Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Your Home and Garden

If you’re reading this right now, my guess is you’re just as obsessed with homes, interiors and decorating as we are here at Your Home and Garden. Like our page 34 homeowner (and cover star) Olivia Fife, I too can remember every single duvet cover I’ve ever had. I would much rather spend money on renovations, bedding, cushions and kitchenware than fancy cars, designer clothes or handbags. We spend so much time in our homes. They are our safe haven from the outside world and where we spend time with those nearest and dearest – the place we go to relax and recharge. It makes perfect sense that we would want to make them as lovely as possible. This month, we’re all about renovating: the planning, costs, logistics, furnishing, decorating…

SWEET SEATS We’ve been obsessed with Australian furniture company Dowel Jones for ages, but now their new ATC chair (Another Tube Chair) is taking our crush to the next level. Designed with functionality and versatility in mind, both the frame and seat colours of this chair can be customised, making it incredibly versatile. It’s a splurge at $380 per chair but worth it, we reckon, for something that will be used and loved every day. doweljones.com Searching for a statement cushion for Going knotty your sofa? Look no further than these 30cm knot cushions from Adairs. These beauties are a great option for adding texture and a little wow factor to your living room. Available in three gorgeous colours: charcoal, dusty pink and soft grey, for $69.99 from adairs.co.nz. The…

Just like fashion, interior trends are cyclical. One item that slowly seems to be making its way back into our homes is the trusty drinks trolley or bar cart. With in-home entertaining on the rise, a bar cart clinking with glassware and drinks serves as the perfect living-dining accessory. COOL & COMPACT Given its size, the bar cart is an easy element to incorporate into a larger space – in a quiet corner perhaps, or at the edge of a room. As most are on wheels, they’re also conveniently mobile; if you get bored of seeing your cart in the same spot, you can easily move it to another. In summer, simply wheel your trolley onto the deck or into the courtyard for an instant outdoor bar. SPIRITED AWAY A…

MEET + GREET Lea Eaton, 55 (museum guide host), David Eaton, 56 (firefighter and karate instructor), Laura, 25 (human rights lawyer and masters student), and Daniel, 17, plus beloved pooch Frankie (she rules the world!). SECOND CHANCE Finding a home can be serendipitous for some, but for David and Lea Eaton, taking ownership of their villa, tucked down a quiet cul-de-sac near Cheltenham Beach in Devonport, Auckland, was anything but a chance event. In a game of two halves, the couple first bought the house in the late 1990s, but sold up four years later, only to take possession a second time more than a decade later. “After purchasing in 1999, circumstances led us to leave in about 2003, and we always regretted selling,” Lea recalls. “When it came back…

1 FLOORS Floors are often overlooked when decorating. It’s easy to update them though. For a painted look, in a neutral room continue the wall colour onto the floor using Resene Walk-on. You can rejuvenate a stained timber floor with Resene Colorwood wood stain, or for a super quick update use Resene Colorwood Whitewash or Greywash for a scandi look. 2 CABINETRY & TILES If you’re stuck with old cabinetry, laminates or tiles but can’t afford to replace them, paint over them instead. Apply Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer first to help the topcoats stick, then your favourite Resene colour. 3 FENCES & POTS If fences are looking tired, a coat of Resene CoolColour Pitch Black stain will instantly bring them back to life with a modern look. Set against…

TIMELINE JULY 2017 Started renovation SEPT 2017 Completed renovation NOV 2017 Moved in and opened shop MATERIALS USED > Exterior Shadowclad from a hardware store on Trade Me; aluminium capping for windows made by Ullrich Aluminium; Dulux AcraTex AcraShield ‘Taihape’ on exterior plaster and cladding. > Interior Cardboard tubes, custom-made to length from Attwoods Packaging; Dulux ‘Okarito’ on walls and floors (Dulux Timbacryl was used on the floors, Dulux Wash&Wear on the walls); Dulux Aquanamel ‘Okarito’ on steel beams; Dulux ‘Mount Messenger’ used in bathroom. CONTACTS > Builder Buildstrong Construction, buildstrong.co.nz > Plumber Vision Plumbing, visionplumbing.co.nz > Electrician Rhythm Electrics, rhythmelectrics.co.nz > Insulation Mammoth, mammoth.co.nz > Ullrich Aluminium ullrich-aluminium.co.nz > Attwoods Packaging attwoods.co.nz > Dulux dulux.co.nz SUPPLY SHOP > Me & My Trend for velvet lounge furniture…

Snapshot: Who lives here? Marc Becker, 37 (senior infrastructure engineer), Mirelle Simas, 41 (logistics manager). Who designed the kitchen? Susan Templer, Templer Interiors. THE RESULTS What was the best moment during the process? When the dry wall was up you could really see how amazing the new space was going to be. How does the new space work for you? It works extremely well for us. We wanted a kitchen where Marc and I could cook together. It turned out to be such a large space. Susan has delivered on all fronts. What’s your favourite feature of the new space? It’s hard to pick just one, I love my baking corner as well as the breakfast bar. Any major disasters? Mirelle: We had issues with the roof. We were only…

SCANDI Scandi design is a strong and flexible trend that can work well in a number of environments. Palettes are muted or washed out but still hold a hint of colour. Fabrics and furnishings are textured and layered using a subtle balance of two or three colours or a single hue in different strengths. Flooring reflects a ‘less is more’ approach, favouring wide boards in pale wood. Rugs, rather than carpet, bring softness and warmth to rooms – a great tip is to get carpet cut to size and overlocked; that way you save yourself a few dollars and have a rug that’s custom-made for your space. Use a carpet that has a lovely texture underfoot such as a loop-pile type like Natural Formations ‘Hanging Rock’ or any Rhino carpet.…

Snapshot Who lives here? Sandra Simpson, 52 (interior designer), daughter Breia Paige, 19 (works in hospitality), plus cats Milo and Cloudy. When did you move in and what was the renovation timeline? We moved in July 2010 and started renovating early 2011, completing the renovation over a period of a few years. Loves and loathes Why did you decide to purchase your home? We liked the location and saw the home’s potential. What did you love about the home? It was a cute character-filled stucco bungalow. It also had a nice backyard we could develop. What did you not like? There was no outdoor flow from the living area. The makeover Tell us about the renovation process. The first thing I did was paint the interior in Resene ‘Half Tea’…

+ A bit of titivation is usually needed in autumn as summer flowers fade. Late-flowering asters, bergamot, calendula, chrysanthemums, dahlias, rudbeckia, salvia and zinnias will do the trick and provide food for bees and other pollinators. + For winter flowers plant aloe, helleborus, camellia, grevillea, hibiscus, liriope, marigold, poinsettia, red hot pokers, tibouchina and viburnum. + An autumn feed will keep your garden looking fab all through winter, so spread compost, sheep pellets and other manure around beds. Even easy-care plants like daylilies and dietes will produce more flowers if you give them a feed in spring and autumn. Dividing perennials like these is also imperative after 4-5 years or they’ll gradually reduce the number of blooms. + Gardens don’t have to be static. If a shrub or young tree…

After six years of living in London, Brett and Sarah Dobson had one key priority when they went house hunting back in Auckland. “We wanted to be near water. Lots of our friends had moved back to the Eastern Bays and we wanted to be near them, with us all starting families at the same time.” Two years of searching almost saw them give up in frustration but finally they spied a five-bedroom house in a quiet cul-de-sac in St Heliers. Although it needed a lot of work they were undaunted as Brett is an architectural designer, and the full section was perfect for a family. They moved in eight weeks before the birth of their first child, Emma, in 2011. SITE  The 760-square-metre section sloped upwards from the house…

LAND OF PLENTY PAGE 34 Walls painted in Dulux ‘Sandfly Point Half’ in kitchen, entry, master bedroom, wardrobe. Wall painted in Dulux ‘Oreti Half’ in living, dining, Luka’s room. PORTICO Plant basket from The Warehouse. Lounge suite, brass tray, cushions from Freedom. Other cushions from Nood, Shut The Front Door. Coffee table and dining chairs from Early Settler. Rug from Kmart. Bar cart and chandelier from family. Table made by Kent. Table runner and placemats from The Warehouse. White candleholder from Spotlight. Pot on mantelpiece from The Country Providore. Hanging chair (outside) from May Time. OUTSIDE Pool loungers from Briscoes. White stools from Kmart. Inflatables from Mitre 10 and Freedom. White chairs from EziBuy. KITCHEN/DINING Dining table and mirror from Early Settler. Chairs from Briscoes and Early Settler. Basket from…

WALL HANGING Cut out 42 rectangles from scrapbooking paper, each 7cm x 10cm. Round off one end using a small lid as a guide. Take a full sheet of scrapbooking paper, fold over 4cm at one end. Place 50cm length of 10mm dowel under fold and stick down paper with glue or double-sided tape to hold dowel in place. Glue or tape rectangles to sheet, alternating patterns. Cut some of the side pieces in half to get the best design. Let dry overnight then hang using 60cm of cord, ribbon or twine. PLANT POTS  Clean and dry some food tins then spray inside and out with a cheap can of white spray paint; let dry. Cut pieces of scrapbooking paper 10.5cm x 30cm, wrap each around a tin and secure…

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Breath of fresh air A well-designed outdoor space can transform a small home. Lea and David Eaton’s compact villa in Devonport, Auckland, boasts an inviting back deck with a dining nook ideal for entertaining. Painted white and connected to the open-plan kitchen/dining area via double glass doors, it serves as a natural extension of the interior. Turn to page 54 for more ways the Eatons maximised space on a modest footprint.…

MEET + GREET  Amanda Stevens, 40, Ben Stevens, 40 (both real-estate agents), Matilda, 7, Cecelia, 5, and Charlotte, 3, plus Tallulah Bear the black Labrador. BACKGROUND Sometimes the best opportunities arise when you’re least expecting them, which is what happened to real-estate agents Amanda and Ben Stevens. Back in 2011, the couple and daughter Matilda (before Cecelia and little Lottie came along) were living in a neighbouring Wellington suburb when Ben sold a 101-year-old Ngaio home to renovators looking for a property to do up. “It was in a bit of a state, split into two flats with a dingy 1970s addition,” recalls Ben. The buyers undertook a thorough renovation, opening up the back of the house and replumbing, repiling and rewiring, but then decided to move to Christchurch in…

HONESTY BOX + Best lessons learned? Lea: It’s really important to understand that however long it takes to complete your renovation, it’s the tiling, finishing and hardware that you have to live with every day. There’s no use spending a fortune on the guts of the build and then getting second-rate hardware. + Any DIY disasters? Don’t paint your bargeboards late in the afternoon. The morning dew makes it run! + One thing you would change about your home if you could? I’d make the kitchen a more functional and practical space. We’re working on it right now! + What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had in your home? Late summer evenings under the grapevine, good banter with mates and enjoying the company of family visiting from overseas. Magic! COLOUR…

Use tubes In devising and shaping their Auckland work premises, Alex and Corban Walls have proved you can do incredible things with a limited budget. Constructed from recyclable cardboard tubes, this ingenious internal wall not only divides a huge open space into a warehouse on one side and an office on the other, it also adds appealing warmth and texture amid widespread white. Find out more about the clever ways in which this large space was converted over the page.…

Snapshot: Who lives here? Jo Westwood, 38 (client care coordinator), Dion Westwood, 46 (customer support manager), Ben, 11, and Lucy, 8. LIGHT RELIEF Thanks to a crisp, clean reno, this 1920s brick bungalow in Lower Hutt is now equipped for entertaining. Why did you decide to renovate? When we bought our home in 2008, the kitchen was tiny with hardly any bench space. The layout was weird with the oven in a corner by itself, and a huge, concrete wall walk-in pantry – not very usable and a waste of space! It was a dark room that we just didn’t enjoy being in. We wanted to maximise storage and create a more workable environment. Describe the style you were going for. We went with a ‘white out’ colour scheme, with…

About to embark on a bathroom reno? This is one room in the home you can have some fun with! If you’re interested in an all-white or all-black look but don’t want your bathroom to look stark, this could be for you. Mixing dark with light creates wow factor and layering contrasting textures and finishes will ensure a feeling of calm. Louise Cook, National Product Manager from Mico Bathrooms, talks us through how to achieve this look. LOUISE’S BATHROOM RENO TIPS > Choose your style What style suits you as a person or family and fits best with the era of your home? Mico Bathrooms’ Bathroom Book is a great source of inspiration. It can help you find a style that’s right for you – and that balances with the…

TILE UPDATE If your splashback is dated or damaged, replacing it with tiles can make a big impact for a moderate spend. There are lots of online tutorials about how to remove old tiles and grout, but if this is a job for a tradie and you have a tight budget, choosing a cheaper tile will help to keep costs under control. You can’t go wrong with subway tiles and a nice dark grey or black grout (darker grout is much more practical). Simple white subway tiles come in many different sizes and styles, but if white isn’t for you there are some great stainless-steel or silver options which will still give your kitchen that industrial look. Glass panels with a subway tile design printed onto them give the same…

WHAT EXACTLY IS SOLAR POWER? Picture radiant sun beams shining down and charging your phone. With a few technical bits in between. Solar power is energy sourced from the sun, and HRV Solar is making it easy to tap into that energy. SO HOW DOES HRV SOLAR WORK? Solar panels are made up of cells which capture the sun’s light. Inverters are then used to convert this into energy which can power your home – cook your food, clean your clothes and heat your house. HRV systems incorporate solar panels and inverters, with the option to add battery storage, and will work with the home’s existing electrical system. WHY GO SOLAR? If you are looking to reduce your dependence on the grid, HRV solar panels may be for you. If…

MEET+GREET Michael Van de Elzen, TV personality, chef and restaurateur. Chef and television personality Michael Van de Elzen lives in Waimauku, West Auckland, with his wife Belinda and their daughters Hazel and Ivy. Since moving to the farm in 2015, the family has worked hard to cultivate the land, establishing vege patches and planting an orchard of fruit trees including limes, lemons, oranges, heirloom apples and cider pears. “We’re keen to be as self-sufficient as possible when it comes to produce,” explains Michael, whose next step is to start composting their food scraps and build worm farms out of four cast iron tubs. The practice of growing their own produce is a huge part of the way the Van de Elzens choose to live sustainably. Michael is proud to be…

A • ABODO abodo.co.nz • ADAIRS adairs.com.au • ALEX & CORBAN alexandcorban.co.nz • ALLBIRDS allbirds.co.nz • ALLIUM alliuminteriors.co.nz • ANNABELLE’S annabelles.nz • ARTWOOD artwoodfurniture.co.nz • ASPIRING WALLS aspiringwalls.co.nz B  • BAUHAUS bauhaus.co.nz • BED BATH & BEYOND bedbathandbeyond.co.nz • BLINDZ DIRECT blindzdirect.co.nz • BLUM blum.com • BOCONCEPT boconcept.com • BOLT OF CLOTH boltofcloth.com • BRICK & STONE brickandstonesi.co.nz • BRISCOES briscoes.co.nz • BUNNINGS bunnings.co.nz • BURNS & FERRALL burnsferrall.co.nz C • CABRO cabrogroup.co.nz • CAESARSTONE caesarstone.co.nz • CARPET COURT carpetcourt.nz • CHADZ ANTIQUES 06 758 4966 • CINTESI cintesi.co.nz • CITTA cittadesign.com • COLLECTED collected.co.nz • COLLECTIVE HUB collectivehub.com • COSI FAN TUTTE cosifantutte.co.nz • COUNTRY ROAD countryroad.co.nz • CRAVE HOME cravehome.co.nz • CREATED createdhomewares.co.nz • CRISP HOME crisphome.co.nz D  • DAISO daisojapan.com • DEADLY PONIES deadlyponies.com • DECOR HANDLED decorhandled.co.nz • DEZIGNATEK dezignatek.co.nz • DISTINCTION JOINERY distinctionjoinery.co.nz • DOWEL JONES doweljones.com • DULUX dulux.co.nz E • EARLY SETTLER earlysettler.co.nz • EVERYDAY NEEDS everyday-needs.com • EZIBUY ezibuy.com F • FARMERS farmers.co.nz • FATHER RABBIT fatherrabbit.com • FISHER & PAYKEL fisherandpaykel.com/nz • FLUX BOUTIQUE fluxboutique.co.nz • FOR…

Look good in leather We love the Casaroma Hendrix sofa with chaise in cognac leather from Farmers. A timeless addition to any lounge, this piece is easy to style in cosy faux fur and chunky cushions as the weather cools down.…

Bright ideas > As versatile decorative elements, table lamps should be used as part of a layered lighting plan in your home. > If you want to illuminate a dark room, opt for a lampshade made from translucent paper or fabric as this will let plenty of light through. > When choosing a lamp, keep the scale of the setting in mind. Bulky lamps on tiny tables are impractical and will look out of place. A very small lamp on a large table will also appear out of proportion. > Work out what you need from your lighting before you buy. Directional or desk-style lamps are ideal in an office or on a bedside table where they can be positioned for specific tasks, such as reading. > Whether your decor…

Snapshot: Who lives here? Scott Cassidy, 43 (owner of Cassidy & Co), Nerissa Cassidy, 47 (marketing project manager), Hamish, 10, Max, 8, plus Maggie the miniature poodle and Katie the cat. SIMPLE PLAN A modest reno to their near-original 1920s bungalow kitchen has made daily life a little bit easier for this modern family. What style were you going for with the makeover? We wanted to keep the heritage style, so had the cupboard doors and drawers made to match the tongue and groove walls. We wanted better use of very limited space. Describe the process. With just one bench unit, the makeover was pretty small and simple. We left the rest of the kitchen in its original state, with walk-in pantry and food/meat safe, as the space is still…

When planning a home reno or new-build, many of us will spend hours umming and aahing over different shades of white paint or selecting the perfect kitchen benchtop while paying little heed to what’s happening outside. But choosing exterior cladding is a key decision that will influence how you feel about your home for years to come and how well it withstands the elements. Cladding style, colour and texture are just the beginning; you’ll also need to consider factors such as cost, insulation performance, sustainability and durability. To get started, look at the era of your home and think about whether you want to preserve its original character or modernise it with a more contemporary look. Then research what materials will suit your chosen style while offering the most up-to-date…

1 FLOORS Floors are often overlooked when decorating. It’s easy to update them though. For a painted look, in a neutral room continue the wall colour onto the floor using Resene Walk-on. You can rejuvenate a stained timber floor with Resene Colorwood wood stain, or for a super quick update use Resene Colorwood Whitewash or Greywash for a scandi look. 2 CABINETRY & TILES If you’re stuck with old cabinetry, laminates or tiles but can’t afford to replace them, paint over them instead. Apply Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer first to help the topcoats stick, then your favourite Resene colour. 3 FENCES & POTS If fences are looking tired, a coat of Resene CoolColour Pitch Black stain will instantly bring them back to life with a modern look. Set against…

Cook the retro look A few of us here at YH&G have vintage kitchens, and not entirely by choice. A cramped kitchen with small, awkwardly placed cupboards and drawers often comes with the territory of an older home, and while the aesthetic can be cool, it’s not usually the most practical of spaces. I love the quirky features that characterise kitchens dating from the 1930s to the 1970s (breakfast nooks, serving hatches and built-in, slide-out chopping boards, for example), but a spacious pantry is one modern innovation I’m happy to succumb to. Many of my larger plates, platters and appliances don’t even fit in my tiny cupboards. If you’re really lucky, your older kitchen will have a walk-in pantry, as seen in the 1920s bungalow featured on page 79. We…

Carnation sensation While many of us associate carnations with bad 1980s tuxedo buttonholes, these delicate flowers are finally back in favour. Their soft, variegated petals make a gorgeous arrangement, and here we’ve paired standard blush-coloured carnations with long strands of amaranthus to contrast the roundness of the blooms. An oasis block holds the flowers in place and different stem lengths were used to create voids in the arrangement, which adds depth and dimension. Amaranthus should last for 5-7 days, while carnations can last for up to 2 weeks in distilled water.…