to easily entertain friends and family at any time.
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THE STYLE A simple palette of warm greys and greens complements the beautiful timber floors and finishes, and Annwen’s interior-design nous made choosing fabrics and furniture a breeze. “Annwen’s help with the interior decisions was invaluable; it prevented us from secondguessing decisions and gave us a clear vision throughout the process,” says Helen. Clever additions to the design, such as a bunk room for the grandkids and a luxurious guest bathroom, mean the couple have a versatile home for all stages of life. With more free time at their disposal, they are enjoying their daily routine and the opportunity to host family and friends. “The best times are having the family together,” says Helen. “We love having them close, especially for special occasions and celebrations. We love and enjoy our home and count ourselves lucky every day.” •
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1 Timber board, $39.99, from EziBuy. 2 Mercer + Reid macramé knot throw, $99.99, from Adairs. 3 Wishbone chair, $329, from Me & My Trend. 4 Burgon & Ball indoor watering can, $39, from Tea Pea. 5 Flora jute rug, $129.99, from EziBuy. 6 Blanco Linus kitchen tap, $479, from The Kitchen Hub. 7 Segment mirror, $139, from Citta. 8 Riley sofa, $999, from Target. 9 Washed woven cushion cover, $69.90, from Citta. 10 Hudson stool, $34.95, from Mocka.
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Architect Felicity Christian at Two Architects, 09 438 2590. Builder Bryce Thorne Builders, 021 227 4417. Interior design Annwen Thorne of August & June, 021 531 371. Kitchen Guyco Kitchens & Joinery, guyco.co.nz. Fire Pyroclassic, pyroclassic.co.nz Decor Fabers, fabers.co.nz; Trade Aid, tradeaid.org.nz; A&C Homestore, achomestore.co.nz.
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Island time Building their idyllic home away from home was just the beginning of this family’s Great Barrier architecture adventure Text by Fiona Ralph. Photography by Jackie Meiring.
MEET + GREET Sarah Judkins, 47 (renovator), Jason Judkins, 49 (CEO of Hop Revolution), Zach, 16, and Madi, 13, plus Sammy the Labradoodle.
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HAPPY PLACE Sarah, Jason and their kids already live in an island paradise – they are based between an apartment in Auckland and their home on Waiheke Island (featured in YH&G back in 2012). But there’s something even more special about getting away to the Barrier, they say, especially in the holiday season when Waiheke becomes overrun with tourists and citysiders. The off-grid island, which lies some distance off the tip of the Coromandel Peninsula, is only accessible by plane or ferry, and – unlike the frequent, packed ferries to Waiheke – the halfday boat trip to Great Barrier only departs once a day, limiting visitors. “I call the Barrier my happy place,” Sarah says. “I think when you live somewhere, you can’t really see it as a place you escape to. All the normal, annoying things about living somewhere destroy that notion.”
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bedrooms and the house could be no more than approximately 100 square metres. They got round these limitations by including a big bunk room for the kids and their friends. The master bedroom at the other end has the view, with two bathrooms and a laundry in between. The main living area is open-plan, with doors opening to the deck. “When you open the whole lot out, it’s just magic.” Most of the house was built in just five weeks in early summer, and the family camped out in the unfinished house that Christmas. “We’d always planned to build,” says Sarah, “but it was one of those things: do we want to spend the money? And you just put these things off.”
KEEPING BUSY The house is perched right on the harbour, with just a quiet road separating it from the water’s edge. The native flax the couple have planted, a favourite feeding spot for local kaka, has ensured the road is barely visible. Sarah and Jason wanted the house to blend in with the surrounding bush, so they used cedar cladding, with plywood underneath, alternating different widths and thicknesses of cedar to create texture. Many evenings have been spent enjoying sunsets from the front deck, G&T in hand, while the back deck, with its gas-powered outdoor bath, is a sheltered spot for those windy days.
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Hiking, paddleboarding, swimming and ski-biscuiting in the bay are favourite activities for the kids and adults. “I describe my husband as an active relaxer; he likes to be doing things all the time,” says Sarah. For this reason, when the building work at the bach dried up, the couple were ready for a new challenge. The three little cottages they purchased down the road were found by chance. “We just sort of stumbled across them,” Sarah says. “We’d seen this ‘For Sale’ sign and wandered down an overgrown path… and it was such a magical place. You kept walking along and finding another cottage.”
A NEW CHALLENGE Sold on the magic of the two-acre section and excited about sinking their teeth into a new project, the pair set about trying to purchase the cottages. Their plan was to renovate the houses and rent them out, but the sale was complicated by the fact it was New Year’s Eve and everyone was on holiday. “We were at the New Year’s fair and talking on the phone to the real estate agent, who was talking to the owners who were in Thailand at the time,” Sarah remembers. Their eagerness paid off, though, and the owners agreed that they could start clearing the land before the property was officially settled.
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COTTAGE INDUSTRY One of the small houses Sarah and Jason renovated was dubbed Moose Cottage and has been decorated in a heritage sea-faring style (pictured above left and opposite). Most of the furniture was bought secondhand or upcycled.
The three houses, just three kilometres (or a short paddleboard or dinghy trip) from their bach, were named Alice’s Seaside Cottages, after the original owner, who had spent many years living on the island. Sarah and Jason have spent the last two summers sympathetically restoring and renovating them and returning them to their original colours. They’ve also built an outdoor shower and kitchen using reclaimed planks, and added two outdoor baths – one an original from the property. Having just finished the second bach, they’re preparing to host their first guests this summer. “I call the cottages a journey not a destination,” says Sarah.
THE FINAL STRETCH While brother-in-law Tony has done the hard labour on the cottages, and Ron has helped with the plans, the whole family have got stuck into the painting, landscaping and DIY. Jason put his building skills to work on the outdoor kitchen, while Sarah refurbished the original furniture.
Secondhand and upcycled items have also been installed in the houses. “I love going into junk shops,” Sarah says. She’s just come home from the US, where she couldn’t resist stocking up on antiques – Jason brought four full suitcases home, with his hand luggage laden down with precious glassware.
WHAT’S NEXT? Now nearing the end of this mammoth project, Sarah’s left wondering what they will do with their summers. Read a book, perhaps? Or maybe relax in their beautiful outdoor bath. Thankfully, they won’t get lonely – both Sarah’s parents and her sister and brother-in-law also own houses on Great Barrier and, of course, they’ve made friends with all the locals. Stay here: Two of the cottages restored by Sarah and Jason will be available to rent from February. Search for ‘Alice’s Seaside Cottages’ on Facebook for further details. •
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SHOP THEIR STYLE Simplicity rules at this blissful bach with bleached wood, worn finishes, beach-combed finds and every shade of blue
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HONESTY BOX + Where did you save money, or splurge, on the build? We built a single-level house to save money. We splurged on solid wood flooring, tiled bathrooms and cedar cladding. + Best lessons learned? Years spent camping on the section really helped us understand the weather on the site and how to design around it. + Any building, reno or DIY disasters? Underestimating how much paint you need. We’ve learned our DIY lessons in the past and have tried to use experts for anything that matters. + Most memorable experience you’ve had in your bach? Great family times over the summer, endless sunsets, and watching whales and dolphins in the bay, along with hammerhead sharks and schools of anchovies. There is always something new.
LOCAL SECRETS + Favourite beach on Great Barrier Island Sandy Bay (known to the Judkinses as Stingray Bay). + Best walk Station Rock Path, a stunning ridgeline walk through nikau forest.
BUDGET 1 Terry towel, $59.90, from Green With Envy. 2 Robert Gordon mug, $43.90, from Moi On George. 3 Tilly@home velvet cushion, $59.99, from Farmers. 4 Wooden salad servers, $10, from The Warehouse. 5 Diego bar stool, $139 from Cintesi. 6 Malmo linen throw, $97.99, from Adairs. 7 Living & Co Easy Fold wooden bistro table, $59, from The Warehouse. 8 Small basket bowl, $29.99, from Trade Aid. 9 Gramercy rug, $400, from Miss Amara. 10 Cancun outdoor table, $499, from Target.
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CONTACTS Architect Ron Stevenson, ronstevenson.co.nz. Builder Tony Page, TP Contractors, 027 242 9792. Earthmover Roger Guthrie, RG Contracting, rgcontracting.co.nz. Plumber Bob Napier, Great Barrier 09 429 0797.
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SUPPLIERS Kitchen Studio kitchenstudio.co.nz. Freedom freedomfurniture.co.nz. Nood nood.co.nz. Design Warehouse designwarehouse.co.nz. Stoked Stainless (hot tubs) stokedstainless.com
Discover the latest designer tiles with Tile Space’s 2020 Collection. Download your copy at TILESPACE.CO.NZ
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Expert advice on home alterations, extensions and updates
Face value Here at YH&G, we’re into surfaces. We geek out about tiles, obsess over benchtops and are mad about all things cabinetry-related. So it was our pleasure to work with four top interior designers to assemble a must-have materials report for the new decade. Turn to page 82 and make your wish list with us.
Photography by Laminex.
Clockwise from top left Melteca in snowdrift puregrain. Caesarstone in empira white. Seratone Aqua in polar white herringbone. Caesarstone in pure white. Laminex Formica in snowdrift velour. Laminex Formica in white bardiglio satin. Laminex acrylic panel in white linen.
Raise the roof: a Lockwood home gets a bright, beachy update in Raglan Page 76 The wish list: the materials trends renovators need to know about for 2020 Page 82
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Raise the roof A dark and dated Lockwood was the perfect project for this creative couple – and enticed them to trade city life for a surfer’s paradise Text by Bonnie Sumner. Photography by Alice Veysey.
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LIVING The light, bright new living space is furnished with a Freedom sofa, a Mocka coffee table, shelving unit and chair, and soft furnishings from Adairs.
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ilary and Jasper Boer hadn’t planned on a move to the small coastal town of Raglan when they bought their home there five years ago. The purchase was meant to be an investment, a way to get a foot on the property ladder while they lived and worked in Auckland. “We both had full-time jobs and thought it would be a good time to buy, but prices in Auckland were already too high for anything decent,” says Jasper. So the Boers decided to look further afield, in places they’d visited before and loved. Jasper, who moved to New Zealand from the Netherlands six years ago, had been to Raglan before and was drawn to its artistic heart, while Hilary had spent time there as a child. “I would come down here quite a bit. It has that small-town feel like Orewa used to have when I grew up there,” says Hilary. Despite their intention to stay living and working in Auckland, the lure of a more peaceful way of life was too strong. Within a year of buying, Hilary, an illustrator, had given up her day job and begun freelancing, and Jasper was ready to launch his wedding photography business. So in 2016 they took the plunge and moved two hours south from the Big Smoke to the west coast and set about a very well-planned renovation.
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Originally the couple looked at two- and three-bedroom homes, which was as far as their budget would stretch, until a real estate agent came to them with an idea. “He showed us this four-bedroom house with a separate dwelling at the back that was tenanted. He said, ‘This is an investment opportunity and if you just keep it tenanted, you will end up paying the same mortgage as you would on a three-bedroom home.’” This savvy financial thinking, combined with the couple’s creativity and clear vision for the main home’s transformation, resulted in the purchase of a property that now has enough space for them, their cat Marley, their work-from-home office, a self-contained studio that is rented out through Airbnb (which the Boers updated themselves two years ago), and of course, room for visitors, including Jasper’s family from the Netherlands.
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When people think of character homes, they generally picture old villas and bungalows, not the prefabricated Lockwood timber houses prevalent throughout New Zealand since the 1950s. But these buildings have a character all of their own. Hilary and Jasper knew immediately how to bring their 1995 Lockwood into the 21st century, and aimed to express their own clean, Scandinavian-inspired style without eradicating the home’s iconic character. “It was quite dark; the hallway felt like it was night-time,” says Hilary. “We didn’t really know what to expect when painting a Lockwood because we hadn’t seen any examples, so it was a bit of a gamble. We wanted to keep a bit of the character of the old house, though. We didn’t want to cover the walls with gib; we wanted to keep that bach feel. So we just painted straight over the planks, honouring the old style.”
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When they began planning the home’s transformation, Jasper and Hilary looked at just replacing the kitchen cabinets and painting the walls, but when they got a quote for a new kitchen, their thoughts began to turn to a much bigger project. “We thought, ‘A new kitchen is actually worth it in the long run,’ and it just escalated from there. For example, ‘If we’re going to take out that wall then we’re going to have to raise the ceiling’ – and that’s how it began,” says Hilary. Over five months they planned how they would achieve their vision, so that when the renovation started, everything would be in place, including the tradespeople. “The great thing about being in a small town is the tradies are all friends, which helped bring a bit of fun to the project. We’d heard horror stories that if it’s good surf out in Raglan, they won’t show up, but they were a great group.”
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Despite their meticulous planning, the Boers had no idea what would be revealed when they removed the dimpled ceiling tiles and exposed the trusses. “It was a bit of a risk to raise the ceiling, but fortunately our builder understood our vision and went above and beyond to make it happen.” After some of the trusses were removed and the others strengthened, down came the wall between the kitchen and lounge to create an open-plan space. The kitchen was ripped out, skylights installed and the whole interior expertly transformed with coats of Wattyl White. Lastly, Moduleo vinyl planks were laid throughout and a white flatpack kitchen fitted. The whole renovation took just six weeks. “The new open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas are more comfortable, great for entertaining and have opened up the room to see more of our view to Mt Karioi and the estuary.”
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One of the problems the couple encountered during the renovation was trying to accommodate Jasper’s two-metretall frame. “The rangehood was probably the most disastrous thing – we had four guys trying to fit it in,” says Jasper. “They had to cut a hole in the side of the house because the original rangehood was too low; the Dutch are pretty much the tallest people in the world and the old one was below my chin!” The design-conscious pair wanted to stick to a black and white theme, which meant no stainless steel, but they had to make an exception in this case. “We even got a black kettle and a black toaster. But this metal rangehood was the only one that would fit in the space.”
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BLACK MAGIC The existing woodburner fits perfectly with the couple’s black and white palette. The exterior was painted a blue-based charcoal the year before the renovation, using a mistint picked up for peanuts.
Reusing the old wooden planks from the kitchen wall was one of the ways the Boers were able to stick to their sustainability principles and also retain the beachy feel of the home. The bench seat in the dining area and the kitchen shelves were all crafted from the old wood, and anything they no longer needed was passed on through a Raglan Facebook noticeboard for recycling. “Most of the insulation, skirting and scotia taken from the ceiling and the demolished wall were reused elsewhere in the house,” says Hilary. They also bought local furniture and decor items which were stored in the garage until the renovation was complete. Being artists, the couple were able to adorn the walls with their own creations. “We’re not much help when it comes to hard labour, but we were able to create things such as the light fixture above the table, which we did with our sparkie,” says Hilary.
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Living in this very peaceful spot, surrounded by nature and birdsong yet just a 10-minute walk from town, Jasper and Hilary love the quality of life Raglan offers. “We’ve done a bit of art around town and it’s just been a very welcoming community. People are really open here,” Hilary says. It’s a far cry from their days working in a central Auckland office, and they couldn’t imagine a better place to live and work. “Because we’re home all day it’s important we feel comfortable in our house. It doesn’t feel like we’re living in someone else’s house any more. It really feels like us.” •
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Cabinetry Prime white acrylic gloss
Exterior A blue-based charcoal mistint.
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+ What areas of your renovation did you save or splurge on? Hilary: We saved wherever we could. We kept a close eye on sales leading up to the renovation and tried to get most things on special offer. + Best lessons learned? If you can’t do it yourself – don’t! It is sometimes best to leave the professionals to it as they are efficient and experienced. + Most memorable experience in your home (good or bad)? It was a nerve-racking moment pulling the ceiling down and realising there was no turning back.
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CONTACTS Builder Simon Rice Edwards, 021 022 35916 Electrician Overhead Electrical, 021 494 495 Plumber Protech Plumbing, 027 222 0156 Flooring flooringdesign.co.nz; Terry Yorston Flooring, 021 124 7553 Kitchen Phoenix Kitchen Transformations, 021 873 318 Painter Frankie de Besten, 021 171 3317 Roofing Raglan Roofing, 021 135 1801
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Before shots by photoadventure.co.nz.
F E B RUA RY 2 01 9 Started renovation.
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The wish list Get inspired for your next renovation with our round-up of 2020’s best benchtops, coolest cabinets and sexiest surfaces
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BENCHTOP BEAUT Y We’ve recently used a stone benchtop called metropolis oyster from Archant in a client’s kitchen. This material features a gorgeous textured, matte finish but still has pits and dents, and that’s part of its charm. The imperfections give it character and a sense of depth.
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Vic Bibby B I B B Y + B R A D Y, N A P I E R N AT U R A L M AT E R I A L S AND IMPERFECTION At Bibby + Brady, we love working with natural materials and embracing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi – or the acceptance of transience and imperfection. This reflects the connection with nature that is becoming more and more important in our modern world. COLOUR AND TEXTURE I think we can expect to see tiles embracing more colour and pattern, a refreshing break from grey and neutral schemes, and a focus on artisanal luxury and handcrafted products. For benchtops, although white will always remain a popular choice, we can expect more colour and texture, as Kiwis treat the kitchen area as a more integrated, seamless living space with finishes that tie in with their living rooms.
1 Artisan gloss tile in aqua, $99.50 per sqm, from Tile Space. 2 Sartoria TSquare tile in fresh thyme, POA, from Artedomus. 3 Futura tile in blue drop, $109 per sqm, from Tile Space. 4 Futura tile in half blue, $109 per sqm, from Tile Space. 5 Futura tile in blue, $109 per sqm, from Tile Space.
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T I L E S O N TA P We love the Artisan range from Tile Space. This handmade-effect tile is available in a range of gorgeous colourways, with each one made up of varying tones. The Sartoria TSquare range from Artedomus has a similar feel and is divine. 2
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Excava by Caesarstone
Eucalyptus oak recut veneer from Bestwood
IN THE MIX One of the great things about the current return to natural materials is the effect you can create by mixing them up. Pairing a low-cost natural material such as cork with a luxe bronze tap creates a really fun contrast that still feels warm and natural. Adding a plastered finish such as tadelakt (lime plaster) or Resene Rockcote to walls is another way to deepen your materials palette, especially when used to soften edges and corners for an organic, adobe-style look. Try some unexpected combos and see what effects you can create.
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1 Meir kitchen traditional mixer in tiger bronze, $679, from The Kitchen Hub.
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FA S H I O N A B L E F L O O R I N G Recreate the chic look found in heritage apartments of Europe’s cities by installing wooden floors in herringbone and parquetry formats. Darker colours add that moody, oldworld vibe (see previous page for product detail).
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1 Marvel Dream crystal beauty tile, POA, from Atlas Concorde. 2 Marvel Dream bianco fantastico tile, POA, from Atlas Concorde. 3 Hampton Opaco four-drawer wall vanity, $3499, from Plumbline. 4 Marvel Dream morning sky tile, POA, from Atlas Concorde. 5 Marvel Dream Brazil green tile, POA, from Atlas Concorde.
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G R E E N D AY The trend for muted green kitchen cupboards is one we’re loving. Laminex’s new range of Formica finishes in a series of green tones is both beautiful and affordable.
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Rejoice (Renew) in bracken from Warwick Fabrics.
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Alfie 30cm glass globe pendant in smoke, $299, from Mr Ralph.
Matt South M AT T S O U T H D E S I G N E R , AUCKLAND GLASS Coloured, frosted, textured or even mirrored glass is a massive trend that will build for 2020. Iterated in many forms, glass plays with light, reflection and the heartstrings. Glass lighting, furnishings, objects and room divisions will all grow in popularity with particular emphasis on those with colour and texture. In a world dominated by mass-produced items, the unique handmade nature of blown-glass objects provides a break. Rooms adorned with colour-tinted glass have a playful quality that everyone can enjoy. N AT U R A L S T O N E ‘Dramatic’ and ‘sumptuous’ are the only words to describe these surfaces. I’m predicting a strong move away from lighter marbles to much darker or more richly coloured varieties. These luxury materials are not just reserved for kitchens and bathrooms; moodier-toned stones are starting to show up on furniture for the bedroom and living spaces. Finishing lines and edge details are important elements of this trend – rounded shapes and raw edges make a strong organic statement.
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Black fusion laminate, POA, from Laminex.
Indian green marble, POA, from Universal Graphite.
Ecostone Oslo polish tile, $185 per sqm, from Tile Space.
R OUR P I C KS M O R E T H A N PA I N T Aiding the continuous drive towards increased tactility, paint textures create depth and warmth without the fussy feeling of wallpapers or the expense of plaster or concrete. Luxe or relaxed, this trend can range from a classically styled fresco or plaster texture, to the more industrial looks of concrete and steel. Paint textures add a dynamic look to the foundations of your scheme, and still allow room for further layers of pattern and variation.
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ART OF GLASS While handmade and hand-blown glass creates an appealing natural, organic look, glass also lends itself to going super glam. Pair your new natural stone benchtop with a statement glass light fitting, or opt for a faceted glass sink to pair with your bronze bathroom tapware. 1 Briolette faceted glass vessel basin, from $1659, from Kohler. 2 Marcel 30cm smoked glass pendant, $189, from Lighting Direct.
WAV E G O O D B Y E T O W H I T E The days of defaulting to white glossy sanitaryware are coming to an end with a wave of new colours and materials entering the bathroom market. We especially love these concrete sinks by Concrete Nation in tones of pink and terracotta. Concrete Nation basins, from $899, from Plumbline.
TA C T I L E S T Y L E A departure from perfect crisp lines and large-format tiles, smaller handmade-effect tiles are making their way on trend to meet the desire for tactility. With imperfections, softer edges and warmer colours, these scaled-down options are used to create texture and warmth in spaces often at risk of lacking such qualities. Tiles with hand-painted designs add character and softness, while small, mixed-module tiles are used to form subtle patterns. Futura tiles in grey, $109 per sqm, from Tile Space.
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CONCRETE IDEAS Caesarstone Supernatural Rugged Concrete provides great design flexibility due to its premium quartz surface and natural beauty, providing a textural, neutral tone that works in a variety of spaces.
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WOOD LOOK The Timberland range from Prime Panels adds a lovely textural effect to a melamine finish. This brings depth to a kitchen palette while providing a cost-effective result very similar to a real wooden veneer.
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1 Caesarstone Supernatural Rugged Concrete, POA, from Laminex. 2 Buddy X kitchen mixer square spout, $649, from Plumbline. 3 Clip top Blumotion hinge in onyx black, POA, from Blum. 4 Fisher & Paykel black stainless steel fridge, $4599, from Noel Leeming. 5 Fisher & Paykel pyrolytic oven, $3198, from Harvey Norman. 6 Black forest oak melamine from Prime Panels.
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Oiled oak melamine from Prime Panels
Hickory walnut melamine from Prime Panels
French oak melamine from Prime Panels
Premium ply melamine from Prime Panels
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Styling by Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.
Design, colour and styling advice for simple and affordable transformations
Fond of fronds Whether they’re on the wall, in a pot or on a cushion, palm trees are impossible to escape at the moment. Their lush leaves work for an easy bedroom update, evoking warm breezes, tropical locations and relaxing beach days. Check out our palm-themed summer bedroom over the page.
Workshop: 3 breezy summer bedroom updates Page 94 Book extract: the cutest family trailer home Page 100 Resene Colour Home Awards Page 104 Simple project Page 106 Finder’s Fi Page 108 Living well Page 110
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Summer dreams Sink into slumber with these light and easy bedroom updates for the warmer months Styling by Vanessa Nouwens, assisted by Jemma Roff. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.
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DECORATING Rattan elements such as the headboard, side table and tray add texture and bring that atmospheric wallpaper to life. Gold leafshaped hooks add a little hint of luxury, as well as practical storage. A few fresh palm leaves in a bottle or vase add the finishing touch to this inviting space.
BEDLINEN We’ve used the colours in our wallpaper to select bedding in soft tones of natural linen, warm yellow, tan and teal. Since the wall is the hero in this space, we’ve avoided patterned cushions and accessories, but a beautiful, moody teal green linen throw adds depth and dimension.
WALLS & FLOOR A wallpapered palm-tree feature wall will give you a tropical vibe all year round and is a great choice for creating a bedroom that feels like a relaxing retreat, especially if you choose a muted colourway such as this pattern from Design Federation. Add a delicate pale green painted floor for the cool factor and a soft rug for texture.
1 Vincent coffee table, $595, from Tea Pea. 2 Allington chair, $149.99, from Tea Pea. 3 Madras Link cushion, $89.99, from The Design Store. 4 Palm candleholder, $59.99, from Shut The Front Door. 5 Faux plant in glass pot, $32, from Kmart.
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‘La Palma’ wallpaper in gilver, $435 a roll, from Design Federation. Living & Co antique gold hooks, $10 each, from The Warehouse. General Eclectic queen rattan headboard, $379.99, from Onceit. Euro linen pillowcases in ochre, $30 each, from Foxtrot Home. Mulberi Indira cushion in ochre, $105, from Allium. Domani pillowcases in sage, $89.99 a pair, from Farmers. Belgian linen cushion, $89.99, Home Republic linen king duvet cover, $349.99, linen robe, $99.99, Hemingway rattan tray, $139.99, Tuscan glass cups, $9.99 each, from Adairs. In The Sac Avenue linen throw, $319.90, from Flo & Frankie. Salamander rattan side table, $169, Orissa natural rug, $449, from Freedom. Kingdom candle, $47.90, from Good Thing. Floor painted in Resene Aspiring.
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Black, white & beachy Summer decor doesn’t have to be all about colour and pattern – crisp black and white can also feel light and fresh. The trick is to add a few natural touches and some subtle tropical motifs.
WALLS & FLOOR Crisp white walls and tongue-and-groove floors instantly create a fresh, breezy summer feeling and are a great base to build your design around. Team white floors with a jute rug for some natural texture.
BEDLINEN A crisp white linen duvet cover is a great, nofuss summer bedding option. A natural fabric such as linen will also help you to stay cool on warm nights. As an alternative to a throw blanket, a Turkish fringed towel or sarong makes a lovely final detail.
DECORATING Choose a few decor items that create a holiday feel such as this ‘Vacay vibes’ cushion, a collection of sun hats on the wall, or even a surfboard in the corner. Artwork that makes you think of summer holidays (palm trees, beaches, pools etc) will also help tie the scheme together.
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Hourglass lightshade, $179, seagrass shopper, $29.90, Mona vase, $49.90, pothos leaf (in vase), $9.90, from Flo & Frankie. Hampton linen striped euro pillowcases, $64.99 a pair, from EziBuy. White linen pillowcases, $30 each, linen king duvet cover, $219, from Foxtrot Home. Black linen cushion covers, $14.99, from H&M. ‘Vacay vibes’ raffia cushion and stripe cushion, $25 each, from The Warehouse. Lombok coaster, $4.50, Broste tall tumbler, $13.90, black pom pom scarf, $145, Mahdia fisherman hat, $79.90, from Indie Home Collective. Round jute rug, $45, from Kmart. Art print, $1195, from Indie Home Collective. Malawi chair, $690, from Citta. Side table, $429, from Flo & Frankie. Walls and floor painted in Resene Black White.
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Domani Toscana king duvet cover set, $299.99, Luca Antigua side table, $399, from Farmers. Hampton linen white and blush striped euro pillowcases, $64.99 a pair, from EziBuy. Miro Oasis cushion, $39.90, Design Republique Seville throw in blue, $69.90, from Bed Bath & Beyond. Home Republic Belgian vintage linen cushion, $89.99, from Adairs. Lenzo rectangle cushion, $49.95, Jakolo rug, $399, from Freedom. Large bench seat, $198.90, curved wood urn, $119.90, ceramic narrow neck urn, $179.90, from Flo & Frankie. Headboard painted in Resene Eskimo. Wall and floor painted in Resene Half Merino. Books stylist’s own.
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This look is all about desert-inspired tones and curved details such as arches, cut-outs and shapely vessels. This bedroom is designed to evoke the mood of Morocco without resorting to using too many patterns or ornate details. Instead we’ve focused on a calming palette of sky blue and earthy terracotta, matched with casual styling.
WALLS & FLOOR Warm white (Resene Half Merino) has been used on the walls and floors, and an arch-shaped ‘headboard’ was painted to mimic Moorish architecture. This is easy project can be painted if you want a fresh look at a later stage. For this queen bed we painted our headboard 1.7m wide and 2m high. At 1.2m off the floor we inset the arch to add interest.
BEDLINEN A soft linen duvet in a pinkish clay tone anchors the bed and is teamed with cushions in blue and soft peach. A printed cushion with palm trees and archways adds a gentle Moroccan accent.
DECORATING We chose a washed wooden side table with some ornate cut-out detailing and added a cluster of small vessels in our terracotta and blue colour scheme. On the other side of the bed, two white urns provide detail without detracting from the feature wall. A simple wooden bench balances out the space and a washed-out textured rug links all the colours in the room together. •
1 Living & Co sunset cushion, $15, from The Warehouse. 2 ‘Golden Doorway Morocco’ A4 framed print, AU$49.95, from Olive et Oriel. 3 Amiens vessel, $44.95, from Freedom. 4 Alzira vessel, $26.95, from Freedom. •
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Tiny but mighty Renovating and living in a mobile home for more than a year left this family questioning whether they’d want to live in a regular house ever again
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limbing up through the hills of the Santa Rosa Valley, just south of the coastal city of Ventura, California, it’s easy to miss the turn off for Ashley and Dino Petrone’s building lot. Surrounded by well-kept Spanish-style homes and sprawling California ranches with meticulously landscaped lawns, their 2003 Keystone Cougar trailer parked on a dirt patch is a blip that hardly registers. After falling in love with their two-acre lot-with-a-view and selling their first home to buy it, the couple purchased a tired-looking 9.4-metre trailer as a short-term housing solution, intending to build on the land later on. Ashley, who has a knack for decorating on a budget, got to work transforming the place to make it liveable for themselves and their three children for the few months they would be there. She and Dino began by ripping out everything they hated – the dusky blue wall-towall carpeting, dated brass light fixtures, builtin chintz-covered furniture, and oppressive, space-sucking upper cabinets. Ashley ordered new door fronts for the kitchen cabinets and began patching and priming the trailer so it would be ready for painting. With the kitchen’s new white cabinet fronts installed, accented with streamlined black hardware from Amazon, the existing black appliances jumped into focus and looked as if they had been chosen on purpose. Three bunk beds, stacked on top of each other, were squeezed into a shoebox-sized space beside the bathroom to function as the kids’ room; a separate, light-filled bedroom at
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“They have one stuffed animal each, some books and a shared craft bin — that’s it” the other end of the trailer gave Ashley and Dino their own space. Savvy shopping at online and big-box retailers netted dozens of stylish finds, from black and brass pendant lights to woven storage baskets and space-saving hooks. Wanting to start fresh, the couple sold the majority of their possessions and moved whatever wouldn’t fit into a storage locker. Each kid was given one small bin to hold all their clothes, and toys were strictly limited. “They have one stuffed animal each, some books and a shared craft bin – that’s it. At Christmas, we give each other experiences, not things,” says Ashley. “We thought, ‘Oh, it’ll be fun. We’ll live in this trailer for a couple of months and then we’ll move into the house.’ Wrong! We’ve been here for over a year.” With a newfound comfort in living small, Ashley and Dino delayed starting construction on their new house. “Living this way has shifted how we want to build and even made us question whether we want to build,” says Ashley. “We’ve definitely realised that you don’t need that much, which is very cool. We love how free our life is right now. It’s so amazing. Who knows where we’ll end up?” •
EXTRACTED FROM NOMAD: DESIGNING A HOME FOR ESCAPE AND ADVENTURE by Emma Reddington. Published by Artisan, distributed by Bookreps. RRP $69.99. The Petrones have now moved into a regular house but say living in their trailer was one of the best things they’ve done. Follow their adventures on Instagram @arrowsandbow
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COLOUR HOME AWARDS FINALIST NO 3
Blue dude A palette of blues and greys has given this Oamaru homestead a super cool new look Text by Sally Conor. Photography by Isabella Harrex.
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Luca’s room is painted in the ice-inspired blue of Resene Avalanche. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left Resene Ash, Resene Duck Egg Blue and Resene Lynch.
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E N T R I ES A RE C LOS ED See the last two finalists in the February and March issues of Your Home and Garden.
M O R E C O LO U R S TO T RY F R O M T H E R E S E N E FA S H I O N FA N D E C K
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The five finalists will all appear in Your Home and Garden and receive a $250 Resene paint voucher. The overall winner will be chosen from the final five, taking the Resene Colour Home Award title and winning $5000 in cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in our April 2020 issue. W H AT W E ’ R E LO O K I N G F O R + Clever interior colour schemes + Exciting kids’ rooms + Amazing paint projects and features + Great use of colour in bedrooms + Interesting use of exterior colour
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SIMPLE PROJECT
Double take Give your old ceramics a shiny new purpose with this simple, yet effective, planter hack Created by Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.
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PLANT CARE + Add some gravel to base of bowl to help drain moisture away from roots. + Three-quarters fill bowl with a succulent potting mix or 50:50 mix of potting mix and fine gravel/pumice. Do not pack soil down; it should be light and aerated. + Position plant and sprinkle potting mix to cover roots (a spoon is handy here). + Place in a sunny spot such as on a windowsill. Water sparingly and only when soil is fairly dry; waterlogged soil is fatal. Feed once a year in spring. + Every now and again, remove dust from leaves by watering with a hose outside; leave to dry before returning it indoors. + We’ve used succulents here, but herbs or other small indoor plants would be fine. Use good potting mix and do not overwater as there is no drainage hole. Netta sideboard, $1199, Melati rug, $499, from Freedom. Nelson grey glass vase, $95, from Allium. From left: Haven Myra Bay bowls in blue, $11.99 each, S&P Relic bowls, $12.99 each, Bosa Slate soup bowls in grey, $14.99 each, Bosa Ashbury bowls in mint, $11.99 each, from Farmers. ‘Peacock blue abstract’ downloadable print, $9.57, from Etsy/UrbanEpiphanyPrints. Wall painted in Resene Rice Cake.
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Finder’s Fi We asked a few op-shopping experts to name their favourite spots to find bargain homeware and furniture. This month, we hit the North Island (next issue, we head south) Text by Fiona Ralph. Illustration by Eve Kennedy.
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This popular op-shop has a high turnover and puts out new stock every day, so go often and be thorough. They save some of the best bits for their annual auction, but you can still find mid-century treasures on the shop floor. – Georgia Rose Munn, @georgiarosemunn 112 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth
This shop is well stocked in the homeware department. I particularly noticed the retro lamps, cane/rattan pieces and vintage vases. They are reasonably priced and there are lots of items in really good condition. – Charlotte Burt, @thegoodswefound 711 Pollen Street, Thames
NEW LYNN SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE
HOSPICE WAIKATO LAKE ROAD MEGASTORE
This store has a great selection of plates, glassware, furniture, books and picnic gear as well as some more collectable pieces behind the counter. I’ve spent many hours lost in here, and discovered lots of great finds. – Finder’s Fi, @fiona_ralph Unit 8, 2 Margan Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
There are two parts to this store. Out the back they have bric-a-brac and you can fill a basket for around $10; they often get nice furniture in there, too. The front op-shop has a good mix of homeware, furniture and clothes – all really reasonably priced but in better condition than out the back. I like the store because it’s always full of goodies; you definitely have to trawl through but I usually leave with one or two treasures. – Fiona Kerr, YH&G art director, @fionamkerr 72 Lake Road, Frankton, Hamilton
ST JOHN WHITIANGA These guys always seem to have interesting pieces and are really well priced. My best buys from here have been matching cane single headboards, a big wooden arched mirror and a set of retro floral mugs. – Charlotte Burt, @thegoodswefound 29 Albert Street, Whitianga
CRANFORD HOSPICE HASTINGS The Cranford Hospice op-shop is a treasure trove, and the ladies that run the store are marvellous at phoning me when vintage gems arrive in the store. – Emma Hadden, @meadowoodhouse 306 Queen Street West, Hastings
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ARO VALLEY Aro Valley’s arty and student-heavy demographic makes for some brilliant cast-offs. This shop is great for kitchenware, art and smaller furniture pieces. – Georgia Rose Munn, @georgiarosemunn 109 Aro Street, Wellington
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL GREERTON Greerton is amazing for op-shops – there are six within walking distance of each other. Vinnies is my fave as they have good stuff like clothing, books, household goods and antique things. Everything is so cheap and all good quality. – Carlene Mabey, treasure hunter 134 Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga
HOSPICE WHANGANUI GONVILLE Every time I visit Whanganui I make sure to stop in at this large, well-priced op-shop. It has the best bric-a-brac selection, tons of vintage Crown Lynn plates and a good collection of retro furniture. The Whanganui East Hospice is worth checking out if you’re in the neighbourhood, too. – Finder’s Fi, @fiona_ralph 73 Tawa Street, Gonville, Whanganui
You’ll often find a treasure or two on the mezzanine at Remains to be Scene in Hamilton.
REMAINS TO BE SCENE HAMILTON Remains to be Scene offers a mix of furniture and homeware, all at very reasonable prices. The shop has a cool layout – there’s lots to discover further down the back, and they have a mezzanine with some really great finds! – Fiona Kerr, YH&G art director, @fionamkerr 441 Anglesea Street, Hamilton
TAUPŌ SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE A massive store with both a vintage homeware section, which is priced a little higher, and a general homeware section (which still has some vintage). There are always amazing couch sets. Worth checking out when driving through Taupō. – Charlotte Burt, @thegoodswefound 77 Spa Road, Taupō
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Traditional inset baths are ideal for bath/shower combos and are great for families. Freestanding baths can create a sense of space in a small bathroom. Thoroughly measure up your space, including the door frames of your bathroom and home to ensure your bath will fit through the door! View the Mico Bathroom Book online to see the range.
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For an uncomplicated, seamless bathroom look, it’s hard to beat an open shower. The key here is to layer the space by choosing a feature backdrop of glass, niches for storage instead of glass shelves, and a foot nook for easy shaving. For added luxury, a simple slide rail shower can be complemented by a rain shower emerging from the ceiling. As for tapware, a family bathroom shower should aim for water efficiency while also delivering a good shower experience within a short time. Understanding your water pressure and choosing the right mixer also helps make your shower more enjoyable to use every day. Come in and talk to one of the Mico team about your pressure requirements and find the perfect shower for you.
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Consider a basin which echoes the look of your bath and toilet, tonally and texturally. While rustic stone options have become
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more widespread, metallic basins are emerging as a favourite. It’s worth spending a little more money on a tap you’ll love. A good tap should suit the style of your bathroom and feel good to touch and manoeuvre. Soft golds, brushed brass and gunmetal are trending for 2020.
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Vanities take time to be built so decide on yours early in the process, carefully considering the size, cabinet space and number of basins you’ll need. Mico.co.nz will help you with inspiration and tips. Floating vanities are popular and wood is becoming the material of choice, especially richer versions which add warmth and texture. Take a tile or paint swatch with you to the Mico showroom to help you choose.
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Rimless toilets are no longer a luxury; they are becoming standard as a more efficient, hygienic and easier-to-clean model.
Toilets with lids that automatically open and which feature integrated lighting, heated seats, white noise, built-in deodorisers, multiple washing modes and self-cleaning functionality are also available.
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Floor-to-ceiling tiling is now common, with shapes moving away from the rectangular into hexagons, diamonds, Moroccan arabesque and fish scales. Different tactile materials are also in vogue, including darker marble and honed concrete. Just be aware that too much of one bold choice will overwhelm the space. NEXT MONTH: Top tips for renovating your bathroom.
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LIVING WELL
Happy holidays Eleanor shares some tips on how to survive the school holidays – and enjoy them, too Text and photography by Eleanor Ozich.
chool holidays. Do you look forward to them? Or do you find yourself feeling nervous and wondering how you’ll keep the kids happy and occupied for weeks on end? Here are some simple tips to help everyone have a peaceful, fun summer, including the parents.
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I think it’s important to be conscious of where time and energy is spent during the day. Personally, I’m someone who prefers structure and I know that the lack of a plan can often cause stress or frustration for my little ones. We love to sit down together at the beginning of the holidays and brainstorm some ideas and activities to do together. Then we write them down and pop them in a jar. Each day, we’ll choose an activity, and also put aside some quiet time when everyone does something by themselves – including me. Ensuring there’s a focal point for each day helps to establish a predictable rhythm that makes everyone feel calmer and happier.
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I love watching movies as much as my kids do; however, I also know that too much time watching a screen can cause grumpiness and irritability. Creating clear
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a mum, it’s that kids need plenty of fresh air and the freedom to run, build and play. Whenever things seem a little tense, I’ll open the doors and send them outside. This always sets them straight!
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A few times a week, we’ll spend a day exploring a new area that’s reasonably close to our home in Piha, West Auckland. Your hometown can be a source of adventure and inspiration – you just have to explore it! Spend some time studying a map of your area as if you were a visitor, or read up on it on travel websites. You may be surprised at what you find.
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I do love the slower pace that the holidays bring, without school lunches to pack and that hurried rush out the door in the mornings. However, as a working mum, I find that everything else gets put on hold, particularly my self-care. For this reason, I always schedule in time to look after myself, whether that’s simply a walk on the beach, or getting up earlier each morning to enjoy a moment of quiet time. When I’m feeling calm and happy, it sets the tone for everyone else.
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Having the kids home during the holidays can be tough, and there will definitely be times when it’s a struggle to remain patient and present. When I experience moments of stress or frustration I try to remind myself that childhood is fleeting. Most of us only get about 18 summers with our kids, if we’re lucky, so take a deep breath, look at their lovely young faces and savour all of it – even the messy bits.
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A H E A LT H Y HOME IS A HOT INVESTMENT
the phone now and get some quotes for a heat pump to suit your space. Heating the living room can make a big difference to your tenants’ health. Knowing you’re thinking about them in advance of winter may make them more likely to stick around. DID YOU KNOW? If the heating you provide is an electric heater or heat pump, it must have a thermostat. This will make the heating more consistent and help tenants use it efficiently.
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5 reno tips for rentals Summer is here and there’s no better time than the present to get your property ready for the cooler months
Own a rental property but not sure what you need to do to meet the new healthy homes standards? Following these five steps will help you meet the standards and will also help your property last longer, be more secure, need less long-term maintenance and attract tenants who want to look after it. The important thing is to make sure you have a plan in place, so check the dates opposite to ensure you’re on track.
1 Think ahead At the start of the summer holidays, probably the last thing you want to be thinking about is the arrival of cold weather! But this is the best time of year to install heat pumps and other fixed heating sources, which will soon be mandatory in all rental properties. Some heating installers offer great deals on heat pumps in the weeks leading up to Christmas so pick up
A well-insulated property can help control condensation and reduce the chances of mould and other nasties taking hold. Your property will retain heat better – a dry house is a warmer house. Think of insulating as an investment in the longevity of your property and its ability to attract long-term tenants, as visible mould is an easy way to drive tenants away. Ceiling and underfloor insulation became compulsory for all rental properties on 1 July, 2019, so if you haven’t already organised this, it’s time to get it ticked off the to-do list. TIP Save time and money by putting your underfloor insulation in at the same time as your moisture barrier (if you need one for the moisture ingress and drainage standard).
3 Deny the damp The subfloor: if there is space under your house, it’s the surface you’d walk on if you went down there. If your rental has one of these and it is enclosed, then a ground moisture barrier must be installed if it is reasonably practicable to do so. A ground moisture barrier (generally a
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Winter may seem a distant memory but it’ll be back before long. Start a dialogue with your landlord now about what you need to keep your home healthy in 2020.
polythene sheet which can be bought from most hardware stores) is there to block the moisture in the ground from rising into the property, and also helps to prevent moisture damage to the underfloor insulation. You can install it yourself or use a building professional. TIP Check your pipes are in good nick and get any leaks under the house fixed right away.
4 Already a fan It’s important to keep warm air inside during winter, but it’s just as vital to get damp air out because dry air is easier to heat. A wellventilated rental is also less susceptible to rot, as well as being a lot healthier and more pleasant for your tenants. It’s important to make sure each liveable space (spaces where people spend time – you don’t need to worry about hallways, for example) has an openable window or door to allow air to circulate. Kitchens and bathrooms need to have an extractor fan to push damp air, from cooking and showering, outside. TIP Ensuring windows can be fixed in an open position is a legal requirement which also makes it easier for your property to be well ventilated.
+ Ceiling and underfloor insulation is compulsory in all rental homes where it is reasonably practicable to install it. + New tenancy agreements must include a separately signed insulation statement. + Landlords must include a statement of intent to comply with the healthy homes standards in any new, varied or renewed tenancy agreement. + Landlords must begin keeping records that demonstrate their compliance with the healthy homes standards. + Heating devices and extractor fans installed after 1 July, 2019, must meet the requirements set out in the healthy homes standards. 1 JULY, 2020
+ Landlords must include a statement of their current level of compliance with the healthy homes standards in any new, varied or renewed tenancy agreement. 1 JULY, 2021
+ Private landlords must ensure their rental properties comply with the standards within 90 days of any new or renewed tenancy. All boarding houses must comply with the standards too. 1 JULY, 2024
+ All rental homes must comply with the healthy homes standards.
5 Mind the gap If you can feel a draught from a gap or hole in your property then it needs to be sealed. A draughty home costs more to heat, as well as feeling less homely. This is an easy way to keep your property warm and secure, while making your tenants happier. TIP If an open fireplace isn’t in use, it can cause draughts – so it needs to be blocked off.
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n with ease A quick spin around the supermarket will provide all you need for a cracking, easyto-assemble cheeseboard – the ideal option for effortless entertaining. Whether you are at the beach, bach or hosting an at-home gathering, multi-awardwinning Kāpiti cheeses are tried and trusted heroes of the platter. Something white, something yellow and something blue is ideal, but the more the merrier. We chose Kāpiti Kikorangi Blue (a triple cream blue and a firm favourite), Kahikatea Camembert (soft and creamy with a delicate flavour) and Pakari Aged Cheddar (sharp and tangy with a crumbly texture). + Place the cheese first, allowing enough space for slicing, then add other elements in order of decreasing size. + Give guests a couple of cracker options. A plain variety and something nutty or seedy for texture and crunch. + Sweet and salty are a match made in heaven. A chunk of local honey teamed with Kāpiti Kikorangi, a handful of sweet berries with a wedge of Kahikatea Camembert, or break out that quince paste from the Christmas hamper and combine it with a crumbly slice of Pakari Aged Cheddar. + Include a separate knife or spreader for each variety of cheese so the blue doesn’t compromise the camembert. Pre-cut a few slices of each cheese to let guests know they can dive right in. All that remains to do is add a handful of nuts, a sliver or two of prosciutto, and any other nibbly bits you fancy, and you’ve just enough time to hit the playlist and pour some vino. Use the handy tear-out template to guide you as you arrange your platter’s components.
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G R I L L E D P R AW N S WITH LEMONGRASS & LIME, PG 119
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HONEY MUSTARD LAMB SKEWERS SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS â…“ cup (80ml) red wine Âź cup (60ml) honey, warmed 2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp rosemary leaves, plus extra to garnish 1kg boneless lamb leg, trimmed, cubed 1 eggplant, cut into 2cm cubes Flatbreads, to serve Tabbouleh, to serve Baba ganoush, to serve Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water. 2 Place red wine, honey, mustard, balsamic and rosemary in a bowl and mix to combine. Add lamb, toss and season to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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3 Thread lamb and eggplant alternately onto skewers. Reserve marinade for basting. 4 Heat a barbecue or grill pan to high heat. Cook skewers, turning occasionally and basting frequently with marinade, until cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). 5 Garnish with extra rosemary and serve with flatbreads, tabbouleh, baba ganoush and lemon wedges for squeezing.
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WA R M S P I N AC H & P O TAT O S A L A D
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GRILLED PRAWNS WITH LEMONGRASS & LIME
WARM SPINACH & POTATO SALAD
SERVES 4
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS 60g butter, softened 10cm stalk fresh lemongrass, chopped finely 1 Tbsp finely grated lime zest 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 16 raw medium king prawns, shelled, deveined, tails intact TO SERVE Sliced baguette, oiled (both sides) and grilled Salad leaves
INGREDIENTS 500g waxy or all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp white vinegar 4 free range eggs 250g haloumi, cut into 5mm-thick slices 200g baby spinach leaves MUSTARD DRESSING 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp honey
1 Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. 2 Place butter, lemongrass, half the zest, and all the juice in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Stir in parsley. 3 Preheat an oiled barbecue (or grill or grill pan). 4 Melt half the butter mixture in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Thread 2 prawns onto each skewer and brush prawns with melted butter mixture. 5 Cook prawns on barbecue (or under grill or in grill pan) until changed in colour. Top with remaining butter mixture and zest and serve with grilled bread and a few salad leaves.
1 Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until just tender. Cut in half (or quarter if large). 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat and fry potatoes for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until golden brown. Season, remove and drain on paper towels. Cover to keep warm. Set pan aside. 3 Place dressing ingredients in a screwtop jar; shake well. (This may be made up to 2 days ahead; keep refrigerated in jar.) 4 Half-fill a large, deep frying pan with water; bring to the boil, add vinegar. Break 1 egg into a cup. Stir water to make a small whirlpool, then gently slide the egg into the centre; repeat with remaining eggs. Return water to the boil, cover, turn off heat and leave for 4 minutes or until a light film of egg white sets over yolks. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon, place on paper towels and cover to keep warm. 5 Heat first frying pan (still containing oil from frying potatoes) over medium-high heat; cook haloumi, on both sides, until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Pour half the dressing into pan and turn off heat. 6 Place potatoes and haloumi in a large bowl with spinach and remaining dressing; toss gently. Top with eggs, drizzle with warm dressing, season and serve immediately.
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CHICKEN, APPLE & CANDIED PECAN SALAD SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans 2 Tbsp maple syrup ½ barbecued chicken, meat shredded 1 witloof, leaves separated Handful rocket leaves 1 Pink Lady apple, unpeeled, cored, quartered and thinly sliced ⅓ cup crumbled gorgonzola (or any creamy blue cheese) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 Preheat oven to 180˚C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Place pecans and maple syrup in a small bowl and stir to coat then spread over the tray in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and sticky. Set aside to cool.
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3 Place shredded chicken, witloof, rocket, apple and gorgonzola in a large bowl or platter and gently mix. Scatter with pecans.
3 tsp sea salt flakes 1 daikon radish, sliced into ribbons, soaked in iced water
4 Just before serving, whisk together oil and balsamic and drizzle over salad; finish with a grind of black pepper.
1 Place beef in a non-reactive container. In a small bowl, mix together sweet soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, chilli flakes, garlic and fish sauce and pour over beef. Cover and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET WITH PICKLED DAIKON SERVES 10-15 INGREDIENTS 2kg piece point-end beef brisket 1 cup sweet soy sauce ¼ cup Chinkiang vinegar 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 3 cloves garlic, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp fish sauce ½ cup water PICKLED DAIKON ½ cup water 2 cups aged rice vinegar 320g caster sugar
2 Preheat oven to 160˚C. Place beef and marinade in a roasting tin and add the water. cover tin with baking paper and then foil, crimping edges to seal. Roast beef, turning occasionally, for 2¾-3 hours or until tender. 3 Meanwhile, place water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a pan and bring to the boil; set aside to cool. Pour into a bowl or jar, add daikon and refrigerate to let flavours develop. 4 To serve, reheat beef (you could do this on the barbecue), then slice and serve with pickled daikon. •
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Gardening, landscaping and outdoor living
Photography by Helen Bankers.
The easiest summer ever Gardening doesn’t have to be hard – with the right design, it’s possible to enjoy an almost maintenance-free outdoor area. In this month’s feature garden over the page, pavers, palms and hedges (plus the perfect pool) were used to create a space that requires almost no work but is primed for plenty of al fresco fun.
Feature garden: the ultimate low-maintenance garden for outdoor entertaining Page 126 Workshop: backyard shade solutions for any budget Page 132 Outdoor diary Page 136 Garden makeover Page 138
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TURF LOVE Generous steps connect the deck to the pool and the artificial turf lawn, making this an ideal garden for a busy young family who love to entertain. Relocated Kentia palms soften the built structures.
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Easy does it No more mud, no more mowing. A total redesign has given this family exactly what they wanted – a garden that almost takes care of itself Text by Carol Bucknell. Photography by Helen Bankers.
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IN FULL FLOW “We love that we have a good visual of the pool from the kitchen, and the whole flow through the house to the backyard works really well,” enthuses Penny. “It looks great and needs very little care.”
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hen planning renovations it pays to think about your landscaping requirements at the same time. Leaving it until afterwards, as often happens, can result in access problems for earthmoving equipment and building materials, and the ability to move large plants around. Three years ago when Penny and Barney, both busy professionals and parents of three young children, decided to extend their Grey Lynn villa, a pool was not in their game plan. But as soon as construction began, they realised it was now or never. “We didn’t plan on putting a pool in initially, but then realised it would be almost impossible
to do at a later date. In fact, the renovation was originally intended to be only an addition at the back, but in the end we pretty much renovated the entire property,” says Penny. “The pool was the first thing they did after the demolition of a lean-to, so they had great access to our backyard with the digger. Virtually the entire garden, front and back, was dug up so we had to landscape it as part of the renovation.” To help them put the garden back together again after the build, the couple called on landscape designer Kirsten Sach whose work they had first seen in Your Home and Garden when they bought the property. “She’d already done our garden plan for an earlier renovation and deck at the house, so we knew she could give us a garden we couldn’t ruin too easily!”
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THE SITE The couple have owned the 480-square-metre property for 11 years and the original garden was not the least bit inspiring, says Penny. “The front of the house was very ugly and had camellias which never really took off. Out the back we had a large (for Grey Lynn) lawn which was downward-sloping and, despite having it redone a number of times, it turned to mud on the north side during winter because it was shaded by the large brick building next door. The kids basically couldn’t play outside, not to mention the muddy dog paws.” However, there were some plants they were determined to keep, particularly a lovely fig tree, some magnolias, Kentia palms and dietes. “All of which we saved and replanted.”
DESIGN The couple were clear in their brief to Kirsten: “Low maintenance was number one. And a garden we couldn’t kill! Simple design, plenty of space for the kids to play at the back. At the front, we wanted the style to be appropriate to the villa era but to have continuity with the back. “There is a definite link between the gardens as we replanted a Kentia palm at the front, but we kept it pretty structured otherwise. We decided to get rid of the small strip of lawn at the front and have concrete pavers and garden instead, which is so much easier than having to maintain a lawn. The kids have all their bikes around the side of the house so a good path was required. Also my husband and kids are keen basketballers, so the hoop was non-negotiable. We love having the neighbourhood kids coming round to shoot hoops.” One of the key design issues was connecting the rear of the house to the garden as there was a drop from the finished floor level of the house down to the lawn area, says Kirsten. “As the rear garden was to include a pool, the link down from the upper deck needed to feel generous so I designed wide steps and inbuilt seating in the pool area.”
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OVER THE HEDGE A clipped hedge of Ficus ‘Tuffy’ reinforces the clean lines of the back garden while providing privacy for pool users from neighbouring houses.
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REUSE AND RECYCLE Apart from their request to keep the fig tree, Kentia palms and a few other favourites, Penny says they followed designer Kirsten’s recommendations for planting. “We asked for clean lines and low maintenance, but other than that we did as we were told. Kirsten made the process stress free and understood our desire to reuse what plants we could.”
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Penny says deciding on the design of the pool was “probably the hardest part of the project as we had no idea about pools. It was about trying to maximise the space. The architect did the basic design and we worked with the pool builder on that. But I wish we’d asked for Kirsten’s input, too, in hindsight.” The decks were included in the house plans while the landscaping (by Urbis Landscapes) included building retaining walls to level and raise the lawn to meet the deck, as well as planter boxes for the relocated Kentia palms. Lighting was installed throughout the garden along with irrigation on a timer – “an absolute must for us as we don’t have a good track record with watering,” laughs Penny. To solve the problem of the back lawn turning into a mud pit they opted for artificial grass instead, a solution the whole family is very pleased with. “We have become artificial turf evangelists.”
To ensure that the front garden enhanced the character of the freshly renovated villa, Kirsten wanted to give it the wow factor. “To create three levels of plant softening, I used rain lilies (Zephyranthes) to edge the pathways, while mounding Loropetalum and Kentia palms give colour. Michelia gracipes serves as a privacy hedge with white flowers in late winter. For a spacious feel at the back, planting was kept simple with more vertical elements such as clipped Ficus ‘Tuffy’ hedging, and magnolias to screen out neighbours.” Penny is pleased with how easy the garden is to maintain. “It really just needs trimming and weeding. Now Barney does not have lawns to mow, he has moved on to pool maintenance.” Overall, the garden works perfectly for the family, and with a new retractable outdoor roof system about to be installed, they’re looking forward to all-year-round outdoor entertaining. •
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WORKSHOP
Every outdoor area needs a space that’s sheltered from the sun’s harsh rays. Here’s how to create the perfect shady spot Text by Sandra Batley.
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Photography by Bauer Syndication.
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eing in the garden and enjoying the sunshine is one of life’s top simple pleasures. But when the temperatures rise and the UV rays are strong, it’s a welcome relief to find a shady spot in which to rest and relax.
Plant a tree Planting a large, leafy tree in the garden is an eco-friendly and inexpensive option for creating shade. Trees provide relief from the heat, a place to sit, relax and read a book and are a great place for the kids to play out of the sun. Decide what kind of tree suits your needs (and the style of your garden) best; for instance, evergreens provide shade all year round, while deciduous trees only provide shade in the summer months. If you want a tree that already looks quite established, it can cost anywhere from $150$350 or more, depending on the grade you buy. For those willing to wait, a small-sized tree will cost a lot less, but bear in mind it will take a good 5-15 years to mature (growth rates vary according to variety).
HANDY HINTS + Keep the tree’s eventual size in mind and choose a suitable spot. + The best time to plant a shade tree is in autumn. + Try: Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree, pink silk tree), Prunus (cherry), Alectryon excelsus (tītoki), Vitex lucens (pūriri), Acer palmatum dissectum (Japanese maple).
If you don’t want your umbrella to fade quickly, go for quality fabrics as they have better UV resistance.
Invest in an umbrella Umbrellas create instant shade and protection, and are ideal for small courtyards, patios, apartment terraces and decks. A standard floorstanding umbrella is perfect for creating muchneeded shelter in a pool area on a hot summer’s day. They come in a range of colours and styles to suit any outdoor setting. Wall-mounted umbrellas are a good option for small spaces. Cantilever umbrellas are another popular option. They have been cleverly designed to rotate 360° and be can be tilted left and right to seven different angles, providing complete shade flexibility whatever the time of day. Some can be screwed directly into timber decking for a streamlined look.
Milan outdoor umbrella, $1140, from Shade7.
Sunday Supply Co beach umbrella, $329, from Paper Plane.
HANDY HINTS + If you live by the coast or in a high wind zone, choose an umbrella that is designed to handle wind and harsh weather conditions. + Buy an umbrella cover. It protects your umbrella from sun damage, bird droppings and pollution and will extend its life.
Tahiti cantilever umbrella, $649, from Target.
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Install a shade sail Erecting a shade sail is pretty straightforward and, better still, there is no need to make permanent changes to the structure of your home. Shade sails create both wind and sun protection for your outdoor area, as well as providing privacy and extra cooling as they are designed to maximise ventilation. Shade sails are a cost-effective solution for sun protection and very affordable compared to steel or wood structures. They are also customisable and come in various shapes, sizes and colours. Whether you are looking to cover your patio, courtyard or veranda, sails are easy to install and just as easy to take down when not required. Prices range from $339 for a 5x5m sail from Mitre 10 to $1500-$2500 for a larger, premium product.
Regularly trim any nearby trees so they don’t damage your shade sail.
HANDY HINTS + Look for a professional shade supplier to help you select the best shade sail option for your site conditions. + Take your sail down in strong winds. + Properly installed steel posts are a must. + Keep patio heaters, barbecues, fires or other heat sources away from the fabric. + A building consent is not required if your sail is 50 sqm or less and is no closer than 1m to any legal boundary. Check with your local council for guidance. Durashield Platinum 3x5m shade sail, $199, from Mitre 10.
Custom approx 6x6m Shadetex 370 sail, $2262 (inc installation, exc poles), from Straitline Canvas.
Durashield Platinum sail in natural, from Mitre 10.
Coolaroo Everyday sail in slate, from Bunnings.
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of timber you use, and whether or not you add a roof. An acrylic-roofed, steel- or aluminiumframed pergola attached to your house is likely to cost between $8000 and $15,000. For homeowners with sizeable budgets, pergolas with automated louvre roofs are a growing trend as they offer total control over how much sun, shade and light are admitted while also providing rain protection. Essentially creating a functional outdoor room where you can relax and entertain all year round, these pergolas come in motorised or hand-operated versions and in a range of louvre sizes, with a host of coloured anodised or powder-coated finishes to choose from.
A gazebo is a freestanding pavilion, sometimes octagonal or hexagonal, with a shingle or tiled roof. They’re ideal for creating a place to sit and enjoy a book or to admire the garden from a different vantage point, and cost between $8000 and $12,000. If you need a temporary shelter to serve food and drinks, or simply escape from the elements, a pop-up gazebo is a great option whether you’re at home or at the beach or park. And if your gazebo or pergola still needs a tweak or two, you can install mesh shade blinds or clear PVC blinds for added cooling, shade or privacy (such as the Calido zip screen from Johnson & Couzins).
HANDY HINTS + Use a reputable company to provide a fixed-price quote which includes any necessary consents or permits. + Make sure you allow enough space for an outdoor dining table and chairs. Nothing less than 3 sqm is a good rule of thumb. + Check with your council about the permitted size of your proposed gazebo/ pergola as there are some restrictions on how much area you can cover. A consent may be required. + Consider the prevailing winds when deciding where to locate a pergola. Don’t get stuck outdoors in a windy location. •
Photograph Helen Bankers.
Custom louvre roof from The Outdoor Room Company.
Mimosa louvre roof gazebo, $899, from Bunnings.
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OUTDOOR DIARY
January checklist Text by Carol Bucknell. Illustrations by Pippa Fay.
FLOWER OF THE MONTH
Sunflower
What better way to herald the beginning of summer than by planting sunflowers? From the giant types which grow 2-3m tall to the more manageable dwarf varieties, there are plenty of sunflowers to choose from. Their large seeds and easy cultivation make them the perfect flower for children to grow, too. Naturally, these plants need the sunniest position you can find, ideally with well-drained, friable (nice and crumbly) soil. Taller varieties need plenty of support so position them near a fence, wall or shed and tie them to stakes as well, particularly in windy gardens. As well as the traditional yellow, there are bronze, orange and reddish colours now available.
Try these top tips for the month
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GROW THIS If your garden is fading by midsummer, you can give it a boost for little cost. Treat yourself to some pretty late-summer annuals such as aster, alyssum, cosmos, nasturtium, snapdragon, sunflower and zinnia. Buy seedlings or sow seed in trays and punnets to plant out into the garden when seedlings have 2 sets of leaves. TIME FOR A DRINK If you’re going away, group outdoor containers together (ideally out of the midday sun) to make watering easier for whomever you’ve asked to come round and give your garden an occasional soak. Or consider installing an automatic watering system.
WELL FED If you didn’t feed your plants in spring, get onto it now. For established trees, shrubs and perennials try a soluble fertiliser or some homemade compost tea as well as a sprinkle of sheep pellets, compost or other organic matter around the base.
ECO WEEDKILLER Rather than using manmade chemicals to eradicate weeds in gravel paths and driveways, pour a little household salt or neat white vinegar onto them when they’re small. To get rid of sap-sucking insects, soak marigold flowers in hot water, strain and spray.
POND LIFE For plenty of waterlilies in your pond, feed plants a couple of times each summer with aquatic tablets pressed firmly into the soil of planter baskets. As the water warms, watch out for a build-up of slimy algae which can make the water turn toxic.
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Traditionally garlic is harvested on the longest day (22 December) but some leave it until late January for better yields. You’ll know they’re ready when leaf tips start to turn brown. Eat freshly picked garlic immediately or ‘cure’ bulbs in an airy space for about 2 weeks before storing.
To avoid courgettes becoming floury marrows, harvest these versatile veges every couple of days while still small. Frequent picking also encourages plants to produce more. Courgettes taste best lightly cooked in stirfries or on the barbecue, grated raw into salads, sliced onto pizza or grated into the pizza crust. If you still can’t use them all up, try baking courgette cakes and muffins or making soups and fritters. Even the flowers are delicious when fried.
Corn cobs are ready to pick when the tassels begin to turn brown. For the best taste, pick them on the day you want to eat your sweetcorn, ideally in the early morning when it’s cool. To avoid harvesting unripe cobs, peel back the leaves at the top and pierce some of the kernels. They should be plump and golden with a milky juice inside. Don’t delay harvesting too long as sweetcorn kernels turn dry rapidly.
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CORIANDER This fast-growing annual herb prefers sunny areas but will grow in part-shade. Leaves should be used straight from the plant or can be frozen. Use the dried seeds in salads, curries and to flavour bread.
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Photography by Getty Images.
TIP Liven up salads by adding edible flowers (or petals) from plants such as borage, nasturtium, daylily, heartsease pansy, cornflower and calendula. Use petals in ice cubes for dainty drinks too. Easy to grow, you can plant them in the vege bed to pretty it up as well as attracting bees and other pollinators.
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Beetroot is not fussy about temperature so can be sown in all but the coldest months in many places. Sow in rows about 30cm apart in well-drained, fertile soil or into containers. Don’t forget to thin plants out as the shape and size will be better. Dwarf or French beans are a stalwart of the summer vege garden due to their fast, easy growth. For continuous crops, sow beans every 2 weeks to a depth of 2-3cm, and 10-15cm apart. There are plenty of interesting varieties around including yellow butter beans, purple and variegated types. It may seem early but if you live in cooler regions, midsummer is time to start sowing seed for the autumn and winter garden. If you have a shade house or similar to protect seedlings from the hot sun, try sowing broccoli, Brussels sprouts (cooler areas), cabbage, cauliflower, kale, onions, spinach, silverbeet and winter salad greens. Sow pumpkin, butternuts and other cucurbits for a delicious crop in 3-4 months. Butternuts and smaller varieties are a good option for smaller families.
Capsicum seedlings that have their first flower buds can be planted out if temperatures are consistently above 15°C. If it’s still a wee bit chilly in your garden, try using cloches to give plants a good start. Space them about 50cm apart in a fertile, well-drained soil, and feed regularly with a balanced fertiliser. Sheltering plants from cold winds will ensure these heat lovers crop well. Plant tomato seedlings in a warm, sunny spot once their first flowers appear. As tomatoes develop roots from their stems, planting seedlings quite deep into the soil will help them establish a good root system. If growing in pots try ‘Tiny Tim’, a compact variety that doesn’t need staking. Plant cucumber seedlings in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds with fertile soil. Dig in plenty of compost or manure (eg sheep pellets, stable manure) about 3 weeks before planting. Water regularly as cucumbers need copious amounts of water. Direct water towards roots, not leaves, as they are prone to leaf fungal diseases.
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MAKEOVER
Easing the breeze With a barrier hedge in place this pretty seaside garden will flourish Text and perspective drawing by Carol Bucknell. Illustration by Pippa Fay.
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READER’S LETTER
Dear Carol, We have just moved to this beautiful house on the west coast at the top of the South Island. We get a lot of wind, a fair amount of rain and no frost to speak of. The house faces west and our soil is sandy. There is a lovely big lawn that we would like to keep for the kids to romp around on. We’d like to extend the tiled area with wooden decking and maybe planter boxes and a pergola. The whole front of the house needs softening with plants. I would like to create a garden around the lawn and also have a flower garden but I’d need some sheltered spots first. Georgie Archbold, Paturau
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Extend front deck sideways to connect to entry deck, and outwards to create one large outdoor living area. As house faces west, a pergola, shade sail or similar may also be necessary.
Build planter boxes for herbs, flowers and vegetables around two sides of the deck. Build another planter box at edge of entry deck to screen vehicles if space allows.
Create a bed between end of deck and back door and plant with wind-tolerant flowering shrubs and perennials. Screen from wind with another planter or low hedge if needed.
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Plant coast-tolerant trees along lawn’s seaward edge to shelter garden from spray and strong winds. Repeat on western end if needed. Keep trimmed to 2-3m high to maintain a crisp edge, reduce shading and avoid blocking views. Plant inside base with flowering perennials.
Create little planting spaces (using good-quality soil mix) in between the rocks around the edge of the lawn for plants that do well in that kind of tough terrain such as our native Poor Knights lily, rengarenga lily, mountain flaxes and Marlborough rock daisy.
Grow a pretty flowering climber up the posts around the entry side of the house to soften it further and provide a more pleasing approach for visitors. A climber can also be trained to grow up a pergola over the main deck.
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SUGGESTED PLANTING PLAN
Bearded iris
Azores jasmine
Lavender
Olive
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C OAST-TO L E R AN T P E R E NN I AL S Plant in groups of 5-7. Try rengarenga lily, bearded iris, red hot pokers eg ‘Dwarf Scarlet’, Echium fastuosum, cardoon or globe artichoke, salvias eg Salvia leucantha, Marlborough rock daisy, mountain flax (Phormium cookianum), Poor Knights lily (Xeronema callistemon).
C L I M B ER S Try Banksia rose, Azores jasmine (Jasminum azoricum), Akebia quinata, or star jasmine.
C OAST-TO L E RA N T FLOW ER IN G S HR U B S Try Leucadendron species, Leucospermum species, mānuka (Leptospermum), hebes, lavender, hibiscus, dwarf bottlebrush (Callistemon ‘Little John’), California lilac (Ceanothus), santolina, teucrium, corokia.
H E D G E FO R O U T E R E D GE O F L AW N Try karo (Pittosporum crassifolium), Olearia paniculata, māpou (Myrsine australis), olive.
Note: These plants suit the conditions of this site, which is coastal and west-facing. Check them out at your local nursery and ask if they’re right for your garden and climate.
Photography by Getty Images.
TIP To improve the texture of sandy soils and replace leached-out nutrients, regularly add organic matter such as seaweed, rotted animal manure, leaf mould and compost. Mulch plants with straw, bark, shredded garden clippings or similar.
Need help with your garden?
Does an area of your garden need a revamp? Garden editor and landscape designer Carol Bucknell will come up with a plan for some lucky readers. All we need are photographs of your problem area, details of where you live, a site description (where north is, the soil type, whether your garden is exposed to wind or heat) and the
style of garden you would like. SEND TO Case Study, Your Home and Garden, Bauer Media, Private Bag 92512, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1010, or email yhg@ bauermedia.co.nz. We can’t feature everyone’s garden in the magazine, but if you’d like some personal design advice, you can contact Carol at carolbucknell.co.nz.
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