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NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR HAPPY PLACE MONOCHROME LOOK & REMASTERED LEARN: how to revamp classic black and white House RENTAL warming REFURB THE HEATING All the tricks LOWDOWN to transform your place in NEW SEASON 48 hours TWEAKMENTS OVER THE Statement HEDGE lights and soft Eco-friendly furnishings gardening update SOUPER DUPER Heart-warming soups GOOD BONES THE SECRETS OF A FORMER STATE HOUSE’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY RENO

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CONTENTS June 12 42 54 Shopping Homes Renovation Makeover 12 FRESH FINDS 32 BLACK WITH WHITE 74 WELCOME BACK 94 PAST & PRESENT 14 CLUB MED A heritage home is One family stayed put A ’70s house lacking in Laid-back rustic inspo thoroughly modernised in their classic state charm gets remodelled on the inside using a house, extending and with hints of Mad Men 16 WINTER WARMERS monochrome palette updating it to perfectly suit their needs 106 HEAD FOR BED Hunker down in style 42 TREASURE TROVE 82 THE HEAT IS ON DIY expert Nikki Kettle 17 WE CAN BE ROYAL Much-loved mementos builds a bedhead with from adventures overseas There are so many ways moveable shelving – Queens for a day find new life in a coastal to heat your house these clever or what? New Plymouth home days but choose the most 20 TREND REPORT efficient according to the 110 NEW LEASE OF LIFE 54 FALCONERS’ NEST needs of your home Winter’s incoming Easy and budget-friendly Empty nesters finally get to ways to refresh your 22 GUIDE TO... build a home their way in rental, plus a 48-hour the Bay of Plenty makeover guide Whanganui treasures 26 WOMEN WE LOVE Designer Emma Hayes 146 LAST LOOK Bec Snelling’s must-haves 4 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

106 132 Food Gardens 118 116 PUFF PIECE 132 I SEE RED On the cover A vegetarian tart to write Camellias steal the show Art in the kitchen is a thing – home about in winter as ably demonstrated in this old cottage, which has been 118 LIQUID ASSETS 134 THE CONSTANT thoroughly pulled into the 21st century on the inside. Soup is one of the best GARDENER For the rest of this house, things about winter as turn to page 32. these recipes attest Mary Lovell-Smith’s June checklist YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 5 125 SOUND BITES 137 FIRESTARTER The latest scoop on food and beverages Fire pits are a welcome addition to any garden 126 PICK UP THE BEET 138 HEDGE YOUR BETS Red-hot recipes from Alice Hart’s The Magnificent Hedgerows and dead Book of Vegetables hedges are sustainable and eco-friendly 130 COOKBOOK CLUB Eleanor Ozich’s winter plan

Fiona Hawtin, Editor Hello PHOTOGRAPHY, HAIR AND MAKE-UP CAROLYN HASLETT. FIONA WEARS ZOE & MORGAN NECKLACE, LONELY CAMISOLE AND HELEN CHERRY JACKET. This month I’m… Ionce rented a flat that had the most garish yellow walls. It was like living inside a pound of butter. When I moved Playing this adult’s version of the out the landlord accused me of painting them myself. memory card game, a child’s favourite. 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 This Printworks one has 25 iconic wrath. Small price to pay. buildings you have to match to the city. How far we’ve come in terms of tenant’s rights since then, Fortunately, adults should have and good job, too. The law now recognises that everyone an advantage over the almost should be able to create an environment they want to live in. photographic memory of kids Obviously, you don’t want to spend inordinate amounts on a here as they may not know the city. marble benchtop you’ll have to leave behind when you move $44.99, from Shut the Front Door. on, but there are some cheap and cheerful ways to do over your place – and many of these enhancements can be peeled 6 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN off and taken with you to your next home. Deputy editor Caroline Moratti has the lowdown on page 110, and there’s even a 48-hour guide for how to refresh your place in a single weekend. She’s kindly included coffee breaks. Our homes this month include those of empty nesters building and renovating their dream homes, as well as some nifty renovation work that’s been carried out on existing homes. One that worked particularly well is the Saunders’ state house remodel on page 74, which boldly juxtaposes its humble bones with a modern extension to accommodate their family. Whatever your life stage, home heating is a universal. Our guide on page 82 matches heat sources to your type of home. Who’d have thought heat pumps could actually look stylish? Stay warm. Vacuuming any chance I get with Samsung’s Bespoke Jet cordless stick vacuum. Someone who sold me another brand’s lesser one a while ago told me it was only meant to be a secondary cleaner in addition to your primary one. Not so this. It has brilliant suction and comes with so many attachments I’m still working through them. Suffice to say, the dog hair is not a problem any more. $1799, samsung.com Staying dry with Blunt’s Otis Frizzell umbrella. For every one of these limited-edition brollies sold, $20 goes to Cure Kids. Available from June 1. $129, from shopgood.co.nz



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AN APPLE A DAY Bonnie PHOTOGRAPHY MARTINA GEMMOLA STYLING NAT TURNBALL and Neil’s hand screen-printed Apple Multi tablecloth is ripe with nostalgia. How can you fail to have a lovely lunch when the table is laid with this beauty? $299 (medium), from Father Rabbit. 10 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

SHOPPING 12 Fresh finds Hot new looks and cool products. 22 In Whanganui Art, crafts, plants and bungalows. 26 Women we love Textile designer Emma Hayes. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 11

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 Fresh finds The latest looks and products we love BASKET CASE A BUG’S LIFE Danish brand Ferm Your table settings are begging for a touch Living is bringing the of whimsy, and we think these salt wonders of traditional weaving to ceramic and pepper shakers will do just the trick. pottery with this $25, from slowstore.co.nz 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 12 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

CLEAN DREAM S Declutter your bathroom vanity with Clean Clean Tea for one Clean’s long toothbrush shelf. You’ll never go back to BREW IN STYLE WITH using a cup again. $70, from francesnation.co.nz THIS ALL-IN-ONE AMALFI JARDIN TEAPOT SET, WHICH COMES COMPLETE WITH INFUSER, TEA CUP AND COASTER. SIMPLY SIP, RELAX AND STACK. $48.99, FROM KOOP.CO.NZ MIRROR, MIRROR Made of Tomorrow’s blob wall mirror has captured our hearts with its playful Scandinavian sensibility. We’re talking all the right curves in all the right places. $499, madeoftomorrow.com Rock on SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH A MID- CENTURY STYLED CLASSIC. A CHIC PICK FOR ANY NURSERY, WITH A TOUCH OF COMFORT FOR MUM AND DAD. EVIE FABRIC ROCKING CHAIR, $849, FROM FREEDOMFURNITURE.CO.NZ LOVE YOUR LINEN Crafted from 100 percent pure French flax linen, A&C’s new Mist collection will breathe new life into old spaces. A Friday night in has never looked so good, or so cosy. Duvet cover, $279.99, from achomestore.co.nz LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE Hunkering down isn’t just for humans. Spoil your furry friend with a cosy corduroy pet bed that’s machine washable and perfect for frosty winter nights. Fetch Ziggy Forest Corduroy pet bed, $149.99 (small), from adairs.co.nz YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 13

NEXT BIG THING Club Med Combine old-world seaside elegance with strong natural hues 2 1 3 5 4 7 6 9 11 8 10 1 Jai Vasicek mini cross in paisley cerulean, $175, from Small Acorns. 2 Laren ceramic vase, from $85, from Coco Republic. 3 Sea linen bedspread, $329, from Citta. 4 Living & Co glazed Moroccan dinner set, $69, from The Warehouse. 5 Henny bath towel in splash, $105, from Bolt of Cloth. 6 Magique In Red A3 print, $95 (unframed), from Father Rabbit. 7 Horizon coffee table in brick, $990, from Citta. 8 Sage x Clare resin bowl, $72, from Tea Pea Home. 9 New Zealand lambswool Nevis throw, $229, from Bolt of Cloth. 10 Society of Wanderers pillowcase set, $119, from Moi on George. 11 Harper chair, $379, from Target Furniture. 14 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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NEXT BIG THING Winter warmers Keep cosy with these soft and snug necessities 2 1 3 45 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 NZ wool felt coasters, $35, from Loft Furniture. 2 Muskhane wool felt tinkerbell vases, $69 (set of three), from Folklore Home Store. 3 Wipy tissue box cover, $66, from Crisp Home & Wear. 4 Sherpa coal hooded bathrobe, $89.99, from Adairs. 5 Heirloom faux fur cushion in snowshoe hare, $99, from Loft Furniture. 6 Living & Co kids’ plush sherpa blanket in garden, $25, from The Warehouse. 7 Living & Co velvet print cushion in abstract rust, $10, from The Warehouse. 8 Glerups The Shoe with honey rubber sole, $189, from Nordic Chill. 9 Dutch oven, $259, from Biroix. 10 Oat frills wheat bag, $62, from Crave Home. 11 On Sundays mulled wine loose leaf tea, $22.90, from Orient. 16 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

S 1 2 4 STYLE STALKER 3 6 5 We can be royal Show your sovereign style this Queen’s Birthday weekend 7 8 9 10 1 Buchanan rose lambswool rug, $285, from The Scottish Shop. 2 Etienne 8-light chandelier, $399, from Early Settler. 3 Royal tour anniversary commemorative collector plate, from $299.95, from The Bradford Exchange. 4 British vintage-style Union Jack flag throw pillow, $144, from Homeloft. 5 Le Forge horse lamp, $279, from Smith & Caughey’s. 6 1p stamp rug, from $1605, from Heugah Interiors. 7 Harney & Sons HRP Royal Palace Tea, $32, from Smith & Caughey’s. 8 Wedgwood Hibiscus teacup and saucer, $169, from Smith & Caughey’s. 9 Pip Studio teaspoons, $49 (for four), from Ballantynes. 10 Princess tiara, $31, from Lovisa. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 17





AllWINTER TRENDS the latest looks and styles to Statement shades perfect the art of hunkering down Text Caroline Moratti 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. 20 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

S 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 finds with contemporary prints for a gallery wall that’s sure to inspire. Vintage frames and watercolours work perfectly alongside sleek, bold shapes to create the look of a miniature museum, all from the comfort of home. A world of wallpaper Expand your feature wall into a four-wall masterpiece. We love how a fully wallpapered room transforms a space into a timeless salon. Just because it’s gloomy outside doesn’t mean your walls have to be. Piped furnishings A line of piping adds a luxe finish to cushions, blankets, pillowcases and duvets. A nostalgic touch with a warm edge, this trend is spot-on for winter. Soft and cosy linens framed with a black border will suit any snug sanctuary. Cultiver linen set, $535, from Father Rabbit. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 21

THE BUSMAN’S GUIDE TO: Paloma Gardens Whanganui 11 POHUTUKAWA LANE, FORDELL It may be famous for its river but this historic city Drive east for 20 minutes from downtown also has fantastic ceramics and homewares to stock Whanganui and you can pull up at these up on, as well as some inspiring bungalow spotting 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 liver problems. paloma.co.nz ROSS GIBBS Sunset over lower CBD. CALIFORNIAN BUNGALOW DRIVE-BY 22 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN A casual drive through suburbs such as Durie Hill and Gonville is a happy hunting ground for some fantastic examples of the Californian bungalow. Some are stucco, some brick and others are wood but most share the generous covered porches and interesting decorative touches as well as large, tree-lined sections. If you’re short of ideas on what will enhance your house’s street appeal, a 20-minute drive will give you plenty of inspo.

S “A punk potter who cuts pieces out of his fresh ceramics.” A GALLERY 85 GLASGOW STREET A Gallery, inside a repurposed villa, has rich pickings of local artists and exhibitions, which include Whanganui- born artist Sheila Pearson’s whacky animal paintings in the manner of Old Masters until May 1. But the main reason to visit is because it’s the local gallery of Whanganui-based ceramicist Aaron Scythe, who has an international following. He studied ceramics in Japan for many years and is influenced by the yobitsugi method of repairing ceramics. He’s a punk potter who cuts pieces out of his fresh ceramics and virtually destroys tea bowls cutting them up to rebuild them, then painting bubble cars and other whimsies on them in traditional Japanese style. agallery.nz Quartz, Museum of of Simon Manchester who was a huge ART OF THE MATTER Studio Ceramics collector of local pottery and amassed a Aaron Scythe’s collection of 3000 New Zealand pieces Japanese-influenced 8 BATES STREET during his lifetime. What is every bit as ceramics (top left); one interesting as the collections is that Rick of Sheila Pearson’s cat The ’70s may have given pottery a bad can usually be seen behind the paintings at A Gallery name but this vast collection of New reception area, quietly sculpting his (top right); Rick Rudd’s Zealand pottery proves there’s so much teapots with the bare minimum of 10 Green Bottles more to it than those brown salt pigs. tools. quartzmuseum.org.nz (above) and one of his Studio potter Rick Rudd, who is known for sculptural teapots. his precise hand-built black teapots that look more like futuristic abstract sculptures, YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 23 opened this brutalist building to give his wide-ranging collections a home. On display is his own New Zealand Collection, with pieces by Len Castle, Barry Brickell and Madeleine Child, and the Whanganui Collection with works by locals is proof, if you needed it, that Whanganui is a hotbed of artists. There’s also the Rick Rudd Collection of his own work, as well as that

“Feels like Europe, but it’s actually the city’s best interiors and furniture shop.” La Station Design Store 139 GUYTON STREET You won’t fail to notice the old Central Fire Station, a vast Spanish Mission-style building with well-groomed cypress trees pressed up against it. Feels like Europe, but it’s actually the city’s best interiors and furniture shop. You’ll find everything from rattan bedheads, to chairs, scented candles, lights, glassware, tableware and all manner of accent pieces. lastation.co.nz ALSO VISIT Brown & Co for handmade glass lights; New Zealand Glassworks for a chance to watch this red-hot skill, then pick up a paperweight from the gallery; and the Whanganui River Markets on Saturday mornings for Devine Treats, the stall with the home baking. You’ll know it by its towering streusel cake. SARJEANT GALLERY PUKENAMU, QUEEN’S PARK ALSO, SARJEANT ON THE QUAY, 38 TAUPO QUAY The grand neo-classical Sarjeant Gallery, built in 1919, is closed at the moment for earthquake strengthening and the addition of an extension. Word is it reopens next year and should be worth a trip just to marvel at the revamped exterior, let alone the roughly 8500 national and international art works. Still, you can make do with Sarjeant on the Quay for the time being. When we swung by Mark Rayner’s rug wall hanging of Jacinda Ardern La Corona was on show, as was ceramicist Angela Tier’s Egyptian-style ceramic Seven Dogs figures (pictured above). serjeant.org.nz 24 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

Protect the ones you love so they can keep doing what they love If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’re likely to have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and what it could mean for your whānau. It’s important to know that if your tamariki aren’t yet immunised and they get COVID-19, they’ll need to wait three months before they can get vaccinated. We’re here to help you get the answers and information you need. Call 0800 28 29 26 to chat with someone who can help or to make a booking for your whānau. Covid19.govt.nz/tamariki

WOMEN WE LOVE In print From painterly strokes to graphic lines, Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature Text Leanne Moore Photography Babiche Martens 26 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

S L iving in the city, Auckland-based designer NATURE TRAIL Emma Hayes is in her element. Her Emma Hayes is surrounded commute to work is a few steps downstairs by her nature-inspired to her studio, where she designs painterly designs at home and at collections of wall coverings and textiles work. In the dining room, that are sold around the world. Inspiration a wall features her Bloom for her designs, however, comes from an wallpaper and the studio is utterly different perspective. When it comes to firing up full of her creations. her imagination, Emma turns to the great outdoors. “Spending time in nature fuels me creatively. The colours YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 27 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 opportunity to take a concept right through from design to marketing. Emma thrived in this end-to- end creative environment and the experience gave her the confidence to launch her own business in 2011. “I was ready for a change and I could see a gap in the lifestyle market for beautiful textiles.” These days, she combines running an internationally successful design house with raising triplets, seven-year- old boys Quinn, Louie and Remi. It’s a busy life, but Emma thrives on the challenge. What’s your background? I went to art school in Auckland and my first job in a design studio showed me it was possible to marry fine arts with commerce. That was incredibly inspiring. While I was in London I studied at Central Saint Martins, where Alexander McQueen, Stella

UNLOCKING THE IMAGINATION Emma’s talent for colour and composition was fostered and encouraged at secondary school. She has gone on to launch and run a successful design studio, producing wall coverings and textiles that are in demand around the world. ”Success for me is running my business and having time for family life, too,” she says. Her work has a painterly quality, seen below in the cushions on her sofa. “Having triplets when the business was in McCartney and John Galliano are all past its infancy was a great joy but a hurdle in students. That was an amazing experience and, combined with London’s vibrant cultural hub, terms of stamina.” had a lasting influence on me as a designer. EMMA HAYES What was your first big break? It has been more about a series of events and relationships 28 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN that have developed gradually, rather than one thing. Over time I’ve built a team here at the studio and developed relationships and initiatives that have allowed the company to grow. There are five of us that make up our HQ team in Auckland, and a wider network of suppliers and distributors who I consider part of our team as well. What was the biggest challenge? Having triplets when the business was in its infancy was, on a personal level a great joy, but a hurdle in terms of stamina. To make it work I had to design my business around my life, not the other way around. As a result the business has become more flexible and that has proved to be a strength during the pandemic. We already knew we didn’t need to operate using a traditional 9-5 model to be successful. How do you fit it all in? I thrive on being busy, but I don’t have any special secrets. There are times when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel. I have had to learn to delegate, and also get better at saying no and not overcommitting. This has got easier as the business and my team has grown and there is more of a support structure in place. When it comes to the international side of the business, lots can be done outside of local work hours so that suits me. I also have great support from my partner Johnny and my lovely family. What impact did the triplets have? I probably had less balance before the boys came along. Now I have to take time out from work and often the time I spend with them is active or play-based so it’s a good counterbalance. I always try to get enough exercise and sleep, as well as treasuring the small things in life. Who inspires you and how do you keep your creativity alive? Lots of different ways. Nature is a huge inspiration. As well as fuelling my work, getting out into the “green” is good for

S my health and wellbeing. I think often about scale the way, especially my team. The toughest part is MATERIAL WORLD One of and how the abstract expressionists considered that you can be your own harshest critic. the perks of being a textile this in their work. And I think a lot about McCahon designer is that you can create and how he created “paintings to walk by” where What about career highlights? Working with your own unique garments. Emma you had to move your body to view the work. Louis Vuitton these past two years. We were wears a top she designed in one Seeing an artist at work in their studio, creative approached by the Louis Vuitton design team to of her own fabrics. friends doing great things, and catching up with supply a selection of our papers for their Auckland people who make you feel good about life in city, Melbourne and Newmarket stores. We’ve general are all an inspiration. supplied them with fine grade papers that have a gentle vibrancy of colour and we are thrilled to see Have you ever had a business mentor? Yes, I’ve them co-existing in such luxurious surroundings. had a few over the years. I’ve also got a wider We are grateful that an international brand like scope of people I can talk to when I feel like Louis Vuitton chose to work with a local brand for I need some business advice. One thing that I’ve these projects. discovered from experience is that verbalising an issue with someone can give you clarity. And rumour is that you’ve made it in Hollywood, too. Yes, and we didn’t even know. One of our Do you have anything in the pipeline? We’ve Instagram followers sent us a screenshot of our got a few exciting projects coming up. There are Bloom paper, which she saw on The Real Housewives some new design releases scheduled for this year, of Beverly Hills TV show. One of the housewives, including wallpapers featuring grasscloths, and a Dorit Kemsley, has it in her home. We work closely fresh collection of artworks. Another interesting with our showroom in LA, and with many project is an acoustic collection we are currently international interior designers who specify our developing with New Zealand company Autex. products, but we don’t always know the full details of their projects so it was a surprise. Social media is What’s the best and worst part of running good like that. We get to see our papers installed in your own business? The highlight for me is the many different places all around the world. people I’ve been able to meet and work with along emmahayes.co.nz YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 29

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ALL IS CALM HOMES As bedrooms go, this is a study in using restful colours and soft lighting to make sleeping a major activity. For more of this house, turn to page 54. 32 Black with white A heritage home is enhanced with a monochromatic palette. 42 Treasure trove Travel finds are given a new life in a place by the sea. 54 Falconers’ nest An elevated build in the Bay of Plenty’s Te Puna hills. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 31

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H BLACK WITH WHITE A heritage home’s contemporary update was enhanced with a monochromatic palette YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 33

Meet & greet Jess and Sam Hunter, and their daughters ranging from six to 13: Bea, Lily, Olive and Ellie, plus Willow the Labrador. 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 they wanted.” Another key part of the brief was a home that sat comfortably in the surrounding landscape and had a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. This was achieved by allowing a comfortable amount of room between the pavilions and blurring the boundaries between indoors and out. “This design has encouraged us to utilise and live on the whole property,” says Jess. While the architect was busy synthesising traditional and contemporary architectural 34 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

H “On the inside, we could do whatever we wanted.” JESS HUNTER OFFICE One open and one closed shelf strikes the perfect balance in this compact workspace. The chair is from GlobeWest. KITCHEN (opposite) Black Dekton Domoos benchtops by Cosentino complement the concrete floor. The appliances are all by Miele. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 35

LIVNG Breeze-friendly windows and a fireplace make this the place to be all year-round. The floor-to-ceiling linen curtains are a key part of the design to soften the concrete floored spaces. The dining chairs are from GlobeWest and the sofa is a custom-made. 36 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

H “Many people think interior design LAUNDRY The white walls and dark follows the build, but working with floor link to the overall design. The the architect from the beginning benchtop is Caesarstone Pure White creates a more cohesive result.” with Di Lorenzo tiles on the splashback. JESS HUNTER The peg caddy is from Kmart. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 37

“I recommend buying major furniture and lighting pieces during the build in case the budget is tight at the end.” JESS HUNTER 38 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

H ENSUITE (opposite and below) A wall ornament in the ensuite offsets styles on the outside, Jess devised a clever the boldness of the Meco bath and Milli tapware from Reece. The scheme to link the interiors, using the shower area features Di Lorenzo mosaic tiles (below). BATHROOMS same materials and a limited colour (above) The terrazzo tiles are the perfect foil for the vanity from Reece. palette throughout. The pavilions focus on three areas: open-plan living, a parents’ retreat, and a kids’ zone. Robust polished-concrete flooring became the signature feature, and hydronic heating was installed to combat the chill of the winter months. Jess warmed her design visually with three main elements: panelling in the hallway, linen pendants dotted about and masses of floor-to-ceiling curtains in every room, which immediately softened the place. For the kitchen, Jess specified minimal joinery to create an even greater sense of openness. She chose practical Dekton Domoos Matte Nero for the benchtops and print-resistant black Laminex AbsoluteMatte fronts for the cabinetry. “There are lots of little fingers in our house,” she says, “and I didn’t want to be cleaning the cupboard doors a million times a day.” Jess managed the build while working on numerous projects for her own business, and moved her family seven times during that time. Aside from that, she absolutely loved the process. “I’d do it over and over again,” she says. “I’m very lucky that Sam trusts me because I really got to run with it.” Working with an architect from the start of the project was key to the success of the YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 39

build, she says. “Many people think interior design follows the build, but working with the architect on the floor plan and interiors from the beginning creates a more cohesive result. And that way, you can resolve any issues early on – from where the power and plumbing points are going, to furniture choices and any custom joinery that you may need. This can save a lot of time, money and stress. I also recommend buying major furniture and lighting pieces during the build in case the budget is tight at the end.” Though the home has only one living area, there’s plenty of room for everybody to do their thing. Jess says it’s a very fluid space, mostly revolving around the kitchen. “We all move easily from indoors to out, be it prepping for a barbecue or setting up the fire pit, and the kids rollerskate on the concrete floors between the two – we love it.” KIDS’ ROOM The pine bunk beds, handmade bamboo Honesty box Like to share any cost-saving tips? pendant light and sheer pink curtains are all from Ikea. We used Ikea wardrobes in the kids’ The Swedish homestore also came up trumps with this Did some design plans or items rooms instead of custom joinery. oak-topped desk and wooden shelving. change during the build, perhaps due to lack of space or budget? Lessons learnt 40 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN As always in a build, something had to give, although we said the pool was “There are two things I wish we’d done never going to be that thing. But of differently. One of them would have course it was; stage two was the pool. been to put fly screens in the living Anything non-negotiable in your room to ward off pesky insects. build? The cellar. It was the one thing I would also have loved more Sam really wanted. wardrobe space in the main bedroom, Best surprise discovery in your but we wanted a separate powder home? Our main-bedroom pavilion room next door.” has become a sanctuary for me, because I can close it off and have Good news quiet time away from my family when I need it. The other surprise element The Hunters installed hydronic was the stream next door to us. The heating throughout, which is an kids go exploring over there, they environmentally clean and cost- build their own structures and enjoy effective system that warms by nature – I love that. circulating hot water through radiators or pipework in floors or ceilings.

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TREASURE TROVE Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth Text Caroline Moratti Photography Gina Fabish 42 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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Meet & greet For Delwyn McCurdy and Craig Hooper, Delwyn McCurdy (real it didn’t matter what their next house estate consultant) and looked like, it mattered where it was Craig Hooper (truck located. The couple, having raised their repairs) and their two now-grown children on a sprawling dogs, Ted and Oscar, lifestyle block, wanted the convenience and comfort of living in New Plymouth and Marley the cat. for their next stage of life. “We wanted a smaller section with minimal lawns to mow, but I really HOME COMFORTS The couch wanted it to be by the beach,” says Delwyn. cushions are from local Fitzroy stores, They set their sights on the popular coastal suburb of Home Love & Mette K and Mee O Mi. Fitzroy, but having already missed out on three houses in Delwyn loves to swap these around the beachside community, Delwyn and Craig moved fast and change the covers for a fresh look. on the next newly listed property. A large cowhide from Koko Classics “We didn’t care what the house looked like, we just drapes over the couch. wanted the land. It was all about being in the right location and the right position,” Delwyn says. In fact, her first viewing of the sunshine yellow, two-bedroom bach wasn’t until after purchase. “We said we’d live in it for six months to decide what we wanted to do, like knock down or renovate, but I had the architectural designer in two weeks later,” she laughs. That was 14 years ago, and the pair are now proud owners of a contemporary oasis, minutes away from the call of the ocean. 44 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

H LUCKY FINDS The cane chair is a 1950s original Paul Frankl chair, a treasured find from a secondhand shop. The palm cushion covers were sewn by Delwyn’s mother, after finding the feather inserts at a garage sale. The rustic coffee table is from Freedom, Delwyn loves the shape and rough texture it brings to the room. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 45

LIGHTS UP The drum light shade was found in a Blenheim shop called Cinnamon, and had been salvaged from a motel in the tropics. “It was just what we were waiting for,” Delwyn says. OPPOSITE The outdoor furniture is from Freedom and the fire pit is from Koko Classics. “It’s a very modest house from the front, but once you come in it opens right up, like a hidden sanctuary.” DELWYN MCCURDY 46 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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WARM WELCOME The hallway side table was a $25 op-shop find, spray painted in matte black. Delwyn inherited her love of collecting from her father, who used to go to Gilmour’s Auction house every Friday morning. “I loved the type that were stacked to the brim and covered in dust, I was fussy and often didn’t buy anything but when I found something I loved, I knew it.” 48 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

H Tranquillity calls years to establish. A few well-placed queen palms lend much-needed shelter and privacy, creating a pocket One of Delwyn and Craig’s renovation necessities was of serenity in the family home. “It’s a very modest a main bedroom away from the hustle and bustle of the house from the front, but once you come in it opens house. A step-down into the space was created for both right up, like a hidden sanctuary. People walk in and physical and mental separation, producing a private it just envelops you,” Delwyn says. sanctuary that overlooks the picturesque courtyard. The guest bedroom radiates the same sense of calm and is The pair love to entertain and host potluck family painted in Resene Karen Walker blues for added depth. dinners, so the indoor-outdoor flow on the deck was “Out the front, the garden is a bit like a jungle so it’s essential. Wooden chairs are playfully scattered around important to have that tranquillity in the bedrooms,” a fire pit, acquired from Koko Classics. Delwyn notes. Creamy linens from Bianca Lorenne adorn the bed – a “must-have” since the kids have left home. Living well While the urge to build anew was tempting, the couple Large, floor-length sliding doors greet visitors from the fell in love with the stunning structural elements of the courtyard, ushering them into the sunny living room. original house, opting to extend the art-deco abode Grasscloth wallpaper, from Plantation Design, is an instant seamlessly into the new millennium. The ornate ceilings focal point of the space, providing tropical texture to the and original floorboards still remain, pops of history sitting surrounding white walls. alongside the sleek modern touches. There’s a world of stories to be found among the The bathroom is wallpapered in a playful pattern tabletops, from carrying leather Sardinian masks through of fish darting amongst coral, a surprisingly moody note flash floods in Rome, to packing Jemez pottery in socks for the coastal abode. Delwyn says she wanted something and underwear. Most are displayed on what appears to that “when you’re busy and have a quite stressful job, it’s be an ordinary wall unit at first glance, until the eye nice to come home and instantly feel relaxed. Home reveals it to be an old Egyptian door propped on oak table should be somewhere that comforts you, so I like the legs. A wooden propellor gifted to Craig’s grandfather for darker colours for that reason.” his service in the war leans in a corner, with avid discussions about the piece one day becoming a light The house is now centred around the generous, fixture. Lovingly hung among family portraits sits a framed intimate courtyard, with some of the plantings taking 1800s photograph of an unknown gentleman, picked up YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 49

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