Innholdsfortegnelse for Apr/May 2016 i homestyle

“As autumn beckons, the bedroom is an obvious candidate for a mini-makeover; one that doesn’t require anything structural.” AS I WRITE THIS, I NOTICE IT’S THE FIRST evening that there’s a light chill in the air. This is a sign that it’s time to start feathering the nest for the dark evenings and rainy weekends ahead. While this may sound a bit gloomy, don’t despair – there’s a lot to be said for the activities associated with cosy nights in. As autumn beckons, the bedroom is an obvious candidate for a mini-makeover; one that doesn’t require anything structural. Mine is going to be a place for curling up under a chunky wool throw on a Friday night with a fresh series on Netflix, and as many early nights as possible…

TOP OF THE SHELF INFINITE SPACE: CONTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS. EDITED BY JAMES SILVERMAN AND ROBERT KLANTEN. PUBLISHED BY GESTALTEN. $70. Dream about your dream home with the help of this compilation of inspirational houses, each complete with its own breathtaking view. Photographed by renowned architecture photographer James Silverman, Infinite Space showcases every kind of dream space imaginable – from a remote mountain cabin in Norway, to a sensuous desert oasis in Morocco. Featuring a series of images capturing elements which absorb, reflect or deliberately break with their surroundings, Infinite Space, the book, shows how ‘infinite space’, the concept, has established itself as a key facet of contemporary architecture around the world. Go forth and get lost within its pages.…

“For a cosy dining space a single, low-hung pendant creates an intimate ambience” Gem Adams, stylist…

IN HER SHORT CREATIVE CAREER, spanning four years studying Textile Design at Massey University and three years in ‘the real world’, Paige Jarman has worked as an illustrator, painter, textile designer, potter and librarian. The last role is her day job. But the second to last, pottery, is the creative vocation that has usurped all the others – and the one which Paige hopes will soon allow her to give up the book stamping too. After only two years behind the pottery wheel, Paige already had cause to drop her librarian hours when she was inundated with orders in the lead up to Christmas last year. But, although pottery continues to be such a demanding sideline that it fills her weekends and evenings, Paige doesn’t mind the pressure at all.…

“It’s quite imposing from the outside. So we set out to create this great contrast of having everything feel very warm and inviting once you walk in.” It is so special you get the feeling it must be the result of a long dreamt-of plan. But no. It is actually the creative solution to the pressing problem of having nowhere to live. THE HIGH CONCRETE WALL IS NOT unattractive, but as I walk down this quiet Mount Albert street on a quiet Thursday afternoon, I don’t give it a second glance. I’m looking for a garden. Well, a house to be exact – but one that I’m told centres around a pretty special patch of greenery. But just as I’m charging past the unassuming enclosure, a wooden door opens from…

“Anyone can buy a house, but when you renovate you really do create a home, and that’s pretty special .” MELISSA CANTELL HAD AN UNUSUAL recurring dream as a child. Night after night she would fall asleep and create dream houses. This may be why, now that she has grown up and become a business strategist, she still spends her nights designing rooms and creative floorplans. Only difference is, now she does it while awake. “I still have an old sketch book filled with floorplans that I drew when I was about 10 years old,” Melissa says. “So every renovation is an opportunity for me to let out my inner architect. Unfortunately I don’t have much understanding of engineering and building materials, so it’s lucky that I’ve found a very…

“Use seasonal flowers. They are more sustainable, fresher, last longer and look right together. ” YOU WILL NEED Plastic-coated chicken wire Compote vase Waterproof florist’s tape (available from floral supplies store) Sharp secateurs/snips FLORAL INGREDIENTS Base: autumn foliage, fruit on the branch Focal: dahlias, garden roses, zinnias Supporting: amaranth, mini zinnias Airy accents: scabiosa and cosmos 1. Form the chicken wire into a ball and place it in the base of your vase to create a stem stabiliser. Secure the wire with a cross of waterproof tape over the top (this will be hidden by foliage). 2. Create a base of foliage and branchy greens to establish your shape and set outer boundaries; layer in supporting airy foliage and heavy fruit to cover the base of your vessel. 3. Position…

Saffron-buttered pumpkin with herbed brown rice SERVES 4 GF/VEGAN OPTION Don’t let this recipe’s humble looks deceive you. For beneath its tomatoey goodness lie tender chunks of pumpkin in a sauce rich with saffron, spice and most importantly, butter! The vinegar-soaked sultanas add a nice piquant note, while the herbed rice not only offers freshness, but also mops up all those wonderful juices you won’t want to waste. If you’re vegan or dairy-free, simply omit the butter and increase the olive oil to 4 tablespoons. To bump up the protein, serve alongside a chickpea or lentil-based dish, toss cooked chickpeas through the tomato sauce before serving, or serve over herbed quinoa instead of brown rice. If you are using rice, soak it overnight in the stated water amount before cooking…

#HOMESTYLEBEHINDTHESCENES It really is a family affair at homestyle, with the occasional other half getting roped in as a styling assistant. Our stylist Gem Adams (with the help of her husband Nathan Speeden) shares three different ways to utilise a pendant light on page 26. #HOMESTYLELOVESFLOWERS We love discovering creative collaborators on Instagram. This issue @missdahliamay, aka Lydia Reusser, joined us for some botanical styling. Follow her flower-strewn path online or on page 124. #DULUXCOLOUR Thinking about adding more colour to your interior, but unsure where to start? Check out Dulux Colour Chat for online advice from designer Tina Stephen of Roomie every Tuesday and Thursday at dulux.co.nz. homestylenz homestyle.co.nz homestylemag…

SHADES OF GREY. BY KATE WATSON-SMYTH. PUBLISHED BY RYLAND PETERS. $45. “Shades of grey” is a pretty common phrase – and no wonder, when there are over 500 of them. So before you go willy-nilly splashing three or four across your walls, may we suggest you check out this book by respected interiors journalist Kate Watson-Smyth. Colour psychology expert Karen Haller suggests it too: “Everyone wants to paint their houses grey at the moment,” she says, “but it’s one of the most difficult colours to get right. Get it wrong and a room will be cold and dark, possibly even energy-sapping. Get it right, and your home will look fresh, sophisticated, and modern.” TINY HOUSES IN THE CITY.BY MIMI ZEIGER. PUBLISHED BY RIZZOLI. $60. Lots of people still dream of…

CREATE A SERENE SPACE TO SLEEP IN With one of New Zealand’s hottest summers behind us, we’re embracing the opportunity to play stylist in the bedroom as autumn permits sleeping beneath more than just a sheet. Furniture, lighting and what’s underfoot all play an important role in pulling together a succinct bedroom look, but the bed takes the lead in the decorating hierarchy. Dressing said bed starts with a simple formula: find a duvet set that suits your personality, then mix-match the pillows, cushions and throws to suit the season, or the mood you want to create. If you want a bed that looks like it’s straight out of the pages of a magazine – including this one – you’re going to have to be prepared to spend a minute…

AN AVID ADVOCATE FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS, TEXTILE designer Hilary Knox has taken out the third annual Bolt of Cloth Textile Design Competition with a cushion collection that supports her free-range ethos. Now available for purchase at Bolt of Cloth, the aesthetic of the Which Came First? Meet the Girls and Feathers cushions are as good as the message behind them. We talked to Hilary about her about her design process... How did you get into textile design? I did well in art and design at school, but I was too busy playing sport to get too involved. I went to Massey University with the intention of doing Visual Communication but my love of tactile design and illustration led me into textiles in the end. What was the inspiration behind your…

“We wanted somewhere where family could come together; a kind of reference point and retreat.” LOUISE AND IAN DAVIDSON HAD LONG TALKED ABOUT finding a holiday house. But it was in 2011, after their three adult children, Amy, Chloe and Ethan had all left home, that the time was right to create a place that they could all congregate in again. “We wanted somewhere where family could come together; a kind of reference point and retreat,” Ian says. “We looked in the Coromandel, but Louise felt like the drive was too demanding. Then one weekend when we were over on Waiheke we spotted a place for sale in Little Oneroa, which got us thinking that this would be the perfect place to find our own bach.” A few weeks later,…

“Natural light floods in through the windows and glass doors and bounces around the open-plan living space.” BARN CONVERSION Looking for a unique out-of-town site? Don’t be deterred by the dilapidated state of old farm buildings. With a little design nous (perhaps lent by an architect), they can not only be converted into fully functioning living quarters, but very beautiful ones as well. This converted barn was designed to have a light and airy feel. Natural light floods in through the windows and glass doors and bounces around the open-plan living space. Exposed timber walls have been kept deliberately unadorned, creating a rustic feel. The relaxed, understated dining space reflects the warm and welcoming ‘come as you are’ vibe. This is further enhanced by a long dining table made from…

PERCH HOME Decorating This season’s strong Nordic trends of gold, wood and marble is what the stunning new range from Bloomingvale is all about. A large selection is now available from Perch Home – sign up to their loyalty programme and earn points on every purchase. help@perchhome.co.nz perchhomewares.co.nz DECORATE YOURSELF Jewellery Debra Fallowfield makes jewellery to fall in love with. Renowned worldwide for her stunning bespoke wedding and engagement rings, each piece is exquisitely handcrafted. Coloured diamonds, rare gems and fused golds are coaxed into timeless modern classics. View online or visit her newly established store, Precious, in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. debrafallowfield.com facebook.com/DFJeweller AFD STORE Decorating AFD (Alex Fulton Design) store sells design, pushes colour and peddles function from New Zealand and abroad. Alex is obsessed with objects of colour…

WE’RE COVETING SOFT AS VELVET This gorgeous new Sybilla headboard in soft pink velvet will give your boudoir a real sense of decadence. Add the velvet quilted throw and linen bedware and you’ll have a room you’ll never want to leave. gorgi.co.nz TAKE A SEAT Citta Design’s comfortably curvaceous and space-savingly stackable 3D Dining Chair is a smart choice whichever way you look at it. Made from natural oak ply with metal legs, these chairs will form the perfect complement to a minimalistic dining space. $660 each from cittadesign.com THE VIEW FROM DOWN HERE Shaped in cooperation with Danish cabinetmakers, Nofred’s Mouse Chair inspires play and learning, while melding naturally into daily life. Sustainably crafted in Europe in oak plywood with non-toxic paint, the robust chair is a…

THE INSPIRATION: Elegant, with a touch of drama, this beautiful kitchen was created by Barcelona-based designer Katty Schiebeck of Katty Schiebeck Interior Design. I love a monochrome palette, and it doesn’t get more luxe than with graphic black and marble. A strong black island grounds the space and marble tiles add subtle depth underfoot. Luxurious floor-length curtains add texture to the all-white walls, while also softening the room. EXPERT STYLE TIPS: BLACK MAGIC Opulent cabintery can be achieved in many ways, but a look I’m loving at the moment is black-stained wood. Pair this with a crisp marble-look bench top for a truly striking kitchen combo. COOK IN STYLE The sleek Pyrolytic Built-in Oven by Fisher & Paykel enhances the kitchen’s luxe aesthetic with the added functionality of a generous…

LOCAL ARTISTS EMILY SIDDELL AND Stephen Bradbourne have been living together and producing art alongside each other for 15 years. While Emily is a mixed-media artist currently playing with hand-thrown, locally-dug clay, Stephen’s focus lies in the classical technique of glass blowing. Producing a range of hand-blown glass items that are both functional and beautiful, Stephen runs Monmouth Glass Studio with artist Isaac Katzoff. Monmouth creations – such as the breathtaking glass lamps in Britomart’s Ortolana restaurant – are celebrated nationwide. Meanwhile, Emily’s art can be seen in the collections of the Auckland Museum, The Dowse and Te Papa. And a lot of each of their works were created in the couple’s central Auckland home. This is a place that Emily and Stephen share with their two sons, Louis and…

In one short year they have transitioned from rented apartment living on a high-density Asian island to a leafy green suburb in New Zealand – and they are loving it. THERE’S AN OLD CHINESE PROVERB that says “a book tightly shut is but a block of paper”. Well, there’s nothing shut about the Inglis’ Eastern-influenced ‘book’, otherwise known as a 90-year-old Christchurch bungalow overflowing with stories of travel and adventure. Every corner is like a gorgeously curated page from a Feng Shui coffee-table book – one you cannot help but get absorbed in. When the time came for Kris and Georgie Inglis to return home with their three children after 11 years in Hong Kong, they knew Christchurch was the place they wanted to settle. And once they found their…

YOU WILL NEED Resene Lustacryl in Resene Desperado, Resene Fiddlesticks, Resene McKenzie and Resene Antidote A canvas drop cloth or heavy fabric Brushes Pencil Newspaper and tape 1. Come up with your design – it’s helpful to draw it to scale on a piece of paper first. I went for an abstract, midcentury vibe. 2. Put some old newspaper on the ground and tape the corners flat, or use a Resene dropcloth. Draw your design in fabric pencil onto your fabric. 3. Apply your Resene paint to the designated areas, ensuring that the fabric is evenly coated, and let it dry flat. Now you have the perfect mat for a designated board-game spot, indoor picinic or play rug – whatever your age. Mat is painted in Resene Antidote, Resene Desperado,…