Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Your Home and Garden

I once rented a flat that had the most garish yellow walls. It was like living inside a pound of butter. When I moved out the landlord accused me of painting them myself. Had I known I’d get the blame I’d most certainly have painted over them in grey – as was the rage then – and endured her wrath. Small price to pay. How far we’ve come in terms of tenant’s rights since then, and good job, too. The law now recognises that everyone should be able to create an environment they want to live in. Obviously, you don’t want to spend inordinate amounts on a marble benchtop you’ll have to leave behind when you move on, but there are some cheap and cheerful ways to do over your…

Statement shades As the days grow darker, a few lamps will add warmth and light to the cosy nooks of your home. It’s only right that these interior essentials get a chance to shine with fabulous and bold lampshades. The perfect shade will soften the white light glare and become a talking piece, all in one go. Open shelving Although you might feel the urge to hibernate with the colder weather, don’t shut up shop when it comes to your kitchen. Open shelving allows you to showcase all your favourite culinary treasures, from beautiful jars of preserves to sprigs of dried herbs that will carry you through the winter season. Add some pottery, a cookbook and a plant or two for that extra homely feeling. Vintage mixing Pair thrift shop…

After living in a 1950s weatherboard cottage for some time, interior designer Jess Hunter and her husband Sam were set on a contemporary new build for their next family home. But finding a great block they could build on freely in a heritage area proved challenging. To avoid compromising their dream, the couple found an empty block in 2017 and engaged an architect to come up with a clever design that met the local heritage requirements and gave them the new home they were after. In the plans, the Georgian-style cottage was placed at the front and linked to two equally new pavilions, which met all the council’s criteria. They were able to come up with the perfect balance on the outside and on the inside they could do whatever…

MEET & GREET Greta Martin and Andrew Morgan (co-owners of Cafe Coffee & Bakery Systems) and their four cats and dogs. 1 THE DESIGN With the kids all grown up, it was time for a change of scene for Greta Martin and Andrew Morgan. The pair wanted a home for their cats and dogs to roam freely, as well as a base for their whānau to reconnect come holiday season. After seven years commuting between Cambridge and Auckland, the couple found a perfect middle ground in the idyllic village of Te Kauwhata. “Greta loved the site and the township straight away so the decision to buy was simple. It’s allowed us to have a native bush outlook on the living side of the house and the indoor-outdoor area facing out…

When Rebecca and Matt Saunders found their first home nine years ago, they couldn’t believe their luck. They’d been searching for months for a home they could call their own and had settled on Auckland’s Te Atatū Peninsula as an area where they wanted to live. For them, the peninsula had the small-town vibe they were used to when growing up in rural New Zealand, but it was just a short commute to the city. “Te Atatū really resonated with us because it’s got that real community feel, schools are within walking distance, and the local shops have everything you need so you don’t need to leave the suburb if you don’t want to. It’s a destination place, not a throughway for people trying to get to other suburbs, but…

“It was very original but it wasn’t charming at all. It was a ’70s house, but not a cool ’70s house.”KAREN PRICHARD Good bones. It’s the carrot that lures would-be renovators, motivating them to pour all their passion, time and money into uncovering the beauty beneath the beast. But what if there are no good bones to be revealed? With little to redeem this 1970s house at first glance, New Plymouth couple Karen and Blair Prichard were wooed, not by x-ray vision, but by the imaginative vision of close friend and “genius” Michael Mansvelt. “He said, ‘If you don’t buy it, I’m going to. And this is what I’m going to do to it’,” says Karen. Michael then explained how he could renovate this aged ugly duckling into a retro-inspired…

VALUED AT $49.95 Perfect for everyday living — this set of two Signature 1815 Bowls are designed for compact spaces, single-person households and couples. Rustle up your favourite curry, soup or even cereal with chip-resistant porcelain. Each 16cm bowl is hand-poured in a fresh coloured glaze — adding a stylish, modern and unique touch to your casual tableware. Dishwasher and microwave safe — mix and match with the colourways in the Signature 1815 collection along with other pieces from 1815. Your choice of colour. 12 issues for just $69.99. Save 39% via automatic renewal. FIND OUT MORE MAGSHOP.CO.NZ/RDYHG 0800 624 7467 & QUOTE M226YHG This offer is valid for all New Zealand deliveries quoting M226YHG by phone or online at magshop.co.nz/RDYHG before midnight on June 22, 2022. Savings are based on…

Spiced pumpkin and kūmara soup SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 onions, chopped coarsely600g peeled pumpkin, chopped coarsely3 small orange kūmara, chopped coarsely1 Tbsp ground coriander2 tsp cumin seeds¼ tsp dried chilli flakes1 litre vegetable stockGreek-style yoghurt and coriander sprigs, to serve (optional) TRAIL MIX CRUNCH ½ cup pecans¼ cup (50g) pumpkin seeds1 Tbsp sunflower seeds¼ cup moist coconut flakes2 tsp pure maple syrup½ tsp sea salt flakesPinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1 Make Trail Mix Crunch. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Place ingredients in a bowl; toss to coat well. Spread mixture evenly, in a single layer, across tray. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time, or until nut mixture is golden. Cool. Makes 1¼ cups. 2 Heat oil…

I’ve recently moved to a new home and this winter, I’m looking forward to hosting a monthly cookbook club for my friends who love to cook. The evening will be a glorious jumble of all my favourite things: great company, lovely music, a pot-luck dinner and, of course, lots of cookbooks to flick through. These get-togethers filled with connection, laughter and cosiness are what turn a house into a home. I can’t imagine a more heart-warming way to make the most of the coldest season. What is it? The concept behind cookbook club is a straightforward one – a group of friends who come together to discuss and make recipes from a chosen cookbook, or in other words, a crowd-sourced feast to enjoy. I love this idea because it’s more…

Tips + Gathering around a fire pit is not only a lovely communal activity, it’s a good source of heat on cool evenings. It’s also wonderfully low-tech – all you need is the bowl, kindling, wood and a bag of marshmallows. It’s best to place low seating a safe distance from the bowl to discourage people from getting too close to the fire. + Set the pit up on level ground – a bed of stones or sand makes a natural base. + Ensure it’s at least three metres from a building and not directly under a tree or in a partially enclosed space. + To minimise smoke getting in your eyes use only dry wood.…

WE LOVE Kick off Māori New Year celebrations with a bang in Tāmaki Makaurau. The Matariki Festival runs from June 21 to July 16. @matarikifestivalakl TRENDING ONLINE Our May cover story makes a compelling case for blue everything. yourhomeandgarden.co.nz Check out Raw Color’s temperature textiles, which communicate climate data through the colourful medium of knitted blankets. @raw_color_ CONNECT WITH US We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. @yourhomeandgarden PODCAST OF THE MONTH To celebrate the launch of her new lifestyle brand, Boh Runga invites us to recall treasured childhood stories with bohboh Radio. TOP INSTAGRAM POST These dreamy bunk beds bring fun to spare room sleeping solutions. @yourhomeandgarden Instagram @yourhomeandgarden | Facebook facebook.com/yourhomegarden | Website yourhomeandgarden.co.nz…

Paloma Gardens 11 POHUTUKAWA LANE, FORDELL Drive east for 20 minutes from downtown Whanganui and you can pull up at these privately owned gardens that are open to the public. Owners Nicki and Clive Higgie have spent many years cultivating what has been deemed a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Stroll through the towering bamboo forest, wander across the immaculate grass of the Wedding Lawn, marvel at the Jardin Exotique’s myriad of palms, cycads, cacti and succulents, cross the Palm Garden and wind up in the wonderfully foreboding Garden of Death. This is an enclosed garden with poisonous plants such as the obvious oleander, the curious tequila agave and, shock, horror parsley. Apparently, if taken in very large doses it can lead to kidney and…

For Delwyn McCurdy and Craig Hooper, it didn’t matter what their next house looked like, it mattered where it was located. The couple, having raised their now-grown children on a sprawling lifestyle block, wanted the convenience and comfort of living in New Plymouth for their next stage of life. “We wanted a smaller section with minimal lawns to mow, but I really wanted it to be by the beach,” says Delwyn. They set their sights on the popular coastal suburb of Fitzroy, but having already missed out on three houses in the beachside community, Delwyn and Craig moved fast on the next newly listed property. “We didn’t care what the house looked like, we just wanted the land. It was all about being in the right location and the right…

KEY 1 Entry 2 Living 3 Dining 4 Kitchen 5 Pantry 6 Storage 7 Toilet 8 Garage 9 Laundry 10 Bedroom 11 Bathroom 12 Study 13 Main bedroom 14 Ensuite 15 Walk-in wardrobe FINISHES RESENE ALL BLACK LINEA™ OBLIQUE™ WEATHERBOARD Easy to install and engineered to withstand harsh conditions, Linea Oblique Weatherboard by James Hardie can be painted any colour including dark shades and is cost-effective and long-lasting. Designed to complement classic and modern designs, the weatherboard can be used vertically and horizontally, even on internal walls. HONESTY BOX What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way? A budget is a goal rather than a fixed target when you’re building a home around your new lifestyle. We had plenty of advice as the build went on about small but…

When it comes to heating a home there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What suits a big family who like to socialise together in an open-plan space may not work for a smaller one that spreads itself out into different rooms. Your choice of heating should reflect your family’s lifestyle and your home’s aesthetic. Ideally, it effortlessly segues into your interior, without being noticed, or it’s a style statement – either way, it should tie in with the look of your interior. The World Health Organisation advises that the minimum indoor temperature should be 18°C in living areas and 16°C in bedrooms. Recommendations for babies and elderly people are higher. Here’s how to meet those needs in a way that suits your home. BEST heating for an old villa: heat pump Heat…

You’ve got your kitchen to the point of perfection, having created the ideal interior after spending hours contemplating every design decision from benchtop to joinery, lighting and tapware. So why limit yourself to choosing a fridge in conventional white or stainless steel, which so often doesn’t work with the rest of your carefully considered choices? Fortunately, Samsung has launched the new Bespoke French Door Fridge. Aside from having a minimal, modern handle-free profile thanks to the interchangeable panels, you get to customise the colour and finish of the French Door Fridge to blend with your kitchen – or not – if you want to make a stand-out statement. With either a Cotta Metal or Glam Glass Finish, you can also select your colour – how does Charcoal, White, Navy or…

As the housing market spirals to near unattainable heights for many Kiwis, renting is fast becoming the new way of life. While renting has its perks, such as being able to live in beautiful, old villas without worrying about money-pit surprises — the practice can be restrictive if you want to adapt your home to suit your personal tastes. However, thanks to a change in tenancy law regarding minor changes and fittings to rental properties, there are some nifty ways to upgrade your space. Know your rights In the past year, tenancy law changes have come into effect that provide improved rights for tenants, especially for those that are DIY dreamers or interior lovers. Tenants can now ask to make small alterations to a property and a landlord cannot decline…

Oats to float your boat Local oat milk-makers Otis have added a chocolate version to the range. Otis Choc Oat Milk is made with 100 percent Kiwi oats and Fairtrade certified cocoa so you can rest assured the growers receive fair pay and working conditions. It’s high in calcium, fortified with vitamins D2, B2 and B12. What’s more it is Otis’ mission to lead a plant-based revolution that creates positive change for people and the planet. All in favour of that. $6, otisoatmilk.co.nz Come clean Haier’s sleek black dishwasher incorporates Thermo Dry technology, so even hard-to-dry plastic containers come out super dry. And the five-star water rating is good news for the environment. $1499, haier.co.nz CAFE SOCIETY Two new coffee machine shout-outs The Breville Barista Express Impress, $1299.95, is a…

It’s a wrap As a rule, it is best to grow plants suited to your particular climate. However, there are always some plants we feel we just have to have – for a variety of reasons – and which will need protection from frosts. In my book, this includes black passionfruit and young citrus trees, which are easily saved by a timely throwing over of frost cloth. Even a sheet or blanket will do on those nights frost threatens – just remember to remove in the morning. But if that daily chore and afternoon angst of worrying whether there will be a frost is too much of a drag there is a solution – microclima, a cloth that can be left on all winter. In areas prone to frosts, many…

Plant a dead hedge In deep shade under trees where the roots are close to the surface and only the smallest holly seedlings can be planted, a dead hedge will protect the plants as they get going. In the UK it can also be a legal requirement to lay one on construction sites where live hedgerows have been taken out, until a new hedge is established. These features also provide excellent wildlife corridors between territories for small mammals – you will also find birds of prey perching on them to hunt. As dead hedges decompose, the wood becomes the perfect host for invertebrates and fungi. These hedges also make great barriers and free alternatives to a fence, using cuttings from tree pruning and any woody material that can be laid…

WINE AND DINE We heard it on the grapevine – food-themed table settings are having a moment. Serve dinner in style with this jazzy hot pot mat, $96, kipandco.com.au BASKET CASE Danish brand Ferm Living is bringing the wonders of traditional weaving to ceramic pottery with this multifunctional vessel. Perfect as a fruit bowl, pot plant holder or interior eye candy, the choices are endless when it comes to these handmade masterpieces. Large ceramic basket, $199, from gathered.nz A BUG’S LIFE Your table settings are begging for a touch of whimsy, and we think these salt and pepper shakers will do just the trick. $25, from slowstore.co.nz CLEAN DREAM Declutter your bathroom vanity with Clean Clean Clean’s long toothbrush shelf. You’ll never go back to using a cup again. $70,…

Living in the city, Auckland-based designer Emma Hayes is in her element. Her commute to work is a few steps downstairs to her studio, where she designs painterly collections of wall coverings and textiles that are sold around the world. Inspiration for her designs, however, comes from an utterly different perspective. When it comes to firing up her imagination, Emma turns to the great outdoors. “Spending time in nature fuels me creatively. The colours I use in my designs are directly linked to the landscapes I see around me,” she says. Like many New Zealanders, living overseas gave Emma a renewed appreciation of this country’s natural beauty. When she arrived back from London in 2006, she landed a job designing textiles for fashion label Cybele. The role gave her the…

Meet & greet Gaelene (facilitator for Look Good Feel Better), and Howard Falconer (commercial property developer). For ex-farmers, Gaelene and Howard Falconer, a move to Tauranga in 2014 was a lifestyle change the hard-working couple was ready for. After many years farming, then more recently owning a large lifestyle block and property in Cambridge, they were ready to downsize and refocus their energies on building something new. Their priorities for a section were clear. “We weren’t used to having neighbours close to our home, so having space and elevation with a good view was important. We were used to seeing cows, not houses,” says Gaelene. The hunt begins While the hunt was on for the perfect piece of land, the adventurous couple took a few months off to go sightseeing…

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: • Fearless use of colour and/or pattern• Exciting use of wallpaper• Imaginative decoration and finishing. Have you done something bold or interesting with paint or wallpaper in a small room in your house? It could be an office, nursery, laundry or powder room – the only criteria is it’s small in space but big in impact. We’d love to see your efforts. Send us some images of your chosen room and be in to win $1000 in our inaugural Small Room Awards. HOW TO ENTER Email photos and a 200-word description of your space to yhg@aremedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Small Room’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used,…

You will need • Measuring tape • Pencil • 30mm x 30mm timber for the slats. I used dressed pine • 40mm x 19mm timber for the uprights • 250mm x 19mm timber for the shelves • Dropsaw or skillsaw • Stain. I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash in Resene Bask • Wood filler, if desired • Screws • Drill bit • Drill • Soft paint brush and small paint roller • Sandpaper/sander • Paint (for shelves). I used Resene Quick Coat Primer and Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Alabaster 1 Measure the bedhead space to work out what size timber you will need. While planning, find some studs for fixing as this is where your upright timber will go. I did this under a window, as I know…

Baby beets with yoghurt and herbs SERVES 4 (as a starter) Any beetroot colour will do in this prettiest and simplest of spring starters; it doesn’t matter much if you can’t find chioggia, the candy-striped varieties. Small beetroots are sweetest, but if you do use larger, older ones, cook four of them for an hour or so, as below, before slicing into wedges. INGREDIENTS 12 small, candy-striped beetroot, scrubbed, and any tender, young leaves reserved2 garlic cloves4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling4 Tbsp red wine vinegar6 lemon thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves to serveSmall handful of spring herb and salad leaves, such as dill, mint, pea shoots and thyme300g goats’ milk Greek yoghurt (or standard Greek yoghurt)Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Preheat oven to…

Bec Snelling was part of the Douglas and Bec studio with her father Douglas. When the studio was destroyed by fire and her father retired, Bec rebranded as Snelling. The studio specialises in innovative and sculptural furniture, lighting and objects that are all handmade to order. snellingstudio.com…