Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Your Home and Garden

We publish a ‘small spaces’ special every year, and homes and apartments have usually been the focus. But that doesn’t quite cut it in 2017, with Kiwis now living in more varied abodes than ever before. In the current housing market, people have no choice but to find alternatives to the quarter-acre dream and I really admire how the homeowners in this issue have done just that, creating clever housing solutions they love and sharing their stories to inspire others. But if it’s a family home in the city you need, don’t give up! First, accept the market. There’s no point wasting energy on factors you can’t change. Then, lower your expectations and treat your first purchase as a stepping stone. House hunt in areas you may have thought of…

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We spend a lot of time in bed, so it makes sense to put some thought into creating a relaxing, welcoming, well-organised bedroom where you can unwind at night and greet the day fresh and restored. Calming colours and appealing surfaces will ensure a cohesive space you just can’t wait to get into at the end of a long day. Harvey Norman’s Alba bedroom furniture range features matte black and light wood for a timeless look that’s anchored by the upholstered headboard with its sophisticated edge. WALLS The bedroom should be the most restful part of the home, and using colour to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere is an important first step. We chose Resene ‘Quill Grey’ for this scheme as it is clean and fresh but still has…

HONESTY BOX + Alex, where have you saved money? We have bought some secondhand furniture, built a lot ourselves, and anything we did purchase was quite basic and was mixed in with props and smaller interior items to make the styling interesting. We saved a lot of money on labour, with Corban taking on a lot of it himself. + Any splurges? The sofa, which we bought just recently. It is such an important piece of furniture for the house, so we just splurged and got this large modular couch from Nood. + What was your best buy and why? Definitely the cedar hot tub! It was $800 and we use it every day we are there. + Disasters? One of the large glass window panels fell out onto the…

Using the environment around your home to inspire an interior renovation is a clever way to create a sense of infinite space. Kathrine and Bain McDonald used blonded tawa floors at their Mt Maunganui home to connect with the beach, while a light, bright colour scheme maximises the play of natural light. Pale tones are warmed up by pink and greys, which create a neutral base for the family’s vibrant collection of art and design pieces. Discover the inspiring story of this coastal home over the page.…

Apartments Apartment living doesn’t have to be in soulless, sky-high buildings any more. Smaller apartment complexes and apartments built around green, communal spaces are becoming more popular. Greg Reidy, director of McDougall Reidy – joint venture partner in the Botanica development in Auckland’s Mt Eden – says the “idea of Botanica was to offer good spaces within a smaller footprint, so we could price them at a better level”. All 67 apartments sold in six weeks in 2015, with one-bedrooms mostly snapped up by young couples and singles, and two-bedroom spaces bought by young professionals or downsizers; prices started at $455K for a one-bedroom. PROS + Less maintenance + Secure + Communal living + Often centrally located + Consent, design and build process managed for you + Services often managed,…

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary, the one room in the house where you go to relax, unwind and get a good night’s rest. The average person spends at least 50 hours a week asleep in their bedroom, and then there’s all the time you spend getting dressed, reading or just taking some time out. With this in mind, it’s important that your bed is not only comfy but looks and feels inviting. As the largest item of furniture and the focus of the room, the bed deserves careful thought when it comes to styling. Whether it features a striking headboard or stunning bedlinen layered with pillows and cushions, your bed should be personal and reflect the colours and textures you love. Headboards Upholstered headboards are a big interior design…

Hi Alex We are about to tackle the renovation of our family bathroom. What advice can you give that will help us avoid some of the pitfalls of designing for ourselves? We would love to employ a bathroom designer but our budget just doesn’t allow it, so, as a stay-at-home mum, I have put my hand up to manage the project. Any advice would be hugely appreciated. Bridget Finnegan, Christchurch Go you! Planning ahead is going to help you no end when it comes to project managing your bathroom redesign. Here are some do’s and don’ts to assist you. > Do plan your bathroom. This means doing some thinking and research about how you want your bathroom to work, who is going to use it and what your budget is.…

The next time you are exploring your garden or that of your neighbours or friends, gather a few wildflowers (with permission, of course). You’ll be surprised at what you can find and, when arranged together, your foraged array will look colourful and diverse. To add interest to your arrangement play with voids and gaps while ensuring you have a cluster of heads at the opening of the vase to anchor your arrangement. As it may be tricky to identify each bloom, simply apply the floristry rule of thumb: fresh water daily, recut the stems every few days to stop them rotting, and keep out of direct sunlight. Some stems may last longer than others – just keep topping up with more fresh finds.…

A • ADAIRS adairs.com.au • AFD STORE afdstore.co.nz • ALEX & CORBAN alexandcorban.co.nz • ALEX FULTON DESIGN alexfultondesign.com • ALLIUM alliuminteriors.co.nz • AMBIENT LOUNGE ambientlounge.co.nz • ANNISE DESIGNS annisedesigns.co.nz • APPLIANCE PLUS applianceplus.co.nz • ARTEDOMUS artedomus.co.nz B • BATH & CO bathco.co.nz • BAUHAUS bauhaus.co.nz • BEANZ LIFESTYLE beanzlifestyle.com • BED BATH & BEYOND bedbathandbeyond.co.nz • BIBBY + BRADY bibbyandbrady.co.nz • BLUM blum.com • BOCONCEPT boconcept.com • BOLD LAMPSHADES boldlampshades.co.nz • BRISCOES briscoes.co.nz • BUNNINGS bunnings.co.nz • BURROW & BE burrowandbe.co.nz C • CENTURY TIMBER centurytimber.co.nz • CERTCLAD certclad.co.nz • CHESTERS PLUMBING chesters.co.nz • CINTESI cintesi.co.nz • CITTA cittadesign.com • CLASSIQUE classique.co.nz • COLLECTED collected.co.nz • COOL PLANTS coolplants.co.nz • CORIAN evolutionofsurfaces.com/corian • COTTON ON HOME cottonon.com/AU/shop-by-brand/cotton-on-home • COUNTRY ROAD countryroad.com.au • CULT DESIGN cultdesign.co.nz D • DAVID JONES davidjones.com.au • DOMO domo.co.nz • DOUGLAS & BEC douglasandbec.com • DULUX dulux.co.nz E • EARLY SETTLER earlysettler.co.nz • ECC ecc.co.nz • ECOSTORE ecostore.co.nz • ETSY etsy.com • EUROPEAN CERAMICS euroceramics.co.nz • EVERWOOD FURNITURE everwood.co.nz • EVERYDAY-NEEDS everyday-needs.com • EVOLUTION OF SURFACES evolutionofsurfaces.com • EZIBUY ezibuy.com F…

Top tips > New heights The first thing to remember when buying bar stools is to get the height right. While most benchtops sit around 900mm from the floor, there are still plenty of variations out there so it pays to measure first. If possible, allow for at least 600mm between each stool. > Love the look Consider the decor and style of your kitchen when choosing your bar stools but also remember it isn’t essential for your seating to match, especially if your kitchen and dining areas are open plan. Mixing things up can be a lot of fun. > Back it up If you like to entertain and want something you can sit in for a while, choose a bar stool with a comfy back and padded seat.…

TROPICAL OCEAN 1 YHG Valentina faux fur cushion, $49.99, from Farmers. 2 Article cushion in mint, $90, from Little Additions. 3 Odin pillowcase pair in pale green, $109, from Country Road. 4 Washed linen cushion, $55.95, from Adairs. 5 YHG Bianco queen sheet, $44.99, from Farmers. 6 Palm tree cushion, $59.95, from Little Additions. 7 Samui queen quilt cover, $299, from Shut The Front Door. 8 YHG Zahlia velvet cushion, $49.99, from Farmers. 9 YHG Misty ombre throw, $99.99 from Farmers. MODERN BOHO 1 Loft linen pillowcase pair, $49.90, from Wallace Cotton. 2 Kip & Co waffle pillowcase pair, $99, from Superette. 3 Ziggy velvet cushion, $179, from Shut The Front Door. 4 YHG Grid queen sheet, $44.99, from Farmers. 5 Castle blush linen pillowcase, $89, from Small Acorns. 6…

MEET + GREET Shaun Pearce, 28 (owner of I Build Solutions) and Petra Pearce, 28 (climate scientist at NIWA). Introducing Pip An obsession with tiny homes, a passion for Pinterest and despair at the cost of homes in Auckland led to the creation of a nifty tiny home nicknamed ‘Pip’ (perfect in proportion). Dynamic couple Shaun and Petra Pearce are used to living a life of adventure – their blog, The Global Couple, shows photo after photo of their travels around the world, including a trip exploring New Zealand in a converted Hiace van. This wanderlust approach to life meant they were quite accustomed to doing without. “You get used to a small space and realise what you really don’t need,” says Shaun. “We’re the kind of couple who downsize…

MEET + GREET Bregje Geurtsen, 41 (co-owner of a vintage shop-come-health cafe), Nick van der Schalie, 31 (consultant), and Fee, 6, plus cats Nanna and Lotje. Sometimes tough breaks can lead to exciting adventures – when her partner, Nick, lost his job, designer Bregje Geurtsen realised she wasn’t too keen on her work either. Instead of continuing to scrape by in their tiny 40-square-metre apartment in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, the pair decided to take their three-year-old daughter, Fee, on a big adventure around southeast Asia. “We decided it was the perfect timing for a trip to Asia because Fee was not yet at school,” says Bregje. “I quit my job, we gave notice at our apartment, and off we went to China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bali. We had…

MEET + GREET Kathrine McDonald, 43 (interior designer), Bain McDonald, 54 (property consultant), Ella, 11, and George, 9, plus Lucca the dog (being dog-sat by the family) PROBLEM Limited backyard living and no flat area for outdoor furniture. No second living area. SOLUTION A retaining wall and deck helped to provide flat entertaining areas at the back of the house. The laundry was moved up to the living level and the office shifted downstairs. The space once occupied by the office and a relocated powder room became a second lounge for the kids. 1 BACKGROUND With the benefit of hindsight, it’s easy for Kathrine McDonald to laugh. But at the time, it didn’t seem funny that her husband, Bain, had convinced her – his pregnant wife – to leave their…

In a small room, everything counts. While an array of interior-design tricks are available to help fool the eye and make rooms seem more spacious than they really are, a lot can be achieved with a simple coat of Resene paint. Colour is probably the most powerful tool when making small spaces seem larger – here’s how you can use it to your advantage. 1 CHOOSE COLOURS THAT REFLECT LIGHT The reason white is such a popular choice for interiors is because instantly opens up a room, making it feel airy and light. > Small spaces can easily look cluttered so white, like Resene ‘Alabaster’ is a good choice because it simplifies a space and emphasises the architecture. > A lot of people worry that an all-white space will feel…

The Colgate Get Mouth Fit Campaign is all about helping Kiwis build better oral care habits so everyone can enjoy a healthier, happier smile. These days getting fit and taking care of your body is a big deal, but taking care of your mouth is just as important. Luckily, brushing with Colgate twice a day is much easier than some of the fitness programmes out there – and it can make such a difference to your life! IT ALL ADDS UP “I’ve used Colgate my whole life growing up and I still do today,” says rugby captain Kieran Read. “It’s so important to teach my kids good habits like brushing twice a day,” he says. “That’s why I’ve partnered with Colgate to help spread the message to other New Zealanders.”…

+ Treat the mums in your life to a cyclamen this Mother’s Day (14 May). These pretty flowering plants are ideal planted under trees or in pots. Use plenty of pumice in planters or soil as they thrive with top-notch drainage. + Winter-flowering favourite the camellia comes in several different species – sasanqua, japonica and reticulata to name a few – each with its own cultivars, flowering times and shapes. Do your research before buying, as some will grow into big trees while others remain compact. Dwarf types will do well in pots. + Chrysanthemums are reliable autumn-flowering perennials. Plant them in the garden or in containers with full sun and well-drained soil. Cineraria are an easy-care option for shadier areas. For winter blooms try small trees and shrubs, eg…

COAT STAND We found a concrete-look pot from Kmart that made an ideal base for this coat stand. Paint pot in your chosen colour and let it dry. Three-quarters fill pot with quick-dry cement (don’t add the water). Stick 3 x 1.8m dowels into pot and arrange in your desired formation. Pour in water according to the cement instructions and leave to dry completely. MOBILE Cut 4 pieces of 8mm dowel at varying lengths – we cut ours to 5cm, 10cm, 25cm and 40cm. Find a drill bit the same diameter as your dowels and drill a hole into 8 ping pong balls. Paint the balls in a colour that suits your decor and leave to dry. Attach the balls to both ends of the dowels and secure with glue.…

Bargain of the month Add some instant texture to your sofa this season with one of these chunky knit cushions from Adairs. Available in four colours with a plain woven reverse and surprisingly soft front, these cushions are $79.95 each and definitely on our must-have list. adairs.co.nz Party mix If your bedlinen style is more mix than match, we suggest you check out the latest autumn/winter range from Kip & Co. This colourful collection is filled with quirky patterns and lush velvets that are designed to contrast and complement other bedding items. Available from kipandco.com.au. Golden ticket This golden, pure-cotton blanket with luxurious corner tassels will add instant wow factor to your lounge. Beautifully soft and perfect for snuggling, it’s priced at $139 from jamiekay.co.nz. CAT NAPS Need a stylish…

MEET + GREET Tessa Hiebendaal, 44 (facility manager and massage therapist), Remko Ros, 46 (woodworker), Kiri Ana Ros, 8, and Olle Manu Ros, 5, plus guinea pigs Woezel and Pip, and six hens. Many intrepid travellers reach our shores with plans for an exciting and memorable trip, but when Dutch visitors Tessa Hiebendaal and Remko Ros set foot on New Zealand soil in 2003, all set for a three-month tour, their lives were truly changed. “We fell in love with New Zealand at the moment of touchdown at Auckland Airport,” reminisces Tessa. “Something mysterious stirred inside me, and that feeling has never left. “After that first holiday in this beautiful, green, spacious land on the other side of the world, we wanted to come back and stay here for ever.”…

When Alison and Callum Dixon stumbled across their Castor Bay, Auckland, abode back in 2009, it ticked every box. “The main criteria for us was a decent-sized section and an older home with character that hadn’t been renovated,” says Alison. “We purchased it from the original owners and completely fell for it. With its sea views, short walk to the beach and large bush area at the bottom of the section, we could really see the potential.” Stay-at-home mum Alison says she has really enjoyed renovating the weatherboard beauty, especially rediscovering her creative side since leaving her accountancy job to raise the couple’s three children, Violet, 5, Rita, 3, and Fred, 1. “We put so much into creating what we wanted. Designing each space was a labour of love for…

CONTACTS Architect Graham Price at First Principles, firstprinciplesarchitects.com Builder Craven Builders, (07) 544 3704 Electrician Brook Gartshore at Energised Electrical, brook@energisedelectrical.nz Floors Brendon at Platinum Flooring, platinumfloorsanding.co.nz Furniture Dan Gillingham at The Earnest Workshop, theearnestworkshop.co.nz Joinery Seaform Joinery, seaform.co.nz SUPPLY SHOP > Bathroom tiles from Bay Tiles and black-white.co.nz > Carpet from Gerrand Flooring > Kitchen, bathroom vanities, wardrobes and custom cabinetry by Seaform Joinery > Kitchen island and benchtop in Carrara Statuarietto marble from PSP Stonecraft > Kitchen splashback tiles from European Ceramics > Lighting from Simon James Design, ECC, Vogue Lighting, Bauhaus, Mr Ralph > Paint Dulux ‘White on White’ and Resene ‘White Thunder’ > Tapware from Chesters Plumbing > Wooden floors from Century Timbers, blonded by Platinum Flooring TIMELINE 2004 Purchased house as office space and bolthole…

> SCANDI CHIC Who lives here? An Auckland family. What was the space like before? The room was basically the same size but we pushed the handbasin wall further out so it was flush with the door. There was a small cabinet where the mirror is now, which we removed as we keep all the cleaning products in the laundry. What did you do to make it over? Everything is new except the toilet and mirror. The walls have been relined, we installed new lighting, and the window architrave has been redone (the window is original). We also put in a new basin and added the shelves and wallpaper. Biggest challenge? Thankfully, we had none. What do you think of the room now? We absolutely love the space – it…

When Dee McQuillan first moved into her townhouse in Auckland’s eastern suburbs she was a solo mother with two young boys. At first, the compact 380-square-metre site seemed ample for all their outdoor needs. Fast forward eight years and the family has expanded to include husband Nic McQuillan, regular visitors Aimee and Holly (his stepdaughters), a dog, two cats, bantam hens, two aviaries (housing canaries, finches and cockatiels), several goldfish and some beehives. Thankfully, Dee decided to retrain as a landscape designer during those intervening years and, as a result, her plot can now accommodate all its inhabitants with panache. SITE The property was in dire need of improvement when Dee purchased it, with the house painted yellow inside and out, and the garden overgrown with weeds. The only plants…

When I was asked to come up with recipes that illustrated this year’s new food trends, my heart sank as I conjured up visions of lacto-fermentation and 24-hour broths. Where on earth was this chocolate-loving pasta-eater to start, I wondered. However, as I calmed myself with a cup of homegrown chamomile tea I realised that I’m already in tune with some of the latest developments in food and cooking: healthy baking, ancient grains, zero waste – and Instagram is virtually my middle name! Kimchi and bone broths aside, I’ve rounded up five of the most popular trends influencing home cooks, each accompanied by a delicious recipe. INSTAGRAM-WORTHY FOOD HONEY APPLE CAKE WITH CINNAMON YOGHURT ICING SERVES 12 I reckon Jani and I have this trend covered, judging by the ‘likes’…