Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2020 i Your Home and Garden

We don’t put bathrooms on the cover of Your Home and Garden very often – interesting ones are hard to come by and they can also be tricky to shoot. But when we saw designer Vic Bibby’s gorgeous ensuite with its pink basin, blue tiles and luxe brass hardware, we knew it was a serious cover contender for this, our bathroom issue. Find out how she created this glorious space, and learn her insider tips for designing small bathrooms, in our special renovation report on page 82. The other theme we’re exploring in this issue is decorating with white. The shade has become so common in our homes that it’s starting to feel a bit safe, so we have a guide on page 102 on how to use it successfully…

SAVE SPLURGE SAVE 1 Burgon & Ball hand fork, $29.95, from Gubba, on Fog Linen brass hook, $18, from Father Rabbit. 2 Wooden paper pot maker, $29.99, from Shut The Front Door. 3 Kiwi Garden pot, $8.50, and olive tree, $10, both from The Warehouse. 4 Dibber, $18, from Tony Sly Pottery. 5 Linear pot, $8.50, from Kmart. 6 Stainless-steel trowel, $18.99, from Kings Plant Barn. 7 Hand rake, $19.90, from Father Rabbit. 8 Stainless-steel secateurs, $22.99, from Kings Plant Barn. SPLURGE 1 Seedling potter, $59.90, from Father Rabbit. 2 Capra Designs etch pot, $79, from Surprise Surprise, with ficus, $20, from The Warehouse. 3 Capra Designs etch pot, $79, from Surprise Surprise. 4 Sophie Conran trowel, $59.90, from Good Thing. 5 Sophie Conran hand rake, $79, from Father Rabbit.…

Colour palette Your Home and Garden Scarlett Aztec duvet set, from $179.99. Textured velvet cushions, $49.99 each. Quilted velvet Euro cushions, $49.99 each. Desert embroidered tufted Euro cushions, $49.99 each. Available exclusively from Farmers. Get the look Layer it up. Mixing fabrics and textures is all part of this look. The combination of plush velvet and crisp cotton looks luxurious, or tassles, tufting and embroidery add a bohemian feel. Experiment with colour. New bed linen is a good way to try out different shades and unexpected colour combinations because it is easily changed. Welcoming earthy tones of rust, terracotta and clay pink are particularly hot this season, so dive on in! Take the look further. Don’t just stop at the bed. Load up your room with ceramics, potted cacti, woven…

Four years ago, Tash and Arie Stokes made the decision to start a family and grow their photography business instead of buying a house and taking on a mortgage. But when their landlord announced he’d be selling the property they were happily renting, they found themselves in the stressful position of having to find another home – and fast. Tash was pregnant with their second child, George (now 1), and they were underwhelmed by the rentals available. “We visited this house and loved its bones, but that was about the only thing it had going for it,” recalls Tash. The interior was characterised by shabby, old-fashioned wallpaper and interior paint colours straight out of the 1980s. The curtains and blinds were old and the house was tired and in dire…

HONESTY BOX + Lessons learned? Unless you have an unlimited budget, there’s going to come a time when you have to make a compromise – but it’s those decisions that might leave you pleasantly surprised. We learned that sometimes things happen for a reason and that a positive attitude and willingness to compromise can sometimes achieve a better outcome. + Best memory in your home? The night before the YH&G photographer came around, the kids were playing in the garden and we’d finished tidying and were sitting on the deck and everything felt amazing. It was the first time we’d really enjoyed our deck as it was intended to be used. We put on the outdoor speakers and outdoor lights and had a few beers and watched this epic sunset.…

+ What was the style brief and how long were you involved in the renovation? Emily and David were feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions that needed to be made, so the brief was to help them pull together a cohesive and fresh family home. I was involved for about five months. + What colour palette did you settle on, and why? We kept it simple with a light grey and white scheme, with dark wooden features and brass accents. This enabled us to choose bolder patterns and colours in the soft furnishings and rugs. The grey Dulux Manorburn on the walls looks slightly lilac, which adds a really lovely, romantic feel to the home. As it’s a cooler colour, I suggested using a warm-toned wooden floor to help cosy…

Interior designer Vic Bibby, her husband, Mark, and their three teenage daughters have always loved living in their modest three-bedroom bungalow on Napier’s Hospital Hill, with its views over the Botanical Gardens to the sea and proximity to work, school and friends. But there was one downside to the house – they had to share one bathroom between the five of them. But rather than moving, they added an extension to the front of their home, with a new master bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and a small but luxuriously appointed ensuite. There’s now a new problem: the beautiful little mosaic-tiled sanctuary is proving difficult to leave. LIGHT AND DARK Before the project kicked off, the designer sat down with Architecture HDT to plan the layout. She wanted a walk-in shower, a…

Why did you purchase the house? Selena: I fell in love with it; it was absolutely an emotional buy. I had always wanted to live in a home that had character in spades and this little cottage was absolutely perfect. What did you love about it? Everything! It is in an amazing location with vacant land stretching out in front of it, leading your eye out to the lake view. It’s tucked away in a quiet street that we didn’t even know existed until I saw the cottage advertised. The original features were what we really fell in love with: the gorgeous original doors and locks, wooden floors, high ceilings and panelling. What era is the house? It was built in 1930. From what we understand, the cottage was originally…

YOU WILL NEED + 3.15m rope or thick cord (about 1cm in diameter) + Scissors + 12 skeins embroidery thread in 6 colours (2 of each colour) + Darning needle + Cotton INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Cut a 15cm length of rope and set aside – this will be the hanger. Divide the remaining rope into 6 x 50cm lengths. STEP 2 On a flat surface, make a rainbow shape by stacking the 6 pieces one above the other. Trim so ends are level with each other. STEP 3 Decide the order of your colours from the outer to the inner rope of the rainbow. STEP 4 Starting 5cm in from the end of 1 piece of rope, tie on the embroidery thread in your chosen colour with a knot. Then…

Hot, sunny, windy spots: New Zealand flax, Poor Knights lily, Cycas revoluta, New Zealand and Australian grasses, succulents and sedums, pelargoniums, daisies, petunias, cordylines, bougainvillea, agaves, bromeliads and herbs such as chive, basil, mint and oregano. Shady, sheltered locations: Opt for Japanese maples, daphne, ferns, Rhapis palms, azaleas, clivia, hostas and New Guinea impatiens. POT PLACEMENT There are no hard and fast rules about how to arrange your pots. However, using the right container in the right place can instantly freshen up any outdoor area. 1 Use a pot on its own if it has enough wow factor, or fill it with plants to create a showy focal point – eg a big, dramatic frangipani with small succulents around its base, or a colourful patio bougainvillea for a splash of…

Sedums are a large group of almost 600 succulent species, but it’s Sedum spectabile, with its eye-catching large flowerheads and tolerance of clay soils, which stands out from the crowd. Umbrella-shaped flowers come in white, pink, lilac and various shades of red, depending on the variety. Reaching about 40cm in height, the fleshy, grey green leaves of Sedum spectabile die back in winter so you need to put them where other plants can ideally fill the gap during that period. They look superb in perennial beds or in pots which can be moved out of sight while the plant is dormant. Full sun is best.…

TRENDING ON HOMESTOLOVE.CO.NZ 10 things every stylish home on Instagram has – and where to buy them TOP POST ON INSTAGRAM This jetty-inspired pool walkway offers a unique way to connect the home with the outdoors INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS WE’RE LOVING PET OF THE MONTH FOUR-YEAR-OLD PERSIAN BLUEBERRY LIVES WITH HER TWO DOGGIE SIBLINGS, BILLY AND BELLA, IN A HOLIDAY-STYLE HAVEN IN FOXTON BEACH. SEE MORE OF BLUEBERRY’S BEACH HOUSE ON PAGE 62. 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…

Nikau Hindin (Te Rarawa, Ngapuhi) is reviving the ancient art of making aute (Maori barkcloth or tapa cloth) – a skill that, up until now, hadn’t been practised here for over a century. She is based in Gisborne, where she gained her masters of creative practice at Toihoukura, the School of Māori Visual Art & Design, following her honours degree in fine arts at the University of Auckland. What is aute? ‘Aute’ is the name of both the paper mulberry plant and the finished barkcloth. When the aute plant is 18 months old, it’s cut; I make an incision in the bark and peel it off the stalk. This leaves the white, sappy inner bark, which I scrape and beat with shells and wooden beaters. It expands into cloth more…

HONESTY BOX + Where have you saved money? Tash: Not doing anything structural to the property. + Where have you splurged? Not many areas! + What was your best buy? The Karen Walker Blanched Pink paint on the office feature wall. It has such a beautiful tone. + Best memory in your home? Bringing our new baby home and starting life as a family of four. + What would you never do again? After removing wallpaper in every room of the house, I will never put wallpaper up, ever! + Best lesson learned? Take your time with prep work; it always shows in the end result. BUDGET Kitchen Paint: $300 Vinyl for splashback: $200 Lighting: $100 Styling: $150 Living room Paint: $250 Shelving and desk: $150 Carpet restretch: $250 Styling:…

A damp basement and a dangerous staircase aren’t music to a homeowner’s ears. And Emily White and husband David McKellar were mightily glad to say goodbye to both when they renovated their house in Belmont, Auckland. “The reason we decided to renovate was to replace the spiral staircase with a normal one, as we had all taken a tumble down it,” Emily says. “We got a bit carried away with the rest!” 1 BACKGROUND Their bungalow, built in 1925, was moved onto the site from the outskirts of Auckland in the 1960s. Emily and David bought it in 2012 and almost immediately noticed water dripping through the ceiling. However, a new roof and a fresh coat of exterior paint wasn’t the end of their problems – a retaining wall collapsed…

LUCY SARGENT OF POCKETSPACE INTERIORS SHARES HER SMALL-BATHROOM TIPS, FROM VANITIES AND BUDGETS TO THE LOWDOWN ON LOOS A small space is no reason to go without when creating the bathroom of your dreams. Whether you’re adding on a new ensuite, modernising a pocket-sized powder room or simply wanting to maximise the potential of a petite family bathroom, there are some clear dos and don’ts that will help along the way. We asked the experts for their space-saving tips and tricks for everything from plumbing and ventilation, to tiling and vanities, so you can make the most of every centimetre. Note: For this feature we’ve defined a small bathroom as measuring 1.5-2.5 sqm. VANITIES When designing a small bathroom you want the vanity to be wall-mounted and 900mm wide or…

+ Get all your fixtures and fittings as early as you can; the plumber will have to fit pipes specific to the taps you choose. + Run everything past your builder and plumber at the planning stage to troubleshoot any potential problems. + Underfloor heating is not as expensive as you think and it makes such a difference. It’s luxurious in winter and the heat helps keep the room warm and dry, which saves you from getting mould and mildew. + Choose grouting that’s a similar colour to the floor tiles to make the space feel bigger. + Install a skylight if possible – it brings in light but still ensures privacy. + You can use wallpaper in a bathroom as long as it’s not too close to any direct…

The obsession with white interiors continues. Not only does white provide the ultimate backdrop to showcase personal style, it always manages to look fresh and modern and will add a simple, spacious feeling to any room. Pearly whites go with almost everything, they’re hard to tire of, and a pale paint job can be a cheap and easy way to make over a room – or an entire house. Yet white doesn’t have to be boring or safe. Not only are there hundreds of shades, you can use texture, shape and layers to create different looks. There are a number of ways to work with it, from freshening up with a few cushions, to painting an entire room, floor and all. Here we show you how to get white right,…

AUCKLAND When I first moved back to Auckland after living in the South Island, I was shocked to find that there weren’t more recycling centres in the region – places I had come to love and support in cities such as Dunedin and Nelson. Thankfully, I eventually discovered a few gems, and the number of ‘dump shops’ (as they are affectionately known) has been growing ever since as more landfills are converted into recycling centres by Auckland Council. With another set to open in Onehunga next year, and plans to have 12 community recycling centres across Auckland by 2024, reusing and repurposing in the region is only getting better. Some of these shops are also making use of technology – Devonport Community Recycling Centre and The Tipping Point at Waita…

Among the many beautiful architecturally designed homes and gardens that line the streets around Auckland’s inner-city, there’s a special set of trees that grab the attention of passers-by. The graceful trunks and cloud-pruned foliage of the blue to - tara trees lining the driveway of this delightful property have earned the admiration of many. “People stop and comment on them all the time,” says designer Donna Stanish of Seed Landscapes. “The children from the primary school up the road love them. They call them ‘Dr Seuss trees’.” THE SITE A fusion of Asian and contemporary landscape ideas features throughout the garden, which covers a steep, narrow site. The modern house, designed by Leuschke Kahn Architects, is comprised of two double-storey pavilions linked by a glass rectangle, with three courtyard gardens…

BEDDING SOFT SERVE The cushy washed fabric and serene aquamarine hue make the Elysian duvet cover set by Linen House an easy addition to the bedroom. Just add the matching euro cushions and get snoozing. Duvet set, from $169, cushions, $39, from Farmers. linenhouse.co.nz LIVING SO STUMPED SPRUCE UP YOUR SITTING ROOM WITH THIS SET OF OAK-LOOK TABLES, $55 FOR TWO, FROM KMART.CO.NZ. DINING SITTING PRETTY THE PAUSE DINING CHAIR, BY WOUD DESIGN, IS AN INSTANT CLASSIC. $699 FROM CAPRICHO.CO.NZ. BEDROOM Frame game The Citta Arc bed, made from oak and oak veneer, is on our wish list for a bedroom makeover. You can also purchase the bed base and bedhead individually. From $3390 for queen size. cittadesign.com BABY Baby bloom If you’re hunting for the perfect baby-shower gift or…

STYLE TIP KEEP DARK COLOUR SCHEMES FROM LOOKING DULL BY INCLUDING REFLECTIVE SURFACES TO BOUNCE LIGHT AROUND THE ROOM. THINK GLOSSY TILES, SHINY BRASS TAPWARE AND OVERSIZED MIRRORS. TRY A NEW TAKE ON THE CLASSIC COMBINATION OF WHITE AND WOOD WITH ACCENTS OF BLUSH PINK AND TILES WITH AN IMPERFECT, NATURALISTIC FEEL. BRASS HARDWARE ADDS THE GLAM. EMBRACE BOLD COLOUR AND GRAPHIC SHAPES IN THE BATHROOM FOR A PLAYFUL EFFECT. THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR WORKS PARTICULARLY WELL IN BATHROOMS DESIGNED FOR KIDS OR GUESTS.…

HONESTY BOX + Best lesson learned? Katy: Do it once, do it right. + What would you never do again? Try to sow a lawn in May. + One thing you would change about your home if you could? If you had asked a couple of years ago, there would have been a few things. But we have considered and worked on our home to get it just right for us. We’re happy to sit back now and enjoy it. + Most memorable experience you’ve had in your home? It was exciting sleeping in our house on that first night, all ready for the boys to start their new schools in a place we now call home. BUDGET + How much have you spent on improving your home? We have…

It’s not uncommon to be on holiday and remark, “If only I could live like this every day.” Reuben and Amy Nicklin said the same thing about being at their Foxton Beach bach – and then they made it a reality. They bought the bach – which was just a half-hour drive from their then-home in Palmerston North – in 2016. The search for the perfect getaway spot had taken years, but when they finally found it they realised the possibilities were huge. “We saw this place but thought it would be way out of our price range,” Amy says. “It was advertised as five bedrooms, two bathrooms, but we checked it out anyway. It turned out that it was two separate dwellings: a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom which was…

FINISHES FLOOR PLAN TIMELINE JANUARY 2012 Purchased house AUGUST 2017 Started renovation JANUARY 2018 Renovation finished HONESTY BOX + What areas of your renovation did you save on? Splurge on? Emily: We splurged on the wooden flooring – it wasn’t even in the budget. We were hoping to use the original floors but when we took the carpet up in the living room it seemed an extension had been built many years ago and the woods weren’t matched. + Best lessons learned? Go with your gut feeling and get an interior designer, if only to confirm what you are thinking. If you don’t understand something or can’t visualise it, speak to your tradespeople until you do. Ask them to explain, no matter how trivial it is, as it will bother…

+ Before you buy your tapware, ask your plumber if it’s suitable for your water pressure. + Swapping to instantaneous gas hot water can free up space by removing the need for a hot-water cylinder. + Stick with reputable brands; if you want customer support, using specialist suppliers is important. + The more you move things around, the more it costs. Keeping the toilet in the same spot is a good way to keep costs down. + For ventilation, you can now install a small all-in-one fan and halogen light. Some fans can even go directly above the shower. Also, the further away the fan is from the inlet (grille), the quieter it will be, which is great for small spaces – eg, some products allow the fan to be…

Our last Resene Colour Home Awards finalist, interior designer Becky Lee, did not shy away from colour when she decorated her 1950s home. “My brain is hard-wired for colour so using colours that I love in our home brings me a lot of pleasure,” the Christchurch homeowner says. Her bedroom incorporates a feature wall in Resene Apache – a sure-fire way to wake up happy. See more of Becky’s colour-infused pad on page 108.…

Interior designer Becky Lee has transformed the former blank canvas of her 1950s Christchurch home. When she purchased the house – which she shares with partner Phil Tumataroa, a writer, and sons Nico and Beau – it was painted in variations of Resene Black White. Fast forward five and a half years and it’s a kaleidoscope of colour, with each room featuring its own dramatic look. “I grew up in a colourful home, so being surrounded by colour is the norm for me,” says Becky. The adventurous combination of colours was initially inspired by a wallpaper Becky chose for the kitchen. From there, the home’s age began to play a role. “I started to think about the era of the house, 1950s style and design, and how I could put…

Not so long ago, creating a waste-free fridge might have seemed a daunting task. But more recently eco-friendly living and beautiful design trends have collided, giving us all kinds of lovely options for storing food sustainably. Over the past few years, I’ve gradually switched out plastic storage options for good-quality alternatives, and, as it turns out, many of them actually keep food fresher for longer and inspire a healthier way of eating. Here are a few tips on how to buy and store food in a sustainable way: 1 GO FOR GLASS Use sealable glass containers and jars. Glass is a safer storage option for your food than plastic, lasts much longer (with luck, for a lifetime) and looks so much prettier, too. Once I’ve done my shop, I’ll often…

The average size of a section has shrunk by about a third over the past 30 years, signalling the end of the Kiwi quarter-acre dream. But having only a small patch, balcony or terrace is no barrier to growing and enjoying an array of beautiful plants. Eye-catching containers will transform the smallest space when filled with colourful flowers, sun-loving succulents and grasses, or delicious herbs and edibles. POPULAR PLANTS FOR POTS Almost any type of plant can be grown in a pot, and there are so many different effects you can achieve. Select plants based on the environment they’ll be in – are they intended for a hot, sunny courtyard, a shady patio, or a windy roof garden or balcony? Check out our guide (above right) for a few suggestions.…

Dear Carol, I would really love some ideas to improve our outdoor area. We need to do something to the space to make it look tidy and attractive – not just a slab of concrete. The area gets the prevailing westerly winds so we need some sort of wall along the western side. Should we put up a pergola with a roof over it or leave it open? I’m worried that a roof might make it too dark. We had thought of putting in an outdoor fire somewhere, too. We have good-draining soil and the backyard gets sun from about 10am onwards. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.…