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Property GUARDIAN

June 06 2014

Lovely Lochlea Location Proudly marketed by Karen McRae, Property Brokers FURTHER DETAILS

Industry Comment Gypsy Day

Kitchens

The heart of the home

Building

Choosing your builder

Furnishings

Timeless furniture with a retro vibe

P2

Landscaping

Ditch grass and get creative

Cover Story

Lovely Lochlea Location Interested in this property?

22 Charlesworth Drive

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A brand new home that enjoys a fully fenced and private section in the gorgeous Lochlea subdivision.

The formal entry creates a striking entrance as you welcome family and friends to this top quality sophisticated home.

The entertainers kitchen with its soft close drawers, granite bench and butlers pantry makes the creation of those dinner party masterpieces or standard nightly fare an easy pleasure.

Lochlea is situated in Ashburton’s popular northwest location Allenton, adjacent to the new Lochlea Lifestyle resort complex and is close by to the Racecourse, golf club and just a few minutes to the town centre or Allenton shopping centre.

Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase this fine home.

Four double bedrooms and a master that sports an ensuite with tiled shower and the convenience of a walk-in robe.

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Karen McRae Phone 027 436 4146

Open to view: Saturday 10am-10.30am

The living areas are spacious, with sliding doors from the lounge, dining and living area offering simple access to the rear patio - the perfect spot for a

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217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

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$499,000 WEB ID AU33824 OFFERS OVER $328,000 WEB ID AU37395 $295,000 WEB ID AU36812 $589,000 WEB ID AU36740 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 9A Allison Street 19a Cox Street 51b Peter Street 16 Charlesworth Drive Located in Allenton close to school and Substantial three bedroom townhouse, Your chance to secure this lovely sunny Ideal retirement home close to Lochlea 4 3 2 3 shops all within walking distance. 253 sqm separate bathroom and ensuite. Spacious townhouse with easily accessible garage Lifestyle resort. Brand new 3 bedroom on a 728 sqm section. Fences, paths and and sunny living areas. Double garage with (with internal access) and located just a home master bedroom has separate driveways, lawns all completed. 4 internal access. Well fenced and private short stroll from the town centre. Vendor ensuite.

2 2 1 2 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining, section. Many little extras. Viewing a must. has moved out and is prepared to consider Attached double garage with internal separate lounge, ensuite off master walkin all reasonable offers. access.

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SPACE, STYLE AND LOCATION

EASY LIVING AT LAKE HOOD

MODERN, LOW MAINTENANCE JUST A CRACKER

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OFFERS OVER $470,000 WEB ID AU36660 $579,000 WEB ID AU37015 $495,000 WEB ID AU37075 NEG OVER $288,000 WEB ID AU36909 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON WESTSIDE TINWALD 66 Cameron Street 30 Torbay Avenue 19 Falcon Drive 181 Harland Street Always sought after in this location.

Attractive four bedroom home in Allenton Come and have a look at this three 3+ Open the door and be impressed with the 4 4 3 Substantial family home within easy welcoming entranceway and view of the cul-de-sac. Sunny and warm with two bedroom Summerhill stone home in a very walking distance to towns main amenities canal with bi-folds opening from the living areas opening onto private deck. quiet cul-de-sac. Very sunny home, open all the things you would expect to find in lounge. The home is positioned to catch all Convenient location with shopping and plan kitchen dining with lounge off dining 2 2 2 1 this quality home and more including day sun with doors opening from dining schooling close by. Excellent double garage area. HRV system, aluminium windows, spacious living areas, a wonderful and living areas to the glass fenced section. with room for the boat and trailer. gas fire for heating. conservatory.

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"PAVILION STYLE" GRANDEUR

SIZE REALLY DOES MATTER

A LOVELY FAMILY HOME

SUPER SUNNY

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$629,500 WEB ID AU36975 OFFERS OVER $645,000 WEB ID AU33645 OFFERS OVER $370,000 WEB ID AU37394 OFFERS OVER $325,000 WEB ID AU36872 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 14 Catherwood Avenue 20 Westpark Close 8 Russell Avenue 169B Middle Road Modern and sunfilled "pavilion style" Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not Immaculately presented, sunny two 3 5+ Super spacious living areas, three 3 2 home on 1080m2 superb landscaped replace this home in this location for this bedrooms, bathroom and toilet upstairs, bedroom townhouse with pretty private, stream frontage section. Two separate sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining shower and toilet downstairs. Double easy care gardens. The updated kitchen living areas plus separate kitchen/diningand living area with separate lounge, both garage with internal access. An and open plan roomy dining living basks in 2 2 2 1 attractive courtyard with lap pool. Formal with excellent indoor outdoor flow. Five opportunity not to be missed. all day sun. Walking distance to Allenton style entry opening into formal living. bedrooms and an office. shops and Argyle Park.

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NEG AT $158,000 WEB ID AU37402 $265,000 WEB ID AU36107 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 92 Beach Road 50 Harrison Street Good looking two bedroom cottage with An established townhouse located in a 2 2 separate lounge, laundry and bathroom. convenient westside location with great Fully fenced, easy care section with a new street appeal. single garage. Does need D.I.Y but hard to A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom home 1 1 find at this price. with benefits of internal garage access.

Easy care, private gardens make this VIEW Saturday 7 Jun 12.00 - 12.45pm property appealing.

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

SMART, SUNNY & SUITABLE

JUST LOVELY

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OPEN HOME OFFERS OVER $399,000 WEB ID AU36919 $265,000 WEB ID AU37237 NEG OVER $298,000 WEB ID AU37347 OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU37251 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 3/168 Walnut Avenue 3/257 Cameron Street 15a Hanrahan Street 3 Somerset Grove This quality three bedroom townhouse is Freshly updated and redecorated two What a transformation here! All new A lovely near new home located in a well 3 2 2 3 generous in size with a large floor area of bedroom townhouse with modernised kitchen, bathroom, carpets and window established street. Surrounded by other 218 m2. Well designed with elevated living kitchen/dining and lounge area opening to furnishings plus wall decoration quality new homes. Spacious open living which enhances outlook and provides a lovely private garden. Single garage. Close throughout. Professional landscaping adds and two toilets provides for a well 1 1 1 1 sunny aspect. A central location and easy in central area, walking distance to all the final touch to this lovely two bedroom designed home at an affordable price. Easy care grounds makes this property ideal. amenities. townhouse in superb Allenton area. care section with minimal landscaping.

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GENEROUS & GORGEOUS

TRANQUIL & AFFORDABLE

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OFFERS OVER $290,000 WEB ID AU37243 $399,000 WEB ID AU36669 OFFERS OVER $499,000 WEB ID AU36593 OFFERS OVER $190,000 WEB ID AU37044 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 175 Harrison Street 4 Glassey Drive 55 Chalmers Avenue 57 Hakatere Drive This three bedroom family home is hidden This sizeable family home has been Both busy professionals or retired people Sit back and enjoy the lifestyle Upper 3 3 3 2 away on a large private rear section completely updated over recent years will love this spacious three bedroom home Hakatere Huts has to offer. Fully furnished, (1189sqm). A tidy brick home which is carpets, drapes, paintwork, kitchen and with an easy care but well planted and laid two bedrooms plus sunroom, spacious open plan in design and is well positioned bathroom are all in top condition, and out smaller section. The gorgeous open lounge with log fire. Large kitchen, 1 1 2 1 for the sun. Good sheds including double tastefully done. All the rooms are of plan family/dining room and chefs kitchen bathroom/laundry facilities and separate garage plus plenty of off street parking. generous proportions. with granite work surfaces. toilet. New carpet. Enjoy the sun filled deck.

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"CANOWINDRA" 8 HA

OPEN HOME WEB ID AL37331

ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road "Canowindra" means home in the aboriginal language and this is a fine home to carry that name. Located just 5km S.E from the Ashburton Town Centre this 4 bedroom home set in mature grounds offers peaceful country living within easy commuting distance from town. Modern kitchen/dining room, sunny living room plus large peaceful lounge. Spacious country laundry, bathroom plus separate shower room. Looseboxes.

Fertile Wakanui soils and good subdivision.

Auction Saturday July 5th onsite at 11.00am.

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217 West Street, Ashburton

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

60.8 HA FOOTHILLS ENVIRONMENT

ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

LAURISTON DAIRIES- 377 HA

NEW LISTING

WEB ID AR37376 ASHBURTON 226 Alford Forest Settlement Road View By Appointment Nestled at the foot of Mt Alford this attractive small DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Friday 11th farm is in 7 titles, has approx. 10 HA Douglas Fir July 2014 at 4.00pm plantation and some bush. Ten minutes to Methven and close to Mt Hutt ski field. Productive well fenced paddocks and good range of farm amenities. 4 bedroom basic homestead and self contained single bedroom guest unit. Great dairy grazing or finishing alternative. Location renowned for snow skiing, boating, tramping, fishing. Breathtaking Canterbury environment.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

SIMPLY STUNNING-28.8HA

LIFESTYLE PLUS 3 HA

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR36309 METHVEN 409 Line Road Situated 4km from the thriving town of Methven, this property will appeal to the discerning buyer.

A superb 4 year old home with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas. A dairy support block in recent times, currently mostly in kale. Access to BCI water. A stabling complex is an added bonus. This is a rare opportunity in a highly sought after district.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AL37157 ASHBURTON 43 Winslow Road This lifestyle property located only minutes out of town has heaps to offer its new owners. Total area deer fenced, very tidy three bedroom home with renovated bathroom and kitchen. Log burner and two living areas. Large separate hobbies room and six car garaging. This really is not to be missed. Serious vendors.

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Tuesday 24th June 2014 at 4.00pm

11 HA - HOME + SLEEPOUT

$1,100,000 + GST WEB ID AL36508 ASHBURTON 82 Gartartan Road Modern four bedroom home nestled in a peaceful private established expansive garden setting. Sheltered and positioned for the sun. Large open plan living and kitchen areas opening to the gardens. Ensuite and spa bath. Excellent modern two bedroom flat fully self contained. A special for granny or guests. Eight bays of sheds, cattle yards.

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16HA-2 TITLES

NEG OVER $1,750,000 WEB ID AR36241 ASHBURTON 779 Winchmore-Dromore Road Well located rural lifestyle with a stylish home of contemporary elegance. Looking for something a little bit special? Classic lines, functional spaces and quality furnishings throughout. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen/informal dining/everyday living that connects to a sheltered outdoor courtyard.

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WEB ID AR36907 LAURISTON 1375 Line Road View By Appointment "LAURISTON DAIRIES" DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Thursday One of the top dairy farms in the renowned 12th June 2014 at 4.00pm Mid-Canterbury Dairy Farming area. 377 HA of fertile Lismore soils that are well suited for dairy farming.

Irrigated by Centre Pivot and Lateral irrigators. 1500 cows milked in a 80 bail Rotary shed. Excellent stock race access and extensive calf rearing facilities, 6 houses. Located adjacent to the township of Lauriston and within easy commuting distance to Methven and Ashburton.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

GREENSTREET LIFESTYLE

AFFORDABLE LIVING

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AL37152 GREENSTREET 56 Rawles Crossing Road This is a great home built to all day sun with two separate patio areas, 3 double bedrooms master with ensuite, two living areas and large double garage.

Then on top of this you have just under 10HA of top quality soils with irrigation.

A chance not to let go by.

$170,000 WEB ID AL36563 MOUNT SOMERS 54 Pattons Road Seldom does a tidy affordable unit such as 2 this become available. This 2 bedroom home has heaps of appeal with its modernised kitchen and bathroom. Great 1 views of Mt Somers. Completely fenced section and large double garage.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Wednesday 25th June 2014 at 3.00pm

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FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HA

$845,000 + GST WEB ID AR35993 METHVEN Pudding Hill A great opportunity exists for someone looking for a forestry prospect with duck and deer shooting thrown in or someone looking to clear the flats and/or return them to grazing. Keeping the Douglas Fir for retirement funds.

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DONT MISS OUT

Allenton

QUARTER ACRE WITHIN THE AVENUES

8 Pages Road

Price by Negotiation

291 Cameron Street

Mick Hydes

Be the first to inspect this three bedroom bungalow within the Avenues. Modernised kitchen and bathroom for easy family living and BBQ and patio area for entertaining. All on a sunny quarter acre section.

Fantastic opportunity here for first home buyers or investors alike. Generous open plan dining and kitchen. Situated in popular Westside of Ashburton on a tidy 724sqm flat section. Current tenants are keen to stay on if purchased by an investor. Add a garage and add value to this very tidy property

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $319,000 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/517848 M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Ashburton Deadline Sale

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $365,000 on or before 2pm, Tues 10 June 2014 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/518008

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 308 7377

Debbie Boon

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 448 4006 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

SLICE OF PARADISE

Tinwald

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Ashburton

70A Tarbottons Road

Price by Negotiation

83 Oak Grove

Debbie Boon

Four generous bedrooms Three living areas Three bathrooms 2150sqm section Lovingly maintained

Tenders Close 4pm, Tuesday 24 June (unless sold prior) Offers to be submitted to Bayleys Ashburton, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street, Ashburton View Call to make an appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/517994

Set on 4007sqm this new architecturally designed property is finished with quality fixtures and fittings and offers a slice of paradise to its new owners. The well designed kitchen is the hub,complete with huge butler´s pantry. Four double bedrooms, master with WIR , beauty area and tiled ensuite.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $840,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517694 M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Mick Hydes

TILSONS ROAD

Hinds

A rare opportunity to purchase a 129ha bare land block just 9.6 kilometers from the Hinds township and all its amenities. The property has an irrigation consent of 78 litres per second from two wells and at present is irrigated via roto rainers.

The property is sub divided into 26 paddocks with troughed stock water to each paddock. Quality pasture and excellent soil tests make this a worthy addition to any farming enterprise

Deadline Sale

M 027 437 9696

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 19 June 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/517991

Jon McAuliffe

M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

LARGE LEASEHOLD OPPORTUNITY

Tinwald

15-35 Bryant Street

For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm, Thurs 19 Jun 2014 (unless sold prior) View phone for viewing times www.bayleys.co.nz/517908

Total land area 9.895m² 198m² warehouse and 1,210m² of sheds 225m² office and amenities Great access to State Highway 1 This property offers an owner/occupier or an astute investor to buy leasehold interest of a significant block of industrial land.

Opportunity to obtain quality industrial land

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Nick O’Styke

M 027 696 9801 nick.ostyke@bayleys.co.nz

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

HERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY

Eiffelton

205 Dawsons Road

For Sale $685,000 View by appointment

This beautiful five bedroom home set on 2.67 hectares has everything a family or downsizing lover of the land requires. Warm and inviting it boasts five bedrooms, two living areas, chefs kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, two bathrooms and a generous office or media room.

This tranquil lifestyle is yours to enjoy.

www.bayleys.co.nz/517883

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz

Industry Comment

Gypsy Day

Mortgage rates

It was a busy time at Property Brokers on Tuesday, June 3, with around $150 million worth of dairy farm settlements in the Ashburton office alone.

Traditionally, Gypsy Day falls on June 1 and marks the start of the new dairy season when dairy farms are bought and sold, share-milking and grazing contracts signed off and farms refinanced and restructured.

Hamish McLeod

However, this year it fell on a Saturday and it was followed by the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday, meaning that farm settlements had to happen on a different

Gypsy Day – A busy time across Mid Canterbury

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This Gypsy Day was probably the busiest Mid Canterbury has seen. This is largely down to a very strong year in dairy sales and the continuing development of dairy farms in the area.

With several large farms under contract and many still being marketed, we are not expecting dairy sales to slow completely over winter months, as they traditionally have. This past season has seen strong buyer interest from corporate syndicates and overseas investors. We expect this buyer interest to continue and combined with strong local buyers, we anticipate a strong 2014/2015 selling season.

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Kitchens

Kitchens - the heart of the home look handmade.

By amanda wright

What is it that makes the kitchen the heart of the home?

The chit-chat during dinner preparation, a mother teaching her children how to roll cookies on the bench, or the wafting aroma of a Sunday roast?

The best memories come from a well lived-in home, which is why the spotlessly clean, minimalistic, stainless-feel kitchen is moving toward a more traditional origin, a homey, cosy kitchen. Just as your personal style reflects who you are, so too does your kitchen. Practical, beautiful and stylish can be expressed in many ways.

According to Los Angeles based designer, Peter Dunham, this year’s must-have kitchen look is moving toward a more organic modernism with warm, modern materials that look vintage. Think a bit of shabby chic in the kitchen, using slate, irregular floors, weathered concrete, and natural crackle-glazed tiles that

He says it’s time to dump the slick kitchen for one which is warm, and which sparks memories of old.

Time, patience and an artful aesthetic can turn the most derelict kitchen into a welcoming gathering place. Reclaimed wooden floors and aged tiles give a lovingly livedin look, while crackle-glazed tiles as a splash-back gives a wonderfully vintage feel. Enhance your cabinets with shabby hardware to give a homey, timeworn look.

To achieve a calming aura while providing an organic feel, bring the outdoors in. Natural materials on the floor, bench-top and cabinetry.

Think exposed aggregate concrete, brick, aged timber and marble for an earthen contrast.

To make a show-stopping centerpiece in your kitchen, consider concrete. Poured concrete counters offer strength, style and are seemingly timeless in appearance. The organic look will blend seamlessly with a warm kitchen, and can be enhanced by a large pendant light hanging above. It is also one of the most cost-effective mediums to consider.

Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008

40 Allen Street, Methven

We proudly present an outstanding offering with an abundance of space. This home embraces elements of yesteryear and today, while integrating them into an outstanding property that is both timeless and timely. The character bungalow won’t disappoint those who seek a gracious and charming home in an established lifestyle setting. Sit back on the covered verandah with a glass of bubbles and enjoy the mountain vistas. Or enjoy a hot spa after a days skiing. In the past, this home has been run as Beluga Lodge, so for those seeking venturing into the accommodation industry, this may be an option to consider.

On offer: • Four double bedrooms, all with ensuites.

• Large master bedroom with large walk-thru wardrobe, with French doors out to patio.

• Separate studio/garden flat with ensuite.

• Large open plan dining/living designed for the entertainer.

Feature open fire with stone surround.

• Modern kitchen with induction hobs.

• Double glazed (mostly) and fully insulated. Electric thermostat controlled in-ceiling heating.

• Large backyard with additional workshop.

This property is something very special. Do not hesitate on this one!

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty, offers closing June 30, 2014 (unless sold prior). Price Guide, low to mid $600k’s.

Agency reference #: MHV10263

www.professionals.co.nz | 127 Main Street, Methven | (03) 303 3093

Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

Mark & Rachel Allred Property Consultants 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel

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Kitchens

Marble has a reputation for being high-maintenance, but if you're willing to put forth the effort, it is breathtaking paired with recycled timber cabinets. Because it's a natural material, marble is wonderful for adding a little bit of visual texture.

White tones and vintage creams look best when creating a warm

White tones and vintage creams look best when creating a warm kitchen, kitchen, to enhance the natural materials used in feature areas, such as

the bench-top or splash-back. The white appliance is making a comeback, as we embrace technology while creating the visual illusion of a simpler time. The reinvigorated tint has resulted in crisp exteriors of appliances being effortlessly integrated into homey kitchens.

New technology with a touch of old-school is encapsulated in an

upright cooker, which is ideal for preparing aromatic family meals.

A built-in wine rack made from recycled timber will add a warm, European feel, and ensure that your favourite red is close at hand when creating a masterful filet mignon.

Think feminine, airy and organic, and create a kitchen to feel at home in.

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Building

Choosing your builder

Your builder's experience and expertise can affect the decisions you make.

The difference can be the creation of the home of your dreams or just another home.

Building

Building your own home can be the most rewarding decision of your life.

make while building your home. The difference can be the creation of the home of your dreams or just another home.

It can also be the most costly and most frustrating decision you will ever make. The outcome depends significantly on your choice of builder, yet many people make that important choice on a whim, on estimate or on a recommendation.

Don't be shy about asking. If they are a reputable builder, they will want you to know their credentials. If you receive resistance or comments such as "Geez, can't you just take me on my word" then back up the horse because you have found yourself a cowboy.

There's no right answer when choosing a builder, but there is a right and wrong way to make the choice.

With thorough research and investigations, you can follow the path to the right builder, the one who really hits the nail on the head when it comes to bringing your vision to life.

Your builder's experience and expertise can affect the decisions you

From the builders' experience you will come away with a list of references and a portfolio of previously completed projects.

Are you looking for a one man artisan who pays attention to every detail in your home?

Or is it important to you that your

home be built on a tight schedule and problems and challenges are addressed quickly and efficiently?

Take the time to look at the range of homes they have built. If they all look the same, it may be that the builder is more comfortable working off a simple set of plans. This isn't necessarily a negative if this is the sort of house you are interested in, it may mean a significant cost saving if the completion date is fast. If the houses are all unique and intricate it means that your builder is likely to be happy to think outside of the box to create a truly unique masterpiece to set your home apart from any other.

Be sure to follow up with your list of references and ask the following specific questions; Did the builder stick within the budget and were there any additional expenses at the end that weren't included within the contract?

Was the build completed on time. and if not what were the specific reasons behind any delays? Was the builder easy to deal with throughout the process. Did they return phone calls and how open were they to adjustments during the build?

After you have spoken to a few references you will soon get a feel for which builder is going to suit your specific needs the best, depending on which area is of most importance to you, budget, time or flexibility.

When you approach the builder that you feel will best suit your needs, ask for a written estimate. If you already have floor plans from an architect, take these with you as you will receive a more accurate estimate.

Look carefully at what is covered in the estimate.

Some builders may omit small details such as a garage door, or steps to the front door to make the overall price look smaller. so make sure every detail is covered. Also look at amounts quoted for small items such as lighting fixtures or cabinetry. They may be quoting for budget level fixtures, but if you know that these features are important to your design and it is likely you will choose more expensive options, be sure to ask the builder to adjust these figures accordingly to give you a more realistic expectation.

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Timeless furniture with retro vibe By terry lobb

It is amazing that the older you get the quicker styles seem to resurface and become trendy again.

I grew up in the 60s and 70s where our furniture and styles had a definite Scandinavian flavour, which is now ‘‘retro’’ and again trendy.

So what does retro mean? It derives from the 60s from the French word retrograde, meaning to move backwards.

When we talk about it in terms of furniture styles, retro is usually considered to be defined more by the design of the furniture than the style or period.

In the 60s and 70s, there was a strong influence of Scandinaviandesigned furniture in New Zealand — well designed and built furniture; objects that tend to have a timeless lifespan and sit comfortably in many situations from classical to contemporary.

The ethos behind this modern style of the 20s was ‘‘to seek a social ideal and the enhancement of the quality of life through appropriate and affordable products and technology’’. Isn’t that how we should all look at the way we live and produce our products?

So what does retro mean?

It derives from the 60s from the French word retrograde, meaning to move backwards.

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Scandinavian designs are practical and functional but still display each region’s individual decorative detail, always looking for the optimum balance between form, function, materials, texture, colour and, of course, durability.

Designers also tended to look for balance between the man-made and natural worlds of their work and age-old techniques and modern technology. This was because of a climate where nine months of the year it is dark and cold and

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Good design was imperative for the survival of their culture, social and economic wellbeing.

We tended to see moulded ply, chrome, leather, plastic and natural timbers from local forests, teak, mahogany, rosewood and ash in furniture. Sensual curves that moulded the body, simplicity in form but well designed.

I love this style, its simplicity in design, form, colour and textures.

And I will leave you with this thought: ‘‘One cannot create happiness with beautiful objects, but one can spoil quite a lot of happiness with bad ones.’’ — Finn Juhl

Terry Lobb is an interior/kitchen designer and personal colour and style consultant. If you would like to make an appointment for a consultation or have a query about product discussed call 027 602 3298 or email terry@terrylobb.com

Previous page: Classic - The chieftain chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1949 and is regarded as Danish furniture art.

Below: High concept -The Artichoke Pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958.

Geometric and stylised patterns were dominant in ceramic finishes and soft furnishings but then so was the integrity of natural finishes and block colours.

We grew up with a three-seater leggy sofa which Mum still has today. I remember the fabric being a rich red and quite harsh to the touch. I think that was probably the original fabric — long gone now. The timber is fine-grained and maybe mahogany. What I really like about this sofa is that the arms follow the contours of your arms.

Instead of being solid and chunky, they are curved and softened and the timber always feels beautiful to touch.

The sofa, when pulled out, formed a simple double bed with heavy plastic cording under the mattress to give it a bit of spring. This was wound around the base of the frame.

Most of the furniture was leggy and sparse-looking compared to some of today’s designs.

Interiors were simplistic and void of too much clutter.

Pendant light fittings were often fitted because ceilings tended to be higher. Many of the light fittings were elegant with soft curves or balls allowing light to filter down into the rooms, often the light source hidden so as not to be intrusive for the person using the room.

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By Kay Bazzard

For most new home owners and developers, lawns are the default option for the most front/ backyard space.

But having lived on a property with no lawns for 15 years, I strongly recommend it.

Originally, our site was unsuited to lawn as it has banks and the contour was a little too steep. Instead, trees were planted around the boundaries, low retaining walls installed where flower and shrubs could become established and an open central area around the house was given over to shingle.

The result is a large, private, lushly planted garden with shingle paths and steps to different levels. It all works well and is not hard to maintain.

Many disappointed lawn lovers of my acquaintance are resorting to solutions such as Pimp my Lawn, an enterprising business which has made a very successful franchise from householders’ lawn hassles.

But though the ideal of a green velvety sward may be worth aspiring to, the reality is, lawns don’t necessarily grow well in every climate.

Well-maintained lawns are beautiful but the costs are high. Lawns can suffer in summer from drought

and high temperatures; mysterious dead patches appear despite sprinklers splashing for hours at a time.

Part of the problem is soil compaction, so that no matter how much it is watered in dry periods, the tightly bunched grass roots prevent hose water and nutrients from penetrating more deeply. In winter, water logging causes pugging, fungal problems, moss and weed invasion.

Weekends and evenings are spent pushing the lawnmower back and forth, making a racket and creating fumes — it rattles the neighbours and it’s a chore, as is the constant watering, costly applications of fertiliser and pest control. It makes you wish you lived on a boat. So, if you are over your lawn, there are alternatives.

Groundcovers are

usually perennials and evergreens, but annuals can also make excellent groundcovers In Australia, where extreme temperatures have forced the urban populations to largely give up on conventional lawns, they are giving much thought to alternatives.

High on the list is to reduce the size of the lawn to something easily mown and maintained, such as a grass path or walkway between plantings, which

shade it for some of the day. Let the grass grow and just mow a curvy path.

the summer and tolerate marginal soils and light shade.

Groundcover plants do not grow tall, so no cutting is required and need little to no maintenance. Groundcovers are usually chosen for texture, density and how well they spread and choke out the weeds. They enhance the soil by acting as mulch and some are nitrogen-fixing. Flowering groundcovers offer colour and add emphasis to the seasons. Although groundcovers are usually perennials and evergreens, annuals make excellent groundcovers as well, but do require more work each spring.

Herbs such as thyme and oregano work as scented groundcovers for limited areas such as path edges.

Other solutions include ornamental grasses, mulching, rocks, extending the deck or terraces or giving over large areas to shingle.

Some groundcovers are edible, such as strawberries or low-growing herbs. Sweet and flavoursome wild strawberries produce fruit most of

Although there are many non-plant alternatives to lawn, such as concrete and paving slabs, these do not provide the environmental benefits that plants do. Plants remove carbon dioxide from the air, produce oxygen, reduce urban heat islands, remove pollutants from the air and, not being a hard surface, the rain can soak safely into the ground avoiding stormwater run-off.

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