Innholdsfortegnelse for April/May 2018 i homestyle

I almost can’t believe it’s been nine months since I wrote my last editor’s letter, but here we are! I’m back from maternity leave and enjoying immersing myself in the wonderful world of interiors again – rather than just the interior of my own home. Although I may have been away from my desk for a while, design considerations have never been far from my mind. You really do learn to value both the form and function of the objects you use every day when you’re trying to use them with a baby tucked under one arm. I also became much more aware of the clutter we surround ourselves with, and took the opportunity to redefine my interior style to strike a better balance between chic – and practical –…

THE STYLIST SAYS... - To create these Mondrian-style painted wall mouldings, choose a swatch of harmonious hues from the Resene Multi-finish range. Pick a mid-tone plus colours that are lighter and darker, then step outside that to select an even deeper shade for your battens. - Ensure the result is pleasing to the eye by painting side-by-side shapes different shades. - Your horizontal battens can double as picture ledges. Consider the hues in your artworks when deciding which colour to paint the shapes behind them. - Bring a shade off your wall into the room with a painted plinth that elevates homeware to sculpture status. - To keep this look sophisticated, opt for flooring, furnishings and accessories that are a paler, more neutral expression of your wall’s colour palette.…

Lately, artist Grace Wright has been interested in painting as kind of a spiritual experience, and her large-scale works certainly do urge you to expand your mind a bit. They’re a continuation of an ever-developing style that began to emerge in her fourth year at Elam School of Fine Arts, when she says she let go of using images of the body and instead began to paint “a sense of bodiliness”. Auckland-based Grace says that for her, painting is about creating a meaningful and physical experience in the digital age. “I’ve been working at a larger scale so that the audience can stand in front of a painting equal to or bigger than the size of their body that draws them in and at the same time returns them to…

Designing their own home had long been on Renee and Barry Woolcott’s bucket list, so when they purchased a section in Auckland’s eastern suburbs in 2008, grand plans began to take shape. After undertaking some minor renovations to make the property’s existing home liveable, the couple took their time weighing up the possibilities of further alterations versus demolition and starting from scratch. The latter won out. Some of their first thoughts around developing the site included overhauling the gardens. “We weren’t even using the land,” says Barry. “There was a little goat track to get to the back garden, and 70% of the yard was basically just a run for our dogs.” Maximising the views across the harbour to Rangitoto was another priority for the pair, which made building upwards…

For me, a house becomes a home when you make your own unique mark on it. I do this through my vintage finds, which each have their own character. I have an affinity with cane and rattan, and love to find things that complement the texture and tones of these pieces. The Boho Thrifter came about through my passion for vintage and op-shopping. I was looking for additions to my collection of wall-hung baskets and thought, ‘Why not make sets for people to purchase?’, which then turned into, ‘Why not source other beautiful vintage items that people might like in their homes?’ My finds are super hard to let go of and pretty much fill every corner of the house. My cane shelving unit is always crammed with treasures that…

ART THERAPY Visually strong yet so soothing, textile designer Emma Hayes’ wall murals make a mood-altering statement. Pictured are Bloom (below), which can be installed with the detail at the top or bottom of the wall, and Tussock (right) – both of which are also available as framed artworks (see page 20). emmahayes.co.nz HANG ROUND New from Jiho Yun and Sam Choi of Walk in the Park (read all about them at homestyle.co.nz) is this curvy kauri, walnut, maple, ebony and tulip tree mobile. Including renewable plantation- grown wood, it began as a sketch by Jiho, then was translated into this stupefyingly beautiful object by woodturner Sam. It’s exclusive to Wellington’s Best Wishes. studiobestwishes.com YOU DECIDE Run by Daniel Kamp and Brandon Aitken, Auckland design and production lab White Light…

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The overarching look for bedrooms this season is clean and serene – classic layered linens styled with plump pillows and velvet cushions. The main decision you need to make is whether to spice things up with paprikas and plums or keep it cool with greens and blues. COSY & WARM Enhance the serenity. In the name of good sleeps, take a minimalist approach with your bedroom furniture to reduce the visual noise. Doing away with any unnecessary clutter and simplifying the styling will also help to create a space that’s dedicated to rest. Get a head start. An upholstered headboard increases the comfort factor, particularly if you enjoy propping yourself up in bed with a book, the paper or your morning emails. It can also function as a beautiful statement…

Having grown up an arty kid, Lisa Baudry saw her first ‘real’ painting (with brushstrokes, not a reproduction) when she was 17, on a class trip to an art school. It made a big impression and there was no going back – she was hooked. Lisa, how did you come to be working as an illustrator? After studying graphic design, I got jobs painting ceramics and working as a designer for Auckland’s Lopdell House Gallery – now Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery. I took on my first commercial graphic design role in my 30s, then went on to establish my own studio, doing illustration and graphic design for a range of clients. When my daughter was born, I took a break, then moved into editorial illustration and home décor design…

THE PROJECT Dispensary technician Keryn Marshall and her vet husband Simon redecorated this four-bedroom home in Dannevirke for themselves and their children Hunter (8), Charlie (6) and Jack (5). Keryn Marshall never planned to live in Dannevirke, nor did she particularly fancy the house she, her husband Simon and their three sons now call home. Somehow, however, it’s all turned out just right. Despite them both having grown up in Waipukurau, just 35 minutes away, when Simon was offered a job in the Manawatu town in 2007, Keryn said, “No way”, its reputation for subpar weather her deal-breaker. Eventually, she relented, on the condition they stay for three years, max. A decade later, they’re still loving it. Arriving fresh off the plane from their UK OE, the couple moved into…

What makes a home? It’s a simple question, but the answer is a little more complex. In many ways, homes embody how we live and see ourselves, and these spaces evolve when we focus on what makes us happy. When we create a place that meets our needs on many levels and expresses our character, we can enrich our lives. Homes that have a strong sense of identity often belong to people who are thoughtful with all they do. That’s not to say you need lots of money to create a beautiful home. In fact, many wonderful homes belong to people who live quiet lives. They’ve been considered in their choices and made decisions based on their needs and what works in their home, because it brings them contentment and…

Hanging Kokedama by Coraleigh Parker, published by Jacqui Small, $45. The word ‘kokedama’ describes both the thing and the art of making the thing: potless plants growing in a special soil mixture bound by moss and string. This new book (with photography by homestyle contributor Larnie Nicolson) tells in impressive detail how to achieve the intentionally imperfect yet undeniably beautiful results, in a process that turns out to be fun and also relaxing, as the wrapping part is very meditative. We’re taught how to give all kinds of plants – succulents, ferns, herbs and even trees – the kokedama treatment. Pick the appropriate types for use inside (try making a wall hanging with several tiny cacti) or out (picture a massive Monstera deliciosa dangling from the roof of…

It’s been a decade-long debate in the Newbold household: whether to paint the distinctive red brick that makes up the bulk of their home’s structure white – or not? The solidity of the brick was just one reason the New Plymouth couple was attracted to this property Paul Newbold describes as “a 60s/70s mash-up”. Long and rectangular, both ends of the original house had already been added on to when, nine years ago, the pair first navigated the long driveway to the unremarkable rear entrance. Fleur Yiannett-Newbold remembers the day well. “This house was such a surprise: it opens up as soon as you walk in. The living area and kitchen in the centre of the layout have big pitched ceilings, which give it a lovely sense of space.” The…

THE PROJECT Photographer Peter Krasilnikoff turned a former factory in Copenhagen into a one-bedroom home (plus studio) set around a plant-filled atrium. THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN THE FRONT DOOR‚ YOU FEEL WRAPPED IN A SOFT‚ ZEN-LIKE AMBIENCE‚ A WORLD AWAY FROM THE NOISY CITY. All renowned Danish photographer Peter Krasilnikoff wanted was to live in a home with an integrated green space. Finding one turned out to be easier said than done in bustling Copenhagen, until he discovered a former pencil factory at the end of a street in the harbour district of Islands Brygge, teamed up with the architects at Studio David Thulstrup and got started on its transformation. Having decided to conserve three of the original brick walls of the old garage on the narrow site, the…

Debbie Majurey and her partner Alan Heslop had been looking for a place to put the 1000-plus bird-of-paradise plants he’d spent years growing – and 2012, they found it and moved with their family from the city to a small lifestyle block in Kaipara. They began to take the bird-of-paradise blooms to auction, set about propagating and selling some of the actual plants, and then… Debbie, how did you become a farmer-florist? It kind of just happened. As well as the bird-of-paradise, Alan and I decided to grow some of the other flowers we loved but hadn’t had the opportunity to grow in the city, and planted garlic, beans, Maori potatoes and kumara too. Impressed by its strong focus on sustainability and community, I started selling our produce at Auckland’s…

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