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Good as gold The West Coast bach inspired by historic mining huts

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STEP OUTSIDE Kiwi homes that go with the indoor-outdoor flow

SPRING LOADED Expert advice on new season al fresco living

REVEL IN THE VIEWS A Tāhuna Queenstown lakeside family home

The New Burlington

Regal A Touch of Luxury

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Excellence With increasing demand for larger, premium homes, Burlington Village’s exciting Regal house design is now available. These spacious homes are larger than most seen in retirement villages and have a wide range of luxurious features. You are welcome to visit our Regal showhome.

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Congratulations to all winners in the 2023 Canterbury House of the Year Awards

Supreme Award and Canterbury Registered Master Builders 2023 House of the Year over $1 million Builder: John Creighton Builder | Location: Fendalton John Creighton Builder, Winner of the Canterbury Supreme House of the Year Over $1 million, New Home over $4 million category, Pink Batts Craftsmanship Award, Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence Award, Kitchen Excellence Award, and a Gold Award, for a home in Fendalton. This beautiful 950 square metre home captivates with its striking features. An impressive, curved brick wall encloses a triangular arrival court, leading to a sculpted entrance with a vaulted brick arch. The wall transitions into a perforated brick screen for privacy while allowing light into the bedroom wing. Inside, oak joinery and panelling soften the brick and concrete finishes, accompanied by a cedar battened ceiling with specialised acoustic fabric that dampens reverberation. Exquisite full-height steel windows and doors complete the exterior. The central kitchen, casual dining area, and sunken conversation pit form a relaxed family area, while secluded dining and living rooms extend into the garden. The Z-shaped plan cleverly divides public and private areas. This is a home of substance with an exceptional build quality to match from the John Creighton Builder team!

Supreme Award and Canterbury Registered Master Builders 2023 House of the Year under $1 million Builder: Daleco Built | Location: Rangiora Daleco Built, Winner of the Canterbury Supreme House of the Year Under $1 million, New Home $500,000 – $750,000 category, Outdoor Living Excellence Award, and a Gold Award, for a home in Rangiora. This pavilion-style home occupies its site in a naturally welcoming way. Inside, the home impresses with over-height ceilings, doors, and windows, along with cleverly positioned skylights illuminating the kitchen. The kitchen and living space is open and features on-site poured concrete benchtops, polished concrete floors, and bespoke timber beams. The fully tiled bathrooms, separate toilet areas, and laundry exhibit tasteful decor and a high standard of finishing. With ducted heat pumps, under-tile heating, and an Escea gas fire, this well-functioning home provides warmth in the cooler months. Overall, this home has been finished to an excellent standard, providing the owners with a well-functioning, quality home with plentiful space.

Supreme Award and Canterbury Registered Master Builders 2023 Renovation of the Year Builder: Milne Construction | Location: Merivale Milne Construction, Winner of the Canterbury Supreme Renovation of the Year, Renovation over $1.5 million category, McKenzie & Willis Interior Design Award, and a Gold Award, for a home in Merivale. Completed to the highest standard, this two-storey bungalow has been rebuilt and restored, following damage from the earthquake. The builder has demonstrated skill, craftsmanship, problem solving and a great deal of patience to complete this renovation. The build process took three years to complete – some of the major challenges included rebuilding the foundation, along with lowering and recladding most of the exterior walls. Despite these challenges Milne Construction have pulled off a beautiful renovation that they should be proud of.

Bunnings Renovation $750,000 – $1.5 million Category Winner

New Home up to $500,000 Category Winner

Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 – $1 million Category Winner

Builder: Frost Architectural Builders | Location: Merivale

Builder: Fortified Homes | Location: Lincoln

Builder: Jono Blakely Builders | Location: Westmorland

CARTERS New Home $1 million – $1.5 million Category Winner

Resene New Home $2 million - $4 million Category Winner

Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $500,000 Category Winner

Builder: Greenland Homes | Location: Fendalton

Builder: Hillview Construction | Location: Sumner

Builder: Greenland Homes | Location: Halswell

Volume/Group Housing New Home $500,000 - $750,000 Category Winner

Builder’s Own Home Category Winner

GIB Show home Category Winner

Builder: Peter Ray Homes | Location: West Melton

Builder: Daleco Built | Location: Rangiora

Builder: Orange Homes | Location: Lincoln

APL Environmental and Sustainable Excellence Lifestyle Award

Gold Award Winners

Silver Award Winners

Builder: Premium Homes | Location: Akaroa Browntown Builders

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Amuri Building Specialists

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Bronze Award Winners Brewer Builders Stroud Homes Christchurch North

Editor’s Note A

friendly neighbour asked for my thoughts on some lights she wanted to order: three amber glass pendants to go over her kitchen island. They were perfect, of course, and she needn’t have worried – she has very good taste. But making decisions about your home is hard. No matter how experienced we may be, we always want a little moral support, a second opinion, a smart solution or even a store to shop at. Someone to bounce ideas off. I hope that is what this issue of abode can provide for you. It’s bursting with good advice from expert people. Our series on building healthier homes by Asthma New Zealand continues from our last issue, on page 86, and our outdoor living section Spring Loaded starts on page 89. Here you’ll find information from a range of experts on making the most – hopefully – of some upcoming warmer weather. Architects, builders, homeowners, columnists and more all have insights to share, on everything from lighting to property investing. And Celeste Benefield of Wanaka Interiors, in her column on page 12, goes against the grain and tells us why we should break a few rules: something I think everyone should do now and then. I’m very proud to be taking on the role of editor at abode so I hope you’ll flick through the pages of the magazine feeling fully charged with ideas and inspiration. Enjoy.

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Contents FE ATURE S 16

M I X IT U P Tie together eclectic styles

SPRING EDIT Strong statements, sunshine colours

M O R E O N TH E FLO O R Easy selection with new showrooms

H O M E H E A LTH FO C U S 86 D E M A N D FO R H E A LTH I E R H O M E S Rising respiratory health issues 88 U N D E R P R E S S U R E Airtightness testing

OVER HALF A BILLION OF PROPERTY SOLD

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S P R I N G LOA D E D 90 M A D E FO R S H A D E Shelter from the sun 91 B E YO N D I N FI N IT Y The pool that’s next level 92 H E ATI N G U P Increasingly popular saunas 94 A H E A D O F TH E C U RV E Fresh trends in gardens

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GOOD AS GOLD The bach that’s pure West Coast

FO R TH E LOV E O F FA M I LY An all-ages Akaroa holiday home

TU R N U P TH E VO LU M E Big space in a small house

A FU S I O N O F C U LTU R E S Integrating an Indian heritage

NEW VIEW Prime location, perfect lifestyle

M O R E TH A N M E E TS TH E E Y E Not just showstopping views

B L AC K-TI E A FFA I R A dapper addition to a 60s house

INNER CIRCLE A Melbourne home improvement

COLUMNS 12

WA N A K A I NTE R I O R S Rebel with a cause

R O U G H M I L N E M ITC H E L L Let there be light

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GOLDEN HOMES Forward thinking

LIFE ST YLE 96

TH E G O O D L I FE

FO O D Brownies and cookies rolled into one

REG UL AR S 4

E D ITO R ’ S N OTE

TH E H O M E PAG E

S U B S C R I B E TO A B O D E

I N S P I R I N G FI N D S

FO R YO U R H O M E

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Good as gold The West Coast bach inspired by historic mining huts

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ROCKCOTE Otsumigaki clay & lime coloured plaster

STEP OUTSIDE Kiwi homes that go with the indoor-outdoor flow

SPRING LOADED Expert advice on new season al fresco living

REVEL IN THE VIEWS A Tāhuna Queenstown lakeside family home

ON THE COVER Biv by Fabric is a bach that is uniquely Kiwi in its West Coast bush surrounds. Photography: Stephen Goodenough

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Social comments, musings, questions and requests from our readers

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FU LL O F F LAVO U RE This rich and delicious curry recipe hit the spot on Facebook and Instagram. Abode food guru and cookbook author Sam Parish has an easy, fun and fresh recipe for spring in this issue: Jaffa Brookies. What are brookies? Turn to page 98 to find out.

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C B E ACHY K EEN Our readers love to see coastal vibes done right. This Akaroa holiday home by Armstrong Interiors boasts French oak flooring that coordinates with the chunky rustic French oak timber beams. Add cedar weatherboards, comfy linen curtains, built-in bunks and a charming apron sink, and you have country-coastal perfection.

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B TH U M B S U P There were a lot of online likes for our feature story, a Tāhuna Queenstown home built by Shore Construction. And no wonder: the soaring style is a showstopper, as is the location, and the meticulous craftsmanship made the entire project sing.

BDE E P BR EATHS Abode is packed with useful information for those contemplating new builds or renovations, and our interview with Asthma New Zealand on better building techniques in Aotearoa provided plenty of insights. There’s always more to learn on the topic, so see the next instalment on page 86.

DR E A M HO M E E “Instantly on holiday” was the headline that understandably struck a chord with readers. Our story on this sleek Kaikōura holiday home by Wilson & Hill Architects is still online if you missed it. Check out @abodemagazineNZ on Facebook and @abode_magazine on Instagram.

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MIX IT UP

RETRO ST YLE GAINS A BOLD NEW PERSONALIT Y AS AN ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF FURNITURE AND DÉCOR IS TIED TOGE THER WITH PRE T T Y R E S E N E PA I N T A N D WA L L PA P E R .

Resene Wallpaper Collection 220482

Resene Double Spanish White

Resene Double Spanish White Resene Quar ter Spanish White Resene Double Spanish White

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Background painted in Resene Quarter Spanish White and Resene Double Spanish White, vases in Resene Wax Flower, craft flowers in Resene Wallpaper Collection 220482, A4 drawdown paint swatches in Resene Quarter Spanish White, Resene Spanish White, Resene Double Spanish White, Resene Rewilding, Resene Half Popcorn, Resene Cest La Vie and Resene Wax Flower.

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tyle influences are often borrowed from the past and reinterpreted for today. Whether a 1970s vibe or a classic English county look, mixing patterns such as florals, plaids and stripes can be updated with fresh Resene colours. Eras can be blended, borrowing a furniture style from here, an architectural detailing from there and a colour scheme from somewhere else. At first glance this room has an elegantly updated Victoriana look with its whimsical wallpaper and dado-height wall panelling – a joyful example of Grandma chic. Add a rustic table, some curvy emerald Art Deco velvet chairs and a pendant light that is distinctly boho, and you have a brand-new style. One component that can help bring disparate looks together is the Resene paint colour. This classic paint colour has survived the decades: Resene Spanish White. There’s a reason it has been so popular over the years. Resene describes it as a complexity of hues of yellow oxide, orange, green and raw umber that will work well with most colourways. It has a creamy feel and comes in several strengths – Resene Triple Spanish White is quite beige and Resene Eighth Spanish White is a white with a whisper of warmth. In this room it’s used in the elegant floor design where a pattern of Resene Double Spanish White is painted on top of Resene Quarter Spanish White. The hero of the room, however, is this wallpaper, Resene Wallpaper Collection 220482, in which cranes and pheasants perch among flowers and blossoming tree branches. It all plays out with a combination of vintage shades such as petal pink, soft yellow, apricot and faded green against a background of cool grey. It’s a wallpaper design that injects springy loveliness into a room. Wallpaper isn’t as tricky to hang as it used to be, so it is an achievable job for an enthusiastic DIYer. Many of today’s unwoven wallpapers are hung using the paste-the-wall method, which means literally that – you paste the wall rather than the paper or soaking the paper in water. Today’s modern wallpapers are also much easier to remove when it’s time for a change. You can get plenty of advice on hanging wallpaper from staff at your local Resene ColorShop. resene.co.nz/colorshops

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INNOVATIVE TILE SOLUTIONS

Spring Edit CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE ROSE JACKSON STYLING SHELLEY SWEENEY AND JEN MCBRIDE

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WORDS SHELLEY SWEENEY

Mustard and cream T H E 10 1 C O P E N H AG E N T R I B U B E N C H A N D T R U M P E T S I D E TA B L E S F R O M F R O B I S H E R M A K E A S T R O N G S TAT E M E N T, B A S K I N G I N T H E WA R M T H O F R E S E N E S E E T H E L I G H T A N D PA L E Y E L LOW C R E A M O F R E S E N E CRÈME DE L A CRÈME.

The mustard gold of Resene See The Light brings the sunshine to the dark coffee tones in the 101 Copenhagen Tribu Bench and Trumpet Side Tables from Frobisher. The inspiration for the triangular wall was drawn from the patterns in the cushion – forming an angular theme to balance the curves and bring eye-catching contrast to this serene setting. Resene Crème De La Crème provides a warm base for the sculptural porcelain pieces in white.

BENCH BEAUTY Characterised by a surface of architectural concrete thin flutes, the Tribu Bench emphasises the delicate balance between sharp architectural lines and soft curved seating. Made of a fibre concrete base, hand painted and beautifully finished with an elegant off-white linen seat.

1970 S SILHOUETTE Inspired by 1970s design, the Trumpet Side Tables have a fibre concrete base to match the Tribu bench, topped with an exquisite calacatta marble, emphasising the rich and beautiful patterns of the natural stone. Using both tables in any living space offers stunning practicality. VOLUMINOUS VASES These sculptural ceramic vases resting on top of narrow pointing legs connect the curved and triangular shapes in this setting. The thin ceramic fins of the candle holder mirror those in the bench. TEXTUR AL COMFORT The thick woven threads and beautiful

pattern in this rug bring textural depth and interest created by interlacing yarns of loosely spun wool and viscose in a warm, off-white tone.

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Tribu Bench, Trumpet Tables, Tube Candle Holder and Sumo Vases by 101 Copenhagen; Emerson Rug in Seasalt; Triangle Cushion and books frobisher.co.nz; Resene See The Light and Resene Crème De La Crème resene.co.nz/colorshops

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Blossom and beige THE ROOST EGG CHAIR FROM NOOD INVITES YOU T O TA K E A B R E A K A G A I N S T A W A R M B A C K G R O U N D O F R E S E N E AT H E N A A N D M U R A L I N R E S E N E S O I R E E A N D R E S E N E S AV O U R .

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Designed for relaxation inside the house or out in the garden, the Roost Egg Chair from nood is set in a warm spring palette of Resene Athena, with an abstract design in the deep terracotta pink of Resene Soiree and earthy red of Resene Savour. Sandcoloured sheepskin pieces provide a tonal, textural picnic setting with dusky berry cushions and throw. The jute rug connects with the rattan chair framing this relaxed spring look.

Resene Savour

Resene Soiree

Roost Egg Chair natural; Kochi Jute Rug large; Ferdi Cushion; Sheepskin Bolster Sand; Sheepskin Cushion Sand; Onya Stitch Cushion Terracotta; Sheepskin Mink; Lambie Cushion Latte; Naples Throw Red Apple; Ripples Carafe Glass Set Peach nood.co.nz; Resene Soiree, Resene Athena and Resene Savour resene.co.nz/colorshops

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Fresh and green T H E C I R C L E O U T D O O R D I N I N G TA B L E A N D C L I C K OUTDOOR CHAIR FROM GLOBAL LIVING POP AMID A S T R I K I N G G I N G H A M M U R A L I N R E S E N E S TAY C AT I O N , R E S E N E S P R I N G T I M E A N D R E S E N E T E D.

The natural bamboo Circle Outdoor Dining Table from Global Living with granite centre connects with the crisp Granny Smith apple green of Resene Staycation. The gingham pattern is completed with the lighter shade of Resene Springtime and the soft grey of Resene Ted. The Click Outdoor Chair and table are dressed with accessories to match the fresh and playful colour scheme.

Resene Springtime

Circle Outdoor Dining Table; Click Outdoor Chair; Monterey Cushion; Green Plate; Grey Throw with Green Stripe; Round Woven Rug in Grey; Glass Jugs global-living.co.nz Resene Staycation; Resene Springtime and Resene Ted resene.co.nz/colorshops

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Inspiring Finds Furniture, fittings and finishing touches for your home

Fazeek Striped Candles paperplanestore.com

Rice Stripe Melamine Side Plate alliuminteriors.co.nz

GET IN LINE B R I G H T E N U P Y O U R D AY S A N D B E INSPIRED BY THE JOYFUL CL AS SIC FRENCH STRIPE. Pip Studio Royal Stripes Bowl alliuminteriors.co.nz

Hat Trick Woven Stripe Linen Apron kipandco.com LaVida Outdoor Rug boltofcloth.com

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Roksanda Knit Throw by Sage x Clare shutthefrontdoor.co.nz

Fog Linen Trays fatherrabbit.com

Pink Nerikomi Stripe Tiny Vase kina.co.nz

Striped Tin Boxes by Remember goodthing.co.nz

Suelita Cushion Cover boltofcloth.com

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Inspiring Finds Furniture, fittings and finishing touches for your home

ON THE SIDE Jones Fluted Stool folklorestore.co.nz

E X T R A S E AT I N G ? S O M E W H E R E T O S E T Y O U R D R I N K ? T H E R E ’ S N O T H I N G M O R E V E R S AT I L E THAN THESE SCULPTUR AL STOOLS.

Suar Wood Stool theaxe.co.nz

Lulu Stool in Sage achomestore.co.nz

Zambesi Timber Stool cocorepublic.co.nz

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Tomo Side Tables in Green and Pink bauhaus.co.nz

Offset Stool resident.co.nz

Martino Gamper Arnold Circus Stool in Navy paperplanestore.com

Orson Concrete Stool cocorepublic.co.nz

Root Side Table greenwithenvy.co.nz

Pols Potten Zig Zag Stool in Lilac Leather smithandcaugheys.co.nz

With MERIVOBOX, the choice is yours Blum’s latest drawer boasts a striking and award-winning

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DREAM WEAVES A CA S UA L , WA R M N E U T R A L W I T H LOADS OF TE X TURE – NO WONDER R AT TA N I S S O H O T R I G H T N O W.

Wave Book Stand bohemehome.co.nz

Apple Braided Storage by Ferm Living slowstore.co.nz

Vintage Brown Frayed Sunhat corcovado.co.nz Lillian Chair cintesi.co.nz Seabreeze Lamp folklorestore.co.nz

Slim Rattan Buffet corcovado.co.nz

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Picasso Bar Trolley cocorepublic.co.nz

Monet Rocking Chair by Sika Design greenwithenvy.co.nz

Fora Table Lamp by Bover accentlighting.co.nz

Mallorca Arch Wardrobe bohemehome.co.nz

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