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s I write, it’s after 6 pm, and it’s still light. The summery sounds of touch rugby in progress provide a soundtrack from the park opposite. It’s spring! A time for fresh starts, and for me, that means my time as editor of Abode has come to an end. My heartfelt thanks go to the small and dedicated Abode team who throw everything at this magazine every eight weeks to pull the issue together. Late nights and coffee-fuelled Zoom meetings are par for the course when the deadline looms, and I have been proud to be a part of a team that gives their all to make sure it’s just right. As part of this role, I have been lucky enough to visit beautiful homes, chat with homeowners, builders and architects, and hear about every aspect of the craft that goes into making a clients’ hopes for their family home come to life. I have learned so much and met so many lovely people. Thanks to all of Abode’s clients who have made this job such a pleasure, and to the readers who write and tell us they enjoy our magazine. Shelley Sweeney, the newly appointed editor, will take the reins from here, and continue to bring you fresh inspiration for your home. Shelley joins at an exciting time, as Abode expands its reach beyond Canterbury, and is now available to purchase throughout the South Island. For those of you who have picked up a copy for the first time, welcome, we hope you enjoy reading and we look forward to hearing from you. So, that’s me. Thank you for reading.
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CON T E N T S FE AT U R E S
HOMES
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HYGGE HAVEN
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ELEVATED ELEGANCE
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SHOWROOM ST YLE
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RAISING THE BAR
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SOUTHERN BEAUT Y
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BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Cool Nordic colours and warm textured layers
Bathroom trends on show
Hillside luxury with holiday style
An imposing family home with sweeping views
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BACKYARD PARADISE
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MAKE ROOM FOR THE BACKYARD CHEF!
A dream lifestyle for first-time buyers
Inspiration for outdoor entertaining
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LIVING OUTDOOR LIFE TO THE FULLEST A new look for all seasons
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ALL IN ONE
How to create your dream garden
WHATEVER THE WEATHER
Outdoor living under cover
LOVE FOR THE LONG TERM
Garden design to last a lifetime
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The ultimate retirement residence
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OPEN DAY
Laid-back sophistication with colourful cool
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FEATHER AND OAK
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ROUGH AND MILNE
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MOOCHST YLE
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GOLDEN HOMES
Indoor outdoor wow
Sidle up to spring
Laundry low-down
Getting it right first time
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FOOD
Lady Grey tea with raspberry macarons
R EG U L A R S
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READERS' LETTERS
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INSPIRING FINDS
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LETTERS
READERS' LETTERS
Letters to the editor with thoughts, musings, questions and requests from our readers.
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I completely fell in love with the ‘Enduring Style’ home featured in the July/August issue of Abode. Not only does it have stunning high ceilings and views worth staying home for, it also boasts one of the best bookcases I’ve ever seen. I’m feeling inspired and am planning for a bespoke bookcase of my own as we speak.
Hi Anna, what a great magazine! We have fully renovated our 1920s bungalow and used some of your articles to inspire us. We have gone with our heart, not trends. As William Morris said, “Do not have anything in your home that you don’t consider beautiful or useful.” As a result, we have a stunning, eclectic home.
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R O O M T O M OV E It’s great to see a kitchen/dining/living space that caters for a larger family (Abode July/August, ‘A breath of fresh air’). The kitchen is very much the heart of our home too, but it’s still a work in progress. This was definitely one for our home reno scrapbook. MEL ANIE, ST ALBANS
SEASIDE DREAM What a fabulous job they did of the Kaikōura rebuild (Abode July/August, 'A Stone's Throw'). The new house suits the amazing site perfectly. Absolutely superb. TIM, K AIAPOI
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INTERIOR TRENDS
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FROM COOL BLUES TO SUNNY HUES
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Stitch & Hide Mia Wallet in Sage goodthing.co.nz
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INTERIOR TRENDS
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THIS BEDROOM HAS A TRANQUIL AND INVITING NORDIC MOOD B R O U G H T T O G E T H E R B Y R E S E N E W I T H L AY E R E D N AT U R A L F I B R E S A N D N E U T R A L T O N E S . T H E C A L M I N G B L U E- G R E E N B A C K D R O P I M B U E S T H E S PA C E W I T H A S E N S E O F S E R E N I T Y.
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ygge (pronounced hyoo-gah) is the Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of cosiness and comfort, with feelings of wellness and contentment at its forefront. It’s all about enjoying the simple things in life. Pared down to the unfussy essentials, this restful bedroom embodies the principle of hygge. A Nordic blue-green, Resene Juniper, gives the walls a tranquil hue. Timber flooring stained in Resene Colorwood Mid Greywash creates a soft, weathered look that goes well with virtually anything – ideal for a casual bach or an elegant home.
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Resene Dover White, the milky beige seen on the headboard, and Resene Sea Fog, the white with a hint of grey that’s been used on the nightstand and pendant lamp, are versatile neutrals that add balance while connecting with the artwork and bed linens. Scandinavian design is inspired by nature, so natural fibres like stonewashed linen, cotton, rattan and wool are considered vital to creating a cosy and welcoming home. Quality linen becomes more beautiful over time. It’s breathable, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool is not only cosy, but
durable and comfortable in all seasons. This chunky textured woollen rug is hard-wearing and great for high-traffic areas. These natural fibres can be layered together, adding texture and depth to the room. When supported by an easy-on-theeyes colour palette, it’s a simple way to make your favourite relaxation space feel very hygge. As always, it’s the details that really make a space shine – and this bedroom is no different. The ribbed vases in Resene Balderdash and Resene Double Sea Fog and the large basket in Resene Sea Fog build upon the colour palette, and the artistic splash of Resene Rose Gold metallic paint on the top of the pendant lamp shade act as points of difference, adding a stunning contrast. If you’ve fallen in love with Resene Juniper as a wall colour but want to go for a different look, try it with a powerful steel blue like Resene Atomic, a modest taupe brown like Resene Zorba or a rich jewel tone like Resene Teal Blue.
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love interior design, styling, and beautiful things. I believe that when it comes to your home, it’s important not to worry about what everyone else thinks. If you like the way it looks, if it tells part of your story and makes you happy, then it will work for you in your home. If you’re a sunseeker like me then these longer and lighter evenings are welcome. Spring is upon us: the daffodils have started to toss their yellow heads in the breeze and the fruit trees are budding up in anticipation of warmer days. We can start to tidy away our cosy winter throws and spend Sunday afternoons drowsing in the warm spring sunshine with the fragrance of freshly cut grass. As we transition towards spring and warmer temperatures, it is time to get our winter bodies back to some semblance of health and colour for the advent of dresses and t-shirts. So too, for our houses. The sun’s rays in New Zealand are harsh on our interior environment. As we tend to orientate our houses towards the north and incorporate large windows to maximise the arc of the sun throughout the day, our interiors have to ‘do battle’
with the unfortunate downside of clear skies and brilliant sunshine. This leads to fading and rotting, caused by ultraviolet rays. There are various treatments that can be used on windows to provide shade, such as sheer curtains, sunscreen blinds, translucent silhouettes, and shutters, as well as external screens and awnings. One area that has advanced hugely over the last year or so, is the technology behind indoor/outdoor fabrics. We now have the ability to offer a wide range of fabrics for the sunny areas of your home that will be colour fast and sun resistant, such as velvets, luxurious weaves, bright patterns and stripes. These materials look and feel like normal indoor fabrics however they are more than happy to resist UV and sit poolside, as well as fit with your interior aesthetic. If you have window seats or chairs placed in sunny corners, then cushions or beanbags in an indoor/ outdoor fabric would be a great choice. Resistant fabrics also give you options to couple up functional and practical spaces. You could use indoor/outdoor rugs in hallways and sunny thoroughfares to ramp up comfort and provide aesthetic appeal. Indoor/outdoor rugs use manmade fibre and recycled plastics to create comfortable, soft rugs in a variety of colours and patterns. These rugs are just as happy in hard-working indoor areas of your home as outside. Also, as a mother of four children and various pets, I completely appreciate the ability to pick up the rug and hose it down outside! After three summers outside, my outdoor rug looks as good as new and I can’t wait for the warm temperatures to keep rising so we can unfurl it again. 03 313 0123 | featherandoak.co.nz
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Showroom style A S T H E H O U S I N G M A R K E T I N N E L S O N TA S M A N S T E A D I LY G R O W S , T H E R E H A S N E V E R B E E N A BETTER TIME FOR OAKLEYS PLUMBING SUPPLIES TO OPEN ITS NELSON SHOWROOM.
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esigned by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton and with nine concept bathrooms, Oakley’s Plumbing Supplies’ new Nelson showroom introduces a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before now. The new branch adds to the existing network of branches in Christchurch, Cromwell and Dunedin. Owner and operator Clayton Knowles says moving into a new, custom building allowed them the room and flexibility to create something unique. “We know people want to see a full range of products when choosing items for their homes, from the latest trends to classic architectural styling. And they want to see them working.” Clayton says Nelson Tasman is a diverse market, with large sections of land being made available for new housing in Tasman, colonial villas dotting the Nelson hills and out-of-towners building second homes in Golden Bay holiday spots. A bathroomware showroom had to encompass all of these markets.
Clayton says their locally owned and operated status, and the history and capabilities of the wider Oakleys Group mean a lot to the supportive Nelson community. With the experienced Lisa King-Turner at the showroom helm and four other showroom consultants, the company was never in a better position to open its latest store. “Having the space for nine concept bathrooms allows us the luxury of catering to a wide range of style requirements and budgets,” Lisa says. “Our bathrooms range from ultra contemporary, to ornate English styling. We have a powder room with gold accented tapware, a wellness spa and a European suite. We have ensuites and family bathrooms which are realistically the size and scope of most people’s bathrooms. “Davina has created these rooms with our amazing product lines and teamed them with impressive lighting, and beautiful tile, wallpaper and paint choices to showcase exactly what is achievable in today’s bathroom design world.” The company offers more than bathrooms, however, and the showroom reflects this. It has working gas fires, a working kitchen, a laundry and a wet area where all the fixtures work. There’s even a working powder room complete with an intelligent toilet and jungle wallpaper. The new showroom is at 10 Gladstone Road, Richmond and is open six days per week, Monday to Saturday. 03 544 9392 | oakleysplumbing.co.nz
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ust like indoor kitchens, outdoor ‘kitchens’ can be a hub for socialising and entertaining. Outdoor living spaces are very popular and a great selling feature if you are thinking about putting your place on the market. “Landscaping can turn a regular garden into a beautiful, functional, outdoor living space,” says Henry. “And when it comes to landscape design, you have plenty of options.” Henry Blakely Landscapes have years of experience designing, constructing and maintaining beautiful gardens. The team focuses on being client-specific, house-specific, and environment-specific. Every garden is tailor-made, unique and breathtaking. “Anything involving fire has been trending in landscape design for as long as we’ve known,” says Henry. “Any form of pizzeria fireplace or barbeque provides a comfortable space for relaxing outdoors. You can choose a classic fire pit, through to a gas-burning outdoor fireplace or a more substantial outdoor pavilion.” Henry has experience in creating the backyard chef experience for clients. For example, the beautiful cookhouse in Darfield, Canterbury. Along with its
stunning views of the Southern Alps, the property experiences high winds from all directions, so Henry and his team were able to design and install a pavilion, with room for 10-15 guests inside. The space has sliding doors to allow it to be shut off from the wind, no matter what direction it’s blowing. Beautiful planting and occasional pathways make a cosy spot for entertaining. The construction team are used to working with the designers to ensure the original vision for a garden is brought to life. They take pride in producing results of the highest quality. They have recently completed a glass-roofed pavilion for a client in Christchurch, who was looking to combine two architecturally different elements of their home. “We took elements of the architecture of both buildings and combined them to create a courtyard space that links the two buildings seamlessly,” says Henry. “It’s created an elegant space for outdoor entertaining, with some stunning glass louvred roofing.” The outdoor space can also be enhanced with plants and vegetable gardens. What greater joy than being able to pick your own herbs from the garden to accompany your barbecue or salad? Henry Blakely Landscapes understands local climates and conditions, so can advise on keeping your garden looking fresh and fragrant. The garden maintenance team is knowledgeable, friendly and professional and will leave your garden looking serene and welcoming. With plenty of options available, it’s worth talking to the experts at Henry Blakely Landscapes. 021 336 454 | henryblakelylandscapes.co.nz
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hen the sun is out, you simply want to enjoy it. So when it comes to a deck, you don’t want to be spending time on its upkeep when you could be relaxing on it with a cool drink by your side. The beauty of real wood can transform any outdoor space, but wood needs regular maintenance, becomes slippery when wet and quickly loses its original appeal; rotting, fading and absorbing stains. Millboard is completely different. Inspired by the character of natural timber, Millboard has been created as an alternative that improves upon it. Moulded from carefully selected timbers and painstakingly hand-coloured for an incredibly natural appearance, Millboard composite decking is as beautiful as hardwood yet designed to outsmart it. Millboard decking is made from a unique resin/stone material that retains the beautiful look and feel of wood, but without the maintenance needed to keep it that way. Each decking board
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is moulded from carefully selected timber samples that showcase the beauty of natural wood grain, then hand-tinted by craftsmen for a perfect real-wood look. The result is decking that is virtually indistinguishable from wood in appearance, but far superior in performance. It doesn’t rot or warp, and its UV stability resists fading. With no wood content, there’s nothing to encourage algal growth either. Big and small, residential and commercial, Millboard is the perfect choice for every type of space. As well as the peace of mind of ultra-low maintenance flooring, its unique design also means that Millboard can be quicker and simpler to install than timber, with no pre-drilling or special tools needed – simply cut it like wood. To add to its easy-to-live-with qualities, each board has a surface layer which is both non-porous – so spills don’t leave stains – and highly slipresistant, even in the wet. There’s no need to spend time applying expensive, often environmentally-unfriendly treatments to keep it looking beautiful, either. Just an occasional wipe over with standard household floor cleaners is all that’s needed. While Millboard is predominantly seen as a decking product, people have used it in a vast range of ways.
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Landscapers and gardeners everywhere are discovering that Millboard decking’s versatility and durability makes it very suitable for planters, gates, eating areas, feature walls and even by the pool. Additionally, Millboard can be used to create an all-weather outdoor seating area – perfect for entertaining and relaxing. As the product doesn’t splinter, you’ll have peace of mind that it will be safe for years to come. What’s more, although its appearance is virtually indistinguishable from the real thing, you’ll never need to stain it, worry about warping or replace rotten timber, which means that you can really enjoy living life outside to the full.
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low maintenance patio and room for a barbecue? The Goom Group is comprised of Goom Landscapes, The Little Big Tree Company and Compass Pools Christchurch. The team of designers can create designs and plans that are practical and can be built because they understand the entire process. Goom undertakes projects from inception to completion, and because they are all located on one site at Sawyers Arms Road, communication is seamless. “It always seems very inefficient having to go back and forth between designer and builder, tweaking the design or build approach to make the plan achievable,” says Anthony Washington, Managing Director of Goom Landscapes. Anthony and Tim Goom are proud of
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their dedicated design, construction and maintenance team, saying, “It’s great to be able to provide a one-stop-shop for any landscaping challenge.” Anthony also suggests for clients on a budget to ask themselves which projects can wait. “Budget can be a big consideration for clients,” says Anthony. “Because the client ‘has the ear’ of all those involved in the project from the start, this avoids blowouts to the budget. Clients don’t need to waste time organising tradies to undertake different aspects of the project at the appropriate time.” Goom also ensures its design team aligns their designs with construction costs which remain within the budget. Design can also be in phases so that even
if a total overhaul is out of reach in terms of a client’s current budget, it can be done in stages over a longer time frame. It’s worth looking at the credentials of your landscape designer. Like with every other service you pay for around your home, doing a bit of homework to find qualified people who understand your needs is crucial. Goom has an impressive haul of awards – featuring consistently in the Registered Master Landscaper ‘Landscapes of Distinction’ Awards. And with Goom bringing their iconic design and quality landscaping construction to branches in Wanaka and Queenstown, as well as Christchurch, it’s good to know they are stretching their green fingers so that you can get your garden looking sparkling and serene.
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