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Shopping: Outdoor furnishings for spring soirées

Your shopping

Fresh finds New products to love Save or splurge Table lamps Style stalker Contemporary clocks Women we love Meet the homeware queens behind Dunedin boutiques Moi on George and Moi St Clair We love The latest outdoor furniture styled for morning, noon and night Trending now Caffeine fixes Next big thing Ribbed and reeded glassware and lights

Homes: The ultimate entertainer’s pad in Cambridge

Your homes

Splash palace This Waikato home was designed with a pool at its centre – and family at its heart The open home A clever mum’s love of timeless design has made her waterfront home a true original Family tree Buying her grandparents’ house was this Cantabrian’s chance to make a modern home with old soul Field of dreams A tranquil locale plus a community vibe equals rural bliss

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Your renovation

Inside out This dated weatherboard home was transformed into an entertainer’s dream with effortless open-plan living Reno of the Year We reveal which amazing whole-home renovation scored $10k thanks to Colorsteel®

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Cover story PAGE 4 2 On the cover The home of Kerry and Nathan Milne is an H-shaped wonder with a blindingly beautiful azure swimming pool in the middle. The outdoor space is something special so we’re thrilled to feature it on the cover of our annual outdoor living issue.

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CREDITS Tables from Tim Webber. Cushions and tableware from Citta. Hat from A&C Homestore. Sofa and rug homeowner’s own.

Food: Picnic fare for al fresco fun

Photography by The Virtue. Art direction and styling by Fiona Kerr.

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Workshop Stylist Vanessa Nouwens shows how to style cane and rattan furniture in a cool, modern way Then & now Ride along in a cute caravan that’s capacious enough for a family of five Simple project A raffia wall hanging Finder’s Fi Furnishing your outdoor area can be as easy as keeping your eyes on the curb Living well Simple bread and dips

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Design for life A former nurse designs a diverse garden where wildlife (including teens) can thrive Workshop Create an amazing outdoor kitchen, whether you’re building on a budget or splashing some cash Garden makeover Carol designs a scheme to turn a bare front garden into a flower-fringed forecourt Outdoor diary Check out our new-look November checklist

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MAKING tasty treats from Copenhagen Cult Recipes – and pretending to be as effortlessly chic as the Danes.

WRAPPING everyone’s gifts from now until Christmas Day in Made Paper Co’s cool new range. BUYING Tim Webber’s Austin media unit after a long time spent admiring it and saving up.

hen the photos started coming in from this issue’s shoots and the stories began to take shape, I was hit with a pretty good feeling. All the pics of pools, decks and outdoor rooms could only mean one thing – warmer weather is on its way. It’s not just the prospect of sunny days and balmy nights that appeals so much, but the loosening up of social occasions and family interactions. Friends pop round and stay for dinner, the kids stay up later playing in the garden and no one worries about wearing shoes. Life feels less hurried, more spontaneous and way more fun. Bring it on. Another feel-good moment came this month when I got to phone the very deserving winners of the Colorsteel Renovation of the Year awards and tell them they’d won $10,000. They were so excited! So who took out the top prize? Turn to page 100 to ﬁnd out.

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Neutral ground The Dulux Colour Forecast for 2020 is out, with four new themes to inspire your interiors next year and beyond. Our favourite is Grounded, a palette of neutrals that sees elements of white through to caramel unite with muted lavender. See the whole forecast at dulux.co.nz.

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Fresh finds Page 14 Save or splurge: table lamps Page 18 Style stalker: clocks Page 20 Women we love Page 22 We love: outdoor living Page 26 Trending now: coffee accessories Page 36 Next big thing: ribbed glass Page 38

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Fresh finds What’s new in homeware from our place to yours

TOP READ

BOOKS

Our Spaces by Alana Broadhead The ultimate showcase of beautiful Kiwi homes. Order your copy for $70 from sundayhomestore.co.nz.

SHOPS

SOUTHERN STYLE

We’ve long admired the range and quality of US brands Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm, and they all arrive on NZ shores this month. Curated collections will be available at Ballantynes Christchurch and Timaru and at ballantynes.co.nz.

ACCESSORIES

Fan club Crafted from linen and wood, these handy little fans from The Beach People are perfect for keeping cool during summer soirées or beach trips, or for hanging on your wall for a delicate, sculptural look. Available in four colours for $25 each from paperplanestore.com.

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KIDS

Flat lay The Native Plantation quilted baby mat by Kip & Co is adorned with illustrations of Australian flowers and is a great way to add some sunny style to tummy time. $159 from teapea.co.nz.

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Rain man London designer George Clarke won the Blunt Design Award with this street culture-influenced print at ID Dunedin Fashion Week earlier this year. His limited edition Blunt XS Metro umbrella is available now for $119 from boltofcloth.co.nz.

OUTDOORS

CHA R CO O L T H I S P O RTA B L E BA R B E C U E I S P E R F E CT F O R T H E B E AC H O R PA R K T H IS SU M ME R A N D I N C LUDE S A BA M B O O CH O P P I N G B OA R D. GAS C R A F T P O RTA B L E C HA R C OA L G R IL L , $ 1 2 9, F R O M TH E WA R EH O U S E .C O. N Z .

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Jungle dreams The Costa Rica duvet cover set by Linen House pairs lush, botanical hues of turquoise and leaf green with muted peach, and has a plain peach reverse and elegant cord piping. Available for $189.99 from farmers.co.nz.

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KIDS

Sleeping beauty This simple white cotton bed canopy from EziBuy is a great way to add whimsy to your child’s room while keeping the colour scheme clean and simple. Also available in slate; $79.99 from ezibuy.co.nz.

CERAMICS

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD These hand-thrown vessels are a collab between Aucklandbased ceramicist Hayley Bridgford and Citta. They’re designed to be used for anything from hot drinks to storing utensils. Available in five colours at $39.90 each from cittadesign.co.nz. FURNITURE

LO OKING BUFF N E W F R E E D O M F I N D S I N C LU D E P R E T T Y VASES AND OBJECTS, AND THE H A N DS O M E BA XTE R B UF F E T, $ 1 6 99, F R O M F R E E D O M F U R N I T U R E .C O. N Z.

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4 TIME SAVERS We all want to treat our guests to dishes with the wow factor but when you’re busy with Christmas day prep it can fall into the too-hard basket. Blenders and mixers are essential for streamlining prep time to make you a culinary star. Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer.

Simply effortless entertaining There’s still time to enlist the help of the latest in kitchen technology for festive entertaining, especially if you’re making special dishes to impress your guests. Here are five tips to make hosting a breeze with Noel Leeming

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Your appliances work overtime during the Yuletide season and you can take the guesswork out of Christmas hosting with the latest in multi-function ovens from Noel Leeming. Whether it’s your annual pavlova or perfectly crisped roast potatoes, everything will be cooked to perfection, so relax with the Fisher & Paykel 60cm Electric Wall Oven.

Fresh, quality produce is the key to great-tasting food. The new state-of-the-art fridges, Smart App enabled, with microclimates and external electronic key pads for total temperature control create premium storage conditions with heaps of space for all those extra treats. Electrolux 681L French Door Fridge Freezer.

2 A COFFEE HIT There’s nothing more impressive than bringing a perfect tiramisu to the table and the secret is the coffee. A premium machine will deliver cafe quality to your home — and your friends will love celebrating together with a sophisticated espresso martini. Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine.

5 SPRUCE IT UP Keep on top of the mess as you go so you can relax and enjoy the special feast with everyone. Whizz around with a Dyson Stick Vac to deal to any kitchen spills and to keep entertaining spaces clean and tidy. Dyson V11 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum.

For more info on these products, visit noelleeming.co.nz

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Light work Table lamps in natural tones, pure white and glitzy brass will look lit in any room, even when unplugged Styling by Fiona Kerr. Photography by Angie Humphreys.

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S SAVE 1 Bandoa table lamp, $139, from Freedom. 2 Living & Co Nasiba lamp base, $12, from The Warehouse. 3 Cantilever desk lamp in white, $15, from Kmart. 4 Terminus table lamp, $19.95, from Freedom. 5 Rikke table lamp, $89.90, from lighting direct. SPLURGE 1 Duo light, $860, from Douglas & Bec. 2 Tip table lamp, $655, from Bauhaus. 3 Lee Broom crystal and gold table lamp, $715, from ECC. 4 Timber Harley lamp, $169.99, from A&C Homestore. Walls painted in Resene Pearl Lusta. Floor painted in Resene Dust Storm. Plinths painted in Resene Popcorn.

SPLURGE L O N S D A L E L A M P, $ 3 2 9.9 9, F R O M A&C H O M E STO R E .

SPLURGE M I C H I Y U K I -T O U L E D PA P E R L A N T E R N , $135, FROM E V E R Y D AY N E E D S .

SPLURGE SPLURGE MARSET FOLLOWME L A M P, $ 4 7 0 , FROM ECC.

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Clock watcher Time might march on but at least itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look good with the latest clock offerings for walls, desks and bedsides

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1 Segment clock, $169, from Citta. 2 Karlsson Hue clock, $139, from Shut The Front Door. 3 Large black clock, $29, from Kmart. 4 Living & Co mirrored alarm clock, $16, from The Warehouse. 5 Wooden wall clock, $19, from Target. 6 Karlsson Six in the Mix alarm clock, $139, from The Gift Hunter. 7 Gravity cube clock, $75, from Paper Plane. 8 Carved wall clock, $17, from Kmart. 9 Tivoli Bluetooth clock radio, $599, from Paper Plane. 10 Karlsson medium clock, $179, from Father Rabbit. 11 Lush velvet alarm clock, $74.99, from Shut The Front Door. 12 Balaclava clock, $159, from Freedom. 13 Cooper & Co terrazzo clock, $35, from Spotlight.

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Dream team Mum-and-daughter duo Sandy Cubitt and Courtney Henderson run Moi on George and Moi St Clair, two Dunedin lifestyle stores with a carefully curated point of view

Interview by Sally Conor. Photography by Isabella Harrex.

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What brought you to retail and design? Sandy: I always loved home decor, fabrics and textures from a young age. We built a house in the 1980s when we had small children and I did all the interiors – I was only 23. Many years later I studied interior design and decided to make a career of it. After 15 years working in the industry, I opened my own store. What are the origins of the Moi stores? My first grandson had the nickname ‘Moi Moi’ when he was really little and ‘mooi’ also means ‘beautiful things’ in Dutch, so it just fitted. I wanted to create a space where my interior design clients could see linens, furniture and accessories all grouped together. How did you come to be working together? I opened a Christmas pop-up store on George Street in 2013 and the response was immediately positive. Courtney was living in London at the time and was looking for a reason to come home. She committed to running the new store in 2014 and has never left. What’s it like being in business with family? Courtney runs the George Street store (pictured) her own way; she has more international labels, loves looking for new brands and is extremely capable. It is great having her more youthful perspective. I stick to interior design and ordering for our St Clair store. How would you describe your product mix? We range from beautiful children’s brands such as Jamie Kay to women’s handbags and jewellery to homeware and gifts. A big focus for us is linen, with brands such as Kip & Co, Citta and In Bed.

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DESIGNER GENES Sandy’s talent for creating beautiful interiors has clearly been passed down to Courtney, but mum and daughter also have unique design sensibilities that they channel into the two separate Moi stores.

How has that mix evolved since you opened? When we first opened, bright orange lockers and coloured stainless steel were trending – it’s hard to believe that was only five years ago! Now we are into neutrals and minimalism. The store is always changing. We are always looking for ways to better ourselves and what we stock. What’s the hardest thing about running a small business? And what are the best things? Running your own store is great fun, but the hardest thing is definitely switching off from work mode and into relaxation mode. The best thing for me is coming into a client’s home after we have transformed it, and seeing how happy they are in their new space. We also do window treatments and a full design

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service so we can change any space into something wonderful on all budgets. What do you love about living in Dunedin? The lifestyle in Dunedin is great. We have the beaches, beautiful walking tracks and wildlife, and then on the other hand we have amazing shopping and so many good eateries. What are your top tips for Christmas gifting? Beautiful wooden chopping boards and handmade ceramics to make platters are key this year. Everyone loves entertaining over Christmas. moiongeorge.nz @moi_on_george / @moi_saintclair

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From dawn to dusk These three outdoor settings take you through the day, from brekkie in the sunshine, to a lazy afternoon read-and-snooze, then dinner al fresco Styling by Sam van Kan. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

S Y D N E Y T R O L L E Y, $ 1 5 9 9, F R O M B O C O N C E P T.

SILIND TERRAZZO C O F F E E TA B L E , $ 6 4 9, F R O M FREEDOM.

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On trolley: Cora tall jug, $45, from Early Settler. Large glass canister, $6.50, small glass canister, $4.50, from Kmart. Asili soapstone dish, $229, Talo highballs, $14.90 each, Talo cereal bowls, $22.90 each, from Citta. Mugs in rust, $64.99 for 4, from A&C Homestore. Tapas side plate, $14.90 each, from Country Road. On table: Osten coasters, $12.90 for 4, from Country Road. White vase, POA, from Taus Ceramics. Hayley Bridgford ceramic vessel, $39.90, from Citta. Rose gold straws, $2.50 each, from Huckleberry. Cushions: Pippa cushion cover (large checks), $69.90, Bonnie cushion cover (small checks), $79.90, washed cushion cover in chestnut, $69.90, heavy linen cushion cover in blush, $79.90, from Citta.

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Aster leaf plate, $24.99, Agnese woven shoes, $269.99, mustard carafe, $84.99, from A&C Homestore. Madras rug, $149, Capiz coasters, $13.95 for 4, from Freedom. Macramé hanging chair, $169.99, from EziBuy. Your Home and Garden Antalya Turkish towel, $39.99, from Farmers. Big top glass, $89.90 for 4, from Citta.

STYLE TIP Woven furniture – which allows the background, and sunlight, to show through – has an airy feel and is a good choice for a small space

K L AY B O L S T E R CUSHION IN PUMPKIN SEED GREEN, $175, FROM TESSUTI.

T E TO N C O F F E E TA B L E , $ 4 4 9 , F R O M FREEDOM.

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BYRON WICKER D AY B E D L I N E N W E AV E , $ 1 5 9 9 , F R O M E A R LY S E T T L E R .

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F I T Z R OY D I N I N G TA B L E , $ 9 9 9 , F R O M FREEDOM.

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Zarli chairs, $169 each, from Early Settler. Rhapsody throw in nutmeg, $79.99, Greta clay vase, $99.99, slate coasters, $12.99 each, linen napkins, $39.99 for 4, from A&C Homestore. Grid tumblers in smoke grey, $14.90 each, Talo dinner plates, $29.90 each, from Citta. Alto red wine glasses, $19.90 each, from Country Road. Brown glass bottle, $1.50, from Kmart. Mooon! lamp in storm grey, $795, from Jardin.

NOIR 16-PIECE C U T L E R Y S E T, $ 1 9 , F R O M K M A R T.

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L O U N G E I N S T Y L E W I T H T H E S E O U T D O O R U P D AT E S 1 Teton side table, $249, from Freedom. 2 Amber cocktail glass, $34, from Capricho. 3 Glow tumbler, $12.90, from Citta. 4 Lascari throw, $74.95, from Freedom. 5 Klawe maple board, $39, from Father Rabbit. 6 Momento crystalline wine carafe, $49.99, from Stevens. 7 Cocktail shaker set, $14, from Kmart. 8 Dinner plate, side plate, speckled bowl, $2 each, from Kmart. 9 Maxwell & Williams elemental gold salad servers, $8, from Briscoes. 10 Living & Co candle jar, $15, from The Warehouse. 11 Amber glass vase, $49.99, from A&C Homestore. 12 Mini magnolia vase, $79.90, from Citta. 13 Mooon! floor lamp in storm grey, $795, from Jardin. 14 Waihi rattan cushion, $59.90, from Bed Bath & Beyond. 15 Ally tray, $139, from Freedom. 16 Rylie round cushion, $89.99, from Shut The Front Door. 17 Byron wicker sofa, $1199, from Early Settler.

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s the pace of life accelerates and trends come and go, it’s vital that your home has a reassuring feeling of permanence. Give your interior a taste of tradition with updated takes on classic items of furniture like a buttoned Chesterfield sofa, complemented by details such as pleated velvet cushions and ornaments with a handmade feel. A modernist chandelier, warm wood and brass tones, and lush green potted plants all contribute to a stylish heritage mood.

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Farmers’ Merchandise Manager Andrea Hume says that a warm colour palette with tones of yellow is right on trend. “Gorgeous colour waves from rich gold through to gingery hues make a real statement. Don’t be afraid to mix different tones together and then contrast with a cooling dusky blue rug as an accent, or luxuriant greenery to emphasise the welcoming feeling.”

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1 Kinto coaster, $12.90, from The Axe. 2 Tea mug, $17.90, from Source Home + Object. 3 Hand-forged teaspoon, $13.90, from Citta. 4 Sauce dish, $9.90, from Source Home + Object. 5 Kinto Oct mug and saucer set, $59.90, from Leven. 6 Kinto coffee brewer, $45, from Paper Plane. 7 Kinto Slow coffee brewer, $289, from Father Rabbit. 8 Serax Merci cup, $19.90, from The Axe. 9 Slate coaster, $12.99, from A&C Homestore. 10 Serax rectangular dishes, $17.90 and $22.90, from The Axe. 11 Kaweco brass pen, $179, from Inkt. 12 Hightide hourglass, $22.90, from The Axe. 13 Kinto Fika tray, $44.90 (includes glass mug), from Allium. 14 Mug with coloured handle, $12.90, from Citta. 15 Hand-forged condiment spoons, $16.90 each, from Citta. 16 Brown leather Moleskine notebook, $69.90, from Smith & Caugheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 17 How to Make Coffee book, $22, from Paper Plane. 18 Kinto Oct espresso cup and saucer, $34.90, from Smith & Caugheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 19 Linen napkin, $30 for 4, from A&C Homestore. Background painted in Resene Milk Chocolate.

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Homes YOUR

Creative and inspiring New Zealand homes with heart

Find your flow

Photography by The Virtue. Couch from Freedom, cushions from Citta.

Modern monochrome colour schemes can be stark but bringing elements of the natural world will add warmth and softness. Try botanical art, dried flowers and foliage, and soft furnishings in earthy tones of olive, linen and terracotta. Check out how the Milne family nailed this combination over the page.

Splash palace: black, white and blue in Cambridge Page 42 The open home: a waterfront abode with global style Page 54 Family tree: a third-gen home gets the modern treatment Page 64 Field of dreams: a Scandi-chic holiday retreat Page 72

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SPLASH PA L A C E Building new meant this Cambridge couple could combine privacy, parties and poolside bliss into one perfect package Text by Monique Balvert-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. Photography by The Virtue.

MEET + GREET Nathan Milne, 43 (co-owner of Cambridge ITM), Kerry Milne, 41 (accountant and co-owner of Cambridge ITM), Carter, 11, and Caleb, 6.

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EXTERIOR The home is clad in a striking combination of vertical shiplap cedar weatherboards stained in Resene Woodsman Pitch Black and plaster painted in Resene Black White.

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he accountant in Kerry Milne loves things to be orderly, symmetrical and black and white – traits reflected in the house she shares with husband Nathan and their sons, Carter and Caleb. The Cambridge abode is a perfect ‘H’ and decorated mainly in black and white, with warm accents scattered throughout. Those accents, along with the sun and light that floods the home and outdoor area, could be said to reflect the welcoming entertainer in Kerry Milne too. But this colour scheme actually evolved from a suggestion from son Caleb. Two years ago, when he was just 4, he proposed that a black feature wall might be cool in his room. His parents obliged and then replicated the look in his big brother’s bedroom as well as in the walk-through office space that links the adults’ lounge to the master bedroom. It was while contemplating her son’s colour suggestion that Kerry also found pictures of black ceilings on Pinterest. She took the plunge with a ceiling of Dulux Black in the open-plan living area. “We thought if we didn’t like it, we could paint over it easily enough,” she says. “But it works well with the white kitchen, timber floors and black joinery and there are so many windows letting light in. “We feel it adds a cool, moody, sophisticated vibe… A round of cosmopolitans and the black ceiling work well together when we’re entertaining,” this cocktail aficionado adds.

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KITCHEN An all-white kitchen by Kitchen FX is complemented by bar stools from Citta and a splashback tiled in matte white honeycomb mosaics from Tile Space. LIVING, DINING (Opposite) A sleek dining table from The Design Store is paired with chairs from Forma. The wooden floors are Euro oak timber veneer in New Mist from Creative Flooring. At the other end of the entertaining zone is the lounge, with a suite from Freedom and cushions from Citta.

THE BRIEF When they opted to build, Kerry and Nathan engaged LAD Architecture in Cambridge – a decision which they both agree was a great investment. Their brief to the team at LAD was for a sleek, clean-lined, contemporary and architectural home that would sit harmoniously on their 1865-square-metre site. They wanted an ‘H’ shape to suit their desire for symmetry and specified that the home be practical, simple and family-orientated. They suggested splitting it into three zones: one for the boys, a second for entertaining, and a third just for themselves. “We wanted to future-proof it,” explains Nathan. “It will be nice for the boys not to have us walking past their rooms all the time when they are older; they’ll have a sense of privacy.”

The Milnes, who co-own an ITM building materials supplier – had done their homework. Plenty of house plans pass over their desks at work and they’d visited many a show home. In addition, this was the couple’s second newbuild home, and they’d helped Nathan’s dad build a family bach in Matarangi. In short, ideas had coalesced along the way and the design process was a true collaboration with the experts at LAD Architecture. The resulting home, which the Milnes moved into in September 2017, is clad in black, random-width, vertical cedar weatherboards in some areas and plaster in others, with parapets to hide the pitch of the roof. It offers 340 square metres of living space – a palace compared to their 90-square-metre first home.

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BEDROOMS (This page) The master bedroom is furnished with a plush bed from Freedom, with cushions, side tables and pendants from Citta. (Opposite) The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rooms feature bedding from Aura by Tracie Ellis and Adairs, plus shelving units by Zapwall. BATHROOM The elegant freestanding bath is from Robertson, the black tiles are from Spazio Casa and the towels are from Citta.

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POOL PARTY The home is centred around an aquamarine swimming pool and the Milnes aimed to maximise views of it from as many rooms as possible.

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THE DESIGN The real hero of this house is its expansive windows and glass doors. “We did not hold back on all the glass and have no regrets – apart from when we paid the joinery bill,” Kerry laughs. “We have pool views, wetland views, hill views including some of Mt Pirongia, and amazing sunset views.” The home is centred around a generously sized aquamarine swimming pool and the Milnes aimed to maximise views of it from as many rooms as possible. The result is a luxurious resort feel, particularly in rooms such as the master bedroom, which opens directly onto the pool area. About 12 metres of stacking glass doors are all that separates the main living zone from the outdoor entertainment area, and these can be completely pulled back to allow seamless flow between the two spaces. A short passageway between the main living area and the boys’ bedroom wing has walls of glass on either side, creating a glorious atrium effect as if you’re standing in an indoor garden with lush subtropical planting and the pool on one side and a spa pool on the other. The guest room at the far end of the boys’ wing boasts two ranch sliders, one leading to the spa and the other to a deck that steps onto the backyard. In addition, the rumpus room has three walls of glass doors that provide access to extensive interconnected deck spaces.

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OUTDOOR LIVING The main deck, looking straight out to the pool, is perfect for entertaining with a roomy lounge suite from Target, dining table and chairs from Freedom and a fireplace from Warmfloors Gas & Heat Centre. A motorised louvred ceiling from NZ Louvres provides shelter while also letting in light. The pool was installed by ProPools.

THE FUTURE

THE EXTRAS

The clever thing about this home is the way it offers both connection and privacy. The ‘H’ shape allows separation between lounge spaces and bedrooms for grown-ups and children alike, while the interconnecting part in the middle forms an open-plan kitchen and living area, which naturally draws the family together, along with extended family and friends. From the grown-ups’ lounge, there’s an easy sight line across to the pool, main living area and rumpus room for maximum safety while the boys are still young. Kerry and Nathan agree that there’s definitely another new-build in them – but it’s a long way off. In the meantime, this impressive house will be home for many more years to come.

+ The central heating and air conditioning are split into two zones: one for the children’s wing, which sits at a higher level, and one for the remainder of the house. + All the glass is tinted for privacy. + The carpet underlay is 11mm thick, creating a plush, soft feel underfoot. + The four-metre-long kitchen island benchtop is made of Corian so there are no visible joins. + A double cupboard under the kitchen island hides a beer and wine fridge, plus glasses, as well as blankets for cool evenings. + A motorised louvred roof covers the outdoor area and closes automatically if it rains. + A built-in Bose sound system makes entertaining even better in the main living area. •

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KERRY’S DECORATING TIPS

Furnishings in grey, stone, peach and umber add a soft, luxurious feel to a light-filled home balanced by bold blocks of black

+ Take photos of your space on your phone. When you’re in stores shopping for decor, you can use the pictures to help you put your interior vision together. Works a treat! + Stick to a theme for your interior design and that will ensure a cohesive look throughout the house – ours is ‘urban modern’. Add colour, pattern, texture and warmth through art, cushions and throws and decor items like baskets, vases and plants to provide a soft, comfortable look. + Finish your space with plants. These days you can get some great faux plants that look so real. I mix it up with faux and real plants; they make a room feel complete. + Don’t be afraid to go wild with colour in children’s rooms. Add pops of colour through art, toys, duvets, cushions and throws. Listen to what they like.

NATHAN’S NEW-BUILD TIPS

+ Stick to your plan. Don’t change things halfway through, which is what we often see at work. It usually equates to disruption and a massive cost. + Hold off on a landscaping plan until the house is nearly complete. We were going to have a built-in barbecue but, once we’d moved in, we realised how much we enjoyed the atrium garden view, which a barbecue would have blocked. + Add an extra 10 percent to your budget if you are building a contemporary, architectural house to cover any unexpected costs.

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1 Pinter floating shelf, $24.95, from Freedom. 2 Lyla throw, $12, from Kmart. 3 Gumtree sketch print, $239, from Freedom. 4 Deep black slate tile, from $71 a sqm, from Tile Warehouse. 5 Small Hakon pendant in matte black, $89.90, from Lighting Direct. 6 Linear Grid side table, $440, from Citta. 7 3D stool, $690, from Citta. 8 Nadee tall black vase, $149, from Crave Home. 9 Mercer + Reid Bombay velvet cushion, from $69.99, from Adairs. 10 Hamilton modular sofa, $3599, from Freedom.

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COLOUR PALETTE

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The open home

A passion for international interiors and a love of entertaining shaped the style of this soulful seafront abode Text by Debbie Harrison. Photography by Jackie Meiring.

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MEET + GREET Sarah Kee, 42 (university student; also helps with her friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion label, Mahsa), Bruno, 14, and Elvis, 11.

KITCHEN The benchtop is a hardwearing limestone slab in tundra grey (from The Tile People), which was also used to tile the bathroom. The oversized copper double sinks are from Mexico, and the Samuel Heath tap was imported from London by Robertson Bathware.

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alking around Sarah Kee’s home in Point Chevalier, Auckland, it’s clear she has exquisite taste. In most of the rooms you’ll find artworks, sculptures and artisanal furniture, each with a story to tell. But open the door to a son’s room or another lounge and you’ll see an installation of another sort: stacks of mattresses. “The boys always have a friend or two over for the night,” Sarah says with a smile. “That’s what I most wanted for this house, for it to be welcoming – a big, family-friendly home so when the boys were old enough they would feel comfortable coming home and hanging out with their mates. I’m from a family of seven and ours was always the open home in our neighbourhood so I wanted that for my kids.”

THE BACK STORY The house started life as a 1950s bach and was then turned into a two-level plaster home in the late 1980s. Sarah and Matt Noonan had been about to embark on a renovation of their previous house when they stumbled across this one. Unable to say no to the large corner site and water views, they bought it in 2008. “The ever-changing view of the harbour and the west coast, the greenery, the serenity, the community of Point Chev – we just loved everything about the place,” Sarah says. But with two young kids and Matt running his production company, Curious Film, life was busy. Renovations got put on the back burner for eight years, leaving plenty of time to dream.

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DINING The dining table was made from one giant slice of macrocarpa and had to be dried for six months before crafter Grant Bailey could work with it. LIVING (Above left and opposite) Pieces of art and definitely not for sitting on, the PostMundus Chairs in the corner came from the Nilufar Gallery in Italy. The stunning Soriana sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was a Mid Century Swag find. The bowl on the stereo is by Len Castle and was a gift from Sarah’s mother.

THE KITCHEN As an entertainer and the mum of two growing boys, a big kitchen was Sarah’s dream. During the renovation, space was stolen from the family room to put in a scullery, which was fitted out in oak to go with the oak floorboards. Oak was also used for a feature wall and shelving in a corner of the kitchen to display some of Sarah’s pottery collection. Sarah chose to use two colours for the custom-made oak kitchen cabinets: a grey on one side and a forest green on the other. “I thought the grey was a nice link to the view outside without distracting from it, but I loved the statement of the green on the other side,” she explains.

Not a fan of “shiny” things, Sarah bought the only cabinet handles she liked… but then had to find someone who could give them a tarnished finish, for a worn-in look. (She ended up doing the same for the showerhead in the family bathroom.) Robertson Bathware imported the Samuel Heath kitchen tap from London on her behalf – “I chose it because it suits the plain English kitchen vibe I’ve coveted for so many years,” she says. “We just love having a big open kitchen. We get up every Saturday morning and make pancakes together. When I’m cooking I’ll open the massive sliding windows and the boys will sit on the stools outside and talk to me. It’s really special.”

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MASTER BEDROOM The pink carpet in the master bedroom was custom made. “I requested a dusky pink and we went through so many pinks to get to that. I really like pink – the softness of it.” BATHROOM The bathroom was cleverly designed: “There’s a bench and then the glass so I can walk in when the boys are showering without invading their space,” says Sarah.

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THE RENOVATION The brief was simple: “We just wanted a really nice family home that was soulful, grounded and had lots of timber, texture and interest,” Sarah says. Inspired by the book Beach Houses: Andrew Geller by Alastair Gordon – “I liked the Italian villa style with plastered walls, stone and terracotta, Matt was more into the timber beach houses, so we ended up with a bit of both” – they began renovating in 2016. This was to be their second project, having previously converted a Grey Lynn church into a stylish home. First, they did a bit of structural work, including changing the roofline on the corner of their family room to give it a slant. They then added glass doors that slide back completely to open up the entire corner of the

family room to the outdoors. This change allows unfettered views of the sun as it sets in the west, which had previously been blocked out by the original house shape. “It was a big challenge redesigning this area – it cost so much but it would have been crazy not to have done it,” Sarah says. “Now, without that solid wall jutting out, you can sit at the other end of the house and see the sun set behind the mountains in the west, through the pohutukawa. It makes the space big and open and vast and gives us that connection with the Waitemata Harbour. It was so worth it.” In a nod to the coastal style they loved, the couple used shiplap cedar vertically for the cladding on most of the house. Its soft grey colour was designed to fit in with – rather than stand out from – the native trees outside.

“In this house there’s a bit of a mix of Japanese, Shaker, arts and crafts, Italian, British and mid-century American”

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EXTERIOR The patio is still in its original state. “We wanted to keep the tiles because they’re local terracotta and they capture and hold the warmth. They’re quite special to us,” Sarah says.

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OPEN AIR An open-plan living area allows Sarah and the kids (and whomever is their guest that day) to stay connected no matter what they’re doing. “I love this room in winter because of the open fire. We’ll hang out by the fire – I’ll have my glass of red, the boys have their marshmallows – and look out over the calm water… It’s like being on holiday every day,” says Sarah.

SARAH’S STYLE Sarah has read every issue of World of Interiors for the past 10 years and has clearly soaked up plenty of global inspiration, which has guided many of her decor choices. “I’d get so many ideas from there and try to recreate them here, which is why there’s a mishmash of styles… a bit of a mix of Japanese, Shaker, arts and crafts, Italian, British and mid-century American.” The eclectic style works, perhaps because Sarah is so intentional about her purchases. The old adage ‘Only buy what is beautiful or practical’ springs to mind in this home. “There’s a variety of rugs in this house: some I’ve brought home from the Middle Atlas mountains in Morocco, and others brought back from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and India by my

mother-in-law who works in human rights around the world. It really helped me build the style from the ground up, I guess.” Despite the gorgeous rugs and beautiful art pieces, this is a house to be lived in. “We’ve put on a few good ladies’ parties – we had an especially good Mother’s Day celebration where we all drank Champagne – but we also have birthdays for little children, or pizza-andbubbles nights with the lovely Point Chev mums. I just love to have people over.” When she has the time, Sarah enjoys sitting on the patio and taking in the view, watching members of the local sailing club do their thing or local kids taking their Water Safety courses. “I feel so lucky to live here,” she says. “We’d love to be here for ever.” •

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HONESTY BOX

Moody seascapes, limestone, wood and grey-green tones give this home an elemental feel that anchors it to its clifftop site

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+ What did you learn from this renovation? Sarah: Go for it and have fun! Go with everything you love, and trust yourself. Even if you end up with a mishmash of styles, it’s your home so it should represent you. + Any regrets? I wish I had included the landscaping in the budget. + Any splurges? The hardware for the entire house was a splurge but, in my eyes, there was no other decent hardware option. And the timber flooring – but because it’s such a big house, it was going to be a big cost no matter what. We wanted quality and beautiful timber was a must to show off my rugs. + What’s on your shopping wish list? More stuff from Jodi at Mid Century Swag. And I’d love to have some custom-made timber shelving by Grant Bailey for the family room. + What’s one thing you would change if you could? I’d finish off the downstairs meditation room. It’s a pretty special space, even though it’s tiny – all you can see are the three timber windows, which show beautiful scenes from outside, with the greens of the trees and the blue of the sea. One day it’ll be the room I want it to be.

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Tapware Vola range from Metrix, metrix.co.nz; Robertson Bathware, robertson.co.nz. Kitchen handles tarnished by Katalog, katalog.co.nz. Limestone in tundra grey for kitchen benchtops and bathroom tiles from The Tile People, tilepeople.co.nz. Sofa and other furnishings from Jodi at Mid Century Swag, midcenturyswag.co.nz.

COLOUR PALETTE DRIKOLOR Bone

RESENE Quarter Karaka Green

RESENE Pink Flare

RESENE Blue Smoke

1 Rock pool framed art, $499.99, from A&C Homestore. 2 Hasami teapot, $180, from An Astute Assembly. 3 Acacia serving board, $14, from Kmart. 4 Meir gooseneck mixer, $599, from The Kitchen Hub. 5 Affogato grip tile in mid grey, $59.50 a sqm, from Tile Space. 6 Living & Co sheepskin, $69, from The Warehouse. 7 Ball pendant, from $149, from BoConcept. 8 Morgan sofa daybed, $2950, from Mr Bigglesworthy. 9 Batik cushion cover, $39.99, from Trade Aid. 10 Arnold Circus stool, $250, from Paper Plane.

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KEY 1 Entry 2 Dining/living 3 Kitchen 4 Scullery 5 Family room with loggia 6 Meditation room

7 Bathroom 8 Laundry 9 Bedroom 10 Wardrobe 11 Void 12 Study 13 Master bedroom

Family tree It’s a house that’s been cherished by her family for three generations – and this homeowner has ensured it’ll be loved for many years yet Text by Monique Balvert-O’Connor. Photography by Kate Claridge.

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KITCHEN The renovation included adding a skylight in the kitchen – “It has made a huge difference,” says Michelle. Laminate flooring (Quick-Step Largo in Long Island oak light) was chosen for its fresh look and scratch-resistance – “which is good when you have a dog who likes to run through”.

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MEET + GREET Michelle Wilson, 46 (part-time accounts manager), and Brent Smith, 48 (sales manager), plus Monty the cavoodle.

f walls could talk, Michelle Wilson’s home would be able to tell tales of her family stretching back nearly 80 years. The Christchurch house she shares with partner Brent Smith was built for her grandparents in the 1940s; it’s the home her mother grew up in and the setting of many of Michelle’s treasured childhood memories. “My whole childhood involved my grandparents being in this house,” she remembers. “We would come up from Wanaka and stay. When I was older and moved to Christchurch, I would come around and have lunch. We had Christmas celebrations here, too… so many lovely memories.” When Michelle’s grandparents no longer lived there, the house was retained by the family and rented out for a short time before Michelle and Brent decided to purchase it. “While it was rented out, we talked with the family about buying it,” Michelle says. “Grandma moved out in her nineties, and Grandad had already passed away.”

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KITCHEN, LIVING Michelle’s love of black and white extends throughout most of her home – as does her love of a bargain find. The sofa and dining chairs from Freedom are teamed with a secondhand table and shelving unit simply painted white. The black lamp and round mirror are from Kmart and the black butterfly chair is from Container Door. The entertainment unit was custom-made by the couple’s kitchen joiner. LOUNGE (Opposite, inset) The front living room is painted in Dulux Franz Josef; the white locker is from IKEA.

Michelle was excited to become the new custodian of the home. She and Brent were keen to keep the soul of the house intact while updating it for modern life. The interior was dated with very little done to improve it over the years other than the removal of a wall and the addition of a new kitchen.

GROUND WORK Michelle and Brent decided the smartest thing to do was to live in the house for a few years before setting any extension plans in stone. “In those first years we simply did up what we had,” says Michelle. “We painted inside and out, replaced boards full of borer, put in a new bathroom, ripped up the carpet (which was even in the kitchen), sanded floors, painted the kitchen cupboards and added fresh curtains.” In her grandparents’ time, the backyard had been dedicated to growing food. Veges still have a place today but there’s far more greenery of the non-edible kind. A digger was called in to flatten the section and the chicken coop had to go.

“We planted things we liked, such as white roses out the front,” says Michelle. “Once we’d put in the front fence we planted mop tops along it and laurels down the driveway. Raised hedging out the back was a project we tackled pretty much within the first year,” Michelle says. Four years on, the pair were ready at last to make the big changes they’d been planning.

THE EXTENSION The house had two bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate living room and a kitchen with a small dining area – standard for its era but no longer a good fit for modern living. “We knew we were going to build out, as we wanted a living and dining area at the back – then we decided to go up, too,” Michelle says. Builder Craig Primmer of CP Construction was hired to knock down the back of the house and create an open-plan living area, and stairway up to a master suite. The laundry, back porch and toilet were demolished and a new laundry tucked under the stairs.

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BEDROOMS, OFFICE (Above) Grey bedlinen from Nest and a cushion from Penney + Bennett are paired with more of Michelle’s handiwork: she removed the top of this side table from The Warehouse and replaced it with a floor tile. Similarly, the black and white artwork in the study is a Michelle Wilson original. White locker from Kmart. ‘Oui’ cushion from Citta. Black anglepoise lamp from Lighting Direct. BATHROOM Vanity from Plumbing World. Wall painted in Resene Blackjack.

The new kitchen remains in its original space but now opens into the extension where stacker doors and wide timber steps lead down to a concreted patio and the pretty back garden. “Before, the only lounge was at the front so accessing the backyard wasn’t easy. Now we open the doors in summer and everything ﬂows nicely – it’s a great entertaining area.” The front lounge is still loved; a quiet place with a log burner and no TV. The original ﬁre surround has been retained, its multicoloured tiles swapped for plain white paint. And while you lose some, you win some; a casualty of the renovation has been the old carport, while the new balcony off the master bedroom now offers views of the Port Hills. Michelle thinks her grandparents would approve.

THE PALETTE Michelle’s friends jokingly encouraged her to introduce red into the house, knowing her dedication to white, grey and black. Needless to say, it didn’t happen. There was very little, if any, discussion about colour.

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“I love fresh white,” says Michelle. “If Brent had said he wanted blue and red, for example, I would have bought him a cushion,” she laughs. The bathroom and kitchen cabinetry is white, the carpet charcoal, the bathroom ﬂoors a stormy grey. The furniture is primarily black or grey, while details – such as mirrors and a super-sized Stendig calendar – contribute further black accents. Although Michelle painted the joinery white, she loves black door frames and so made the call to have black stacker doors on the addition, a decision she’s very pleased with.

THE END Michelle and Brent love their home but admit it sometimes feels a little big for the two of them. However, they have no intention of moving on at this stage as they have a sneaking feeling this house still has some tales to tell – even if they’re simply of more happy summer days to come. • Discover more interiors in fresh white and black on

OUTDOORS The Juliet balcony in the new upper storey looks out to the Port Hills and over the garden where a double-width path gives a lovely, spacious feel. “Everyone likes that we kept the house in the family. It’s a big section and it’s nice that the house wasn’t knocked down and replaced with three townhouses,” says Michelle.

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SHOP THEIR STYLE Light, white spaces furnished in soft greys and black create a cool, modern look while glints of silver and foliage add freshness

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MICHELLE & BRENT’S TOP TIPS FOR RENOVATING + Wait and live in the space before you renovate. + Measure each space and the furniture you want to fit into it – we made changes after doing this. + Be flexible. We had to make a few changes along the way. + Have a great builder. + Be confident in your choices.

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+ Best lesson learned? Wait and plan. + What would you never do again? A renovation in winter! + Most memorable experience in your home so far? Cooking in our kitchen wearing puffer jackets and hats with only a tarpaulin covering the removed wall.

BUDGET

+ How much did the renovation cost? About $220,000. + What did you splurge on? We splurged in the kitchen with our white stone benchtops. + Where did you save money? We reused the existing doors downstairs. + How did you manage your budget? We had an idea of what it would cost. We were pretty conservative with our choices so there was no budget blowout. We got what we wanted.

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1 Stendig wall calendar, $129, from Green with Envy. 2 Contrast pendant light, $299, from Citta. 3 Living & Co Linear Geo cushion, $8, from The Warehouse. 4 Grey water large cushion, $205, from Penney + Bennett. 5 Alpaca throw in granite, $370, from Thread Design. 6 Home Republic quick-dry towel in coal, from $17.99, from Adairs. 7 Faux fiddle-leaf fig tree, from $149, from Flux Boutique. 8 Ava armchair, $259, from Nood. 9 Seagrass tub, $60, from Father Rabbit. 10 Sleek entertainment unit, $399, from Freedom.

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MEET + GREET Mille Holm Rasmussen, 28 (works in events and marketing), Morten, 28 (student), and their daughter, 1.

Field of dreams A sunny spot next to a cornfield was exactly the rural setting this young couple were looking for. Then all they had to do was build a houseâ&#x20AC;Ś Text by Rikke Graff Juel. Photography by Christina Kayser Onsgaard/Living Inside.

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LIVING This corner sofa was chosen for its simple form so it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take up too much space or detract from the view of the neighbouring cornfields. The two old suitcases that act as a coffee table (with built-in storage) were found secondhand, as was the vintage rocking chair.

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hen Mille Holm Rasmussen and her partner Morten were looking for a weekend retreat, their initial thoughts turned to something that floated. Morten had been dreaming about a boat ever since their apartment in central Copenhagen had started to feel a bit too small, but in the end Mille thought a rural home would be more practical, especially if they started a family in the next few years. She convinced Morten to cycle out to Hvidovre, a leafy area in the city’s southwest, to look at a communal-garden development where they might be able to buy a small house adjoining some farmland. “We took a look around and talked to some people, but there were no properties available at the time,” says Mille. However, the determined couple didn’t let that deter them; they simply went home and created 50 flyers to drop into mailboxes in the area. Within a week, a resident called to say she had a house they could buy. As soon as they could, the couple returned to Hvidovre to see the house, but came away a little disappointed. However, they liked its sunny aspect and picturesque view of the neighbouring cornfields. Four days later, the property was theirs.

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KITCHEN A white kitset kitchen blends into the home’s neutral background, allowing the real centrepiece – an upcycled dining table – to take centre stage. The table was built using timber salvaged from the old house and the chairs are vintage. The display cupboard (opposite) was also built using reclaimed materials.

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H OUTDOORS The couple chose fibre cement cladding that looks like wood for a low-maintenance exterior. There had been an outdoor shower at Milleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childhood home and she was determined that her new abode would have one, too. It also doubles as a handy dog-washing area.

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PERGOLA The homemade seating in the annexe can be pushed together to make a double bed for guests. The dining table was made out of an old barn door from Mortenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childhood home and placed on legs from IKEA.

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Despite neither of them having any construction or DIY experience, Mille and Morten threw themselves into designing a new home and ripping down the old one. “We rented a car and trailer and worked hard from morning to evening,” says Mille. “On day five, we drove the old house to the recycling centre!” A few weeks later, the skeleton of their new house arrived in two pieces and was assembled on site. As well as fitting out their home in a simple palette of wood and white, the couple built an outdoor kitchen on their terrace by constructing a wooden bench with a homemade concrete top. They also added a glass-roofed annexe to the outside of their home, which serves as a sunroom, outdoor dining room and guest accommodation. “It’s the best room in the house,” says Mille. “It’s fantastic to lie down and look up at the starry sky, and to be woken up the next morning by the sun’s rays.” Now their home is complete, Mille and Morten – and their newly arrived little daughter – live here throughout the summer as well as on weekends and public holidays. The Hvidovre community has a mixture of older and younger families and there’s an active social scene including a local flea market and juice press. “We look at it as a huge plus,” Mille says. “We can always choose to participate in what we have the time and interest for.” •

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Simple, rustic shapes, hand-thrown pottery and furniture improvised from time-worn timber create a low-key, country vibe

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1 Scandi board, $14, from Kmart. 2 Tokyo bowls, $104 for 4, from Nest. 3 Asher pendant, $89, from Freedom. 4 Linen cushion, $89.99, from A&C Homestore. 5 Hampton linen quilt, $139.99, from EziBuy. 6 Scandi aluminium chair, $209, from Cintesi. 7 Wall-mounted rainhead, $599, from Plumbline. 8 Jodhpur decorative pot, $54.95, from Freedom. 9 Small wood-fired jug by Duncan Shearer, $70, from Kaolin. 10 Vintage dolly tub, POA, from Vitrine. 11 Reclaimed dining table, $1899, from Early Settler.

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+ Be inspired by the environment. Take cues for your home’s colour palette from the surrounding landscape. If you have a really spectacular view, keep your interiors clean and simple to avoid detracting from it. Sleek window treatments will also help maximise the outlook. + Shop vintage and look for items with character. Seek out the items you need at op-shops, estate sales, demolition yards and on Trade Me, as you’ll end up with beautiful, timeless treasures at a fraction of the price of new furniture. Keep an eye out for handmade furniture, mid-century ceramics and interesting coloured glass. + Create a neutral base. To avoid your home feeling like a jumble sale, offset your collection of mismatched vintage furnishings with modern white walls, handleless cabinetry and simple light fittings. This will also allow your furniture and textiles to stand out and be appreciated. + Reuse and upcycle. Before you throw anything away, from old furniture and fittings to timber and tiles, take a fresh look and ask yourself if it could be fashioned into something else or simply painted to modernise it for your new space. Holding onto pieces of the past adds warmth and soul to new interiors. + If you can’t afford it, or can’t find it – trying making it. If you’ve got the time, making your own pieces of furniture – such as the outdoor kitchen Morgen and Mille put together – is very satisfying. There are plenty of online tutorials, or ask a skilled friend to show you how. Once you’ve got the bug, DIY can be completely addictive. + Maximise outdoor living. Create multiple zones in your outdoor spaces to give you more reasons to spend time outside. Set up an outdoor food preparation and cooking space, arrange a dining area (preferably with some form of shelter) and look for inviting spots of shade or sun where a simple table and chair would look good. By doing this, you’ll greatly increase the liveable area of your home.

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N AT U R A L L I G H T This elegantly designed Hamilton home wraps around a lush gully of native bush and boasts almost seamless connections to its outdoor spaces Text by Tina Stephen. Photography by Swell Productions.

EXTERIOR The single-level home is clad in timber which blends gently into the landscape. Black window and door joinery recedes into the background, blurring the lines between indoors and out.

s our families grow, most of us look to upsize and find a home to suit our lifestyles. But as their clan grew, Katie and Matt Williams went the other way – they chose to remain on their central Hamilton property and change the way they lived instead. Originally purchased before the arrival of their children, the couple’s 1920s bungalow was becoming too small, so with a plan in hand, the couple approached local architects Edwards White to devise a new build. The old bungalow was moved to another property, and preparation began on a new home for the Williams’s.

Situated on a busy road, the new house was planned around a gully of native bush at the rear of the property. The concept was to create an innercity sanctuary with perfect indoor-outdoor flow. “This is the first home we have designed and built from scratch,” says Katie. “Coming from an older home and having a limited footprint meant good use of space was key for us.” During the build, a cantilevered deck was washed away in a rainstorm, resulting in a new lawn stretching between the house and the gully. “With that change in topography, we needed to refine the design from a terraced deck and garden to a level-form grass area,” says Matt.

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MEET + GREET Katie and Matt Williams, (owners of a painting and decorating company), Boh, 11, Lola, 9, Rocco, 6, plus Margaux the French bulldog.

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With a smaller, more refined deck design in place, a wall of joinery by Vantage Windows & Doors became an even more integral component, allowing sweeping views from the open-plan living space out to the emerald grass and verdant bush beyond, as well as allowing light and sunshine to come flooding in. “Making use of the northern aspect was imperative,” says Katie. “The doors have been amazing because they let so much light in. On a sunny day, we love it how the sun comes in and heats up the whole place, including the concrete floors. “But also, the house was built around that view of the bush. With the glass walls and doors, you feel like you are basically in that bush, even when you’re indoors.”

O N REF L ECT ION

Regardless of the season, this home is all about connection – both with family and friends, and with the sights and sounds of those beautiful outdoor spaces. “Our most favourite part about these doors is the fact we can open them all up and have one big living area for us to hang in,” says Katie. “They connect the whole house together.” •

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Knocking down the bach and building a permanent home in its place has resulted in the perfect mix of style and comfort for this Raumati couple Text by Sally Conor. Photography by Simon Wilson and Leroy James Photography.

MEET + GREET Bryan Gundersen, 70 (semi-retired barrister), Jan Gundersen, 67 (part-time legal secretary)

iving at the bach permanently is a dream for many city-dwellers, but when it comes to the crunch, how many would be courageous enough to make the move? Wellington residents Bryan and Jan Gundersen had long hoped to make Raumati Beach their full-time residence, but decided to place the final decision in the hands of Mother Nature. “We wanted to experience a winter on the Kapiti Coast before making a decision to

demolish and build, and live at Raumati Beach permanently,” says Jan. Their old holiday home was a low-cost build that wasn’t fit for purpose as a permanent residence. Once the couple decided a westcoast winter was definitely tolerable, they started to look into replacing the old house. “We decided not to renovate as all the advice we received told us it wouldn’t be worthwhile (it was a prefab build that did not have good ‘bones’) and was best to start again,” tells Jan.

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Jane and Bryan moved into a rental nearby in Paraparaumu while their old home was demolished and the site prepared for the David Reid Kapiti team. The build process was smooth, apart from one serious hiccup – the discovery of asbestos material in the old roof, both of the house and a separate garage, which had to be removed by specialists and caused “both some angst and expense”. However, after a nine-month build, the Gundersens found themselves moving into their brand-new home. From the outset, one of the things they loved best about it was its handsome appearance and the way it interacts with the landscape. “We love the exterior of the home, its location on the site and its see-through design,” says Jan. “These attributes in combination with each other give the home, we think, tremendous street appeal.” Upon approach to this home, the combo of cedar with alternating 300mm and 200mm Linea Oblique weatherboards create a bold contrast. The weatherboards are Dulux Blackwood Bay, the soffits are white HardieGroove Lining and the roof is Colorsteel ‘Flax Pod’. “Linea Oblique Weatherboard was used on the David Reid show home in Waikanae, which we loved,” says Jan. “We liked the horizontal panels in black as they create a sharp and attractive contrast to the cedar cladding.”

T H E L I V I NG

While the Gundersens love the exterior look of their home, they also particularly love its exterior spaces. “We have three outdoor areas. At the front we have an exposed aggregate patio accessed by large sliding glass doors; at the rear we have an expansive deck and louvred veranda accessed by large sliding glass doors; and along the bedroom side we have a boardwalk accessed from the rooms by glass sliding doors that lead to (among other things) the spa. All these areas, plus the seethrough design, give the home a look and feel that we love,” says Jan.

On the inside, a decor described as “modern and simple – almost minimalistic” leaves plenty of room for enjoying life. A neutral colour palette is warmed by natural wood, and just a few much-loved heirlooms add character. “We have a lot of affection for our antique French ormolu cabinet which has been in Jan’s family for many years,” says Bryan. The couple look forward to many more years in their home (yes, even the winters). “The only changes we’re contemplating are to further renovate the interior of the second garage and sleep-out and to upgrade the swimming pool surrounding area,” says Jan. “But we plan to stay in this home for a long time.” •

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When the Leitch family embarked on their major renovation, they initially opted to save the swimming pool for a later phase. But halfway through the build they thought: why not now? They avoided two periods of upheaval and created their dream outdoor area, complete with pool and spa, and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. See the whole reno over the page.

Inside out: a dated Whenuapai home is overhauled for a family that loves to live outdoors Page 92 Renovation Awards: see which amazing reno took out the $10k prize Page 100

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Inside out This neglected house was extended at the front, busted open on one side and extensively landscaped to create a family home with perfect indoor-outdoor flow Text by Sally Conor. Photography by Helen Bankers.

OUTDOORS Halfway through their reno the Leitches decided to go all out and install the black fibreglass swimming pool and built-in spa theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always wanted.

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MEET + GREET Annelies Leitch, 37 (home buyer at online fashion store Onceit), Ben Leitch, 37 (general manager), Harper, 3, and Hugh, 2, plus Cash the bulldog.

hen Annelies and Ben Leitch first saw their one-acre property in the north Auckland suburb of Whenuapai, they didn’t see a rundown weatherboard house with tacked-on addition and out-of-date kitchen and bathroom. Instead, they saw an opportunity to create the family home and expansive outdoor area of their dreams. “It was untouched,” says Annelies. “The house was a deceased estate, the previous owner built it and lived in it for 50 years without doing anything except a small add-on at the back for his mum. We loved the land and the location, as Ben grew up in the area.” Once the house was theirs, the couple lived in it for eight months without changing anything. They wanted to experience an entire summer there before planning any renovations. By the end of summer 2015, the Leitches had a pretty good idea of what the house needed. “We wanted a big indoor-outdoor area with a fireplace and covered area that connected with the kitchen,” Annalies says. “We had something similar at our old house and spent all our time out there so we wanted the same thing here, but on a larger scale.”

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No outdoor living space. An extensive patio and pool area was built.

2 The kitchen was cramped. An extension made room for a larger, open-plan kitchen.

No flexible spaces. A playroom with a large sliding door can be opened up or closed off.

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DESIGN & BUILD

Annelies and Ben met with architect Marshall Cook with clear ideas already in mind. He took those ideas and produced a plan for a major renovation that included pushing out the front of the house to create a new kitchen and living space, opening up the entire side of the house to a brand-new landscaped patio, creating a master bedroom wing and overhauling the interior. The couple, now with a baby on the way, moved out for six months while the renovation was underway. The process was largely stress free, but there was just one big, nasty surprise: the cost. “Everything cost more than we budgeted for,” laughs Annelies. “But we worked through any issues with Nick Leitch, Ben’s dad, who luckily was our builder for the whole project.” A swimming pool was originally planned for a later phase but, halfway through, the Leitches decided to pull out all the stops and create their dream in its entirety. “We just decided to do it all at the same time rather than having all that upheaval again later, with diggers in the backyard. My husband then decided he wanted a spa pool as well, and I said okay, as long as it was built in.” They moved back in just before New Year’s Eve 2015, and daughter Harper was born just two weeks later.

KITCHEN & PATIO The renovated kitchen now connects with an outdoor dining space furnished with a custom-made table, chairs from BBQ Factory and a rug from Intrepid Home. The kitchen pendants are from Alpha Lighting and the cowhide is from NSW Leather.

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LIVING IS EASY

Now their renovation is complete, the Leitches are over the moon with the home they’ve created. By prioritising flow between indoors and out, their home feels spacious, airy and comfortable, as well as offering areas of privacy (and mess) for all four family members. “Overall, we wanted great flow in our home, but we also wanted the spaces to be multipurpose,” says Annelies. “We created a playroom and added a huge sliding door so that space can be open to the living area or closed off as a guest room. We kept the original bedrooms where they are, but painted them all in Resene Alabaster to make sure they’re versatile.” By extending the front of the house, they also made room for an internal staircase down to the under-house space, which was converted into a ground-floor study with a striking poured black concrete floor. Upstairs, oak flooring was laid on top of the original floorboards to create visual flow throughout the new and old spaces – particularly through the open-plan kitchen and living area, which forms the heart of the home.

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

BEFORE

When it came to designing her brand-new kitchen, Annelies didn’t hesitate. “I had a clear vision of what materials I wanted and the look I wanted,” she says. “We used a kitchen designer who drew up a plan and sourced the materials. We wanted a white kitchen but added timber for warmth and a black splashback to add depth.” The kitchen has a gorgeous view out the front of the house, over the wide front lawn and beyond, so Annelies didn’t want to compromise that view with a low rangehood.

“We couldn’t put a normal one in because it would interrupt the view. I looked at pop-up options but they have very mixed reviews. Then I found this inset ceiling one from Ikon and it works great.” The couple stuck with their natural, neutral colour palette in the bathrooms as well, but used various tile patterns to create interest on the white walls, with herringbone in the family bathroom and hexagonal mosaics in the ensuite. “Our tiler hated it!” laughs Annelies. Cedar vanities were also made by their kitchen manufacturer, to create continuity through the home.

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BATHROOM A custom-made timber vanity brings natural warmth to the crisp black and white bathroom.

BEDROOMS Cushions from Nest and Citta and bedlinen from Wallace Cotton adorn the beds. The white pendant in the guest bedroom is from Nest and the beaded pendant in the master is from St Clements. STUDY Artwork by Sam Leitch.

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ALWAYS OUTSIDE

Clean, simple indoor spaces create lots of potential for growth and change over the coming years, and they also enhance this home’s connection to the outdoors by allowing natural light and views of the surrounding landscape to shine. Annelies’ favourite thing to do in her home is to be in the kitchen, with all the doors and windows thrown open, so she can see the kids playing on the large front lawn, chat to a friend seated at the kitchen island and enjoy the feeling of effortless flow between indoors and out.

“We use the outdoor area a lot, even in winter,” she says. “Because the patio is covered, our outdoor furniture can be used all year round.” Next on the agenda is to install an outdoor fireplace and barbecue area to make cooking and entertaining outdoors even more seamless. But for now, the family are planning on enjoying the amazing home they’ve created for many more years to come. “It’s the perfect set-up,” says Annelies. “I feel like we will outgrow it eventually, but while the kids are young, they can play in the bush and swim in the creek. We love where we live.” •

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KEY 1 Entry 2 Kitchen 3 Pantry 4 Dining 5 Lounge 6 Media Room 7 Master bedroom 8 Dressing room 9 Ensuite 10 Nursery 11 Bathroom 12 Toilet 13 Bedroom 14 Playroom 15 Pool

Basement floor Black-tinted poured concrete.

+ What areas of your renovation did you save on? Splurge on? Annelies: We saved on carpet in the bedrooms (through a friend who sourced and laid it) and splurged on the pool area, and bathroom tiles and fittings. + Best lessons learned? Give yourself time. Time to source alternative materials and time to plan how you would use the different spaces in the house. We were very rushed (heavily pregnant with our first child) so we didn’t spend nearly as much time as should have planning some of the spaces or sourcing cheaper/ better alternatives. + What would you never do again? Rush the build. On our next project we want to plan properly and spend time making sure the spaces are exactly how we want them, to ensure they work for the family. + What’s one thing you would change about your home if you could? I think if we could change anything, even though we absolutely love the outdoor undercover area, we would change the design slightly to ensure the area is more watertight. We always planned to put a fire and built-in barbecue in this space but we didn’t plan it in a way that everything can fit and work well together... next time! + Most memorable experience you’ve had in your home (good or bad)? Raising our two gorgeous children and seeing how much they love the space and layout of the house to run around and play in.

CONTACTS Builder Nick Leitch at NJ Leitch Construction Ltd, 027 481 6041 Architect Marshall Cook from Cook Sargisson Pirie & Williams Architects Ltd, cooksargisson.co.nz Plumber Kumeu Plumbing, kumeuplumbing.co.nz

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SUPPLIERS Citta Cushions and throws St Clements Master bed and light fittings Freedom Leather sofa and other decor Cuchi Dining table Artwork Lots of our art is by Ben’s brother Sam Leitch, an emerging painter who has many pieces in galleries across New Zealand and Australia.

TIMELINE

O CTO B E R 2 0 14 Moved in.

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JUN E 2 0 1 5 Started renovations.

D E C E M B E R 2 015 Renovations finished, moved back in.

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“I was really impressed with all the finalists but Emma and Josh’s villa was a standout. Not only was it one of the most ambitious entries we saw but it was finished to a very high standard with brilliant attention to detail. One of the highlights for me is the kitchen – it’s a gorgeous space that perfectly suits the house and their lifestyle. The thoughtful addition of heritage elements throughout also makes it a really special home that they should be very proud of.” K AT I E N E W T O N EDITOR

RENO OF THE YEAR WINNER

Villa thriller

Taking care of both the big picture and the small details while transforming their home was a winning formula for this clever couple, who take home the $10,000 cash prize

Text by Katie Newton. Photography by The Virtue.

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COLORSTEEL® has been protecting the places New Zealanders live, work and play in for over 35 years, turning metal into magic and transforming the everyday. We asked Sarah Pepworth, Head of Marketing, a few of our top questions:

rom the reworked floor plan to the addition of heritage features, Emma and Josh Smaller’s New Plymouth villa shows how important it is to think both big and small when renovating. While the overall vision needs to be bold and cohesive, it’s the little details that make the end result a showstopper. Here, the couple share the lessons they learned during the reno. What was one of the biggest lessons you learned during the renovation? Emma: Learning to enjoy the journey. Sometimes we got too fixated on the outcome and forgot to enjoy the process. We wanted to be in by Christmas 2018 as we were getting married in January. We moved in at the end of October 2018, well before our mental cut-off date – so in hindsight, there was no need to rush.

What are you most proud of? We’re proud to have stayed true to the original character of the home but enhanced it in a way that’s more userfriendly. We’re proud and very fortunate to have it as our place to call home. How does it feel to win the Colorsteel® Renovation of the Year competition? We’re stoked! We’ve had lovely feedback from people. We love our home, and it’s pretty special when others notice the little details and offer congratulations on a project well done.

“Emma and Josh’s project stood out from the rest of the entries thanks to their vision and skill and their commitment to honouring the home’s heritage. From top to bottom, it is a very well-executed renovation. Congratulations.” SARAH PEPWORTH HEAD OF MARKETING, C O L O R S T E E L®

How do I decide which colour my roof should be? Your roof is a major part of your exterior colour scheme, alongside your main house colour (paint or brick), trims and windows. To choose a roof colour, consider any fixed elements you won’t be changing, such as brick work and driveways, as well as the location of your home, its environment and your home’s architectural style. To help with your decision, always request a free steel sample (available from your supplier or colorsteel. co.nz) and compare it with test pots of the other colours you are considering. Lastly consider the finish. New COLORSTEEL® Matte offers a refined aesthetic, and we have been seeing a growing trend towards matte finishes on building exteriors in New Zealand. If in doubt, speak to a colour consultant or check out colorsteel.co.nz/ inspiration for some ideas. What other trends are you seeing? Along with matte finishes, we have been seeing an increase in standing seam profiles that add interesting lines to a design, especially when used as cladding as well as roofing. In the cladding space, we are also seeing eye-catching pairings of COLORSTEEL® with cedar and other timbers. In terms of colour, throughout 2019 we have continued to see a preference for darker shades such as COLORSTEEL® FlaxPod®, which is one of our fastest growing colours.

SUPER SEAMLESS Want a kitchen that blends so beautifully into your home, it feels like part of the furniture? The new generation of kitchen tech is here to make your vision a reality

YH&G + BOSCH

he modern Kiwi kitchen is where it all happens: parties are started, homework is puzzled over, confidences are shared, problems are solved and families connect over a hot meal. These days, the kitchen island is the hub where these connections happen, but all too often the cook has his or her back turned while they prepare the food. Up until now, it’s been highly impractical to cook in the middle of the kitchen due to a lack of accessible technology.

T HE N EW H OME HU B Those days are finally over. The new generation of cooktops use induction technology to cook food, which makes them far safer and more user-friendly for families. Ceiling island ventilation systems are a thing of the past, too, with the arrival of integrated ventilation, which draws the steam and smells of cooking food downward and away. Combined, these two advances create a cooktop that’s ready to take centre stage in your kitchen. The Bosch Serie 8 Induction cooktop with integrated ventilation is the ultimate in

sociable kitchen island cooking. Its versatile FlexInduction surface allows you to customise the way you cook according to the size of the pots and dishes you have on the go, while the PerfectAir sensor means you can concentrate on cooking while the ventilation automatically adjusts to suit. The whole unit blends beautifully into your benchtop to create a smart surface that takes the clutter out of cooking, leaving more room for the moments that matter.

THE CO OK’S CHOICE For entertainers, professional cooks or large families, Bosch FlexInduction provides one of the most convenient methods of cooking available. While standard induction cooking uses magnetism to heat iron-based pots, FlexInduction provides even more flexibility as pots can be moved effortlessly across zones with chosen temperature settings moving, too. Induction technology is ideal for kitchen island cooking as the use of magnetism rather than thermal heating means surfaces are cool to touch just seconds after the heat has been switched off.

END LE SS INT E GR ATIO N Alongside a Bosch integrated vented induction cooktop, there are other ways to further improve the seamless experience of your kitchen. A Bosch integrated dishwasher hides behind panelling that matches your kitchen cabinetry, as does an integrated fridge. And in homes where multiple ovens are required, dual Bosch ovens with matching control panels and seamless integration (including the warming drawer) add more functionality to your kitchen while blending into the background.

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Makeover YOUR

Design, colour and styling advice for simple and affordable transformations

Cane on the brain We’re still obsessed with rattan, wicker and cane furniture because it combines two things we love: retro charm and natural texture. Check out our workshop on how to style this look for the modern era over the page.

Styling by Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

Tissé chair, $569, Tissé side table, $229, Tissé screen, $679, from Cane Collective. Madam Stoltz cushion, $195, Zen mug, $10.90, from Indie Home Collective. Fenris rug, $1990, from Citta. Bouclair Retreat tribal vase, $25, from Spotlight. Apothecary votive, $35, from Annise Design. Hampton linen curtain, $79, from EziBuy.

Workshop: how to style retro rattan for modern cool Page 106 Then & now: a cute caravan called Clyde Page 112 Simple project Page 118 Resene Colour Home Awards: our first finalist Page 120 Finder’s Fi Page 122 Living well Page 124

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WORKSHOP

Weave your magic The retro look of rattan and cane also adds colour, texture and a natural touch to your home. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to style it for the modern era Styling by Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

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VERVE DESIGN R AT TA N L I G H T S H A D E , $78, FROM BUNNINGS.

STYLE TIP Adding rounded objects is an easy way to soften the hard lines that naturally occur in homes.

T E TO N C O F F E E TA B L E , $ 4 4 9, FROM FREEDOM.

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attan and cane furniture was everywhere in the 1960s and ’70s and it’s back in full force once again. These natural materials add warmth, texture and interest to any space, and work with many different decor styles. The key to making it look modern lies in what you choose to pair it with.

LOUNGE The great thing about rattan furniture is its natural tone goes well with many different colours. In this living room setting, a threeseater rattan sofa has been matched with off-white walls and tones of peach, lilac, yellow ochre and black. A jute rug grounds the space and adds extra texture. As the chair and sofa are very square and modern, it is important to add some softness to the space. This has been done by incorporating curvy elements such as the coffee table, urns, vessels and vases. The rattan basket-weave pendant light complements the furniture.

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LOUNGE (INCLUDING PREVIOUS PAGE) Flores sofa, $1299, Stevie armchair, $679, from Boheme Home. Sharda plaited cushion, $64.95, Lenoux cushion (on floor), $59.95, Cercle vessel in mustard, $39.95, Bebour deco object (on table), $44.95, Brix throw, $79.95, Kacper planter, $74.95, Youta rectangle cushion, $32.95, Cavala hurricane lamp (on books), $25.95, from Freedom. Bouclair glass vase, $30, Travellers Retreat vase (black), $40, Billie Squares rug, $230, Shelter wooden tray, $30, from Spotlight. Hayley Bridgford vessels (on table), $39.90 each, washed woven cushion cover in thistle, $64.90, Momentum tealight holder (on tray), $14.90, from Citta. ‘Fierce’ and ‘Bold’ A2 prints, $75 each, from Maiko Nagao. Frames, $12, from Kmart. Lily urn vase, $229, amber glasses, $5.99 each, Flaxmill cushion (second from right), $109.99, Essential linen cushion (far left), $179.99, from A&C Homestore. Tilly@home Kin tealight holder (pink), $24.99, from Farmers. Onyx linen cushion (black), $205, from Indie Home Collective. Wall and floor in Resene Rice Cake.

BEDROOM This elegant black rattan headboard makes an ideal focal point for the space. It simply hangs on the wall like a picture or mirror, which means you can position it high or low, depending on the look you’re after. To ensure it gets the attention it deserves, we suggest keeping the bedding simple – we teamed ours with moss green, white and black. Adding more woven texture, but this time in a contrasting colour, the beautiful arched wardrobe is a great option for those needing freestanding storage. The bedside table has a lovely rattan drawer detail and matches the proportions of the headboard and other furniture in the room. 1 Cavala hurricane lamps, $25.95-$109.95, from Freedom. 2 Clementine rocker, $665, from Tea Pea. 3 Tilly@home throw, $149.99, from Farmers.

STYLE TIP If you have a large feature headboard, make sure your bedside tables are big enough; if they are too small, they will look out of proportion.

MALAM H E A D B OA R D, $ 6 2 9, F R O M C A N E COLLECTIVE.

‘ENDLESS LINE’ P R I N T, F R O M $ 4 9, F R O M S I M P LY C R E AT I V E .

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CANE CARE To ensure your cane or rattan piece lasts for years, keep these tips in mind. + Don’t place your rattan furniture in direct sunlight as the fibres will dry out and fade over time. If exposure to sunlight is unavoidable, turn the piece periodically so the sun doesn’t just affect one area. + Dust your rattan furniture often to avoid grime build-up. If cleaning is required, use soapy water and a toothbrush, and always use a towel to dry it off. + If your favourite rattan or cane item needs some TLC, there are cane experts around the country who can repair or replace rattan panels. Try Cane Factory, Wrightway Studios, Dovetail Restorations or Kelmscott Cane Repairs, among others. + To spray-paint cane furniture, clean the piece thoroughly, then use a paint primer to even out bumps and help the basecoat stick. Several light coats of spray paint will create an even finish. Make sure each coat dries before applying the next one. •

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BEDROOM Tissé wardrobe, $1689, Tissé bedside table, $289, from Cane Collective. Hampton linen king duvet cover set, $269.99, Hampton linen euro pillowcases in moss, $54.99, Hampton linen cushion, $34.99, from EziBuy. Line face candle, $10, from Kmart. Papaya Bruno vase (bedside), $189, Berba diamond cushion, $255, from Indie Home Collective. Royal Doulton black linen pillowcase set, $80, from Briscoes. Wall and floor painted in Resene Rice Cake. 1 Malta armchair, $179, from Nood. 2 Bahama rattan table, $174.99, from Adairs. 3 Bamboo tray, $25, from The Warehouse. 4 Stripe tall vase, $85, from Redcurrent.

CADENZA 900MM WHITE BASIN $185 CADENZA 600MM CHROME DOUBLE TOWEL BAR $32

CADENZA 155MM TOWEL RING $15.95

CADENZA 900MM VANITY UNIT CABINET ONLY $259

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THEN & NOW

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roll

Trading their rain-soaked tent for an old-school caravan has been the ticket to holiday happiness and magical memories for this Mt Maunganui clan Text by Monique Balvert Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. Photography by Claire Mossong.

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M MEET + GREET Who holidays here? Ants Reweti, 33 (builder), Nicola Reweti, 33 (stay-at-home mum), Arlie, 7, Jai, 5, and Mika, 2.

Background Where do you live and when did you buy your caravan? Nicola: In Mt Maunganui. We bought it last October. How did you end up being caravan owners? Ants: On Waitangi Weekend last year, we got flooded out of our tent at Sandspit Bay and had to evacuate at 10pm. We packed the ute and trailer in ankle-deep water and headed off for the six-hour drive home with everything soaking. That’s when we decided “no more tenting”. We borrowed a friend’s caravan to give it a taste and were hooked. It was so easy being able to throw our stuff in it and most things are in there already. Tell us about the buying process. Nicola: We got a bit overwhelmed on Trade Me, so we asked Ants’ uncle, who has done up a few caravans. It turned out he had a 1979 Oxford to sell to us with a mint-condition exterior and chassis. We were very lucky. But the interior was dated and had some bush-hack renovations. It had colourful curtains, wood veneer panelling and blue lino, all a bit mismatched. We named it ‘Clyde’.

KEEP ON ROLLING The Reweti family were easily converted to the delights of caravanning and love to head off to out-of-the-way places. Their 1979 homeon-wheels, christened ‘Clyde’, cost $11,000 to buy and renovate.

The reno Where did you start? The planning was a huge stage. We marked things up on the floor with masking tape to get an idea of scale. We had a book of plans and looked at folding tables, fold-up beds and even the option of hanging the baby’s cot from the roof.

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How much did you tackle yourselves? All the ply detailing and cabinetry, painting, bed frames and flooring were done by Ants. I made the curtains, blinds and quilt cover, and upholstered the vertical sections in the seating area – the other part was left to the professionals.

B E FO RE

Talk us through the renovation. Ants: We created a curtained-off area with a double bed behind it and storage beneath. The original set-up didn’t have a permanent bed, but Nicola was keen to have a daybed and Mika’s porta-cot goes on top. The other end of the caravan is now the seating area (we switched that around), which converts into beds for the eldest two kids. I built a frame for this new squab area which also contains storage space. I put the table on a pole so it’s removable at bedtime. We installed new cabinetry everywhere, except above the kitchen bench. The previous bench had a sink but we decided we didn’t need one.

The interior What was the inspiration for Clyde’s interior? Nicola: A natural look with some retro touches. We didn’t want anything too clinical and it had to be sturdy enough to handle bumps. Things like the pillows, wooden bowls, towels and mugs all came from op-shops. I wanted things that wouldn’t break, aren’t plastic and would add to the theme. I love how our exposed-filament bulb lights and gold wall brackets go with the wood, olive green and cream fabric and the natural look of the caravan.

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M What considerations are unique to a caravan reno? + The weight and placement of things is crucial so the caravan doesn’t fishtail when it’s towed. We did things to keep the weight down, such as not making the benchtop too thick. + So much is curved in a caravan, so we cut templates out of cardboard for the cabinetry and curved seating area.

+ In this confined space every inch counts and if there’s the option to create storage, do it. It’s amazing what fits under our bed! + Everything has to be secured as you don’t want cupboard doors and drawers flying open when you’re travelling. We used strong magnets on these, and a bolt on the fridge door.

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FACT FILE Ply from PlaceMakers, polyurethaned by Ants. Cane chair, crockery, cushions, dish on wall and glass vase from op-shops. Bulb lights from Mitre 10 Mega. Squab fabric is ‘Plush’ in olive by Warwick Textiles from Urban Lounge Interiors. Splashback from Vinyl Home. Flooring from Bunnings. Leather for handles from MDS Leatherworks. Curtain fabric from Spotlight, curtains made by Nicola. Woven mirror from Trade Me. Pierced gold metal candleholder from Kmart.

The details Best moment during the process? Putting the floor down was cool as it was quite easy to do and made such a difference. The caravan went from looking old and ugly to nice, and that’s when we saw the potential of the whole renovation. The same day we masking-taped the size of the bed, so it was an exciting day. Worst moment? Ants: Our first trip with Clyde! We travelled up a windy, rough coastal road. I’d never towed a trailer before – turns out there’s quite a skill to it. I was worried I would clip the car or go over the cliff into the ocean. What do you enjoy most about caravan life? It offers quality family time, is so much easier

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than tenting, and we don’t have to worry about the weather so much. It’s a relaxing way to get away and we pick places that aren’t so busy. What was your total spend? The caravan cost $6000. We budgeted on $4000 for the renovation but it was closer to $5000, mainly because we discovered the need for new tyres. So the total spend was just under $11,000. What did you save/splurge on? Nicola: The leather handles on the cabinetry and divider curtain were a save as I bought strips of leather and stained them with soy sauce. We splurged on the squabs, which cost $1200 plus fabric. • Follow Clyde’s travels @clyde.the.caravan

YH&G + CABOT’S

Prep your deck Your deck is a unique haven, the one space in your home that doesn’t need pruning, weeding, dusting or vacuuming. Get your deck ready for the summer entertaining season by using Cabot’s products to create a low-maintenance stained timber finish you’ll love

f you want to change the colour of your deck while keeping the natural features of the wood visible, you’ll need a timber decking oil. Before you start oiling your deck, it’s important to prepare the surface so you can get good results. In dry weather, this is a job you can get done in a single day.

YO U ’ L L N E E D + Cabot’s New Timber Prep + Cabot’s Deck Clean + Cabot’s Deck Prep scrubbing brush + Cabot’s Deck Hand bucket + Cabot’s Deck Coat lambswool applicator + A paint brush + Cabot’s Aquadeck Decking Oil

STEP ONE W E AT H E R YO U R D E C K If your deck is brand-new, you’ll need to leave it exposed to the elements for 4 - 6 weeks to let the tannins leach away. However, if you want to skip the weathering process, use Cabot’s New Timber Prep. Always follow Cabot’s New Timber Prep with Cabot’s Deck Clean. You can also use these products if you’re recoating timber that has previously been coated. Once your deck is ready to be treated, you’ll need to prepare it for oiling.

STEP TWO P R E PA R E YO U R D E C K Dilute the Cabot’s Deck Clean with water, then use your brush to scrub it into the timber. Be careful not to splash any people, pets, plants or painted surfaces with Deck Clean. Leave the solution on the timber for 20 minutes, then wash it off with water. When it’s dry, your timber is ready to coat.

STEP THREE OIL YOUR DECK Give your Cabot’s Aquadeck a good stir before you start. Then start by carefully cutting in the edges of your deck with a brush, before using your Cabot’s Deck Coat lambswool applicator to apply the first coat. Oil 3-4 boards at a time

and always work along the whole length of the boards. Stopping in the middle of a board may lead to patchy results. Try to work quickly – the oil will penetrate the timber on its own so there’s no need to overwork it, but also don’t apply the oil too thinly. After the first coat, allow your deck to dry (about 1 hour), then apply a second coat in the same direction as the first coat to smooth out any inconsistent areas and deepen the colour’s intensity. Leave to dry and voila! Your deck is ready for summer entertaining.

Ask for Cabot’s deck products at your local Bunnings and Guthrie Bowron stores, and get expert project advice at cabots.co.nz.

SIMPLE PROJECT

Hang loose Create a tangle of texture with this easy wall hanging and increase the beachy boho vibe of any room. Created by Vanessa Nouwens. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

YO U W I L L N E E D + 2 bundles raffia (we bought ours at Look Sharp for $3 a bundle) + Scissors + 300mm metal ring

INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Cut all the raffia into 70cm lengths. STEP 2 Group 12 strips of raffia together and fold in half. STEP 3 Take the folded raffia and hold the loop end in front of the metal ring. Take the ends of the raffia under the ring and through the loop to secure to the ring. STEP 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are happy with the look. We used 35 bunches of raffia but you could use less or more depending on the effect you are after. STEP 5 Hang on the wall and admire.

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Raffia, $3 a bundle, from Look Sharp (you will need 2 bundles). 300mm galvanised metal ring, $5.50, Bouclair Green Shelter vase, $25, from Spotlight. Your Home and Garden Dalmatia queen duvet cover set, $219.99, from Farmers. Hampton Linen euro pillowcase pair, $54.99, Hampton Linen cushion, $34.99, from EziBuy. Vincent rattan table, $485, from Tea Pea. Downloadable ‘Palm Trees’ print, $17.88, from Etsy/ GalleryTribe. Living & Co A3 box poster frame, $12, from The Warehouse. Wall and floor painted in Resene Rice Cake. All other items stylist’s own.

Get the magazine look at your place CARMONA CHEVRON DUVET Lift and beautify your bedroom with this cosy modern duvet shot through with raw mustard highlights softened by creamy tones. It gets its name Carmona from a place in Spain known for its fields of sunflowers.

Bring a casual flair to your living space with the Crinkle Throw. Light and comfortable, it will drape beautifully over your chair, sofa or bed.

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RESENE QUARTER ROBIN EGG BLUE

COLOUR HOME AWARDS FINALIST NO 1

W Back in fashion The Karen Walker Paints range from Resene inspired the pastel-toned makeover of this heritage home Text by Sally Conor. Photography by Helen Bankers.

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hen Sam and Tineka Hoskin finally moved into their first home with their four children after seven years living in a minor dwelling, they were over the moon about being home owners but less than enthused about the house’s quirks. “There were strange add-ons to the house, like a door to go outside right beside the toilet and a really small room not big enough for anything at the end of the hallway,” says Tineka. “It was very dark and closed in and the ceilings were covered with ceiling tiles.” However, the couple loved the heritage home’s original wood panelling, high ceilings and kauri floors and set about both restoring its character and making it their own. “We wanted a home that felt warm and cosy but spacious,” says Tineka. “Sam found the Karen Walker Paints range from Resene and we chose Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue for most of the house, including the kitchen. We also used it in the girls’ room and paired it with a Resene wallpaper that is girly but will age with them for the next few years.” When it came to giving the Helensville, Auckland, house its facelift, the Hoskins had the ultimate advantage: not only is Sam a house painter, his sister and cousin are, too. “They all chipped in and got the painting done!” says Tineka.

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HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word description of your project to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used and details of when you painted your home. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing the colours. 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 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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residents, except employees of Bauer Media Group (LP), Resene, and their immediate families and agencies. The five finalists and overall winner will be notified by telephone and/or email. All projects are eligible for consideration for the Resene website. Any non-finalists selected for the Resene website will receive a free gift from Resene. Resene paints and colours are available from Resene ColorShops and resellers nationwide. Visit resene.co.nz or phone 0800 RESENE (737 363).

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~ Secondhand shopping guide ~

Finder’s Fi Spruce up your outdoor area with some foraged furniture, or treat yourself to that must-have antique pot or mid-century piece Text by Fiona Ralph. Illustration by Eve Kennedy.

ithout buying anything, I’ve managed to end up with a whole new set of outdoor furniture – well, new to me at least. Having moved house and cleared out some dead and dying deck furniture, I was ready for some fresh pieces but, with it being winter and all, I hadn’t made any moves to replace anything. Luckily the secondhand universe stepped in and provided items from neighbours, family and new friends. Combined with our outdoor table, handmade for us as a wedding gift, and op-shopped beanbags and chairs, we’ve cobbled together a full suite for next to nothing.

You’ve got to be quick to spot the streetside bargains. I was driving along in my new neighbourhood and saw someone cleaning out their house, and was stoked to discover a near-new sun lounger had been placed out on the street. Having ﬁnally parted with my 10-year-old rusted and ripped-beyond-repair lounger, I had a quick chat with the owner, who went inside and got the cushion for me. Now I’m just patiently waiting for the sun to come out.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH My new neighbours were moving to the South Island and had placed a whole lot of plants on the street for sale. Unfortunately by the time I popped over with some cash, they had been snapped up, but I told them to let me know if they had anything else that needed a new home. When they brought a cane outdoor couch around with a $10 sign on it, I was out of town, but my pet sitter gave them my number to complete the sale. They never ended up getting in touch, and I was

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still away when they moved out, so if you’re reading this, please send me your bank account details!

FAMILY FRIENDLY Receiving hand-me-downs is still one of my favourite modes of ‘shopping’. My motherin-law gave us her outdoor chairs when she moved house earlier this year and we still have all her plant pots from her move before that. Add to these a new-to-me vintage planter from my parents and we’ve got some serious planting to do come summer.

WHERE TO BUY VINTAGE OUTDOOR FURNITURE 1 For affordable items, visit op-shops, reuse shops, markets and garage sales, or peruse Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me. 2 Looking for cane? Follow the Instagram sellers whose feeds are full of wicker furniture, such as @littlelivingproject and @forageandfossic.

3 If you’re after a little European flair, check out the late-19th and early-20th-century pots and planters from places such as Italy, Greece and England at Vitrine in Auckland. vitrine.co.nz 4 From antique gates to grape barrels, wrought-iron chairs and urns, French & Sons in Bulls has all the best French outdoor goods. frenchandsons.co.nz 5 Auckland’s Junk & Disorderly usually has a few good retro outdoor items in stock. junkndisorderly.co.nz 6 Mr Mod in Christchurch stocks authentic mid-century outdoor furniture from the US, Scandinavia and more. mrmod.co.nz 7 Vintage Industries in New Plymouth is the spot for wooden and cast-iron tables, benches and chairs from around the world. vintageindustries.co.nz

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AHEAD

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Photography courtesy of The Parker Hotel, Palm Springs.

STREET-SIDE

YH&G + REGAL

Oven ready, flavour full Make an Al Brown-inspired dinner at home, ready in just 15 minutes

busy schedule doesn’t mean you have to forsake delicious food that’s good for you too. Regal’s delicious new oven-ready salmon range offers a no mess, no fuss way to perfectly cook tender, boneless salmon fillets. With the delectable glaze already made – including Sweet Chilli, Manuka Honey & Soy and Al Brown’s own Smoked Chilli, Honey & Lime – simply drizzle onto the salmon and pop in the oven or under the barbecue hood, and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes. It’s a foolproof way to create the ultimate salmon dinner. Each Regal Oven Ready pack comes with a 50-gram serving of glaze and two fillets rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. For further health benefits, pair your fillet with a salad or roasted vegetables.

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Spring snacks Entertain friends in the sunshine with these super-easy dips and crunchy sourdough crostini Text and photography by Eleanor Ozich.

or an easy spring get-together, how about setting it outside? Being nestled in nature takes the stress out of entertaining and helps to make even the simplest spread feel special. Not only does the mess you make not matter so much, there’s something therapeutic about eating outdoors. The cicadas and birds singing in the background, accompanied by the whisper of leaves in the trees… I can’t imagine a nicer backdrop for enjoying delicious food and some ﬁne company. For the menu, bread and dips are my idea of the perfect platter for sharing. Here are a few simple recipes to try.

WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP With the help of a food processor, ricotta can be transformed into a creamy and elegant dip. 200g fresh ricotta ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil Juice ½ lemon Zest 1 lemon Pinch sea salt 1 Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process for a minute or so until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and ﬁnish with a little freshly cracked pepper.

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GOLDEN SOURDOUGH CROSTINI

⅓ cup grated parmesan

When you’re weary of crackers and feel like something different, golden toasted sourdough can hit the spot quite perfectly.

2 cloves garlic Zest 1 lemon

½ loaf sourdough bread ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until you have a rustic, chunky consistency. Season to taste.

Flaky sea salt

CITRUS & HERB SEA SALT 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Cut the sourdough into 1cm-thick slices, then cut into quarters to make small, bitesized triangles. 3 Using a pastry brush, coat each side of the bread pieces with oil and place on the tray. 4 Sprinkle with sea salt then bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. 5 Serve alongside the ricotta dip.

TOASTED WALNUT & PARMESAN PESTO This is my daughter Bella’s recipe (we love to experiment with different nuts and herbs for our pesto). It’s basically foolproof and any leftovers make a fabulous addition to your pasta sauce. 1 cup toasted walnuts 1 cup tightly packed basil leaves 1¼ cups extra virgin olive oil

This quick salt recipe makes a lovely gift. It’s fantastic for sprinkling over meat, seafood or crisp fried eggs. 2 cups pink rock salt 2 Tbsp smoked paprika 4 Tbsp dried thyme 3 Tbsp dried lemon zest 2 Tbsp chilli flakes 1 Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until roughly ground. Divide between 4-6 small glass jars, screw on the lids, and tie with a piece of twine.

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RHUBARB & RASPBERRY BROWNIES, PG 131

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TIP FINISH THIS SPRING F R I T TATA W I T H A GENEROUS SPRINKLING O F PA R M E S A N A N D SERVE IN A BREAD ROLL WITH A DOLLOP OF AÏOLI.

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SPRING GREEN FRITTATA SERVES 10-14

2 Whisk 12 eggs and 2 tsp water. Add ½ cup coarsely chopped soft herbs (eg tarragon, chives and flat-leaf parsley), season and stir. 3 Grease and line a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin; place in oven until hot. Drizzle base with 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, spread with peas and asparagus and top with 8 courgette flowers (stems on, halved lengthways, pistils removed). 4 Pour egg mixture into tin and bake until firm (18-22 minutes). Cool, then cut into large pieces. Top with grated parmesan and serve with lemon wedges or in bread rolls with frisée (curly endive) and aïoli.

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Recipes and photography by Bauer Syndication.

1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Blanch ⅔ cup (110g) podded peas and 340g asparagus (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces) until just tender (2 minutes). Drain, refresh and drain well.

F RHUBARB & RASPBERRY BROWNIES SERVES 10-14 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Whisk 450g caster sugar and 4 eggs until thick and pale, and mixture trails off beaters in a ribbon (4-5 minutes). Into another bowl, sift 170g plain flour, 100g Dutch-process cocoa and 1 tsp salt, then add 250g butter (melted) and scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean and whisk to combine. Add egg mixture, whisk to combine then fold in 360g good-quality dark chocolate (melted). 2 Grease a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin and line with baking paper, leaving some overhanging. Spread batter in tin, top with 250g rhubarb stalks (trimmed and sliced diagonally) and bake until a skewer comes out clean (40-45 minutes). Cool then top with freeze-dried raspberries. Cut into squares to serve. Store in an airtight container; they’ll keep for 2 days.

HAZELNUT & C H O C O L AT E S W I R L N O U G AT

ROSEMARY FOCACCIA WITH SALUME SERVES 10-14

INGREDIENTS 10g active dried yeast 300ml lukewarm water 420g plain flour ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing and drizzling 1 tsp salt, plus extra for sprinkling 1½ Tbsp rosemary leaves Thinly sliced salume, to serve 1 Combine yeast and water in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and leave to dissolve (1 minute). Add flour, oil and salt and knead until a smooth and an elastic dough forms (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and set aside until doubled in size (1 hour). 2 Knock back dough, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 20cm x 30cm rectangle. Transfer to a lightly oiled shallow 20cm x 30cm tin and leave, covered with a tea towel, until dough rises to the top edge (30 minutes-1 hour). Preheat oven to 200°C. 3 Lightly press fingertips into dough to create a dimpled effect, then scatter with rosemary and sprinkle with salt to season. Drizzle all over with oil and bake until golden and cooked through (25-30 minutes). Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature (or serve it warm). Serve focaccia sliced with salume.

HAZELNUT & CHOCOLATE SWIRL NOUGAT SERVES 10-14

INGREDIENTS 450g roasted hazelnuts 4 sheets confectioner’s rice paper/wafer paper (not to be confused with rice paper wrappers; from specialty food stores and baking stores) 570g caster sugar 345g mild-flavoured honey 180g liquid glucose/glucose syrup (from specialty food stores, baking stores and some supermarkets) 100ml water 3 egg whites 120g dark chocolate (50-72 percent cocoa), melted

3 Combine sugar, honey, glucose and water in a pan over medium heat and stir to dissolve sugar, then increase heat to medium-high. When mixture reaches 120°C on a sugar thermometer (6-10 minutes), start whisking egg whites in an electric mixer on medium speed. Continue cooking sugar mixture until it reaches 135°C. The egg white should be firm; if not, increase speed. When firm peaks form, pour sugar syrup into egg white in a thin stream, whisking continuously. Continue whisking until smooth, glossy and puffed (4 minutes).

1 (NB: You’ll need a sugar thermometer for this recipe.) Preheat oven to 100°C. Place hazelnuts on an oven tray and warm in the oven.

4 Fold nuts through mixture and swirl in melted chocolate until marbled (do not overmix). Transfer to tin, smooth with wet knife and top with rice paper. Leave on bench to cool completely (3-4 hours). Turn out and cut into squares with a serrated knife to serve. The nougat will keep in an airtight container for 3 days.

2 Line a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin with plastic wrap then line base with rice paper.

TIP Allowing this nougat to dry for a few days will give it a delicious lightness.

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ARTICHOKE & S A LT E D R I C O T TA TA R T W I T H SALSA VERDE

ROSEMARY FOCACCIA WITH SALUME, PG 131

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ARTICHOKE & SALTED RICOTTA TART WITH SALSA VERDE

PINEAPPLE & COCONUT CAKE

SERVES 6-8

INGREDIENTS 185g (1 sheet) butter puff pastry 400g fresh ricotta 150g goat’s curd or fresh goat’s cheese 2 tsp flaky sea salt 6 large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

BRAISED ARTICHOKES 4 globe artichokes (if you can’t find fresh, use grilled and marinated artichokes from a deli) 1 lemon, halved, plus 4 peeled strips lemon rind 250ml dry white wine 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, bruised 4 sprigs thyme

SALSA VERDE

¾ cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley 2 small cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp capers in salt, rinsed 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 Place pastry sheet in a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin lined with baking paper. Top with a large sheet of baking paper and fill with baking weights. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 2 Trim artichoke stalks to 2cm and remove outer leaves. Trim outside of stalks with a small knife, then trim 2cm off the top of each artichoke and halve lengthways. Scoop out fibrous chokes with a teaspoon, then immediately rub cut surfaces with lemon. Transfer to a large, wide saucepan. Add wine, oil, garlic, thyme and lemon rind. Bring to a simmer and cook until artichokes are tender (35-40 minutes). Cool. 3 Meanwhile preheat oven to 180°C. Blind bake pastry until crisp (20-25 minutes), then remove weights and paper, carefully turn pastry over, weight once more and bake until other side is crisp and golden (20-25 minutes). 4 Meanwhile beat ricotta, goat’s curd and salt in a bowl until smooth. 5 For salsa verde, blend ingredients with a stick blender until finely chopped, adding extra oil if necessary.

PINEAPPLE & COCONUT CAKE SERVES 10-14 INGREDIENTS Butter, for greasing 280g self-raising flour 120g coconut sugar 120g caster sugar 100g desiccated coconut 100g walnuts, finely chopped 1 tsp baking soda 300g fresh pineapple (about ⅓ pineapple), finely chopped 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 100ml vegetable oil Dried pineapple, edible flowers and chopped pistachio nuts, to serve

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 6 Spread ricotta mix over pastry and top with artichokes, olives and salsa verde to serve.

400g cream cheese, softened 200g crème fraîche

200g icing sugar Scraped seeds 1 vanilla bean 1 Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin and line with baking paper, leaving a little overhanging. Combine flour, sugars, coconut, walnuts and baking soda in a bowl. Add pineapple, eggs and oil and stir in. 2 Spread batter into tin and bake until golden and cake springs back when lightly pressed (25 minutes). Cool in tin (15 minutes), then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack. 3 For frosting, beat ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. 4 Spread frosting over the cooled cake and top with dried pineapple, edible flowers and chopped pistachios to serve.

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NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CRÈME FRAÎCHE CHEESECAKE SERVES 10-14

2 Beat cream cheese and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle until smooth and combined. Add crème fraîche, stir until smooth, then transfer to a bowl.

INGREDIENTS

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250g Scotch finger biscuits 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 80g butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened Scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean 400g crème fraîche 5 egg yolks 80ml water 3 gelatine leaves (titanium strength), softened in cold water for 5 minutes Finely grated zest ¼ lemon 1kg strawberries, sliced Icing sugar, for dusting

3 Clean and dry mixer bowl, then whisk yolks in mixer until pale and fluffy (5 minutes).

1 (You’ll need a sugar thermometer for this.) Grease and line a shallow 20cm x 30cm tin, leaving an overhang. Process biscuits and 30g of the sugar to fine crumbs. Add butter and a large pinch of salt and pulse until combined. Press crumbs into base of tin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

5 Whisk cream cheese mixture into yolk mixture with lemon zest. Spread evenly over biscuit base and chill until set (3 hours).

4 Combine remaining sugar and the 80ml water in a small pan over medium-high heat, stir to dissolve then bring to the boil and cook until syrup reaches 121°C on a sugar thermometer (6-8 minutes). Squeeze excess water from gelatine, add to pan and stir until just melted then, with mixer on high speed, add sugar syrup to yolks in a thin, steady stream, whisking until pale, thick and cooled a little (3-4 minutes).

6 Top with strawberries and dust with icing sugar to serve. Cheesecake will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. •

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Strawberry Galettes Ingredients • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved • 1/4 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 210°C (190°C fan-forced).

In a medium bowl, place the prepared strawberries. Add 3/4 of the sugar and a tablespoon of the jam. Combine and set aside.

Brush the pastry edge with lightly whisked egg white, scatter on the sliced almonds and sprinkle on the remaining sugar.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Warm the remaining jam and brush over the centres to make them glossy. Dust with icing sugar before serving. Serve with cream or ice cream.

Lay the pastry sheets on a bench and cut 4 x 15cm diameter circles (try tracing around a small bowl). Place the pastry discs on a greased baking sheet.

Brush the pastry discs with lightly whisked egg yolk and scatter 1 teaspoon of the semolina over each. Pile 1/2 a cup of strawberries into the centre of each disc and fold the pastry up around the strawberries, pinching it into place to form a tart with an open middle.

PER SERVE

• 4 tsp semolina • Icing sugar, to serve • Cream or ice cream, to serve

Prep Time 15 Cook Time 25

• 1 egg, separated • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

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Method

• 1/4 cup strawberry jam • 2 sheets ready-made puff pastry

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Give peas a chance Sweet peas are always in style due to their delicate aroma, gorgeous rambling habit and array of pretty colours. Pick these easy-to-grow blooms when not yet fully open and leave plenty of length in the stems for a wild, trailing effect. Change water daily and keep out of direct sunlight.

Feature garden: A drought-tolerant garden with plenty of teen appeal Page 138 Workshop: build an outdoor kitchen on any budget Page 143 Garden makeover Page 150 Outdoor diary Page 152

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An existing swimming pool was the starting point for this gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design and its boxy, geometric form was echoed throughout the rest of the plan.

F E AT U R E G A R D E N

Design for life This nurse-turned-designer wanted a garden that offered privacy and poolside fun for her family as well as biodiversity for birds and bees Text by Carol Bucknell. Photography by Helen Bankers.

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MEET + GREET Louise Hanlon, (landscape designer), her husband Nick, Maxim, 18, Scarlett, 14, plus Monty the dog.

ursing and landscape design may seem like two very different professions but for Auckland-based designer Louise Hanlon, they are very similar. Giving up her career as a nurse to retrain as a landscape designer was really just a matter of swapping people for plants, she laughs. The trade has been a successful one if the garden Louise shares with husband Nick and their two teenage children Maxim and Scarlett in Orakei is any indication. Olive hedging, carefully placed trees, limestone paths and raised beds filled with native grasses and flowering perennials all combine to create a sense of peaceful privacy, as well as a haven for insects and birds. “As a landscape designer, it was at the forefront of my mind to have a positive effect on the environment, however small that may seem in a suburban garden,” Louise says of her design. “Also, space is a luxury today, so I wanted to create something of beauty and atmosphere that would draw us out into the garden to make the most of it. The new garden also needed to be integrated with what was already in existence.”

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A raised bed built from box-formed concrete connects the deck and hoggin (crushed limestone) area, and the same material was used to create a freestanding wall that helps define a firepit space.

THE SITE The main existing feature was a swimming pool which lacked privacy in the northwest-facing back garden. Apart from that, the site was essentially a blank slate, with flat lawn areas front and back and a large expanse of decking. “I could see an opportunity to remove the back lawn that was weedy and cracked in summer and shaded and muddy in winter,” explains Louise. “The front garden had lawn but no other plants. It was quite unwelcoming.”

THE DESIGN Four key factors drove the final design concept. The first was Louise’s desire for a droughttolerant garden that could also withstand Auckland downpours. This influenced the second, which was to get rid of the lawn. “Lawn is a monoculture that doesn’t offer much in the way of biodiversity,” she says. “Coupled with its high water usage in summer, there are alternatives that environmentally make more sense. I liked the appearance and function of hoggin, a crushed limestone surface that binds together when compacted but remains permeable. You can kick a ball, ride a bike and play games on it. There would be no weeding, mowing, or fertilising, either.” Privacy from the road above was also an important consideration. Louise’s response was to strategically position trees with a broad canopy, such as the summer flowering crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and weeping peppermint tree (Agonis flexuosa). The trees will screen the garden from above and provide shade once their canopies have filled out. The final key factor was biodiversity. Louise designed a wide perennial garden bed where she could plant the variety of different species necessary to attract birds and insects throughout the year. “It also gives me space to trial new plants for their hardiness,” she adds.

THE CONSTRUCTION To integrate old with new, Louise planned a strong structural layout. A wood-formed concrete planter intersects the original deck and extends into the new hoggin area. Creating wood-formed walls during winter can be a challenge, but the team at Second Nature carried out the construction without a hitch. “Wood-formed walls are an art form and need skilled craftsman to build them,” says Louise.

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PICK ‘N’ MIX The planting was chosen to create plenty of year-round interest, as well as being appealing to a wide range of furred and feathered friends (including the family pooch).

Another concrete wall was used to define a firepit area that has become a gathering point for Maxim and Scarlett, extending the use of the garden into the night. Corten steel edges the garden beds around the perimeter.

THE PLANTING Louise’s mantra for plant selection was: choose the right plant for the right place. “It is much easier to work with nature than against it,” she points out. In the perennial beds, native grasses Chionochloa flavicans and Carex testacea mingle with perennials Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ and Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’. Mexican lily (Beschonaria yuccoidies), Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue’ and Podocarpus totara ‘Matapouri Blue’ add their muted blue-green foliage to the mix. At the front of the house,

clipped Westringia balls and spring-flowering Betchel’s crab-apple provide year-round structure. Crepe myrtles are a favourite tree. “We have three,” says Louise. “They are the perfect size for a suburban garden and flower profusely in summer when a lot of others have finished. But look for varieties that are resistant to the fungal disease powdery mildew,” she advises. Louise finds her revamped garden therapeutic. “As there is plenty of seasonal variation, there’s always something emerging or fading away. Bee-watching is also a good mindful activity! I do a little garden taming often and find that is the most enjoyable way to keep things looking good.” • Visit Louise’s garden as part of the Auckland Garden DesignFest, 16-17 November. gardendesignfest.co.nz

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Text by Sally Conor and Carol Bucknell.

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arbecuing has long been a part of the Kiwi summer experience, but more and more people want to take their al fresco cooking to the next level with a built-in outdoor kitchen. So what elevates an outdoor space from basic barbecue area to kitchen status? According to James Higgins, general manager of Outdoor Concepts, it’s your cooking set-up. “People who are shopping for outdoor kitchens are looking for the ability to cook outside in a more sophisticated way, not necessarily on your typical barbecue,” he says. “Although Kiwis are used to barbecue cooking, a standard barbecue doesn’t always create a great cooking dynamic. Low-cost models are prone to grease fires and they cook food poorly. Built-in barbecues look great and also create that smoky flavour and outdoor ambience you can’t get inside.” Outdoor kitchens take the fun, open-air vibe of a barbecue and add the convenience and elegant cooking experience of preparing food indoors. If you have the budget to build one, they really are the best of both worlds.

The planning

Use these six questions to help you come up with a clear plan for your outdoor kitchen before you hit the shops.

What will your outdoor kitchen be used for? Is it simply to cook meals outside

without continual trips inside for drinks, cutlery and plates? Or are you a passionate foodie and want to produce gourmet dishes for your friends al fresco while you all enjoy the garden? 2 What do you like to cook? One advantage of having an outdoor kitchen is that you can supplement the cooking appliances you have inside. Barbecues are the obvious choice, but you can also opt for outdoor ovens for pizza and bread, as well as rotisseries, smokers, wok burners and teppanyaki plates.

Where will your kitchen be located?

How can you maximise the usefulness of your outdoor kitchen? Try to make it

If you have an existing outdoor entertaining area, the answer will be obvious, but if not, easy access from your indoor kitchen is key to minimise running in and out between the two. It will also cost less to connect to utilities such as power, gas and water.

usable all year round. This means creating shelter from wind, sun and rain with screens and overhead canopies, especially for the cook (avoid combustible materials over the barbecue, though!).

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How will your kitchen be organised? The same general principles apply for kitchens outdoors as they do indoors, with the size, position and proximity of refrigeration, hot areas (barbecues, ovens, cooktops), wet areas and dry areas (prep benches) all designed for maximum efficiency. One simple approach is to divide the outdoor kitchen into three main zones: preparation, cooking and serving. If you’re still unsure, talk to a kitchen designer. 5

What will your kitchen look like? For a really

stunning effect, use materials and detailing that complement or repeat those inside the house, such as matching benchtops, door hardware and cabinetry.

WHAT DO I NEED? A good, functional outdoor kitchen will include: + A built-in cooking appliance + At least a metre of food prep space Plus, for added convenience: + A sink + An outdoor fridge (different from an indoor model) + Shelter from wind and ideally from rain or sunshine, too + Storage for pots, pans and utensils + Lighting – both task and ambient + A heater, for year-round comfort

G The cooking Decide what sort of cooking you want to do outside and everything else will fall into place. Outdoor cookers can vary widely in cost – a simple charcoal barbecue can be picked up for less than $50, whereas a top-end built-in outdoor stove will set you back around $7000, and that’s before installation. James from Outdoor Concepts says it’s worth spending a bit more for a really good cooking experience. “You need to spend upwards of $1000 for a fantastic, good-quality appliance that cooks well and will last.” He recommends the Weber Family Q for a reasonably priced cooker that is good quality.

Standard

If you want to create a functional cooking space outside on a budget, a standard barbecue can still offer plenty of enjoyment, as well as that delicious smoky ﬂavour. Look for a model that can sit on a benchtop so you can create the permanent, built-in look of an outdoor kitchen without the expense of hooking it up to power or gas.

Gascraft portable stainless steel two-burner barbecue, $199, from The Warehouse.

The Weber Family Q built-in barbecue, from $1399, from Outdoor Concepts.

DCS 36” All Grill built-in, $6499, from Outdoor Concepts.

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A good mid-range cooking appliance will really take your outdoor kitchen to the next level. By investing in this piece of equipment and carefully planning your prep area, you’ll set yourself up for many years of outdoor cooking bliss, regardless of whether or not you also choose to install a sink or fridge.

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If you’re serious about creating a functional, bespoke outdoor kitchen and money is no object, James recommends American brand DCS, which creates top-of-the-line outdoor kitchen appliances. “They offer high-quality materials and unmatched durability,” he says. “With regular maintenance, these appliances will last a very long time and look great.” Two types of cooking appliance – a pizza oven plus a barbecue – is the dream scenario.

Everdure Cube portable charcoal barbecue by Heston Blumenthal, $249, from Harvey Norman.

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The budget We break down the structures, fixtures and the extras you can add to your outdoor kitchen at three price points.

Up to $5k: Cheap & cheerful With a little creativity and a DIY attitude, you can easily create a great outdoor kitchen on a budget. Invest in a good cooking appliance, then browse Trade Me or the hardware store to build your food prep space. “A good cooking appliance and a good design takes you a long way,” says James from Outdoor Concepts. “If you do a little DIY and have a mate to help you, you can bring it in under $5k.” Shelter This budget most likely won’t extend to a permanent shelter, unless someone close to you is a builder, so you’ll need a cooker than can be brought indoors when not in use or a good cover to keep it dry. Food prep Hit the op-shops and Trade Me to find a sturdy old work bench that will stand up to being left outside. A concrete or stone top is ideal, but steel or hardwood would be fine too – you’ll need a cover to keep the rain off, though. Look for something of a generous size, at least a metre long and 60cm deep, with a storage shelf underneath. Alternatively, you could get on the tools and build a table to suit your space. It doesn’t have to be perfect – the rustic look is ideal for an outdoor kitchen with character. Paving Ideally, your outdoor kitchen will already be situated on a paved surface, but if you’ve only got grass to work with, go online and find instructions for how to lay a few simple pavers or a gravelled area. This will make your kitchen feel more established for relatively low cost. A sink might be possible if your outdoor kitchen is close to the house and the plumbing is relatively easy to access. A fridge is probably out of the question as you’ll need a safe power supply (extension cords are a no-no if you want to create a beautiful space) and a standard fridge won’t cut it – outdoor fridges cost more. Try bringing an ice bucket out to your cooking space to keep drinks and ingredients cool. A heater if you have a bit of money left in the budget, make your outdoor kitchen work hard all year round with a freestanding gas heater or chiminea for midwinter pizza nights.

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PIZZA OVENS The must-have accessory for many outdoor chefs these days is a wood-fired pizza oven. Depending on how geeky you want to get about your margherita, you can build your own oven from scratch or purchase a ready-made model. You’ll need to think about storing dry timber for your fire and ventilating it properly so that smoke doesn’t blow straight back into your house (or your neighbour’s). The beauty of a pizza oven is that it creates atmosphere – the combination of the flames, the heat and the smoky aroma is pretty special, and you can also use it to cook a variety of foods, not just pizza. However, pizza ovens require plenty of prep (taking up to 1.5 hours to heat up) and cleaning to keep them working well. If you love pizza but don’t want the hassle of a full-size oven, a small charcoal or wood-fired pizza cooker, or a pizza-box attachment for your barbecue might do the trick.

Uuni 3 wood-fired pizza oven, $499, from BBQs & More.

The Outside Wood Fired Oven package, $4799, from Turfrey.

Firebox barbecue pizza oven, $129, from Mitre 10.

Premium pizza ooven (assembly reequired), $2700, from Morepork Fireplaces.

$5-$30k Functional & fabulous In order to avoid doing DIY, you’ll need to hire a professional to build your outdoor kitchen and possibly design it as well. Many landscape architects now specialise in outdoor kitchens, and by hiring a specialist you’ll ensure a great design that’s tailored to your home and to how your family likes to live. Shelter if you’re working at the upper end of this budget, you should consider building a freestanding pergola to offer shelter from rain. If your outdoor kitchen is adjacent to your home, you might be able to get away with an awning

attached to the side of the house. Even a shade sail will make your kitchen more user friendly during hot weather. Don’t forget to shield your cooking area from the wind, either with a permanent fence or some hedging plants in containers or raised beds. Food prep You can likely afford either a bespoke bench to suit your space or a modular outdoor kitchen bench with built-in storage. If you’re having something built, look to the materials inside your kitchen to create a cohesive look and feel. Paving create a simple paved area or deck that includes space for dining as well as cooking.

Talk to your landscaper about creating a good sense of ﬂow between your cooking space and adjoining garden or indoor spaces, and use existing trees, plants and structures to make your kitchen feel like part of the landscape. A sink and a fridge should be part of your kitchen plan, but will likely inﬂuence where it can be located as you’ll want to minimise plumbing and electrical costs. “Lots of people overlook a sink, but if you want a proper functional kitchen, you need a sink,” says James. “And a fridge isn’t essential, it’s more like a next step. But a proper outdoor fridge isn’t cheap.”

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$30k+: Al fresco luxury With a high-end budget, your outdoor kitchen is limited only by space and your imagination. A custom-made kitchen is likely to be on your wishlist, as is a broader landscaping plan that may include an outdoor living and dining space, as well as a kitchen. Shelter If you’re not already planning a built-on extension to your home to accommodate an outdoor kitchen, you’ll definitely be looking to create a permanent covered area for cooking and entertaining. A louvred roof that can be opened and closed to repel rain or keep the sun off is the shelter of choice for many outdoor chefs. Food prep You’ll be looking at commissioning some built-in cabinetry or possibly deploying a high-end modular solution with a good-quality benchtop. If space allows, you may wish to design your outdoor kitchen as an extension of your indoor space so that when doors are opened, you and your guests can enjoy that seamless flow. Paving and decking Think about your whole space and what you want to do there. Cooking is a given, but do you also want to serve and entertain? And perhaps retire to a lounge area for a digestif? Your deck or patio will need to be large enough to accommodate all your needs. Also think about building smooth transitions between spaces by using sympathetic materials and planting. A sink and a fridge A sink is a musthave, as is at least one fridge. One fridge for food and another for drinks will give you that luxurious convenience only a high-end budget can buy. Bells and whistles Still got some budget to spend? Think about all the ways you can make your outside space look and feel amazing. Install a separate outdoor sound system or extend your indoor set-up so it can play music outside, too. Talk to a lighting designer about adding appropriate lights for both food prep and more ambient functions (especially if you like hosting parties). As well as your cooking set-up, you might wish to install a fireplace just for heat and atmosphere, or simply a gas fire or heater for winter evenings. Love sports and movies? It’s time to think about an outdoor TV set-up. Get creative and have fun! • Ensure you use a Registered Master Builder for any outdoor building work. Find one near you at masterbuilder.org.nz.

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“We’re seeing lots of people going back to cooking with charcoal. That low and slow American style of smoking meat is really popular at the moment, and people like turning it into an all-day event. Cooking with fire never goes out of style.” JA M E S H I G G I N S , O U T D O O R C O N C E PTS

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MAKEOVER

Forward thinking A soft green fringe and pretty courtyard help this home ‘bed in’ and bloom Text and perspective drawing by Carol Bucknell. Illustration by Pippa Fay.

READER’S LETTER

Dear Carol, I would really like some advice on creating a new front garden. We have recently completed our renovation and now need to focus on the outdoors. Our front garden faces northeast, is sheltered and gets sun until midto-late afternoon. We are located on the coast in the suburb of Hataitai, Wellington. I would like an easycare garden with round buxus, white hydrangeas and maybe some feature rocks or small trees. For our colour scheme, I’d like to keep to green, white and purple with a pop of red, perhaps. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Linda Lum, Wellington

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FRONT OF HOUSE

PAVE THE WAY

SOFT TOUCH

Create a sense of arrival by crafting a small courtyard space alongside the entry porch, between the driveway and the house. Plant a small tree at its centre, lighting it at night to make the courtyard feel more special. A water bowl or piece of sculpture could also be added to the space.

Connect the house to the garden by edging the base of the house alongside the courtyard with a soft green fringe/hedge of coastaltolerant plants.

Give visitors an alternative approach to the house by replacing the lawn in courtyard area with a low-maintenance, permeable surface such as gravel or hoggin (crushed limestone). Trim tree’s lower branches to allow movement through the space. Continue this soft paving around front of house if desired. Edge with dark-stained timber or metal.

GO ROUND

Plant topiary spheres of coastal-tolerant shrubs around the small tree in a cluster. Some could be cloud-pruned, a Japanese style of shaping plants into naturalistic forms.

FLOWER POWER At the front and along eastern (left) side of lawn/gravel plant an informal border of coastaltolerant flowering shrubs.

ON THE EDGE Define the edge of the border with small perennials. To make lawn-mowing easier (or contain gravel/hoggin if you resurface this area) edge with dark-stained timber or metal. Also plant some perennials into the courtyard gravel, to create further interest.

SUGGESTED PLANTING PLAN

Olive

Japanese box

Silver germander

(Olea europaea)

(Buxus microphylla)

(Teucrium fruticans)

(H. macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’)

H E D G E FOR BAS E O F H OU S E Keep trimmed to approximately 500mm high. Try Murraya paniculata, Corokia cultivars, mirror plant (Coprosma repens ‘Middlemore’), Korean or Japanese box (Buxus microphylla cultivars), dwarf bottlebrush (Callistemon ‘Little John’).

S H R U B S FO R TO P IA RY Try Corokia cultivars, coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa), Teucrium fruticans, Murraya paniculata, Korean or Japanese box (Buxus microphylla cultivars).

S H RU B S FO R B O R DE R Not many hydrangeas thrive in coastal gardens, but try whiteflowering mophead hydrangea ‘Lanarth White’ or Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’. Add other white-flowering shrubs such as proteas eg ‘Coronet Peak’, hebes eg ‘Wiri Mist’, and rockrose eg Cistus ‘Bennett’s White’.

S MALL T R E E FO R E NT RY C O U RT Try crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), standard weeping pear (Pyrus salicifolia), olive, golden ake ake (Olearia paniculata), smaller pōhutukawa cultivars such as Metrosideros excelsa ‘Spring Fire’, puka (Meryta sinclairii).

Hydrangea

Note: These plants are suitable for this site’s conditions, which are coastal and north-facing. Check them out at your local nursery and ask if they’re right for your garden and climate.

Photography by Getty Images.

TIP Lawns can be tricky to grow in coastal and shady spots. Replacing grass with a semi-permeable material such as gravel, and then planting into it, can be a low-cost and easy-care alternative.

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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OUTDOOR DIARY

November checklist Text by Carol Bucknell. Illustrations by Pippa Fay.

FLOWER OF THE MONTH

SWEET PEA What’s not to like about sweet peas? They’re easy to grow, have a gorgeous scent, come in beautiful pastel shades and deeper colours, and are climbers which means they’ll take up less space in the garden than your average pretty annual. Did I mention they’re great cut flowers, too? With these creds it’s no surprise that gardeners and florists almost everywhere are big fans. The seeds are large and not tricky to propagate which is handy because spring- and summer-flowering sweet peas are best grown from seed sown direct into the garden; soak seed overnight first for faster germination. For quicker results, buy seedlings but take care not to damage roots when planting. Choose a sunny spot out of the wind and use good supports for taller varieties. Water regularly and pick regularly (or deadhead) to prolong flowering.

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GROW THIS For great, low-cost Christmas presents, pot up flowering annuals and shrubs. Buy them now and liquid feed and water regularly so they’ll look lush and lovely come December. Try scented gardenia and lavender or easy-care alyssum, lobelia, petunia, carpet rose, fuchsia, zinnia and hydrangea. For smaller gifts, pop succulents into cute little pots. HEDGE IT Remember to keep newly planted hedges watered for the first 2-3 months or until established. Mature hedges look much smarter if given some TLC such as a spring feed of sheep pellets or blood and bone and a mulch of wellrotted compost or manure.

GREEN WISE Raising the height of your mower a notch during the warmer months gives more shade to the root zone of grass plants. Dig out invasive weeds like couch grass and dock in lawns, too, removing every bit of the root so weeds won’t resprout.

HIGH STAKES Before tall perennials such as dahlias, delphinium, salvia and gladioli grow too tall, position supports such as obelisks, stakes or steel frames around them. For best impact choose those which will add a structural element to flower beds.

WATER WORLD In dry areas it may be time to get out the hose or start the irrigation system. Check they are in good order; especially the latter as leaks can mean costly water wastage. Always water early in the morning to avoid fungal disease and evaporation.

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SALAD GREENS

NEW POTATOES

SMALL FRY

For the freshest salads, pick rocket, lettuce, radicchio and mesclun in the morning when leaves are fully hydrated. Do the same for leafy greens such as kale, spinach and silverbeet.

If there’s room for some carbs on your plate it’s hard to beat the taste and nutritional levels of homegrown spuds. Early varieties will be ready to harvest now in warmer areas. If you carefully scrape away soil around plants, you can remove larger tubers and re-cover tiny ones with soil so they keep growing. For maximum yields, keep mounding up soil around plants, covering new shoots and lower leaves, every 2 weeks.

Super-nutritious microgreens are the perfect solution for time- or space-poor gardeners. Harvest when they have 2 sets of leaves (ie slightly more mature than sprouts); snip off with scissors and add to salads, stir-fries or green smoothies. Many seed retailers sell microgreen mixes or you can make your own using the seeds of radish, lettuce, kale, onion, peas and virtually any other vegetable. Sow in small pots on window ledges or any sunny spot indoors or out.

TAKE HEART Hearting lettuces taste best if picked when firm and solid. By the time the heart starts to extend upwards the leaves will be bitter.

CAROL BUCKNELL GARDEN E D I TO R

Photography by Flash Studios.

TIP For better-sized fruit at harvest time, thin out fruit clusters on apple and pear trees once blossoms are finished. Do the same with plums to avoid branches breaking with their heavy fruit load. Other stone fruit such as cherries, peaches and nectarines do not generally overburden their trees.

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Plant

It’s not too late to sow courgette seed if you live in an area with a good long summer period. Sow into individual pots so they can be easily transplanted into the garden without their roots being disturbed. Keep the pots in a warm spot for faster germination. Soil temperatures need to be around 15°C on a continuous basis for seedlings to go into the garden. Salad greens are among the easiest edibles to grow. Check out seed catalogues for interesting mixes such as ‘Lettuce Hint of Red’ from Kings Seeds (kingsseeds.co.nz) which is a blend of nutritious red-leaved lettuces. If you’re keen to encourage young vege gardeners and eaters try sowing baby carrots, cherry tomatoes and peas which are easy to grow and delicious straight from the garden. You can never have too many herbs – they’ll make even the dullest dish more interesting. It’s not too late to sow annual herbs such as parsley, coriander and basil. Avoid very hot spots for coriander and parsley as they can turn to seed quickly in summer.

Get those tomato plants in the ground now, ideally in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind, with well-drained, fertile soil. Make sure you stake tall varieties and feed with high-potash fertiliser. For something a little different try planting one of the heritage tomato varieties with striped, black, yellow, orange, green or purple skins. Remember tomatoes need feeding once fruit starts to set. Plant spinach seedlings in cooler areas before weather becomes too warm and plants bolt; or choose varieties that are resistant to bolting, or try New Zealand spinach, also known as kokihi. Many veges need pollinators to produce crops so plant as many attractants as you can near your kitchen garden – eg borage, nasturtium, calendula, alyssum, lobelia and marigolds. Plant watermelon when the soil is warm in your area. If it’s still a little cool, cover soil with black polythene to warm the root zone, just like growers do with strawberries. Avoid overwatering or fruit will turn squishy.

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Take interior inspiration from the dunes with soft furnishings in beachy tones of sand and jute Styling by Catherine Wilkinson. Photography by Rebekah Robinson.

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