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esale value? It was not even on the list of considerations for Stufkens+Chambers Architects’ Steven Chambers when he designed his own family home (the star of our cover). As he says, why would he add an unneeded garage now for the sake of a hypothetical future buyer? He had more important priorities. As parents to neurodiverse children, he and his wife wanted a home that was not just a house. Appealing to all the senses – and as he points out, there are far more than five – it’s a delight. Read Steven’s valuable insights on page 50. In fact, most of our feature homes in this issue were created by brave souls following their own paths, whether they’re passionate about sustainability, a specific location or embracing a new lifestyle. I believe every house should have an element that’s truly your own, no matter what the neighbours may think. And when it comes to adding personality, there could be no better place to start than in kitchens and bathrooms. As you’ll see in our special feature from page 25, there’s so much to play with in terms of layout, materials and style. For example, the bathroom on page 36 is awash with distinctive sea-blue tiles veined with gold. “They weren’t concerned with what was trendy,” says Yellowfox interior designer Peta Davy of the bold homeowners, and the result is stunning. Enjoy this issue; I hope it inspires you to step out of your comfort zone just a little.

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Contents FE ATU RE S 14

B R E ATH E E A S Y Sustainable, healthy home plans

K ITC H E N D I N I N G E D IT: Warm ochre, coffee and cream and mellow with Marimekko

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS : INSPIR ATIONAL SPACES 26 P R AC TI C A L M AG I C A well-designed kitchen at your fingertips 2 8 CHANGE THE DYNAMIC Switch up your kitchen 30 TOTAL RE ALT Y Do kitchens really sell houses?

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I N A H E A R TB E AT Across the world to Queenstown

F U LLY E N G AG E D Creating a sensory feast

TH E LI V I N G I S E A S Y At home behind the dunes

AG A I N S T TH E O D D S A challenging, innovative build

LI F E A N D S O U L For the love of entertaining

E M B R AC I N G S E R E N IT Y Simple living, panoramic views

T WO B E CO M E S O N E A clever addition in Johannesburg

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R O U G H M I LN E M I TC H E LL The harbingers of autumn

E H AU S Amp up your place

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G O LD E N H O M E S Embracing opportunities

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FOOD Chocolate Spicy Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Semifreddo

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THE HARBINGERS OF AUTUMN Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell takes delight in the changing of the new season.

ummer has been a joy, although tough if your livelihood depends on the sun-baked earth you till. The big dry continues, and while IRD offers discretionary relief to those affected, the first of the autumn rain will be heralded with welcome respite and tangible green relief. Cyclic droughts and severe weather events seem to be becoming more regular, as is climate change in the everyday lexicon. Over the past couple of months the vegetable garden has been bountiful, with leafy greens and cherry tomatoes the staple of many a summer meal. I am partial to a little relish, and I wish I was somewhat more motivated to do more with our tomatoes than I do. Our apple tree is laden, ready to be harvested and the first few, while tasty, are disappointingly a little floury. Best stewed, much easier than making relish. The feijoas are filling out, and soon their distinctive scent will permeate our kitchen. As the days shorten and the light softens, the vibrancy of the perennial patch, a pleasant riot of green, purple, blue, white and orange, is starting to fade. Its summer verdancy is giving way to autumnal hues. I ready myself for the annual cut, allowing the penstemon, salvia, echinops, echinacea,

libertia, alstroemeria, calamagrostis and others to rest for winter. The cut is more agricultural than best gardening practice, but it seems to work. Autumn is nigh. For some, like my work colleague Fraser, it is the unforgiving hardness of the April footy fields that define autumn. Of skinned knees he is not fond: like those that farm, he wishes for rain. For me, it is the fiery colours of foliage that shout autumn. As does a red wine or an amber ale, both with a little more body. I digress. The magic of a South American cabernet sauvignon while tucking into a hearty lasagne as wind and rain lashed the small caretaker’s hut in which I was hunkered down one late autumn is a memory that cheerfully lingers. Good company and conversation, too. So, my interest was piqued by a recent piece by Bob Campbell that suggested less red wine is being produced globally and consequently, or maybe it is the other way around, being drunk. A changing climate is one reason, with white wine being quaffed more as the world warms. Another reason amusingly canvassed is apparently less red wine is being drunk by French men before they take on the day. Possibly not a bad thing.

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n a world where sustainability is paramount and the value of every square metre of land is ever-increasing, the idea of retrofitting existing homes is a worthy conversation. At eHaus, we believe in redefining the way we live, including transforming existing spaces into exceptionally energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy homes. But what exactly is retrofitting? It’s the process of upgrading or modifying existing buildings to improve their overall performance. But retrofitting doesn’t just mean adding insulation and solar panels; for eHaus, it’s a holistic process that begins with a conversation. We engage with homeowners to understand their goals. We conduct a thorough Home Performance Audit (through sister company 5Merchants) to discover the current performance of the home. From optimising windows and ensuring airtightness to enhancing thermal envelopes and ventilation systems, every aspect is considered, and recommendations are provided to create a space that’s both comfortable and healthy. Our team of builders throughout the country are then able to complete any of the suggested improvements. Why retrofit an existing home? This question resonates deeply with homeowners who love their current dwellings for various reasons – perhaps it’s the layout, the neighbourhood or the unavailability of suitable land for a new build. Retrofitting offers a compelling solution, enabling individuals to upgrade their homes while preserving what they love about them.

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ward-winning construction company Premium Homes has released an array of house plans to choose from, making it easier than ever for anyone to have a high-performance, sustainable home using a natural approach. Grant McSherry of Premium Homes is pleased to make its specialised designs more accessible. “Traditionally, we’ve worked with architects and designers to create individual homes for people, and we’ll carry on doing that. But we’ve introduced these plans so that people can come to the website and see a home that suits them. It makes it easier and more affordable. They’re really good family-size homes, ranging from 130sqm to 255sqm, all efficiently designed with no wasted space.” Grant says the process is simple but comprehensive. “We can help with house and land packages, if necessary, and modify the design plans for the site. We can even talk regarding financing if need be. Pricing is easy, as the starting prices are shown on

the plans, and they can be upgraded from that point in terms of fixtures and fittings. The performance aspect of the home is built into that pricing. It’s about helping people achieve what they really want, with a far superior product.” In an industry plagued by environmental factors such as the use of toxic materials and significant volumes of plastic, Premium Homes is committed to a new standard. Grant highlights the need for the building industry to become more sustainable and offer healthier options to homeowners and that’s why Premium Homes specialises in constructing homes to Foreverbreathe specifications. Created by Health Based Building, the Foreverbreathe specification uses highperformance, vapour-permeable building materials to effectively manage moisture while minimising energy use and harmful chemical emissions. Robin Curtis of Health Based Building emphasises the importance of evolving the industry towards healthier and more sustainable practices.

Plans available on the Premium Homes website include Somers, left, and Oxford, above. Below is an award-winning Foreverbreathe home built in Akaroa.

“Premium Homes has made that decision, and it has upped the game significantly. It’s not easy to do.” He says there’s a growing interest in health-based approaches to construction and applauds the work of Premium Homes. “They will get high performance, they will have lower maintenance costs, and they will be living with excellent air quality.” Grant appreciates the long-term association with Health Based Building, which also manufactures and supplies innovative materials and systems. “It takes performance building in a different direction,” he says. “We’re using natural products to ventilate moisture as the whole system is breathable and exothermic with wool insulation. It acts just like it does when we wear a merino: if it’s hot, it will keep you cool. If it’s cold, your merino will keep you warm. It’s natural, non-toxic and great for people with asthma. And it’s fire retardant and low-maintenance. It’s a really impressive system.” Premium Homes also makes good use of Health Based Building’s show home to demonstrate to new customers the benefits of building to these specifications. “It’s one thing to see it all on paper, but actually bringing somebody in there, especially on a cold winter’s morning, is fantastic,” says Grant. He’s happy the new Premium Homes plans will appeal to a broader audience. “I don’t think it’s going to take much for people to quickly come to the conclusion that this is good for them, and it’s good for the planet.” 03 365 0080 | premhomes.co.nz

Kitchen Dining Edit abode stylists curate the latest styles for our kitchen and dining spaces. CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE ROSE JACKSON STYLING AND WORDS SHELLEY SWEENEY

Styling tip Choose table-top accessories that match the tones of your wall, table and flooring for a cohesive look.

Warm ochre The striking black ash Forte dining table from Addy and Lou and wall in Resene Gold Coast combine with tonal layers of white, cream, caramel ochre and brown. The dried flowers from A Little Bit Floral echo the tones with a pop of autumnal gold. Soft neutral tones are still a popular choice in our homes, but if you want to turn up the volume and add some warmth then try a natural light ochre or caramel shade like Resene Gold Coast. The ash wood dining chairs echo the angled legs of the table, softened by the white shearling cushions while connecting with the vase, dinner plates and textural rug. The beautiful dried floral arrangement unites the tonal story, bringing luxuriant colour and elevated drama to the setting.

STRONG SILHOUETTE The Forte dining table has a stunning ash wood veneer. The compact 120cm silhouette offers a strong style solution for smaller spaces. The Forte is also available in a 90cm size. PLUSH COMFORT These Cortez dining chairs are available in three timber colours; the angled legs match the Forte dining table. The removable cushions are in a plush shearling fabric created from recycled plastic bottles. LASTING LUXURY This elegant floral arrangement is a long-lasting seasonal focal point for the table. Created with dried and tinted hydrangeas, a dried palm leaf, proteas, muehlenbeckia and amaranths in a ceramic vase. TONAL TABLE-TOP The ash wood black of the dining table,

wall in Resene Gold Coast and white chair covers form the base of the colour palette, with matching table accessories in shades of white, caramel and brown. COASTAL CALM This hand-woven rug brings a coastal vibe

in a wool and cotton blend with backing and edging for improved longevity. The flecks of sandy tones through the cream colour tie in with the setting.

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Coffee and cream The soft neutral tones of the new Carve stoneware dining range from nood meet between the warming brown of Resene Yogi and the creamy biscuit beige of Resene Biscotti. The Carve dining range features a distinctive natural stoneware finish and unique linear pattern, adding character to any table setting. The organic forms of the Stone Age Smoosh and Arch vases bring both light and shadow with Cream Faux Branches to echo the Resene colours.

Styling tip Pair light and dark shades from the same colour family for a soothing look. Here the golden ginger tan of Resene Yogi feels connected to the golden cream of Resene Biscotti.

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Carve Plate Side Clay; Carve Dinner Plate Clay; Carve Bowl Clay Large; Carve Bowl Clay Medium; Carve Olive Bowl Clay; Carve Mug Clay; Stone Age Smoosh Vase Bone; Stone Age Arch Vase Bone; Autumn Faux Branch Cream nood.co.nz; Resene Yogi and Resene Biscotti resene.co.nz/colorshops

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Mellow with Marimekko This playful ceramic scene with pieces from Bolt of Cloth marks the 60th Anniversary of the iconic Marimekko Unikko flower pattern. The muted, mellow shade of Resene Spanish Green and porcelain hue of Resene Black White set a soothing backdrop. Resene Spanish Green is a tonal backdrop for the green of the mugs and Lexon Mina lamps, while the orange Martino Gamper Arnoldino Circus Stool and lamp help the orange 60th Anniversary Unikko design to blossom. Resene Black White joins the conversation with the white stoneware and lamp lights.

Styling tip If you have two clashing colours in one room, for example, a light shade that clashes with the dining chairs or a rug, tie them together by painting the room in a lighter, muted shade of one of the colours.

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Inspiring Finds New looks, design ideas and finishing touches

Square Valet Tray in Navy Blue leatherology.com

Henderson Leather Floor Lamp cocorepublic.co.nz

Buckle Detail Armchair coastalstyle.co.nz

HELL FOR LEATHER Whether full-grain or faux, a touch of leather decor adds an air of quality and luxury.

Leo Ottoman nottinghillinteriors.co.nz

Aspen Leather Occasional Chair cocorepublic.co.nz Leather Watch Box nottinghillinteriors.co.nz

Woven Leather and Teak Bench coastalstyle.co.nz

Christo Cushion koop.co.nz

Calypso Hurricane Lantern leopoldhall.co.nz

Nikko Armchair in Green Silicone Leather theaxe.co.nz

Marimekko Pieni Unikko 2 Cushion Cover boltofcloth.com Pols Potten Tam Tam Stool smithandcaugheys.co.nz

Cindy Lamp in Blue littleandfox.co.nz

Cast Iron Oval Casserole in Azure lecreuset.co.nz

Colorama Enamel Jar boltofcloth.com

Shibuya Vase littleandfox.co.nz

ALL ELECTRIC A splash of clear, bright blue is cool and contemporary yet still sophisticated.

Sacha Chair by Philippe Malouin for Resident simonjames.co.nz

Laudon Whisky Tumbler in Dark Blue by Riedel thestudio.co.nz

Gigi Glass Vase nood.co.nz

Pacific Blue Art Print by Agate Rubene endemicworld.com

Inspiring Finds New looks, design ideas and finishing touches

Saint-Tropez Black Wicker Barstool coastalstyle.co.nz

Charles Ghost Stool littleandfox.co.nz

Markson Counter Stool cocorepublic.co.nz

S2 Stool in White/Oak cittadesign.com

COUNTER POINT A multitude of kitchen counter stool styles means there’s a perfect perch for any occasion.

Nala Stool kayustudio.co.nz

New Antiques Stool by Moooi ecc.co.nz

Tio Stool simonjames.co.nz

Dave Bar Stool in Green cintesi.co.nz

Brass Finish Leather Barstool coastalstyle.co.nz

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Showcasing the best in kitchen and bathroom design ideas, this issue’s special feature is a curated collection of practical products, insider knowledge and inspirational spaces.

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A well-designed kitchen is at your fingertips in Modi Design’s comprehensive showroom.

he best kitchen designs consider functionality and efficiency as well as aesthetics. And there’s no better way to make informed decisions than to see the options first-hand. That’s why Christchurch interior design practice Modi Design offers the opportunity to visit its onsite showroom. “It’s where we work from as interior designers for our client projects, but we’re also now celebrating all that we can do through a visual space that represents all our services in the interior envelope,” says Modi’s director and principal interior designer, Georgia Langridge. “This includes paint colours and schemes, joinery, drapery, and sourcing and designing furniture.” Whether it’s for a kitchen, bathroom, living room or the entire house, or a renovation or a complete new build, inspiration can be found in the showroom. It may even just be for a one-off service such as furnishings or window treatments. The ability to display products and ideas is so helpful for clients to consider their needs and preferences, says Georgia. “Everything you can see, you can buy. We source products from overseas, finding pieces that aren’t already in the New Zealand market. Modi Design also collaborates with artists and artisans to create unique limitededition pieces, such as pottery.

“Furniture we predominantly design and have custom made locally here in Christchurch,” says Georgia. The pieces seen in the showroom can be further personalised with the fabric, timber stain, the dimensions and so on. The ethos is to provide products that aren’t widely available, and that are versatile and built to last. “Pieces that can be used in different parts of the house, with different uses. They can be restored and reupholstered in years to come, and passed down to a future generation,” she says. This increased longevity reduces waste, adding a sustainability factor that’s important to Modi Design. “It doesn’t mean everything has to be of the highest quality and expense,” says Georgia. “The idea is to mix in meaningful pieces that can stand the test of time.” Of course Modi Design offers plenty of options in furniture and furnishings. While the practice can offer its own designs, all sorts of other brands can be sourced, too. A drapery and wallpaper station is on hand to spark ideas for clients’ concepts. Just as in any home, the showroom kitchen is the kingpin. “We have a concept kitchen showing elements such as integrated appliances and storage solutions,” says Georgia. It was important it be functional. Christchurch Electrical ensured working appliances, installed the custom made pendant designed by Modi over the stone table and fitted off the LED light strips in the kitchen. “We always recommend Christchurch Electrical for our interior projects where we can because they are so professional, diligent and finish the work to such a high level.” The showroom allows clients to see how a kitchen can work for them, even drilling down to the finer details, such as whether to choose handles or a handleless option. “It functions as a perfect discussion point on likes and dislikes, materiality preferences, spatial design and proportions.”

The showroom is at 98 Victoria Street, Christchurch.

027 200 3840 | modidesign.co.nz 03 366 1718 | christchurchelectrical.co.nz

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