Your_Home_and_Garden__June_2017

Ideas you can use at your place

Warm
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auckland: westgate lifestyle 57-61 maki street, p (09) 972 1979
auckland outlet store: henderson 111 lincoln rd p (09) 835 2075
tauranga: 79 elizabeth street p (07) 282 8998
hamilton: 77 tristram st p (07) 834 0150
wellington: 5 college st. te aro p (04) 801 0065
nelson: 28 halifax street, p (03) 539 0286
christchurch: tower junction 66 clarence st p (03) 943 2071
dunedin 140a cumberland st p (03) 477 4436

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last, orders can be taken on some of our stock items.



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CoJUNEntents

30 Shopping: Three 64 Homes: A charming 26 Shopping: Create
Scandinavian looks coastal cottage a cosy cocoon vibe

> On the cover

> 17 Your shopping > 40 Your homes Bring the birds into
20 > 52 the garden,
Fresh finds New products to love > 64 White lady Our cover home artfully page 118
> 22 Save or splurge Bold umbrellas combines rustic French flair with
> 24 Style stalker Snug rugs a monochrome colour palette
> 26 We love Modern linen A family afair A gaudy 1980s house
On trend Hunker down in style is cleverly reworked into a modern,
28 Inside look The Axe fun and functional home
Trend report Interiors inspired by Gone to the beach Easy retro vibes
30 three Scandinavian philosophies rule at a bach on the coast north
of Christchurch

> 76 Your renovation
> 86
The long way home A heritage
94 homestead is transformed
Hot stuf Our go-to modern
heating guide
Reno news Innovative new products

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110 Makeover: An easy 134 Food: Delicious Cover story
no-sew cushion winter puddings
PAGE 40

On the cover Audrey Fitzjohn’s
love of white interiors and her
knack for trawling French flea
markets have helped to make
a gorgeous Hamilton home.
Photography and styling by
Audrey Fitzjohn.

Take the chill off
your bedroom,

page 96

Your makeover Your food

> 96 Workshop Cosy winter updates > 134 Rain with a chance of pie Warm,
100 crunchy, soft and fruity winter puds
Kids’ corner Playing with Resene
> 102 Regulars
106 Blackboard Paint
108 Subscribe and receive a free gift
110 Then & now An apartment overhaul Get the look Find all the things you
112 love from this month’s houses
Ask Alex Niggling issues solved Contacts Stockist details
118 Four ways with pom poms
120 Room reveal A darkly inviting boudoir 114

124 Make it yourself No-sew cushion 140

126 Finder’s Fi Trade Me tips and where

> 128 to find vintage treasures 141

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Your garden

Outdoor diary June’s checklist
Feature garden A clifftop setting
with a tranquil Asian ambience
Garden makeover Connecting
outdoor areas
Indoor plants Bringing a new
apartment to life
Workshop Carol diagnoses six
common garden problems

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Hello

DECORATING WITH WHITE

Sierra ceiling
pendant, $149,
from Freedom.

Langdon Daisy Pony Rider Painting walls white seems like an easy interior fix, but it
shag silver cushion, Lil Lone Ranger opens up so many design options that it can be daunting.
$199, from Copper cushion, $149.90, Audrey Fitzjohn, the owner of our Hamilton cover
and Pink. From Copper home, has harnessed a clear vision to master the art of
and Pink. decorating with white, white and more white. To hone her beautiful
Onito interior style Audrey simply honoured who she is – she tapped into
placemat, New Zealand her French heritage, took inspiration from her mother’s interior style,
$17.95, from longwool sheepskin, put beloved travel finds on display, and showcased the antiques she
Freedom. $259, from loves to collect. The French antique chic result shows how layers,
Alex & Corban. texture and natural light can create a white interior with warmth
and ambience.
Thinking of going white and not sure where to start? Contrary Photography by Melanie Jenkins.
to the norm, I recommend taking your furniture and the era of your
home into account before you choose a white paint. Unless you
want a totally new look, or can afford a house full of new things, it’s
best to choose a white that complements what you already own.
Then unlock the secret code of every paint − its undertone. Whites
with warm undertones (yellow, brown, red) are softer and suit
traditional, earthy, organic styles. Whites with cool undertones (blue
or black) appear crisper and go well in modern interiors. Notice the
natural light in the house, too – warm, sunny homes may need a
cooler white for balance, and vice versa.
Whatever your interior style, now is the time to up the snuggle-
factor at your place. There are so many things to celebrate about
winter at home – from the cosiness created by a winter update
(page 96) to comforting rituals that foster time out and togetherness.
I reckon staying home is the new going out!

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We love pets and believe they need
stylish homes, too. Reader Suzy
Rogerson saw the instructions for our
DIY cat bed online and made it for her
cat Frankie. We love the result and
hear Frankie sleeps in it all the time!
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ShoYOURpping

New products, places, trends and looks we love

Texture time

Gold is a hero hue in
the Your Home and
Garden for Farmers
autumn/winter range,
featuring on printed
bedlinen, velvet
cushions and luxe
accessories. See the
full range in stores
or at farmers.co.nz.

Malia queen duvet cover set,
$99.99. Malia euro pillowcase,
24.99. Marley spot pillowcase
pair, $16.99. Certosa cushion,
$39.99. Zinariya faceted brass
vase, $59.99. Kasa amber
crackle vase, $29.99. Sol
amber crackle vase, $24.99.

Fresh finds Page 17 Save & splurge Page 20 Style stalker Page 22 We love Page 24
On trend Page 26 Inside look Page 28 Trend report: Scandinavian design Page 30

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NEWS

Fresh finds

What’s new in the homewares scene – from our place to yours

Compiled by Vanessa Nouwens.

Art on the beach

Blending classic design with the fun of
the tropics, the Deco District Collection
by Sunday Minx is a vibrant new range
of bath towels. Each towel is named after
an iconic façade in South Miami Beach,
one of the world’s centres of art deco
architecture. These towels are perfect for
bringing a touch of sun-kissed glamour to
your bathroom. Available from AU$32 at
sundayminx.com.au.

CRAFT
CORNER

Sunshine Spaces is all about
bringing a little of the outdoors
into your home. Inspired
by the beauty of nature,
Australian designer and
artist Beci Orpin offers easy
instructions for fun projects
such as macramé, flower
pressing and collage, for big
and little kids alike. AU$40
from beciorpinbooks.com.

Bargain of the month

Embrace the cosiness of good
old-fashioned flannelette with
a plush marl sheet set. Available
in pale grey, duck-egg blue and
charcoal, these sheets are just the
colour update your bedroom needs.
A set starts at $37 for a double
and includes two pillowcases, one
flat sheet and one fitted sheet.
Available from kmart.co.nz.

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WARM FUZZIES

So long confined to the shelves of souvenir shops, traditional
sheepskins have firmly re-established themselves as a must-have
home accessory. We love this gorgeous, warm brown colourway,
crafted in New Zealand from premium-grade long wool. Available
in walnut and taupe for $280.80 from fatherrabbit.com.

LEADING LIGHTS

Lyttelton Lights soy candles smell fantastic and
come in four sizes so you can try an extra-small
and move up to a large once you’re hooked!
This Kiwi company was founded by Laura
Frankenschmidt, who says: “All of our candles are
made from 100 per cent natural soy wax and I am
proud to stand behind a product that I know is of
the highest quality.” The Floral Collection includes
sweet pea & jasmine, water lily and fig & apple
blossom. Available at lytteltonlights.com.

COUCH CANDY

Get ready for some
serious snuggling with
one of these chunky
knitted throws from
New Zealand company
Heart From Hazel. Each
throw is lovingly made
by hand in an array of
colours from apricot to
mustard and sea foam.
Throws range from baby
bassinet size ($139) to
extra large ($549), from
heartfromhazel.co.nz.

WINTER ROSE

Lighten up these darker days with a dusky pink linen duvet cover by Society of
Wanderers, an Australian outfit that curates an eclectic line of homewares from
all over the world. This gorgeous French flax linen bedding doesn’t require any
ironing and the fabric will soften over time. The queen-size duvet cover in rose is
available for $335 from teapea.co.nz.

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SAVE OR SPLURGE

Shower power

Stand out in the sea of black brollies and be ready for whatever
winter may throw at you with a bold and beautiful umbrella

Styling by Catherine Wilkinson and Imogen Temm. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

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Cloud Burst
umbrella, $14.99,
from Briscoes.

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Orange Clifton umbrella,
$14.99, from Isabel Harris.

1 SAVE Everyday print umbrella, $24.99, from Farmers. 2 SAVE Peros navy SHOPPING
umbrella, $19.99, from Briscoes. 3 SAVE Floral umbrella, $19.99, from EziBuy.
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4 SAVE Metallic handle umbrella, $24.95, from Smith & Caughey’s.
5 SAVE Peros pink umbrella, $19.99, from Briscoes. 1 SPLURGE Basil Bangs
Dapple umbrella, $149, from Bolt of Cloth. 2 SPLURGE Blunt XS metro umbrella,
$89, from Alex & Corban. 3 SPLURGE Marimekko Pieni Unikko umbrella, $129,

from Bolt of Cloth. 4 SPLURGE Blunt lite umbrella, $119, from Smith
& Caughey’s. 5 SPLURGE Classic umbrella, $54.90, from Country Road.

Emma Hayes ‘Cloud’ wallpaper in sky, $375 a roll, from Paper Room.

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1

3 SPLURGE
5 Basil Bangs
Candyman
umbrella, $149,
from Bolt of Cloth.

4

SPLURGE

Kate Spade Rain
Check umbrella, $85,

from Allium.

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SHOPPING

STYLE STALKER 3

Snug rugs

This season’s rugs feature natural tones, rustic
patterns and plush textures that will make you
want to ditch the slippers and wiggle your toes

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7 Top tips Compiled by Vanessa Nouwens.

> Define a space. Rugs are the perfect design element to define or
separate open-plan areas such as your living and dining room. In the
dining area, the rug should accommodate your table plus chairs when
they are pulled out. A similar rule applies in the living room – your rug
should define the conversation area, ground your furniture, and be large
enough to at least fit the front legs of your lounge furniture onto it.
> Make it stay. Always use a rug liner to keep your rug from slipping or
creeping. Check that the liner is appropriate for your floor type and the
right size for the rug you’ve chosen.

1 Ebony floor rug, $1399, from Freedom. 2 Kahlo rug, $79.99, from EziBuy. 3 Block print rug, $555, from Father Rabbit. 4 Dax rug, from
$2929, from BoConcept. 5 Organic Lines rug by Nodi Rugs, $1130, from Tessuti. 6 Armadillo & Co Drift Weave rug, $435, from Ivy House.

7 Marco rug, $79.99, from EziBuy. 8 Ladder wool rug, $950, from Father Rabbit. 9 Took rug, $4319, from BoConcept.

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Kitchens

BY MOOD

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1 for years. At Mood, we have an incredible range of
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6 $79. 3 Oak Plywood Cabinets POA. 4 Calacatta

Nuvo Ceasarstone Benchtop POA. 5 Brass Urban
Kitchen Mixer $599. 6 Stainless Steel Premium
Square Edge Sink $549. 7 Monstera Plant $175.

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come visit us in our new showroom at

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SHOPPING

WE LOVE

Modern linen

Give your linen cupboard a contemporary update with orderly stacks of wool,
cotton and towelling accented by iron black and terracotta tones

Styling by Catherine Wilkinson. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

1 Deni pot, $109, from Country Road. 2 Pom

Black pom throw, $389, from Father Rabbit. 3 Euro
watering
can, $85, from pillowcase, $79 a pair, from Nest. 4 Goat hair

Sunday. duster, $99, from Father Rabbit. 5 Jessa quilt

2 cover, $299, from Country Road. 6 Linen duvet

1 set, from $349, from Nest. 7 YHG Nova quilt,
$169, from Farmers. 8 Roaster apron, $225,

from Mavis & Osborn. 9 Wool blanket, $229,

from Sunday. 10 Bath towels, $39 each, from

Nest. 11 Mohair fringe throw, $139.99, from Alex

& Corban. 12 Jakk bath towel, $44.90, from

Country Road. 13 Dust pan and brush, $65 from

Merchant Foxes Den. Wall painted in Resene ‘Santa Fe’.
display
cabinet, 3

$1499, from
Freedom.

5 6 Chunky iron
9 7
4 hook bar, $29,
10
from Father
Rabbit.

8 Black frame

laundry basket
in rust, $275, from
Mavis & Osborn.

11 Storm throw, 12
12 $199, from
Nest.

Natural mat with charcoal stripe, Reddeck
$165, from Father Rabbit. bucket, $55,
from Father
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Rabbit.

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KENWOOD PROMOTION

In the mix

Make your cooking and baking
creations sing with the inspiring
mix of Kenwood appliances

THE MACHINE

Get everyone in the kitchen with kMix
Kitchen Machine. You’ll be busting out
new recipes like nobody’s watching and
experimenting with ingredients that’ll make
the taste buds dance. Once you’re spinning
the new Kenwood kMix Kitchen Machine on
your benchtop, you’ll be reminded that the
kitchen is for adventurers, not perfectionists!

THE RANGE

The Kenwood kMix range is a must-have for

anyone who wants to revamp their kitchen or

impress with their cookery creativity. You’ll

love the clean design and bold colour trends –

take your pick of Spicy Red, Rich Black, Fresh

Cream and Cool White to suit your interior

style. Kenwood’s eye-catching kMix toasters,

sexy kettles, sleek blenders and, of course

the super-cool kMix Kitchen Machine, are

available at all leading electrical retailers.

Visit kenwood-newzealand.com.

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dough hook let the creative juices flow, and
the creaming beater tool scrapes the sides
of the bowl whilst mixing.

> Be inventive using the optional kMix slow-
speed attachments! Try the meat grinder,
pasta extruder, flat pasta roller or pasta cutter
and easily start creating the best dishes.

> The kMix is the ultimate kitchen companion to
get you making everything from flavoured breads
to show-stopping cakes and pavlovas.

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1 Seljak fringe blanket, $249, from Let Liv. 12 13
2 Sheepskin booties, $51, from Everyday Needs. 14
3 Sheepskin slippers, $105, from Everyday Needs. ON TREND 15
4 Sheepskin rug, $279.99, from Alex & Corban.
5 Spiced pumpkin soy candle, $39, from Let Liv. 16
6 Fear Olann socks, $39, from Good as Gold. 7 YHG
Silva cushion, $39.99, from Farmers. 8 Vintage Turkish
cushion, $149, from Everyday Needs. 9 Chunky
two-ply yarn, $99, from Plump & Co. 10 Chunky
two-ply mini yarn, $49, from Plump & Co. 11 32mm
needles, $89, from Plump & Co. 12 Chemex cofee
maker, $82, from Tim Webber Design. 13 Robert
Gordon earth bowl, $59, from Father Rabbit. 14 Kinto
stacking mug, $26.90, from Father Rabbit. 15 Kinto
brim teapot, $80, from Father Rabbit. 16 Orange
totem candles, $22 each, from Everyday Needs.

Primitive simplicity

Embrace hearthside comforts this winter. Turn off your phone, pick up some knitting
and withdraw into a cocoon of soft wool, warm ceramics and hand-woven textures

Styling by Shani Luckman, Catherine Wilkinson and Imogen Temm. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

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Design: Tangent from James Dunlop. Colour: Jet

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WINDOWS OUT Design: Tasman from Peg
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INSIDE LOOK

THE AXE

Two boutiques are better than one for Meg Domett and family. Next to their Wellington furniture store,
they’ve opened a second shop stocked with homewares, furniture and gifts from around the world

Text by Sharon Stephenson. Photography by Nicola Edmonds.

For six years, Meg Domett, husband After knocking out
Duncan and daughter Grace have run Stacks a few walls, drenching
Furniture Store, which specialises in locally the space in crisp white
made sofas, chairs and tables. When the paint and lime-washing
dilapidated shop next door came up for the floors, the new store
lease, the family jumped at the chance to was christened The Axe.
open a second shop, filling it with gifts and “An axe is such a practical,
homewares from around the world. timeless object and that’s
our interiors philosophy
A fan of the ‘no rules’ decorating – anything simple and
style, Meg has filled The Axe with functional that doesn’t
pieces from as far afield as the US cost too much but lasts
and Scandinavia. Sofas are designed for years,” says Meg,
by Meg and made in Vietnam from who now splits her time
luxurious velvet and linen, while between the two shops.
industrial-style concrete tables and
sideboards are sourced from India.

e Axe stocks a range of covetable items
including organic, sustainable bodycare
ranges from Denmark’s Meraki and New
Zealand’s Triumph & Disaster, food items such
as McClure’s pickles from Detroit, and cloth
children’s toys from the US, UK and Australia.

THE AXE, 193 ADELAIDE ROAD, WELLINGTON | 04 595 1417 | THEAXE.CO.NZ

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The holistic approach to life in Scandinavia lends itself to beautiful,
restful and comfortable interiors. We take inspiration from Norwegian,
Swedish and Danish philosophies to create three living room looks

Styling by Shani Luckman, Catherine Wilkinson and
Imogen Temm. Photography by Wendy Fenwick.

Friluftsliv

Friluftsliv (‘free air life’, pronounced
free-loofts-liv) is an ancient
Norwegian philosophy that
exploring and appreciating nature
is the way to a happy, healthy and
fulfilled life. The Norwegians
believe returning to nature is
returning home, and we tend
to agree!

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SHOPPING

Tonk stool, $400, from St Clements. Amber glass
jar with lid, $54, from Tessuti. Cabana chair by
Timothy Oulton, $4319, from Dawson & Co. Dhurrie
foot stool, $289, from Trade Aid. Atrium Barker
runner, $235, from Father Rabbit. Global bench,
$POA, from St Clements. Fume concrete mat, $38,
from Tim Webber Design. Olio stoneware mug, $25,
from Everyday Needs. Berlin throw, $229, Moroccan
cushion, $109.99, Tibetan lambswool hide, $229.99,
and bufalo A1 print in oak frame, $429.99, all from
Alex & Corban. Plaid house shoes, $99, and house
coat, $380, both from Mavis & Osborn. Wall painted
in Resene ‘Zinzan’.

PUT IT TOGETHER

> Modern hunter-gatherers can do anything,
from chopping wood for the fire to gathering
sustenance for a winter’s day in. We have
created a setting inspired by this idea, and the
Norwegian appreciation for the great outdoors.
> Wooden elements are a key theme of the
look, with firewood a decorative – and practical
– feature, along with a log-style side table
and wooden flooring. Strong, sturdy furniture
provides a base for earthy textures and fabrics.
Layering these adds to the cosy atmosphere.
> A shaggy sheepskin chair is a key piece in this
space. It is complemented by a tactile rug, pouf,
throw and cushion.
> A bold colour choice anchors the look and
provides contrast to the textural, natural
elements in the room. We chose to partner
Resene ‘Zinzan’ with deep rust and turmeric
tones, which help to warm up the deep blue hue.

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‘Lagom’ is a Swedish word
meaning not too little, not too
much – it’s just right. Lagom is
more a feeling than a fact, one
that represents balance and
moderation in all areas of life.
As the Swedes would say, love,
life and lagom!

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SHOPPING

PUT IT TOGETHER Pegasus ‘Woodmere’ fabric, from $89.95 per metre,
from James Dunlop Textiles. Ottoman, $699, from
> For this look, we have created a comfortable Plump & Co. Collage composition art print by
yet considered space that evokes the Swedish Samantha Totty, $509, from Endemic World.
concept of balance and moderation. Sheepskin slippers, $105, from Everyday Needs.
> The blond wooden furniture from Ercol ‘Originals’ 355 Studio daybed, $5295, from
Mr Bigglesworthy is by British design house Mr Bigglesworthy. Wayfarer cushion, $59.99, and
Ercol, which has been in the furniture business velvet cushion cover, $69.99, both from Alex
since 1920. Light shades of beech and elm gently & Corban. Elementary blanket, $559, from Plump
warm the space, while the soft lines and natural & Co. YHG for Farmers Valentina cushion, $49.99,
forms lend a sense of relaxation. from Farmers. Ercol ‘Originals’ 354 Pebble nesting
> The furniture is placed in the space in a way tables, $1225 for set of three, from Mr Bigglesworthy.
that creates depth and allows for movement Kinto brim teapot, $80, and stacking mug, $26.90,
around the room. both from Father Rabbit. The Scandanavian Home
> We have used a light colour palette, with book by Niki Brantmark, $39.99, from Father Rabbit.
white tones on the wall and floor anchored Long wool sheepskin rug, $259, and Mackenzie floor
by accessories in grey and blush tones. rug, $1139, both from Alex & Corban. Fume concrete
> Texture is another main element. The chunky mat, $38, from Tim Webber Design. Collapsible
knit throw and ottoman, sheepskin and tactile basket in medium, $80, from Father Rabbit. Wall
rug plump up the delicate furnishings and add and floor painted in Resene ‘Half Rice Cake’.
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complete without your favourite book and a mug
of something hot.

Hygge

The Danish term ‘hygge’ refers
to the act of enjoying life’s simple
pleasures. Hygge is a warm,
glowing feeling that is often
found while relaxing with good
food, family and friends. It’s the
cosy warmth and contentment
that a cup of tea and a blanket
bring on a cold winter’s day.

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SHOPPING

PUT IT TOGETHER Spaceline pendant, $619, from BoConcept. Bensen
Hi Turn chair, $3731, from Tim Webber Design. Green
> This living room is inspired by Danish interior Grove blanket, $385, from Bob & Friends. Arnold
trends – strong colours, mid-century inspired Circus stool by Martino Gamper, $230, from Everyday
furniture and bold accessories. Needs. Side plate, $36.50, and mug, $32.50, both
> We have created a cosy, warm space with from Bob & Friends. Vodder double sideboard
a burgundy felt statement chair, colourful cabinet, $1500, from Homage. Self-watering planter,
blanket and textured rug. This lived-in feeling $69, from Everyday Needs. Tacopedia book, by
is enhanced with a planter, books and candles. Déborah Holtz and Juan Carlos Mena, $45, Good
> To tone down the strong colour palette we have & Simple book by Hemsley & Hemsley, $65, ¡Cuba!
included more subtle hues in the way of soft book by Dan Goldberg, Andrea Kuhn and Jody Eddy,
blue walls painted in Resene ‘Coast’, along with $55, and Plenty More book, by Yotam Ottolenghi, $55,
a sage-coloured stool and shelving. This creates all from Bob & Friends. The Stuff of Life book, $69.99,
depth in the setting and brings a sense of calm, by Hilary Robertson, from Father Rabbit. Metal
counteracting the louder pieces. bookends, $59, from Everyday Needs. Kreutz orange
> Touches of brass add polish to the room, while and black lava vase, $180, and Scheurich burnt
greenery helps to soften the harder elements. orange lava vase, $90, both from Mr Bigglesworthy.
These materials also offset the wood and soft String Pocket shelves, $345, from Bob & Friends.
furnishings in the space. Time to grab a book Brass plant mister, $35, from House of Botanica.
and get cosy! Jug, $55, from Bob & Friends. Minimalux U candle
holder, $452, from Simon James. Taper candles,
Scandinavian inspiration at $12 each, from Everyday Needs. Owls, $110 and $160,
from Mr Bigglesworthy. Wishbone magazine rack,
$185, from Mr Bigglesworthy. Northern rug, $4149,
from BoConcept. All other books stylist’s own. Wall
painted in Resene ‘Eskimo’, floor in Resene ‘Coast’.

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HomeYOUR s

Creative and inspiring New Zealand homes with heart

Photography by Helen Bankers. House proud

There’s no shortage of inspiration on
the walls of Angela and Cliff Law’s
Howick, Auckland home. Blackboard
paint in the dining room creates a
fun, interchangeable canvas and
handy memo wall, and framed
quotes are scattered throughout the
house. Creating a family sanctuary
was the aim for Angela and Cliff. See
how the couple transformed a dark
1980s house into a light, relaxing
space on page 52.

White lady: heritage in Hamilton Page 40 A family afair: an extensive reno Page 52
Gone to the beach: a cosy retro bach Page 64

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ite lady

g and
monochrome shades has inspired the
renovation of this heritage Hamilton home

Text by Catherine Steel. Photography by Audrey Fitzjohn.

HOMES

MEET + GREET

Audrey Fitzjohn, 30 (photographer and stylist),
Elliot Fitzjohn, 35 (arborist), and Charles, 3.

Audrey groups her
collections of objects
such as trays, books,
coral and candles to

add visual interest
and a personal
touch.

The rimu floorboards
were painted white
throughout the home.
Clever wheeled shelves
in the dining area hide
access to the hot
water cupboard.

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Adding diferent
textures to create
warmth and charm,
such as the antique
doors leaning on the
wall, is the key to
decorating with white.

The Fitzjohn home is
decorated with furniture
and mementos from
trips home to Europe.

“I knew at I wanted to give
e h se its grandeur back,

but in a quiet way – it had
to be sub e and c fortable”

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The clean white kitchen HOMES
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but is contrasted by
a moody charcoal
scullery, which can be
glimpsed below.

A clear visi

Audrey Fitzjohn attributes her love for pale
interiors to her mother, Dominique. “White
homes are my thing,” Audrey says. “They
always have been. My mum is probably the
inspiration behind this. Growing up, our home
was always decorated in white tones, although
I may be taking it a step further with the white
floors in our home!”

When the French-born photographer and
stylist and her Kiwi husband, Elliot, saw
a tired 1913 bungalow for sale in Hamilton four
years ago, they knew they could turn it into the
home of their dreams. The house was originally
built for Hamilton’s postmaster and, with three
bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a separate
lounge and an open-plan dining and kitchen, it
instantly appealed. But the former rental needed
some serious TLC.

“There was a lot of dark wood everywhere
and there was even a wooden planter box over
the bath,” Audrey says. “But I love its character,
and our previous home was open plan, so it was
nice to have a change.” Having written, styled
and taken the photographs for two lifestyle
books in France (with another on its way),
Audrey knew exactly how to bring light and
life back into the century-old house – it just
needed a clear vision and a colour scheme of
white, white and more white.

“We lived in the house during the makeover,
tackling it room by room,” says Audrey. “We
started with the main bathroom as it was
crucial to have that nice clean space at the end
of a day spent working hard on the house.”

Elliot did the renovation work himself as no
major layout changes were required. “We only
undertook cosmetic work as our previous house
required a lot of structural changes, which we
didn’t want to do again,” Audrey says.

Charles’ all-white
room is softened by
homemade cushions and
a thick rug bought in
a Marrakech souk. The
bed, shelf and table
were all picked up in
French flea markets.

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HOMES

An eye for art

The couple are gradually building an art
collection. “I am being patient and waiting for
the right pieces to jump out at me one by one,”
Audrey says. “I love photography so there is a bit
of it in each room. In the dining room we have
two photographs taken in the States during the
1960s and ’70s. I bought them on Etsy from the
man who took the photos back then! I also have
photographs on display that I took during our
travels around Marrakech and Santorini.”

The other artworks are mostly antique.
“We have drawings from 1852 in the office,
a painting from the 18th century in our bedroom
and lots of lithographs throughout the house.”

Audrey has created
a focal point with
a moody painted
headboard, and
repetition in the

form of a row
of hats.

The monochrome
master bedroom shows
how cool tones and
simple accessories can
still be cosy and inviting.

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The bathroom, like the Antique chic
rest of the house, is
bathed in the soft glow “My style is simple and authentic,” Audrey
of British Paints ‘Star says. “I do not care for trends much but if one
White’. Simplicity is inspires me I will happily follow it. I like the
key with the focus on handmade character of a piece, be it some
a gorgeous slipper bath furniture, a rug or a plate.” Audrey brings back
imported from France. a lot of things from travels to her homeland.
Audrey made the shelves “My father lives in Belgium so we always end
and shutters herself. up there and in France, and stop off at places
on the way.” On a recent trip to Morocco,
46 | yhg Audrey bought rugs, pillows, poufs, baskets
and kitchenware. “I love all the antique pieces
we have around the house, but I am careful that
they blend in with the rest of our furniture,” she
says. Antiques have also helped to restore the
heritage home’s sense of history.

“I knew that I wanted to give the house
its grandeur back, but in a quiet way,” says
Audrey. “It had to be subtle and comfortable.”

In a break with HOMES
convention, some of the
walls in the light-filled R m by r m
ofice at the front of the
house have been painted In the bathroom, the walls were painted
in Taubmans ‘Moss Blue’, white and the beams in the 3.2 metre-high
providing a great ceiling were exposed. Audrey made the
backdrop for a collection shutters herself with MDF and mouldings from
of antique drawings. Bunnings. “We sourced the basin from a local
antique shop, while the large mirror is from
White-painted floors France. I wanted to play with proportions using
create a light, airy that mirror and fill the big white wall it sits on.”
feel and make
furniture stand out. Audrey tiled the kitchen herself, and chose
Research how to a concrete benchtop. “In the kitchen I didn’t
clean, prep and paint go for one look,” she says. “But I knew I wanted
before doing this. the tiles and low, white cabinets – I didn’t want
overhead cabinets. Elliot used the existing
cupboard doors and modified them. Overall,
I aimed for the kitchen to look quite subtle
because it connects with the dining room,
which we’ve tried to keep formal.”

The couple were inspired by a Parisian shop
interior to use a dark charcoal in their scullery,
which they say is a godsend. “Having a scullery
is amazing for storage – that’s where we put the
fridge, our food and appliances.”

The dining-room woodburner was removed,
but the original fireplace in which it stood was
kept. “Although the fire doesn’t work, we kept
the opening, sourced an antique cast-iron insert
to recreate a more authentic-looking fireplace
and made a wooden frame. We wanted to keep
the beautiful old bricks inside,” Audrey says.

Bookshelves on either side of the fireplace
create a focal point and hide a door to the hot
water system. “I was not happy with the lack
of symmetry caused by that door so the large
bookshelves were a good way to hide it,” says
Audrey. “One of the bookshelves is on wheels so
we can still get to the hot water cupboard.”

Three-year-old Charles’ room was renovated
a few months before he was born. “We wanted
a fresh room for him before his arrival,” Audrey
says. They furnished it with the bed she had as
a child and items found on their travels.

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“We ren ated e top
te ace and built r
pi a en using clay
dug up fr e garden”

In plain sight

Like many old homes, this one didn’t have a
great deal of storage so Audrey and Elliot had
to get creative. Audrey has mostly used open
shelving to carefully display their things in
an orderly and decorative way. “In the office
we added floor-to-ceiling shelves where all
our paperwork and stationery is hidden in
neat boxes. In the lounge Elliot created a
cabinet using an old French door, which is
where we hide our television, DVD player and
movie collection.”

In the bathroom Audrey built an open
cabinet using old planks. “It was put together
very roughly, I will admit, but we always get
compliments about it. I use baskets and nice
vessels to hold our towels and basics and
display them in a tidy way.”

Turning their attention to the outside of
their home, the couple had the house
re-roofed and painted but took care of the
garden themselves. “We made sure to plant
trees, shrubs and flowers,” Audrey says.
“We renovated the top terrace and we even
built our pizza oven using clay Elliot dug up
from the garden.”

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Vintage French school
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Cane bowl, $10, from
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Shaggy rug, $55, from Kmart.

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HOMES

The Fitzjohns’ classic
aesthetic extends to
their outdoor area,
which is furnished
with antique finds
and rustic textures.

H e for g d The couple were avid renovators a few
years ago but now feel they have found
“We love our house because it ticked so many somewhere they want to settle. “Having
boxes back when we bought it and it still does,” a child has also quietened our renovating bug
Audrey says. “Its location is amazing; we can – there are other things we want to focus on
walk into the city in 10 minutes and we live now. I always wanted an old wooden house
right by the river.” Audrey loves the ceiling and this one is perfect.”•
height, the large rooms and particularly the fact
that the lounge is separate from the kitchen and > Find the things you love from this home on page 140.
dining area. “I like that touch of formality and
it works well with how we live,” she says.

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