Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2021 i Your Home and Garden

There’s no putting it off any longer. Autumn is here and it’s time to stow the sun umbrella, stash the gauzy muslin curtains and commit to some serious velvet cushions. This seasonal soft furnishings edit will be a welcome silver lining for the shorter days and distinct nip in the morning air. Just as you would with your wardrobe, it’s really just a case of making a few clever switches with colours and textures that will help you create a warm and welcoming retreat now that we’ll be spending more time indoors. We have the lowdown on page 28 and can I say I’m super keen about adding some olive into my living space. While reporting about incoming interiors trends and the homes we feature may not seem particularly dangerous…

COVER ACT The secret to creating a bedding look that will make you want to make your bed in the morning is a palette of complementary hues, a playful pattern and plenty of pillows. Try out this look with the George Street Linen bamboo linen duvet cover set in peach bloom, $239, linen euro pillowcase in olive, $89, and linen vintage floral print pillowcase, $119.95 (set of 2). georgestreetlinen.com Rainbow connection THIS MUSKHANE INDRENI RUG IS HANDMADE IN NEPAL WITH 100 PERCENT FELT. NO TWO RUGS ARE THE SAME, FIND IT FOR $349, FROM MOIONGEORGE.NZ NATURAL SELECTION Rough ceramics and organic shapes, Stone Age-style is a trend to get onboard with. These two lamps are great starting points. Save: Textured base table lamp, $27, from kmart.co.nz. Splurge: Lea table lamp,…

If Amy Moore’s win on The Block NZ had you searching for colourful and playful wares to put in your own home, then you might be due for a road trip to Gisborne. The former beauty therapist-turned-interior designer has recently set up her first retail store, The WorkShop, and it’s filled with everything ‘Amy’ – bohemian-styled homewares, vintage finds and locally made items. What was your vision for The WorkShop? Initially I wanted a space to use as an office where I could sit quietly and plan rooms and ideas for clients. The space was always filled with bits and pieces I had collected for my clients to look at when they visited. That got me onto the idea of actually selling the cool things I was finding. Not just…

As it is situated in a row of brick homes, the facade of this house is almost identical to those on either side of it. Step inside the front door, however, and the uniquely colourful style that interior designer Kim Stephen has brought to her own abode rapidly becomes evident. “ I am naturally drawn to colour… and I’ve certainly got a very wide range of colours in this house,” says Kim. She’s not exaggerating – from the bright blue and green ikat wallpaper in the guest cloakroom to the bright pinks and yellows in the open-plan dining, kitchen and living space, a plethora of vibrant shades meets the eye all over the house. Asked where her affinity for colour comes from, Kim simply says, “Colour makes me feel happy…

Honesty box What areas did you save on? The building work done by Doug. What areas did you splurge on? Wallpaper, curtains and blinds. We wanted window coverings that were beautiful and effective. Best lessons learned? Always use an interior designer. Mary-Ellen dealt with all the design, deliveries, purchases, tradespeople and kept them on time and to schedule. She really worked for us and saved us a lot of stress. Any DIY challenges or renovation disasters? No. What’s one thing you’d change about your house if you could? The kitchen and the bathroom. They’re both being addressed in the next renovation. We are really looking forward to it. Most memorable experience in your home? Probably the Covid-19 level 4 lockdown. Covid changed everything – how we lived and worked together,…

If you’re familiar with Julie Stuart’s business alter-ego, Clever Poppy, you’ll know that her style is pretty, whimsical and packed with DIY goodness. Her most recent project, creating two unique rooms for her children Piper and Harvey, delivers her signature approach in spades. With fabulous feature wallpapers, soft gelato colours and walls dripping with DIY artwork (both hers and the kids’), Julie has turned an old office and a shared kids’ room into two utterly adorable spaces. What were the rooms before you transformed them into bedrooms? These two rooms have changed a lot since we bought our house more than a decade ago. They’ve both had their turn as an office, nursery and bedroom. Most recently, Harvey’s room was the kids’ shared room and Piper’s was an office. Why…

HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The six finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue. TERMS & CONDITIONS Instructions on how to enter are part of the conditions of…

Entranced by Michael Smither’s Diver, which is a limited edition of 82 screenprints. It’ll remind us just how good it’s been to dive and swim this past summer. $600 from New Zealand Fine Arts, prints.co.nz Envious of Suzie of Slab Ceramics’ Handbuilt Vessel #2. As a trying-hard potter, I can only begin to wonder how the Pāpāmoa Beach ceramicist got this genius piece under way. $150 from Paper Plane, paperplanestore.com Thinking of upgrading my mismatched china for a lovely matching set. I love this ridged Ulani 12-piece set, $219 from Freedom.Freedomfurniture.co.nz Eating this House of Chocolate The Pink Chocolate Egg, $20, with Ruby chocolate hazelnut dragees. It’s a work of art.houseofchocolate.co.nz…

When we take a moment to consider all that goes into cooking daily, it can be easy to feel instantly overwhelmed. Deciding what to make, planning what to buy, going to the store, shopping within a budget, keeping everyone happy and finding the time to cook. If you put all of this information in front of somebody who doesn’t feel confident in the kitchen, then it’s no wonder they feel overwhelmed. To most people, meal planning might seem like a stressful or boring task, but not to worry, as I’m here to share my simple yet effective ideas when it comes to designing a delicious weekly menu. Decision fatigue is a real thing when it comes to cooking. These tips will give you more headspace and clarity, so you can…

A slight drop in temperature, not immediate but still noticeable, and shorter days can mean only one thing – autumn is coming. Apart from signalling a switch up in the wardrobe department, these changes also prompt a start in prepping your home for the new season. “Autumn magic involves all our senses,” says Federica Contardi, national visual merchandiser for Citta. “It’s when we prepare our homes to feel warm and welcoming for the cooler weather ahead, and as it begins to get darker, with the lamps turned on and the candles lit, the house has that special atmosphere… comfortable and warm.” So, if the tap of autumn on your front door has you hankering for a new throw to, well, throw on your couch, or to finally slap a new…

Michelle Hall Collins and Michael Collins are “serial renovators”, but they may have done themselves out of jobs. The Aucklanders have spent almost 20 years having their 1930 bungalow in the city’s seaside suburb of Point Chevalier updated, renovated and extended to suit their family’s needs, but without stripping away any of its original charm or distinctive character. And now the green weatherboard house with its fairytale features – a curved roof and gables, arched entranceway and door, and niche in the chimney – is just how want they want it. Their latest project, a 55sqm extension, has given them a new family room that flows from the kitchen and onto a private deck; a reconfigured laundry with a shower; and a bedroom for teenage son Alex, who’d been competing…

Laura’s top tips + Choose pieces you love and don’t apologise. + Structural things generally cost more and are harder to change. + Be bold! I’ve had so many people say they wish they’d made bolder choices with their own houses after seeing ours. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it is ours and we love it. + Landscape later. Pottering away at the landscaping is fun and rewarding. If your budget is limited, spend it on things you can’t do yourself and do the planting and hole-digging yourself. + If you love it, it goes together. Don’t get too hung up on a style. Chances are that if you love it, it goes with all the other things you love. Honesty box What areas of your…

With no windows you can casually peer into from the road, Tim and Polly Dagg’s home is a mystery by day. “One of my pet hates is having big windows facing the street and looking into someone’s bedroom or having the curtains permanently pulled,” explains Tim, architect and partner at Sheppard & Rout. Come night, it’s a different story altogether. The front facade of the mostly brick, cedar and steel-clad house in the Christchurch suburb of Strowan can, and often does, light up and change colour due to the LEDs behind the polycarbonate covering the front bedroom window and successfully obscuring the view. The illumination has been a hit with neighbours and passers-by. “We have it red at Christmas and green for St Patrick’s Day,” says Polly. “And we have…

Kiwis have traditionally used tiles for the wet areas of their homes, but these days they’re installing them elsewhere too. It’s a trend that’s growing as home and business owners look for attractive, durable and low-maintainance floor, wall and outdoor options that also express their individuality and creativity. 1 NEW TERRITORY You only need to look at homes in Europe to know that tiles are enduring. And now Kiwis are catching on, tiling areas other than traditional bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and entrances. “Tiles that lasts for generations are the ideal flooring, says Anna Williams, marketing manager at Tile Warehouse. “Not only do they offer limitless designs, but they also provide the convenience that generations have relied on.” She says architects and engineers are recommending tiles to both residential and commercial…

Embrace handmade accents Adding handmade items to the room through art, cushions, toys and upcycled furniture will make the room feel inviting and comfortable. Add a feature wall It brings in so much personality and can be swapped out relatively easily down the track. Invest in black-out curtains and blinds It’s noticeably different how much longer the kids sleep now that the sun isn’t streaming into their windows in the morning. Get some cool storage options It will make it much easier to tidy the room after the whirlwinds have been through. Plus, it might even encourage them to tidy up after themselves. Frame your child’s art I love taking a crazily colourful piece of art my kid has brought home from school and framing it myself in a classic…

The significance of Easter means something different to each of us, but its universal themes of renewal, fertility, nature and the continuity of life remain a time-honoured cause to celebrate with family and friends (and of course, eat copious amounts of chocolate). The festival also ignites creativity: a beautifully set table, handmade crafts and conversation-starting displays bring a fresh, seasonal charm to one’s home. While bunnies and eggs – the customary symbols of Easter – will always have a place on the decorating checklist, the mood has turned from pastels and bunting to a more authentic, serene aesthetic inspired by natural curiosities, desaturated colours, personalised vignettes and the spirit of hunting and gathering. Set the stage Following hot on the heels of Christmas, Easter is the next big festival to…

Japchae SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 300g sweet potato noodles 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 400g beef scotch or eye fillet, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups baby spinach 1½ Tbsp each light and dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp fish sauce 1 tsp caster sugar 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook the noodles according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid. 2 Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 4–5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. 3…

Garden diary Clear spent crops from the vegetable bed and compost. Or cut them down, chop up the thicker stalks, and leave on the top of the soil to break down over winter. Tomatoes, however, should be removed as they can harbour diseases that may over-winter in the soil. Keep your household in nutrient-rich greens all winter long by sowing or planting silverbeet and/or spinach. Or sow fast-growing Asian brassicas such as bok choy, which takes a mere 55 days from seed to plate. Many plants will enjoy a head-start on spring by being sown in the garden now. This gives them time to get established before winter, meaning stronger plants and earlier blooms in spring. Prominent in this group are broad beans, which like rich soil and space. Sow…

WE LOVE Kiwi project manager Jen Jones shares her wisdom on everything renovation – budget, timing, plus all the bits and bobs. @nineyardsconsulting Interesting tidbits and reno facts interlaced with gorgeous interior shots. This ’gram is here to inspire and educate. @reno_notebook PET OF THE MONTH Before joining the Hall Collins family, Georgy, the Siberian forest cat, had to spend time in the car with highly allergic Michael. Luckily, he passed the test. CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. WOULD YOU RATHER...? This month we asked our followers the hard questions! Would you rather...? Here are the results: @yourhomeandgarden CHARACTER VS MODERN 56% Preferred classic details over modern digs. WHITE VS PINK 80% Agreed white bathrooms rule. PANTRY VS BED 78% Chose a perfect pantry…

GOOD TO GO These days, I can’t bring myself to buy a takeaway›coffee without using a reusable›cup, and these glass vessels from Lu Saint make the experience even more luxurious.› @lu__saint RETRO LOVE I’m quite enamoured with the vintage and slow-made goods from Elle Boheme, particularly the woven bags made from sustainable plant fibres. There’s a new release every Monday. @ellebohemenz ENDURING PIECE This autumn, I plan on making many tray-bake meals, and this softly coloured beige dish would fit our dinner nicely. Enamel is a complete winner in my kitchen as it’s easy to clean, hard-wearing and also cost-effective. @blackbirdgoods…

Michelle and Michael’s top tips + Mull over ideas over time if you can. Living in a home before changing it helps you decide the things that will make the most difference to liveability. + Constantly seek inspiration from books, magazines and online. + Be open to changing your mind. + Mix new and old things to give your home warmth and interest. + Let your home express who you are as people. Honesty box What areas of your renovation did you save on? Doing the interior painting and back landscaping ourselves. Choosing simple fittings for the laundry/bathroom. What did you splurge on? Custom-made solid rimu doors to match existing original doors and custom-made French doors and windows. Can you tell us about the best lessons learned? Make sure you…

Clarissa and Doug Thompson’s brief for revamping the transitional villa they’d just bought was simple and unambiguous: “Anything but white.” They wanted the interior of their house to be colourful and to work with some of the special pieces they’d bought on their travels. “I’ve always loved terracotta and colours from Morocco and Turkey,” says Clarissa. And so the couple and Clarissa’s best friend, interior designer Mary-Ellen Hinton, set about planning the decor for the 1920s house in the central Auckland suburb of Mt Albert. Mary-Ellen interviewed them, made a mood board and then presented them with options for each room. “We said, ‘Yes let’s do it’,” says Clarissa. Now the couple, their daughters Ivy and Alice, and Doug’s mum Gloria, live in a home that’s been renovated just for…

Author Alice Nelson used to write in cramped studios and at noisy public libraries, always dreaming of having a library in her own home. It would be a peaceful space, where her favourite books would be to hand and creativity would come easily. Except it didn’t quite work out like that. When Alice settled into the writing desk built into the steel-framed bay window of her freshly renovated home, she found herself feeling quite daunted. “I now had such a lavish and beautiful room to write in I thought, ‘Wow, the pressure’s really on to write a book worthy of this space.’” She needn’t have worried. Most of her novel The Children’s House (published by Random House) was composed at her new desk and upon release was lauded by the…

While repainting the entire interior of her home, Danelle Kendrick learnt a couple of things about colour. Firstly, how effective warm neutrals can be in turning a plain room into a welcoming one. “Resene Sandspit Brown or Resene Sour Dough are probably my favourites because they’re so calming and warm. They make the rooms feel homely and are easy to tie into the decor,” she says. The second thing she’s learnt is that colour doesn’t have to cover a whole wall. “I started colour blocking in the kids’ bedrooms,” Danelle explains. “I wanted to give them a space that was a bit more fun than just white walls.” She picked out a selection of testpots and the boys chose their favourite. For Reeve that was Resene Duck Egg Blue and…

A room filled with vintage-inspired floral motifs is bound to make any little girl smile. Here’s how to get the look at home. Project: Floral headboard Transform your child’s bed with a bit of petal power. This floral-inspired headboard is an easy one-day DIY job. To start, measure and mark the size and shape of the headboard on the wall with pencil, ours is 120cm wide x 150cm high. Then, outline the shape with masking tape. Paint inside the taped area with Resene SpaceCote low sheen paint, we used Resene Glamour Puss. You’ll need to do two coats for best coverage. When the paint is completely dry, carefully remove the masking tape. Now comes the fun part – painting the flowers. We created a cluster of blooms that fell across…

ALL THAT AND DIM SUM Wellington’s Vicky Ha honed her dumpling skills as a youngster in her mother’s kitchen in Hong Kong and carried those lessons into her own House of Dumplings store. The frozen foods Artisan Awards 2020 winner uses locally sourced produce and ethically-farmed meat in her morsels, which can be found in supermarkets. The impressive range caters to vegans, vegetarians and omnivores. $10.99; houseof dumplings.co.nz GREAT BUNS All organic Bread and Butter Bakery and cafe’s hot cross buns are made from naturally leavened sourdough, with buttermilk for added flavour. Once baked, the delicately spiced and fruit-studded buns are individually anointed with a scrumptious burnt butter and spiced syrup glaze. $12.50 for half a dozen; breadandbutter.nz CAFE PRONTO For those who don’t have time to wait for plunger…

BUZZ CUTS A bumblebee with Echinacea purpurea alongside Astrantia, pompom dahlia, snapdragons, fuchsia, Achillea, Iceland poppies and larkspur. “Echinacea is like the happy, easy-going clown of my garden who just wants to hang around for as long as possible.”JULIA ATKINSON-DUNN The good news is, in general, echinacea is a very uncomplicated and rewarding plant. I have raised it from seed and transplanted it throughout the garden where two- to three-year-old clumps have now matured. My first echinacea was bought as an experiment from the perennials table at my local garden centre, which provided a fast, gratifying introduction to growing it. Sow seeds undercover 8–10 weeks before planting out seedlings in the garden in early summer onwards. Purchased plants can go in at any point of summer to early autumn as…