Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Your Home and Garden

HOME SWEET HOME I think we can all agree that the best parts of a home are things money can’t buy. However, there are a few tricks of the trade that can help make it look the part! Here are a few of my faves... We have a saying here at Your Home and Garden – “Home is where love lives” – and it’s a sentiment we hope to leave you with after you’ve read each issue. Our lovely homeowners this month have created their own ‘home sweet homes’ in smaller-than-average spaces: Sophie and Callan Brash designed a 90-square-metre transportable home in Otago, Willem and Kate van den Bergh built on Waiheke Island at a teeny 18 square metres (with a 14-square-metre loft space), and Leigh Aston and Cory Hogben…

1 House Doctor Lara vase, $44.90, from Chapter 5, and Milligram candle, $44.90, from Ingénue. 2 Brae pillowcase pair, $64.90, from Country Road. 3 Linen pillowcase pair, $59, from Foxtrot Home. 4 Morrison cushion cover, $99.90, from Citta. 5 Velvet cushion, $54.90, from Country Road. 6 Queen linen sheet set, $229, from Foxtrot Home. 7 Hahei throw, $309.99, from A&C Homestore. 8 Tip toe bench, $685, from Bauhaus. 9 Grid throw, $149, from Country Road. 10 Whitehaven queen bed base, $420, and Manly Plush mattress, $549, from Freedom. 11 Linen robe, $329, from Allium. 12 Max loop pile wool rug, $1299, from Nood. 13 Sunday arch mirror, $790, from Sunday Homestore. 14 Segment side table, $540, from Citta, with Sustainable Home book, $32.99, Handmade Home book, $44.90, from Father Rabbit.…

Big little lives The size of a home is often described in square metres, but what if there was another metric? This month’s trio of inspiring homes are all smaller than average, but feel huge in terms of the amount of life and love they fit within their walls. Turn the page to find out why so-called ‘small’ homes can often feel larger, more generous and more welcoming than the most lavish mansions.…

MEET + GREET  Willem van den Bergh, 38 (architectural designer), Kate van den Bergh, 36 (designer and mum), and Leo, 5 months, plus Alba the cat. Kate and Willem van den Bergh were a year into their married life and knew one thing for sure: something had to give. Paying rent while trying to save for a new home amid escalating house prices was making their goal an untenable prospect. Kate, formerly a designer for a sustainability magazine, had worked on a feature about a tiny home built for $27K and couldn’t get it out of her head. “The tiny house was genius,” recalls Kate. “It was affordable, liveable, beautifully designed and a fantastic way to live rent free while saving and planning for a larger family home. The tiny-house…

HONESTY BOX + What’s your best advice for styling on a budget? Leigh: Always shop around, and if you can’t find what you want consider making it yourself or upcycling something secondhand. We DIY and make a lot. We started upcycling furniture back when we first got together because we had no money for nice things. + What’s one thing you would change about your home if you could? A downstairs loo would be really handy! + Do you tend to buy high-end homeware or seek out a bargain? Bargain buys. + What did you splurge on in your home? A large patchwork ottoman and the leather chair in the living room were two splurges but worth it because we’ll never part with them. + What is one of the…

Old soul When professional renovators Alice and Caleb Pearson decided to take on a 1910 cottage in Alexandra, they knew the project would be largely a cosmetic overhaul. The couple sought to restore its original character using paint, lighting and clever styling, which meant hitting the local op-shops for beautiful items such as this brass tray and crystal glassware. “The antique shopping in Central Otago is just incredible,” says Alice. See her vintage finds – and Caleb’s DIY handiwork – on page 84.…

MEET + GREET  Caleb Pearson, 32, Alice Pearson, 31 (directors of renovation company Pearson + Projects), Alek, 4, and Mika, 2. 1 BACKGROUND With nine residential renovations under their belts, Alice and Caleb Pearson – who won The Block NZ in 2013 – are no strangers to the world of home improvement. In fact, it’s their full-time job. However, their latest project has been quite literally a departure for them as it has taken the pair out of the Auckland property market and into the largely unfamiliar territory of Alexandra, Central Otago. When the couple married in 2009, they planned to take a year off to see the world, something that had always been high on Caleb’s list of priorities. As it turned out, the overseas adventure never happened but…

A few years ago none of us would have dreamed of painting the floor, but suddenly it’s all the rage and no one can remember quite why the idea of rolling a few coats of lovely sage green or muted grey onto the floorboards was such a no-no. Most paint products are now water-based and can be easily applied by home decorators. If you’re comfortable with painting a wall, you could certainly tackle a floor yourself. Karen Warman of Resene, who helped us put together this guide, can see why the trend has taken off. “Painting a floor can be a very easy way to create a cohesive look in an interior, or sometimes it’s the ideal stopgap measure while you save up for a whole new floor,” she says.…

GLAZED ORANGE LAMB CHOPS & ROASTED VEGE SALAD SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Mixed veges for roasting eg beetroot, carrot, parsnip, kumara, potatoes, red onion 1 whole bulb garlic plus 8 unpeeled cloves Olive oil, for cooking 1 tsp brown sugar Sea salt ½ bunch rosemary sprigs 6 lamb chops (600g in total) 200g baby heritage carrots in mixed colours 3 oranges 3-4 sprigs thyme TO SERVE Leafy greens, gorgonzola, toasted pecans 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare the vegetables for roasting, cutting bigger ones into pieces. Place in roasting dish with whole garlic bulb, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sugar and a little sea salt. Cook for 40-50 minutes; halfway through, add the rosemary. 2 When veges have been roasting for 20 minutes, score fat on chops and season chops…

YOU WILL NEED + Art canvases + Fabric + Staple gun + Picture hooks or hanging strips INSTRUCTIONS 1. Buy the canvas(es) first as this will determine how much fabric to get. You could buy 1 large or 3 smaller ones, depending on your space. 2. Buy fabric, allowing 8-10cm extra on each side so you can staple it to the back of the frame. (You may need even more if the pattern repeat is quite big and you want to capture a certain part of the design in the centre of the canvas.) 3. Lay fabric flat, right side down. Place art canvas, front side down, on top, in the centre. 4. Taking 1 side at a time, staple-gun the fabric to the back of the canvas frame, pulling…

1 Decide on a colour palette that matches the rest of the room while also indicating that you’re in a new zone. 2 Pick multipurpose furniture that can be used in different spots. It might be a bench doing double duty as a coffee table or a pouf that’s usable both as a seat and a table. 3 A unique piece of furniture custom-made for the space will add character. Think big and don’t be afraid to exploit the height of the walls. 4 Use a big rug to highlight that you’re in a room within a room. 5 Paint a wall that matches the larger room’s palette without being identical.…

CRAZY CHOCOLATE COOKIES MAKES 40 INGREDIENTS 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 100g butter, diced 1¾ cups self-raising flour ½ tsp baking soda 1 egg, at room temperature ¾ cup well-packed soft brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence or extract ½ cup icing sugar, sifted 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (fanbake 180°C). Set 2 racks either side of the centre of the oven. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2 Heat the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl in the microwave for 1 minute or until the chocolate is almost melted. Stir to mix evenly. Should small pieces of chocolate remain, allow the mix to sit for a few minutes until all the chocolate has melted. Alternatively, set the bowl over a pan of simmering water until the ingredients…

If you fancy yourself as a vege gardener, or any type of gardener for that matter, composting should be one of your priorities. Some say composting is a gardener’s most important job; it’s definitely one of the best things you can do for the planet. There are many different methods for, and theories about, composting, which can make it seem very complex, especially to newbie gardeners. So we’ve come up with a beginner’s guide to this age-old and very satisfying process. Why compost? Compost is a natural way to recycle garden and kitchen waste and keep it out of the landfill. The many different types and varieties of beneficial soil organisms in compost help release nutrients and keep plant diseases at bay, meaning healthier, stronger plants. Those same organisms also…

BOXING ON PAGE 40 PAINT Ceilings and bathroom in Resene ‘Black White’. Plywood wall lining is NZ pine coated with Cabot’s Cabothane Clear in matte. Back door painted in ‘Matt Wizard’ (Vantage aluminium). Aluminium joinery in Dulux Metropolis ‘Coal Dust’. Colorsteel roof in ‘FlaxPod’ and cladding painted to match. FLOORING Laminate Quick-Step Impressive in ‘Saw-Cut Oak Beige’. Carpet is Cavalier Bremworth Limelight in ‘Twitter’. LIVING/DINING Rug, dining table and chairs from The Warehouse. Pendant from Design Federation. Couch is Luca Hendrix three-seater from Farmers. Paper roller from George & Willy. Switches and outlets from Bunnings. Cane chairs an heirloom. Tree cushion from Citta. Round cushion from Pony Rider. Shelving custom built. Globe from eBay. Red clock, house with candle chimney, sitting rabbits, arrow photo frame all gifts. Two-tone toy basket…

TOP POSTS THIS MONTH ON FACEBOOK.COM/YOURHOMEGARDEN How to create a beautiful flower arrangement with winter blooms TRENDING ON HOMESTOLOVE.CO.NZ These bar soaps and soap dishes will make it easy to cut out plastic INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS WE’RE LOVING PET OF THE MONTH Vader the 6-year-old miniature schnauzer is a super social pooch who likes to go visiting with all her neighbours. “We used to find her lying flat on her back in our neighbour Rachel’s arms fast asleep!” says owner Philly Lyus. See the Lyus family’s beautiful new laundry on page 116. E:NEWSLETTER Sign up to our newsletter and get a weekly dose of inspiration straight to your inbox! Visit yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/signup. INSTAGRAM We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden…

SAVE 1 SAVE Maison mixing bowl, $29.99, from Stevens. 2 SAVE Cotton cloth, $5.99, from Briscoes. 3 SAVE Measuring jug, $14.99, from Briscoes. 4 SAVE Ceramic vessel, $59, from Father Rabbit, with rolling pin, $19.99, and wooden spoons, $4.99, from Briscoes, and whisk, $9.99, from Stevens. 5 SAVE Measuring cups, $14.99, from Briscoes. SPLURGE 1 SPLURGE Loveramics mixing bowl, $119, from Father Rabbit. 2 SPLURGE Ochre cloth, $29.99 for 3, from A&C Homestore. 3 SPLURGE Loveramics measuring jug, $49, from Father Rabbit. 4 SPLURGE Utensil holder, $138, from Everyday Needs, with wooden spoons, $14 and $16, from Father Rabbit, and rolling pin, $39.95, and whisk, $39.95, from Milly’s. 5 SPLURGE Measuring cups, $39.95, from Milly’s. Larsson buffet, $1199, from Freedom. Apuano Naturale tiles, $99.50 per sqm, from Tile Space. Wall…

OLD COFFEE HOUSE ‘This cosy, inviting space is inspired by a traditional coffee house we visited in Jaipur. It’s a nod to the slower times of ‘old’ India and the daily routines that are so important, such as a morning chai or coffee.’ – STYLIST AMBER 1 CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR MORNING CHAI (OR COFFEE) ROUTINE BY CREATING A PERSONALISED SPACE TO ENJOY EACH DAY. 2 ADD TEXTURE TO YOUR PAINTWORK BY TRYING A DRY-BRUSH EFFECT. THIS WORKS WELL WITH A TWO-TONE WALL. 3 PORTRAITS OF LOVED ONES OR ADMIRED FIGURES ARE PART OF INDIAN LIFE AND GIVE A REAL SENSE OF CONNECTION TO HISTORY. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO BRING PERSONALITY INTO YOUR HOME. 4 CLUSTER BOTTLES AND OBJECTS PICKED UP ON YOUR TRAVELS TO MAKE A…

When kids come along couples usually start looking around for a bigger home to cope with all the toys, books and bikes, not to mention the need for more bedrooms. But Sophie and Callan Brash decided to go in the opposite direction. Home for this Otago couple and their daughters India, 4, and Marley, 1, was formerly a four-bedroomed house in Oamaru. However, it never felt quite right for them. “There was too much space and we just never had enough furniture to fill it. It was just too big for us,” says Sophie. They decided that the obvious move was to downsize, a concept which held massive appeal for both of them. “It suits our ethos,” says Callan. “We like the sustainability aspect to it – the difference in…

NEW-BUILD TIPS: + Sketch your plans over and over again. Envision how you will use every inch of the space and really think hard about what you need to include in your home to make it somewhere you will love to live. + Source cheaper materials online before you start your build. It will save you a lot of money! Look for end-of-line tiles, carpet offcuts, half-used paint tins etc. These may be useless to anyone building a larger home but just the right amount for a tiny house. + Invest money in a good trailer as this is your home’s foundations. + If you are using a builder, hire someone experienced in building tiny homes and get references from previous clients. + Visit as many tiny homes as you…

In just six weeks, Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Holly Buckley and Ashlee Clegg of The Reno Girls transformed a “large, ugly” tin garage in Melissa’s Whangaparaoa backyard into the base for their new business. The three friends launched the renovation business six months ago to combine their styling, construction and project management skills, and to “spend more time with the kids,” says Melissa, a former pastor. The office was the first project the trio undertook – although they’d each completed their own house renovations – and it went off almost without a hitch. What was your inspiration for the build? Melissa: The rise in popularity of container rooms and houses. I thought this could be a similar concept, and it worked perfectly. What interior style were you aiming for? Coachella Valley desert…

1 Because the 1910 home was made of mudbricks, any structural change would be costly and complicated. > The pair renovated the entire property without altering anything structural. 2 The outdoor area was overgrown and didn’t function well. > Spaces were created for outdoor living, entertaining and parking. A lawn was added and the garden landscaped. 3 The budget was limited as the couple were renovating for resale. > Existing fixtures and fittings were restored and the pair relied on redecoration to make the biggest difference.…

What colours are best to hide dust and dirt? It pays not to go too light or too dark. Too light and you’ll see every speck of dust. Too dark and you’ll see crumbs and scuffing. A soft to mid-tone colour is more forgiving of everyday wear and tear. How easy is it to change or touch up a painted floor? If the paint wears through but is still mostly sound, a quick clean-down with a paintwork cleaner plus a new coat of paint should do. If you want a colour change, apply 2 coats of Resene Walk-on and finish with Resene Concrete Wax. TIP PLACE RUGS IN KEY TRAFFIC ZONES, SUCH AS DOWN A HALLWAY, AND MATS AT DOORS TO MINIMISE THE AMOUNT OF SCUFFING ON YOUR NICELY PAINTED…

Don’t worry if you don’t know where to start. The process of climbing onto the property ladder for the first time can be broken down into simple steps. The more you know, the smoother the process will be. “We’ll assist you in completing a home loan application and choosing the loan type that best suits your needs. We’ll keep things simple for you and guide you through the process with regular updates.” HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW? First you’ll need to get your deposit together. Usually that’s 20 percent of the home’s value and the bank lends you 80 percent. Sometimes, however, you may only need a 10 percent deposit. It pays to talk to TSB to discuss your situation. To work out how much you have as a deposit,…

Zest for life One of the truly bright spots amid winter’s gloom has to be citrus season. Those vivid oranges, lemons and mandarins light up many Kiwi gardens at this time of year and give us a much-needed zing in our salads and stir-fries. This month, as well as working her usual styling magic, Alex Walls has lent us her recipe for glazed orange lamb chops and we can’t wait to add it to our comfort food repertoire. See over the page for the recipe (and the beautiful dining setting to match).…

01 CLASS-LEADING SPACE Superbly adaptable, spacious and beautiful to look at, the Honda CR-V Limited 7 will take care of both your business and your family in style All the doors open to 90°, making it easy to load bikes, studio equipment, small children and even dinosaurs, while the split rear seats enable multiple configurations. And when you’re on taxi duty, it’s a true seven seater with a 2-3-2 layout and plush-yet-wipeable leather upholstery. 02 GOT-YOUR-BACK SAFETY When a chorus of little voices demand your attention it can be hard to stay focussed on the road. The Driver Attention Monitor calculates driver awareness and warns you with alerts. Other safety features include Emergency Stop Signal, Hill Start Assist and Reversing Camera. 03 DISTINCT NEW STYLE With its sharp profile, aerodynamic…

ELECTRIC BLANKET An everyday indulgence that will make them want to go to bed! SHEETS Opt for a set that includes both fitted and flat options. BLANKET The best shield for cold winter’s nights. DUVET INNER From fluffy and light to soft and snuggly, there’s a perfect duvet inner for everyone. COMFORTER Go to town with fun, funky colours and patterns.…

Kids’ rooms are one space where you can push the boundaries when it comes to colour. A fun paint feature is a great way to do this – and it doesn’t have to be on the walls. In this cute room, we’ve kept the walls neutral and turned the spotlight on the floor by painting it in broad stripes of warm white and hazy grey-blue, using Resene ‘Rice Cake’ (also on the walls) and Resene ‘Smokescreen’. (For instructions on painting a floor, turn to our step-by-step guide on page 94.) The floor matches the duvet cover, while the furniture has been painted to complement other colours in the bedding, from tan and toffee to deep blue. Doing this helps to tie our non-traditional palette of browns, blues and black together.…

NUTS AND SEEDS are a brilliant way to provide more vitamins and nutrients for your body. Add them to your baking, salads, porridge, muesli and sweet treats, or use chia seeds in place of eggs in baking. COCONUT CREAM AND COCONUT MILK are wonderful options for using in place of dairy milk in baking, smoothies or things like pancakes or waffles. GRAINS SUCH AS QUINOA, BUCKWHEAT OR PUFFED SPELT are a simple way to add more texture to your baking. They’re also more cost-effective, particularly if you buy in bulk. ALTERNATIVE FLOURS are gentler on the digestion than wheat flour, and more interesting to eat. These include spelt, oat, buckwheat and quinoa flours. I also always have plenty of raw nuts to grind into nut flour as I need it.…

A spike in interest Often known as ‘flamingo flower’, anthuriums produce exotic spikes in white, pink, salmon or red. They’re mainly grown as indoor plants and, in the right spot (warm, bright, good moisture), they’ll flower on and off all year round. As long as the water is changed daily and the flowers are not in direct sunlight, cut anthuriums can last for 2-3 weeks.…

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EDITOR Kristina Rapley ART & EDITORIAL Deputy editor Sally Conor Chief sub editor Stephanie Attwater Art director Fiona Kerr Style director Catherine Wilkinson Gardens editor Carol Bucknell DIGITAL Digital editor Lakshmi Krishnasamy Digital producers Bea Taylor, Olivia Day CONTRIBUTORS Amber Armitage, Monique Balvert O’Connor, Helen Bankers, Bayly & Moore, Anitta Behrendt, Anna Briggs, Kate Claridge, Pippa Fay, Wendy Fenwick, Allyson Gofton, Esther Gordon, Rikke Graff Juel, Debbie Harrison, Tom Hollow, Eve Kennedy, Annick Larkin, Emma MacDonald, Claire Mossong, Katie Newton, Vanessa Nouwens, Eleanor Ozich, Fiona Ralph, Sarah Rowlands, Melle van Sambeek, Alex Walls, Rachel Wybrow PRODUCTION Production co-ordinator Lorne Kay Printer Webstar Distributor Ovato Retail Distribution ADVERTISING | MARKETING | CORPORATE Commercial director Kaylene Hurley Group sales director – directs/Australia Rachel McLean Head of brand – commercial Anna Magasiva Commercial…

Hi Amy. Could you tell us a little about your background? I studied textile design in Wellington then moved to London straight after graduating, where I worked for several commercial textile design studios. The work involved really quick turnarounds and was very trend-focused. I started to develop a freelance practice through web contacts, using a more personal style. For the past six years I’ve been mostly freelancing full time, apart from a senior design role I took for two years. What does a normal day look like for you? I don’t have a strict routine, but I go to my studio every weekday, sometimes on the weekend as well. I find my most creative and productive hours are in the afternoon, so I make time for friends and fun things…

1 NEXT CHAPTER Using classic opening sentences like ‘Once upon a time,’ one family member starts telling a story, then everyone takes turns adding a sentence to keep it going. So many plot twists! 2 DIGGING IT Rustle up a DIY archaeological dig at your nearest park or beach to see what you can find. There are so many hidden treasures nesting in nature’s rubble, you never know what you’ll unearth! 3 STAGE PRESENCE An interpretive dance, an impromptu speech, a funny play – kids simply love to suspend reality and perform. Take them to a new location and challenge them to include it in their performance. 4 GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Is that an everyday park – or is it an enchanted forest filled…

SOPHIE AND CALLAN’S BUDGET BUILDING TIPS + Talk to your builder. Having an awesome builder like Mark Velenski made a big difference. He understood how important our budget was and that we didn’t need fancy. He also gave us sound advice along the way, helping us keep costs down. + Look at alternatives. For instance, we wanted a concrete bench but Mark helped us find a concrete-look laminate one that we are happy with. It was the same with our splashback – while we would have liked tiles, the laminate option we chose has given us the same look. + Do your research. For example, do all your windows need to be opening ones? These cost more. + Keep things simple. Go for straight lines. We were able to save…

MEET + GREET  Leigh Aston, 41 (engagement and performance manager), and Cory Hogben, 42 (leading hand), plus dogs Mojo and Morris. For Leigh Aston and Cory Hogben, there’s only been one downside to living in a petite 70-square-metre townhouse: “There’s a limit to the amount of renovation and styling you can do!” laughs Leigh. The couple moved into the tired two-level, two-bedroom, one-bathroom Christchurch abode in 2016, excited about living close enough to the CBD that they could stroll into the heart of the city and observe its redevelopment. They were also taken by how private the home was, tucked down the back of a long driveway, and loved its cute northwest-facing courtyard garden. But it wasn’t all roses. “It had been a rental for many years so the decor…

COLORSTEEL® has been protecting the places New Zealanders live, work and play in for over 35 years. We asked Sarah Pepworth, head of marketing, a few of our top questions: What are the tell-tale signs a roof may need replacing? Beyond the discovery of leaks, holes or rust, the age of the roof, coupled with the overall appearance, is a good indicator. Look for fading or chalking (white residue) and corroded fasteners or damaged gutters. Colours and textures that don’t match current trends or the broader facade or claddings are also a sign to replace. Being proactive is key to preventing damage. What are the benefits of getting a new roof as opposed to just doing repairs? A new COLORSTEEL® roof offers a peace-of-mind warranty to ensure a warm, dry…

FINISHES Kitchen cabinets Resene ‘Rivergum’. Guest bedroom Resene ‘Secrets’. Main bedroom Resene ‘Just Right’. Dining room wall Masterpiece E358013 by Eijffinger from Guthrie Bowron Front door Resene ‘Good As Gold’. FLOOR PLAN KEY 1 Entry 2 Lounge 3 Dining 4 Kitchen 5 Hallway 6 Bathroom 7 Bedroom TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 2018 Renovation begins. FEBRUARY 2019 Renovation completed. HONESTY BOX + What features did you save or splurge on during the reno? Alice: We saved on the kitchen splashback which Caleb tiled himself. We got the subway tiles for $25 a square metre from Trade Depot. The glossy white surface reflects the light, making the space seem brighter, and the overall effect gives the kitchen an expensive look without the price tag. + We also didn’t want to spend money on the…

1 PREPARE THE SURFACE Achieving a good, long-lasting finish on your floor is all about the prep. Wash your floor thoroughly, then let it dry completely before applying the right type of primer. 2 CHOOSE THE COLOUR A painted floor can dominate a room so select your colour carefully! Think about your other furnishings and the mood you want to create. 3 APPLY THE PAINT Use a clean roller to apply your chosen paint colour in long, even strokes. Allow to dry for at least 2 hours before applying the second coat. 4 SEAL THE SURFACE If you want your paint to last, seal it with a product like Resene Concrete Wax.…

For some Kiwis their first home will be an apartment rather than a house. If that’s you, there are a few differences you need to be aware of. The rules for minimum deposit, price and size vary according to property types – so talk to TSB. If you’re buying an apartment or unit make sure you ask the real estate agent for details of any monthly or yearly fees to include in your budget. The agent also needs to disclose a variety of information such as the Earthquake Building Strength rating, which you need to provide to your bank before borrowing.…

1 MEET + GREET “I wanted a clean, white and spacious laundry with loads of storage and a large bench for folding laundry. I wanted a space I would love to be in” Philly Lyus, 37 (interior designer at Philly Lyus Design and DMI Homestagers), Nick Lyus, 38 (real estate agent), Harry, 10, George, 7, and Sofia, 5, plus Vader the pooch. Why have you installed a new laundry? Philly: When we bought our house, we always planned to move the laundry to a different location and turn the space into a large study. What was your brief for the new space? Clean, white and spacious with loads of storage and a large bench for folding laundry. With three kids and a busy household I wanted a space I would…

ALL NATURAL Choose artworks in earthy tones and team them with furniture and decor in natural materials to create a soothing, grounded arrangement. TIP IF YOU’RE RENTING AND AREN’T ALLOWED TO PUT THINGS ON THE WALLS YOU CAN STILL CREATE A GALLERY-STYLE ART DISPLAY ON A SIDEBOARD. MIX UP THE FRAME SIZES TO CREATE INTEREST. Create a gallery wall 1 Decide on a theme to tie your wall together: it could be colour, subject matter, medium or technique. We linked our corner gallery by technique (line drawings) and also colour, choosing shades of pinky orange. 2 To create extra interest and shape, use a variety of print sizes. For our two gallery walls we used three or four different sizes from A4 to A1. 3 When it comes to choosing…

MEET + GREET  Anitta Behrendt (photographer), Daniel Lohmann (senior trader), Ingeborg, 14, Virgil, 10, and Nola, 2. When Anitta Behrendt and partner Daniel Lohmann moved into their three-level terraced house in Copenhagen, they were happy to find enough space for an additional small living room at one end of their open-plan kitchen and dining area. “Our youngest daughter, Nola, is only 2 so she wants to be where we are and not in the main living room or in her own room while we’re in the kitchen,” says Anitta. “The two older kids also enjoy hanging out with us and when we have guests over for dinner, it’s great to have some extra seating close to the kitchen.” However, in addition to being narrow, the space also largely functions as…

SELLING WHAT TO SELL Vintage or collectable items, designer or well-known brands, recent purchases or older pieces still in good condition are sure to sell well. Don’t forget items in a state of disrepair may also be desirable – building materials, or even an old fence, can fetch good prices. PREP FOR SALE Make sure the object is clean and in the best condition possible. It’s worth doing minor fix-ups if you want to raise the price of the item. Take well-lit photographs against a plain background – or style things in an inspiring setting. Photograph multiple angles to show all sides, plus close-ups of any details or defects. Provide measurements and a description, information on era or designer, and the item’s condition. WHERE TO SELL Trade Me and other…

WALL HANGING Store-bought wall hangings can be pricey so why not try making your own? Take a 55cm length of 12mm-diameter dowel. Cut T-shirt yarn in varying lengths from 80cm to 140cm. You will need 6 pieces of yarn of each length. Group each length and fold in half. Hold the looped end in front of the dowel then grasp loose ends and pull through loop to enclose dowel. Hang yarn in ascending or descending lengths, or mix them up a little. You could use yarn in a single colour or a mix of colours like we have done. To create a hanger, tie a 130cm piece of yarn to each end of the dowel, then hang on the wall. TEALIGHT HOLDER Give a simple glass votive a boho look…