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10 YEARS

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

10 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING HOMES Selected homes from a decade of abode PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE An architectural statement in a rural oasis WHICH HEATING SUITS YOUR HOME? Ways to warm things up for winter

Amazonico sets trends with its design that transports you to the exuberance and exoticism of the jungle. Its dark, mysterious tones gradually give way to lighter ones in a reference to the light that rises from the treetops

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Shelley Sweeney editor@abodemagazine.co.nz

n this issue we celebrate 10 years of abode magazine, and what a decade it has been! There’s an old African proverb that says one decade is long enough to change the shape of mountains and rivers. This is certainly true in Ōtautahi Christchurch. The garden city has been reborn from a cocoon of rubble and heartache to become a more vibrant and, arguably, more beautiful place. In the past decade we’ve seen a city in transformation, as architects and builders have worked tirelessly to fix what was broken, preserving its character and looking towards the future. abode magazine has been here through this journey to shine a light on the people who are shaping the changing landscape of Canterbury and the South Island. We celebrate some of these remarkable people and their work as we share a selection of 10 years of outstanding homes on page 49. DJ Hewitt Builders featured on the cover of abode’s first issue. We’re proud to have this much-loved awardwinning team on the cover again, 10 years later. This exceptional hillside Redcliffs residence is Daryl and Tara Hewitt’s own home. I’ve been with abode for less than two of these years but can say with full certainty that this magazine is a collaborative effort every time. Our features come together with thanks to the support of every client involved. We’re grateful to those who have been with us from the very beginning and those we’ve welcomed along the way. Many talented contributors have graced our pages and brought a staggering 57 issues of abode to life. But most of all, we thank you – our readers for our raison d’être. As long as you love all things about homes, we’ll continue to be on hand with inspiration.

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Kathy Catton, Anna Scaife, Kim Newth, Liam Stretch, Tony Milne, Katy Husband, Dean McGuigan, Damien McGill, Charlie Rose Jackson, Two Raw Sisters, Sarah Rowlands, Hazel Redmond, Mick Stephenson, Douglas Brownlie, Emily Hastie, Jamie Armstrong PRINT

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INTERIORS IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME, FROM WALLPAPER TO LAMPSHADES

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THE HOME PAGE Social comments, musings, questions and requests from our readers D D RE A M S C A P E This bedroom wowed our readers with its dreamy views of the bush. This Jennian Home build is just a stone’s throw from Christchurch’s Riccarton Bush and makes the most of its riverside surroundings. Owner Jen said, “it was important to keep that original park-like feel”.

C E A RTH TON ES In the January/February issue, the Dark Luxe scene from One Way or Another had our followers loving the rich, earthy palette. Our new style team put this together, with creative direction and photography by Charlie Rose Jackson. To see the latest abode interior styling feature from our design team, go to page 24.

K E E P I N G CO O LE A popular post on our socials was a column by Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation, with tips for our readers on how to keep cool on those hot summer days. The tips were greatly appreciated, considering those 25-degree nights! D M O U N TA I N V I EW It is easy to understand why readers loved this new cover home by Metzger Builders. This home has unrivalled views of the Southern Alps, Parklands, streams and lakes from its base at Clearwater. Its open-plan living and the attention paid to indoor-outdoor flow emphasised its setting.

SCAN D IN AVIA N DE TA IL SE Our socials were abuzz with love for the Scandi elements in this John Ross Architectural Builders and O’Neill Architecture home. The simple curves and use of white and wood had some commenters revelling in the details – like the kitchen where Lyall Park Joinery used a combination of timber melamine and paint lacquer to complete the natural aesthetic of the joinery. 4

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FI N D YO U R Z E N A Japanese inspired home office

E M B R AC E TH E C H A N G E O F S E A S O N How autumn impacts our outdoor spaces

M A K E YO U R B E S T H O M E Trends to create a cosy home this autumn

BESPOKE LIVING Women leading the way in local interior design

O N E WAY O R A N OTH E R Warming things up with a colourful reading corner

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FE E L I N G FI R E The beautiful warmth of gas fires

W H ATE V E R TH E W E ATH E R Heating, cooling and ventilating your home

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS HOME S

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

A R O O M W ITH A V I E W A breathtaking builder’s own home in Redcliffs

1 0 Y E A R S O F O UTS TA N D I N G H O M E S A selection of exceptional homes from 10 years of abode magazine

A L E G AC Y O F E XC E L L E N C E A sympathetic restoration at Cathedral Grammar School

PA S T, P R E S E NT A N D FUTU R E A modern architectural statement in Ashburton

A RESOUNDING YES Effortless entertaining and family living in Halswell

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TH E G O O D L I FE

FO O D A delectable baked dessert

COLUMNS 14

R O U G H M I L N E M ITC H E L L Change in the landscape

FE ATH E R A N D OA K Save or splurge, renovating 101

H E A LTH Y H O M E S CO O P E R ATI O N Warmth from head to toe

GOLDEN HOMES On budget, on time or not at all?

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INSPIRING FINDS Furniture, fittings and finishing touches for your home

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Autumnal gold BRING THE OUTSIDE IN THIS AUTUMN W I T H WA R MI N G GO L D E N H U E S

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Croissant Sofa by Gubi cultdesign.co.nz Flax Linen Duvet Cover in Toffee achomestore.co.nz

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INTERIOR TRENDS

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New Order Trolley with Tray Top by Hay cultdesign.co.nz

Rely HW57 Armchair with mixed upholstery by &Tradition cultdesign.co.nz

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TRENDS

FIND YOUR ZEN Resene Triple Merino

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Resene Quar ter Karaka

FROM SIMPLE DESIGNS AND GEOME TRICS TO THE BOLD USE OF N AT U R A L C O L O U R S , J A P A N E S E D E S I G N A E S T H E T I C S B R I N G A CALMING INFLUENCE INTO OUR INTERIORS. T H I S J A PA N E S E - I N S P I R E D H O M E O F F I C E F R O M R E S E N E I S A B E A U T I F U L E X A M P L E O F E A R T H -T O N E D M I N I M A L I S M .

apanese design proudly references thousands of years of traditional arts while also being considered the epitome of what’s contemporary and modern. From nature-inspired motifs, to the use of timber cladding and black lacquer, there are countless ways that Japan has influenced design and architecture in New Zealand, Australia and beyond. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a worldview centred on the acceptance of imperfection. It celebrates the beauty and story of imperfections with a simultaneous aim to rid one’s surroundings of all that isn’t useful or aesthetically pleasing. Wabi-sabi has a lot in common with minimalist modernism, but it’s more intuitive, asymmetric, warm and fluid. Natural timber stains, distressed plaster walls and muted colours are all commonplace and tie into the wabi-sabi aesthetic. All that something might need is a fresh coat of Resene paint or timber stain to make you fall in love with it again. Japanese culture is also keenly in tune with the environment, and Japanese people celebrate nature and the seasons like no one else. Materials are most cherished in their natural forms, such as wood and stone. There is a prevailing preference towards 12

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earth-toned colour palettes. Paint colours reflecting hues that appear in nature like Resene Teak, Resene Quarter Karaka, Resene Triple Merino and Resene Settlement, as well as timber stains like Resene Colorwood Uluru and Resene Colorwood Pickled Bean are ideal choices for creating a Japaneseinspired look at home. In this home office, high ceilings, a wall clad in tongue-and-groove panelling painted in Resene Quarter Karaka and the shallow grid shelf painted in Resene Settlement all bring that strong verticality and geometry. As a counterpoint, a few circular décor items have been included, such as the round dishes on the shelf, the curvaceous vase on the desk and the round side table painted in Resene Teak. The desk painted in Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel harkens back to traditional Japanese lacquerware, while a timber floor stained in Resene Colorwood Uluru, a ply wall stained in Resene Colorwood Pickled Bean, clay pots and dried flowers have been included as reminders of nature. Together, these items create just the right amount of contrast and balance for a space that feels both zen-like and authentically Japanese. resene.co.nz/colorshops

Resene Colorwood Pickled Bean

Background in Resene Colorwood Pickled Bean with A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from top to bottom) Resene Quarter Karaka, Resene Triple Merino, Resene Settlement, round dish in Resene Teak.

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D E S I G N & I N N O V AT I O N

CHANGE IN THE LANDSCAPE TONY MILNE FROM ROUGH MILNE MITCHELL SHARES HIS LOVE OF W I L D F LOW E R S I N P U B L I C S PAC E S AND HIS THOUGHTS ON A NEW G R E E N S P I N E F O R T H E Ō TĀ K A R O AV O N R I V E R .

pending a day in Wānaka this week reminded me of how great the Otago hinterland does seasonality. Autumnal change is omnipresent. Back in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and running through Hagley Park, a meadow of wildflowers has sprung within the north-eastern corner of Christchurch’s green lungs. A sign indicates a trial undertaken by the Council. I am sure some of our Christchurch folk would disapprove. Unkempt, they may mutter. On seeing this trial, I did smile. Apparently, I need to smile more. A few years back, when Christchurch still had the Ellerslie Garden Show, which was a slight misnomer, we were approached by the Canterbury Horticulture Society to design a garden for them. ‘Love in the Garden’ we called it, and while it caught the imagination and even inspired some, the majority couldn’t fathom it. Essentially, we filled our garden with a mix of wildflowers with some sculptural metal stamen (metaphorically) projecting above a tangled mess of foliage and flowers, upon which butterflies and bees danced. Each metal stamen was filled with things like rolled oats, torches, and baked beans, among other things. A nod to the role the anther, the pollen-producing part of the stamen, plays in the life of plants and life in immediately post-earthquake Christchurch. The Horticulture Society had really let itself down, came the muttering. How dare they. Oh, for the familiarity of a clipped Buxus, a jolly good laurel and the comforting fragrance of a Margaret Merril. Yes, I admit the ratio of foliage to flower cover was not exactly as imagined. Putting the stamen to one side, it is nice to now see wildflowers en-masse be trialled by the Council within Hagley Park. I like this approach. Several others have used it to colour broken and empty sites within Christchurch over the last few years. Over the last decade or so, the inspiring Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf, has also been at the forefront of the use of meadows within public spaces. I’ll watch with interest.

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Regarding change in the landscape, as part of a larger team, we have recently submitted a bid to be on the design panel that the Council is setting up for the design and delivery of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a generational project for Ōtautahi Christchurch and Aotearoa New Zealand. Both tell a story, whether it be a new green spine that embraces the Ōtākaro Avon River or a patch of wildflowers. We can write the next chapter of the story for Ōtautahi by recognising and understanding the past chapters. Not an exclusive story, and that is the power of landscape.

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INTERIORS

Save or splurge? Renovating 101 A F T E R B E A U T I F Y I N G I N T E R I O R S F O R M A N Y R E N O V AT I O N S A N D N E W B U I L D S , K AT Y H U S B A N D F R O M F E AT H E R A N D O A K S H A R E S H E R S E C R E T S O N W H E R E T O S P E N D O R S AV E Y O U R W AY T O S U C C E S S .

enovating a house takes a lot of time and money. There can often be tension between splurging on statement pieces and saving money by cutting back where we can. After many years with our wonderful clients, I’ve cultivated some key areas where you can make the most of your budget.

Save

Splurge

C A B I N E TRY Keep internal cabinetry simple and standardised to keep the price low. Save your pennies for things like your cupboard fronts and benchtop, which are visible and in high traffic areas.

W I N D OW TR E ATM E NTS Splurge-worthy! Get the best you can afford because this does save money in the long run with your heating and cooling bills. Windows are a feature that take up a large amount of real estate in the room, so it’s essential to get this right!

S O FA S A N D C H A I R S If you have a young family or a busy household, don’t spend large on sofas! Wait until the messy moments are less frequent. Alternatively, invest in a great quality sofa with a cheaper, washable fabric and get the sofa reupholstered when the kids have grown up. C U S H I O N S A N D TH R OWS Mixing cheaper and custom cushions together is a great way to fill your sofa or bed on a budget while keeping a high-end look. Replace the cheaper cushions frequently to keep your room looking fresh. L I G HTI N G Carefully select and mix high-end and more budget-friendly pieces. Keep investment lighting to a few key areas and replace budget lighting in the future when the budget allows. Layer in ambient lighting such as floor and table lamps to give a custom feel. Repurposing a cheap vintage light is a fun DIY project for all! 16

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FLO O R I N G Flooring has a significant influence on the look of a home, and it’s not easily changed. A durable, good-quality flooring product will not only wear well, but it will also stand the test of time and hopefully remain beautiful for many years. B E N C HTO P S Yet another hard-working surface, investing in a product with longevity is cheaper in the long run and will elevate the look of any kitchen and withstand everyday use. If you invest wisely here, it will last well. WA L L PA P E R With so many breathtaking wallpaper designs from around the globe, I highly recommend spending more to get a custom and bespoke feel to your space. Typically, wallpaper is only placed on a few walls and gives maximum impact – like your very own personal artwork!

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