Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2023 i Your Home and Garden

Fiona Hawtin, Editor It’s been six straight days of sun in Auckland. I don’t want to jinx it, but that kind of a run has dared us to start thinking about a summer outdoors. Which brings us to outdoor furniture. I’ve never had an outdoor sofa and it’s about time I upgraded from the Acapulco chairs I’ve been pretending were super comfortable. I still love the look of them but I’m about comfort these days so want something I can lie down under the shade of the pōhutukawa in the heat of the day. Fortunately, we’ve done an outdoor furniture special, starting on page 98, which will help with the decision making. Meantime, our resident reno expert Jen Jones has renovated her own home, so if you want to see…

BEAT AROUND THE BUSH One of the coolest little eco brands in Aotearoa, Sunnup is batting for best buy this season with a range of outdoor mats that invite you to immerse yourself in nature. Each mat uses approximately 100 recycled plastic bottles, which would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. It’s also UV treated and mould resistant. Fern woven outdoor mat, $249, from sunnup.co. COASTAL GRANDMA If you can’t flock to the Hamptons, staging your outdoor area is basically the next best thing. We adore the rustic, coastal vibe of this seagrass candle lantern. A steal at $27.99, from H&M. STROKE OF GENIUS LET THE DREAMY COLOURS WASH OVER YOU. ALL TIME ADORED FRAMED CANVAS, $299, FROM FREEDOM.CO.NZ. Over the moon This oh-so cute shelf may be for…

SAVE ADD A MEDITERRANEAN FLOURISH WITH THIS TERRACOTTA JUG. SPLURGE THIS SCANDI METAL JUG WITH OAK HANDLE KEEPS HOT DRINKS HOT AND COLD DRINKS COLD. 1 Iittala essence pitcher, $229, from Finnish Design Shop. 2 Pols Potten reed jug, $140, from Smith & Caughey’s. 3 White pitcher, $75, from French Country. 4 Pesce resin pitcher, $89.95, from Freedom. 5 Spanish terracotta jug, $54.99, from A&C Homestore. 6 Hay Sobremesa jug, $133, from Finnish Design Shop. 7 Marimekko Gabriel Nakki carafe, $99, from Bolt of Cloth. 8 Maxwell & Williams Giverny jug, $79.99, from Briscoes. 9 Eva Solo Nordic jug, $209, from Ballantynes. 10 WMF kineo water decanter, $139, from Milly’s Kitchen.…

With all this talk of spring cleaning in the air, it’s the perfect time to give your bathroom a style makeover. Whether you’re treating yourself to a new bath mat, or investing in statement tiles, here are the trends you need to know about to stay ahead of the curve. House of fun TikTok trends are slowly but surely creeping into our bathroom, bringing a wave of Gen-Z fun to the party. “In the wake of the pandemic, interior design trends have sharply turned towards colourful interiors and distinctive, unconventional designs to create more inspiring and uplifting spaces,” says Luli Farrell, co-founder of Abi Interiors. Think bold, multicoloured towels, ideally in stripes or checks. Coloured shower curtains are big players here, in psychedelic patterns and iridescent colours. Bath mats, too,…

home profile MEET & GREET Alexandre Reignier (designer) and Aude Bertrand (blogger and holistic therapist), and their children Daphne, seven, Noee, five, and one-year-old Nael. THE PROPERTY One-bedroom 23sqm French cottage in Aix-en-Provence. It’s all about adapting and learning to keep things in order. ALEXANDRE REIGNIER KITCHEN On the garden level, the kitchen features a stove that comes out of a kitchen drawer and ceramic pendant lamps designed by Margaux Keller. The larch wood floors and the lime walls add a soft, rustic look to the home. Twenty-three square metres might not seem like a lot of room to accommodate a family of five, but designer Alexandre (Alex) Reignier has transformed a small cottage made of bricks and old tiles into a comfortable tiny home for himself, his partner Aude…

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home profile MEET & GREET Andra (office coordinator at a dental practice) and Andrew Rapley (teacher) and their cat Monty. THE PROPERTY Two-storey, three-bedroom new-build in Tauranga. DINING ROOM The dining space is crisp and modern, with a timber dining table made by Andrew contrasting with the sophisticated polished concrete floors. “We don’t have toddlers anymore,” says Andrew of this much-loved material choice. The bench seat is another favourite feature, combining useful seating and three big drawers of storage space. UPSTAIRS LOUNGE Furnished with their comfy old modular sofa and boasting prime views of the city lights, this living area is one of the couple’s favourite places to sit. The wall sconce was salvaged from Andrew’s late grandmother’s house for their previous home, and now this one. PANTRY The walk-in…

KITCHEN The floating shelves were made from the old rimu benchtop, which was replaced with a Neolith sintered stone countertop. PERFECT FINISHES Natural Paint Co. paint in Naturally White was used on the ceiling, Clover Honey for the walls, Naturally White enamel for the kitchen and bathroom, and the front door was painted Black Robin. The Forte Flooring washed oak engineered planks used in the kitchen, living room and hall were bought at an end-of-line price. LOUNGE The vintage chair is from Trade Me and teamed with an old couch from Jen’s flatting days. The skateboard with the giraffe is from Paper Rain and bought in Christchurch; the other two are from an artist Kyoko Shirai. “We bought one in a gallery in Whangamatā and the other from her own…

With a rainbow of hues available, selecting colours can feel like the trickiest part of your renovation or room makeover. That’s why New Zealand’s most trusted paint brand, Resene, has free colour experts and a range of handy tools on hand to make sure you get a colour scheme you’re going to love living with. HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT PAINT 1 Get inspired. Browse magazines and go online to gather looks you like. A great place to start is the Resene Decorating Inspiration gallery, a free online resource packed with real-life painting projects completed by creative Kiwis just like you. Get a handle on the hot decorating and colour trends in the latest looks section of the Resene website, and make sure you flick through the popular habitat magazines…

PART 5 OF A FIVE-PART SPECIAL SERIES ABOUT HOUSE FLIPPING Now that you’ve spent weeks, possibly months, transforming an underwhelming dwelling into an attractive home, how can you draw people inside to view the house? Can you reap the benefits of your hard work? Now it’s all about selling your house as quickly as possible for a high price by marketing it expertly. Home staging Some may wonder whether home staging your house is worth it – will it attract potential buyers? Couldn’t you stage it yourself? Christchurch house flipper Ami Muir believes in paying as much as possible for home staging, saying it’s the best bang for your buck when it comes to marketing your home. You get what you pay for says Ami. “You can go with low-cost…

In abid to organise what is a growing pile of books, a set of bookends will keep them uniform. But instead of going for functional metal ones, why not draw attention to them by making your own wavy ones? And make them look even more eye-catching by painting them different colours. You will need • Pine framing timber (150mm x 20mm x 1800mm) • Tape measure • Pencil • Circular saw or handsaw • Jigsaw • Sandpaper • Quick drying primer • Mini paint roller and paintbrush • Drill • Wood screws • Paint 1 Decide what size and shape you want your bookends to be.Decide what size and shape you want your bookends to be. 2 Measure the timber and draw the design on.2 Measure the timber and draw…

OH YOU PRETTY THINGS THE FOLK AT SECRET KIWI KITCHEN CALL THESE EDIBLE DRIED FLOWERS “NATURE’S CONFETTI”. THIS MIXED BOTANICALS JAR INCLUDES ROSE, BLUE CO RN NFLOWER, CALENDULA AND BLUE MALLOW W, SO GO AHEAD AND SPRINKLE SOME PETALS ON YOUR BAKING FOR A FLOURISH. $12.99, FROM MILLY’S KITCHEN. BOOKS FOR COOKS These two books will be on high rotatation in the kitchen but for different reasons. A New Way to Bake ($60, Hardie Grant) is Philip Khoury’s wonderful baking book, in which he’s converted traditional recipes into entirely plantbased ones. As Head of Pastry at Harrods in London, this will be music to vegans and plant-based followers who still want to eat lamingtons, an incredible Triple chocolate fudge cake, Stollen, Pain aux raisins, Gianduja and even Creme brulee.…

1 Bonnie and Neil dogwood tablecloth, $299, from Small Acorns. 2 Serax feast plate, $120, from Finnish Design Shop. 3 Lexon Tykho 3 FM radio 3W bluetooth speaker, $149, from Harvey Norman. 4 Spira Bia face cushion cover, $64, from Bolt of Cloth. 5 Moana Road Glenorchy overnight bag, $99, from Iko Iko. 6 Rise and shine bath mat, $16, from Kmart. 7 Pols Potten zig zag stool, $609, from Smith & Caughey’s. 8 Living & Co outdoor floor cushion, $25, from The Warehouse. 9 Marigolds by Koloman Moser art print, $109 (unframed), from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. 10 Mattiazzi MC7 Radice bar stool, $1206, from Finnish Design Shop.…

“We both have ideas, but this is mainly Andra’s design. I just do the work.” BACKYARD The pizza oven and citrus trees give the outdoor area a delightful Mediterranean vibe. Make it work + Off-whites pair brilliantly with blacks for a more comtemporary take on monochrome. + Opt for hard-wearing materials that will stand the test of time. + Awell placed trinket or decorative object levels up your design game. 1 Eco sole floral table, $126, from Early Settler. 2 Adirondack chair, $229.95, from Bed Bath N’ Table. 3 Macedon decorative object, $159, from Freedom. 4 Flax linen toffee gingham pillowcases, $79.99, from A&C Homestore. 5 Wild bush branch stem, $64.95, from Freedom. 6 Vintage hemp cushion tracks, $165, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. 7 Tobacco stripes linen flat sheet, $123 (queen), from…

Make it work + In small spaces do away with unnecessary furniture. + Stick to your knitting and use only one or two complementary colours throughout. + Side tables and stools make ideal coffee tables in small rooms. 1 Society of Wanderers double-sided quilt, $495 (double), from Bianca Lorenne.ne. 2 Maria oak side table, $899, from Nood. 3 Māwhero mug, $48, from Thea Ceramics. 4 Parq foot stool, $119.99, from Humble & Grand. 5 Lola basin, $384.90, from Abi Interiors. 6 Ursula vase, $94.95, from Freedom. 7 Trivoli outdoor sofa, $2199, from Freedom. 8 Still Life with Flowers in a Vase by Jan Davidsz de Heem Hart art print, $99 (50cm x 70cm), from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz. h 9 Outline sideboard, $2699, from Hunter Home. 10 Anglepoise Type 75 desk lamp, $490,…

Finding the right outdoor furniture can be a challenge – and that’s because it’s personal. For some, meaningful outdoor living is all about that brief but sacred moment when it’s just them and their morning coffee on the balcony. For others, the dream is reading poolside in comfort while the kids play and the barbecue heats up. And then there’s that cohort who really want to entertain on a grand scale. The best way to find your perfect outdoor setting is to know your space, then factor in lifestyle, taste and budget. Petit spaces Let’s explore apartment balconies, decks and courtyards. Perhaps your small space is only being utilised as a pot-plant hub or a sunny spot for your cat. If so, widen your horizons, pronto. Sure, space is limited…

From tying a bucket to your bottom for a highly portable weeding seat to using old bras to support melons on the vine, there are some pretty crazy gardening hacks out here. We’ve weeded out the wheat from the chaff to give you 12 of our favourites. From the seemingly absurd to the commonsense, all are designed to make gardening a little bit easier. 1 POT LUCK Perfect for capricious or indecisive gardeners is the pot-within-a-pot scheme, whereby empty plastic plant pots are sunk into the garden bed. Then, a same-sized pot already containing a plant is simply slotted into the buried pot. Hey presto, an instant garden (see opposite) and one easily changed by lifting out the top pot and replacing it with another. That colour scheme doesn’t work?…

ETERNAL FLAME Anieszka was inspired to create her felt candles for her twins, Poppy and Sage, to have a safe flame to play with. The wood was found on a beach near their home in Karekare and the flames are needle-felted Ashford wool. Being creative allows Anieszka Banks to feel most like herself. Whether that’s painstakingly adding tiny wax flowers to candles or carving tiny wooden mushrooms, she says, “It feels like mine and it feels like home.” At university in Brighton, the English artist specialised in illustration, which led to a flood of freelance commissions that allowed her to travel around Europe and eventually settle down in Auckland, New Zealand. Now she’s started a business, Poppy and Sage, from her house in Karekare – aworld full of colour and…

When Rachel Williamson was renovating an old workman’s cottage in Cambridge 10 years ago, she found looking at lighting options was depressing because she couldn’t afford what she loved and didn’t love what she could afford. Identifying a gap in the market for beautiful yet affordable lighting, Mr Ralph was born. 01 Dott Wall Light, $149 (small). These little beauties are my all-time favourite pieces and I have them in several different areas of my home. They are simple and clean looking, but when lit create such warmth and atmosphere — the opal glass perfectly filters the light. They come in three different base colours (black, white, and brass), so they easily fit into most interiors. 02 Amberjack candles and diffusers. My favourite scents are Violet Tobacco and Absinthe. We…