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2022
Five building
projects
sure to
inspire you
+ Kitchens
+ Bathrooms
+ Interiors
+ Heating
+ Gardening
+ Food
+ Tiny Homes
+ Decor
From the editor
Christine de Felice
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While winter temperatures might be keeping us inside for much of
the time, at least that gives us the opportunity to enjoy our home
environment – and ponder ways to give it a refresh, or even a major
upgrade. Some of you might even be contemplating having a new
one built.
Whatever the plans, the following pages offer plenty of inspiration.
We profile four recently built properties and one renovated home
and find out how the owners and the building companies worked
together to achieve exceptional and very satisfying results.
We talk to design experts about the latest trends in kitchen and
bathroom design, and a specialist in interior design offers a slew of
ideas on how to make home décor work best, and in a way
that’s personal.
Colour is the base point of any home decorating scheme, and
Resene has all the colours you could wish for, and plenty of creative
ideas on how to use them effectively in every room of the home.
Our feature pages showing new trends in lighting and furniture
will provide more inspiration, too. And getting back to the weather
– our home heating section has valuable information on keeping the
home warm, dry and healthy. Well worth a read!
It might even be a tiny home – we look at this growing trend,
as more New Zealanders opt for a different way to downsize and
reduce their costs while enjoying the benefits of a simpler, more
sustainable lifestyle.
Fortunately, here in Christchurch, there are winter days when we
can get outside and fossick in the garden. And perhaps introduce a
whole new concept to our outdoor spaces, like Mediterranean, for
example. Our landscape section describes the multitude of ways
a Mediterranean-style garden can be brought to life, even in our
Pacific region.
Cooking has become an increasingly popular pastime in New
Zealand over the last couple of years, and we all know why. Our
recipe offers you the chance to extend your repertoire with a
delicious Indian dahl – tasty and warming for wintertime family
meals and packed with nutrition.
So, take some time out to browse through these pages for
inspiration and information. We hope you enjoy it. Keep warm!
PUBLISHER
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EDITOR
Christine de Felice
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Contents
12 Creative decor
24 Bathrooms
37 Indoor plants
39 Landscaping
44 Furniture
52 Kitchens
57 Recipe
58 Taste
62 Interior design
66 Lighting
75 Heating
80 Tiny Homes
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6 Build Right Homes
18 Benchmark Homes
30 Golden Homes
46 Trident Homes
68 Genius Homes
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retro
vision
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An owner’s passion for mid-century
design has seen a bungalow reimagined
to express his personal style.
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Four years ago, when Steve Bayley was
looking for a house he could renovate
and infuse with his unique sense of retro
style, he knew he had found what he
wanted in this 1920s’ Bryndwr bungalow.
A deck was added, where the family
can relax and enjoy the morning sun.
“I could see the potential,” he says.
“The house had solid bones, I
imagined a new layout, and I also
liked the size of the section, because
I like gardening, and the size of
the garage. The solid brick wall at
the front was another very
appealing feature.”
Steve had some renovating
experience with a previous home, but
he wanted to bring professionals on
board for this more expansive project.
“I came across Build Right at the
Home Show. I saw their stand and
they presented well. Their projects
also aligned with my ideas, and I was
impressed with their approach.”
After being assigned to the job,
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and over the next 12 months, Steve
says, there were regular meetings
and discussions, as the plans were
fine-tuned.
“I wanted to take my time to make
sure it would be how I envisaged
it. My goal was to create a home
environment which expressed my
individuality and my enthusiasm for
mid-century design from the 1950s
and ’60s.”
Sub-contractors were engaged, work
got underway, and Steve’s satisfaction
with the Build Right approach
was reinforced.
“The foreman, Carl, was so switched
on, and when he was on site, he was
very knowledgeable and very easy to
work with. He really got invested in
the project.”
Steve, his wife, and daughter
remained in the house during the
renovation work, and while this
presented some challenges for the
contractors, Steve says they were very
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The house had previously been renovated in the
1980s, but this major renovation involved more
extensive changes to both the kitchen/dining area
and bathrooms. For the kitchen/dining and living
areas, where before there were three separate rooms
– kitchen, dining room and adjacent living room –
walls have been removed to create an airy, openplan
space, with Inside-Out designing the layout
and fittings.
The dining area was moved from one side to the
other, the former dining room was converted into
a walk-in scullery and laundry complete with extra
sink, and the kitchen itself took centre stage, with a
large bench top, which faces the living area, creating
a focal point and a place to congregate.
As Steve says: “I wanted the kitchen to be the
heart of the home.”
Appliances include a gas stove top, built-in
extractor, separate electric wall oven and a doubledoor
fridge. The home’s electric water heating was
changed to gas.
While the kitchen is both stylishly contemporary
and functional, the soft timber tones of the
custom-made joinery bring a sense of warmth and
homeliness along with the mid-century ambience
Steve was seeking. Working with the designers, he
chose individual elements such as the brass taps
over the sinks, and the striking wave-design tiles for
the splash-backs.
The addition of new, almost floor-to-ceiling
windows, as suggested by Carl, not only lets in more
light, but also provides a refreshing outlook to the
back garden, which Steve is currently landscaping.
The other key aspect of the renovations was the
upgrading of the main bathroom and the addition
of an en suite in the master bedroom.
To make better use of space, a separate toilet next
to the main bathroom was incorporated into the
bathroom, with space also being taken from part of
the former dining room and scullery.
The resulting new bathroom features elegant
Italian tiles with a marble design, complemented by
the same wave-design tiles as used in the kitchen.
There is a double shower, and taking pride of place,
a stand-alone bath. The timber cabinetry mirrors
the kitchen joinery, again creating warmth while
creating a pleasing contrast to the crispness of
the tiles.
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Above: A stand-alone
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the bathroom as that would be outdated in a
few years,” Steve says.
In addition to the main bathroom, an en
suite in the master bedroom was a ‘must have’.
To accommodate this, a narrow wardrobe
space was extended, plus some space was
cribbed from the old bathroom. Like the
main bathroom, the en suite, with a
double shower and toilet, is fully tiled – a
stylish ablutions space for the master
bedroom’s occupants.
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creative decor
The ripple effect created
by recent challenges has
been hugely disruptive for
decorating and design trends.
On the plus side, this has opened up more opportunities for
creativity. Home decorators are creating clever and colourful
solutions that are unique to their personal wants and needs,
rather than being dominated by trends.
Resene has rounded up on-trend paint and decorating ideas
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Lighter than air
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and looking at how we bring this into our homes.
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The decade-long obsession with motifs, colours, materials and silhouettes
popular in the ’80s has waned and made way for 1970s’ influences. This is
playing out through colours, but also with textures through earthy, handmade
artisanal elements like pottery, macrame and dried floral arrangements.
When it comes to colours, look to browns from suede to espresso like
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Sante Fe and Resene Tuscany, avocado greens like Resene Avocado and
Resene Lichen and biscuit beiges like Resene Double Biscotti and Resene
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The word terracotta is borrowed from Italian and translates to ‘baked earth’,
so it doesn’t get much toastier or earthier than these clay-coloured hues. It’s
the oxidisation of the iron-rich soils used to create the porous pottery that
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warming when used in quantities both large and small.
Tap into a Tuscan vibe with walls and ceilings in popular varieties like
Resene Wild West, Resene Crail, Resene Korma or Resene Sante Fe paired
with warm off-white flooring in Resene Blank Canvas.
Or invert the palette with walls in Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta and
painted ‘terracotta tile’ flooring in Resene Tuscany with painted ‘grout’ in
Resene Raven.
Channel the warmth of the Mediterranean with a
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With views over a golf course,
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When Scottish couple Sam and Audrey Watts
decided to move down to Canterbury from Mapua,
Nelson, they were in the market for a new build, and
location-wise, they liked the look of Pegasus Town.
However, to make sure it was the right
place for them, for a year they rented a
home there. Over that time, they visited
several show homes and builders before
finally deciding to go with Benchmark.
They had built previously, so knew what
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Sam explains: “We were looking for
builders who were competent. How
they present themselves is important.
Benchmark has welcoming offices and
premises, and the show homes are
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“But it wasn’t just about competence,”
he says. “When we started to speak
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impressed us – they are a really energetic
bunch of people. We liked their
whole vibe.”
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view of the golf course was the chosen
location, and once the decision was
made, the goal was to have the home
completed in six months, so Sam and
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a tight deadline, but Benchmark was
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celebrating the completion, and the
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“From the get-go the enthusiasm and the speed that
Richard Evans, [Benchmark Homes director] and his
team turned around drawings and ideas was unsurpassed. I
haven’t experienced that with any of the other builders we
have built with,” Audrey says.
In fact, the process had started after the couple had looked
through a Benchmark show home in Lincoln and liked
what they saw.
“Richard personalised the layout for us from that. Our
criteria was for two distinctly separate areas for entertaining
with a central kitchen ‘hub’ and that the bedrooms and the
master suite had to be away from the noisier living areas.
All the main rooms also had to face the view.”
One of the things they had learned from previous houses
was that having large, north-west-facing windows wasn’t
always ideal.
“We found we had to close the curtains and blinds all the
time during the day,” Audrey says, “so with the two living
areas with this house, we have got glimpses everywhere so
you can still see everything that is going on, and it works
really well for the sun.”
Being part of the process was also important to the couple,
with Audrey enjoying visiting kitchen and bathroom design
studios to see what the trends were and what she liked.
“A good builder will give you a selection. Benchmark
was really approachable and accessible and they answered
our queries in good time. The time I had with an interior
designer from McKenzie & Willis was useful too.”
For Sam, the technical side of the building work also met
his high standards.
“The electrics was another thing that we were particularly
pleased with, as well as the painting work. This is the first
house we have had where it used full LED lighting. It is
really quite difficult to judge what you need, but nothing
was too much trouble, and the electricians specifically
designed a lighting system for the rooms.
“We also have a central hub for the audio/visual system
and internet, together with an automated projection screen
and a ducted heating system. These all work absolutely
perfectly. You need that expertise.”
Top: Audrey visited bathroom studios to see
what she would like for the bathroom designs.
Middle: Audrey worked with the designers at
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Bottom: Facing on to the golf course, the master
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Top right: Water
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Bottom right: The
dining area forms part
of the home's hub.
Audrey and Sam were overseas during a part
of the build but were able to follow progress on
Benchmark’s online Buildertrend programme,
which included regularly uploaded photos.
‘We really liked the Buildertrend programme.
It allowed us to monitor all aspects of the project
while we were away and it was a big factor in us
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Builder:
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Land size:
2502sqm
Consent/build time:
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process 4 months, build 7 months
Favourite feature:
Kitchen
Home size:
301sqm
Hardest decision:
Whether to have access to the master
bedroom off the hallway or living room
Would like to have:
Underfloor heating, but not too
bothered about it
Bathroom
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personal of spaces in our home – the
bathroom? Georgia Langridge of Modi
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What are the current trends in bathroom design
and how have they changed over the last one to
two years?
We are seeing slightly more complex colour or tonal
pairings and well-considered layouts. Tile layouts
are also about using more than one tile, mixing sizes
and scale. There is also a shift to luxurious and larger
showers and, in some cases, removing baths to allow
for this.
Are tiles still prominent?
Yes. Tiles are serviceable and the variance in price
means they can cater to all budgets. The variance also
in size, proportion and shapes means they are a great
go-to for bathrooms.
Raised basins have been a feature over recent years,
so are these still popular?
Raised basins will always be a timeless option.
On trend, currently, is a more organic and slightly
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What about his and hers basins?
A lot of homes are being designed with his
and hers basins; that being said, I don’t think
it should come at the sacrifice of practical
benchtop storage. Weigh up if both basins
will be utilised at the same time, and how
often, and how many, products you use on
your vanity.
In an en suite you may like his and hers
basins, whereas in a main bathroom used by
the rest of the family you may find one basin
with maximum benchtop space is preferable.
Are there any new developments
in showers?
Technological developments/advancements
in showers would be water coming through
the ceiling without a RainCan.
What about colour trends?
A naturalist palette is what we are
increasingly seeing (and loving), tonal
progressions of warm timbers and beige/
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Bathroom flooring – any new trends there?
For practicality, large format tiles in a lappato or matt (not
glossy) finish are being used.
In large, luxurious bathrooms, we are seeing two flooring
options – the shower floor is the same as the walls and different
from the rest of the floor, for example, mosaic tiles used on the
shower walls and floor.
How much does the bathroom design need to tie in with other
aspects of a home's decor and style?
The whole home needs consistency, whether it is a tonal
progression subtly shifting throughout the house or a common
thread that is used, i.e. the same timber.
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Can an existing bathroom and/or en suite be modernised
without costing too much, and if so how can that be done?
Bathrooms are tricky. All fixtures are relatively permanent,
so it's not like replacing a few cushions or pieces of furniture,
as trades are involved. If the layout is good, you could update
the vanity/ basin and mirror. If you are replacing tiles, you
are looking at a full bathroom renovation.
Apart from the obvious, is there one thing that every
bathroom should have?
A well-considered shower niche within easy reach. If it is a
shelf that protrudes, ensure it can’t injure the shower user.
Have a good focal point – typically the vanity, and place
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A smaller home, but one that still had
space to enjoy. That was the wish, and
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For this homeowner and her family,
Halswell had been home for 30 years, so
when the time came for her to sell her
property and downsize, her preference
was to stay in the area, and to move into
a brand-new home.
The splashback tiles behind the stovetop
add a point of interest to the crisp
black-and-white colour scheme.
“I looked at a few plans with different
building companies, but a lot of them
were too small, because, while I was
wanting to downsize, I still wanted
space,” she explains.
“I came from four bedrooms and
large living and I didn’t want to go
into a box. I wanted space, but I was
definitely downsizing.”
After considering various options, the
decision was made to go with Golden
Homes. In addition to their designs,
she says, a key reason was structural.
“I liked that they use steel framing
rather than timber – it’s safer. I did
look at other companies, but I kept
coming back to Golden Homes
because of the steel structure.”
After talking to the company’s
design consultant Michelle Anderson,
the owner initially signed up for a
house and land package, but then her
lawyer advised against it.
“He said it could be up to 12 months
or even two years before I could move
in, so I got out of the contract. Then
Michelle contacted me again and said
she had just the house for me and
wanted to show me.
“I will never forget the day,
October 1st, 2021. Michelle texted me
to wear some old boots because
it was still a building site in
progress without any landscaping. It
had been raining and it was muddy. I
loved it from the first moment,
and I could see myself living
there with all my own furniture.
It was perfect!”
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Located on a corner site in the Country Downs
sub-division, the house she fell in love with has
three double bedrooms, an en suite and a main
bathroom – both featuring stylish black tap fittings,
black heated towel rails, and extensive tiled areas,
open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, and a separate
lounge – all the space she wanted, in a home from
the Bespoke Range by Golden Homes, designed by
Dean McGuigan.
Having two living areas and a dedicated dining
space is something this new owner especially enjoys,
with the feature wall slats in a timber veneer, which
create an attractive divide between the dining space
and lounge, being one of her favourite
design points.
The kitchen offers plenty of workspace and has
a separate butler’s pantry, a striking light fitting
above the bench, while behind the stove-top, the
splashback tiles in Porcelanosa Lexington Cognac
complement the wall slats.
A cathedral ceiling in the living area adds
height and character to the room, and in the main
bedroom a raised, recessed ceiling, or trayed ceiling,
again gives a sense of extra height.
In terms of the décor, designed by Golden
Homes, the home also perfectly matches the
owner’s style – crisp, sophisticated black and
white. So, all her furniture and accessories from
her previous home fitted right in, enabling her to
create an environment in her new abode that’s both
contemporary and elegant.
The all-important indoor-outdoor flow is well
catered for with doors opening onto three decks
– outside the living area, the lounge and the main
bedroom. One of the decks will house the barbecue,
while a selection of pots adds an interesting
focal point.
The spacious double garage, with internal access,
accommodates the laundry, as well as having a
convenient corner for a home office.
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Above: The well designed
open-plan layout includes
a dining area facing
the kitchen.
Top right: Black tapware
adds to the stylish look of
the bathrooms.
Bottom right: The timber
veneer wall slats create an
attractive divide between
the dining and one of the
living areas.
While the landscaping had been completed
when the owner moved in, she decided to
replace the lawn with artificial grass, so no
lawns to mow.
“Best thing I ever did!”
Plantings along the fence line will
eventually grow up to give more privacy.
The orientation of the brick and cedar-clad
house ensures all-day sun, a definite bonus,
plus the owner also enjoys living on a corner,
where she can see people coming and going.
The team at Golden Homes made the
process of getting into her new home
straightforward and stress-free, she says.
“Michelle was so efficient. She took me
through everything and always got back to
me. She went out of her way to make it all
work for me. She was an absolute treat.
“The construction manager, Simon Osikai
was very good to work with too, very efficient.
He was there the day I moved in and sorted
out the last few details.”
Even though it wasn’t yet completed, from
the moment she first walked in the front
door, this very happy owner knew this was
the house for her, and she loves living there.
“It was just the feel of the house – it ticked
every box for me.”
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Left: With its black-andwhite
decor, the main
bedroom is a picture
of elegance.
Below left: The cathedral
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Builder:
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Land size:
451sqm
Home size:
180.2sqm
Consent/build time:
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Favourite feature:
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A Mediterranean garden is a romantic garden, yet it is
also a functional, social space. Within it, shady courtyards
provide relief from the heat, and a place where families
and friends can gather formally to dine, or informally to
gossip or sip a coffee.
Although the Mediterranean garden is synonymous
with Spain, Italy, southern France and Greece, it always
presents as having developed organically from the land
immediately around it: dry hills with rocky outcrops,
aromatic herb fields, wild alliums and almonds, and
gnarled olives. In autumn and winter, native cyclamen
grows from between cracks, and in spring the land bursts
into life with flowering bulbs – tulips, muscari and
anemone. Lavender bushes provide heady perfume but are
also used in soap and to provide medicinal oil.
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Although the Mediterranean garden has evolved
from its own wild spaces, it is also carefully tended.
Functional, food-bearing plants such as bay, citrus, quince,
pomegranate, loquat and Medlar occupy nooks or pots,
and are watered deeply over summer. Clipped hedges
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Vintage oil jars and a colourful, shady pergola are hallmarks of the Mediterranean garden.
Paths
A Mediterranean garden has its origins in a simple peasant
economy, which is why recycled and natural materials form
the basis of its paths. Crazy paving is made from broken
brick, pieces of concrete, or flat rocks, randomly laid, with
the cracks between filled with aromatic herbs such as
thyme, oregano and chamomile. Broken seashells or gravel
chip will also suffice, and where cost is not an issue, and
more formality is desired, pea gravel can be substituted.
Formal edging is not required, as low-growing plants will
soften the look. Plants which are ideal for this purpose
include prostrate rockrose (Cistus salviifolius ‘Prostratus’),
low-growing catmint (Nepeta remosa ‘Walkers Low’), and
Prostrate sage (Salvia officinalis).
Socialising
It’s simply not a Mediterranean garden without a place
to socialise. Incorporate your deck into your garden
by planting around it, or create a level, hard surface
from pebbles, grit or crazy paving. Go Greek by giving
vintage wooden chairs a lick of colourful oil-based paint
(the less perfect the job, the better), and provide a small
wooden table that has been given the same treatment.
Bright, and mismatched colours are perfect for painting
furniture, so don’t be afraid to head straight to your
recycling centre for tins of leftover paint. To get the
French Mediterranean look, choose wrought iron chairs
and table (or a small, glass-surfaced table will do the
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Natural materials make
the best paths.
Climate control
A Mediterranean climate is characterised by hot, dry summers and
mild, wet winters. This is perfectly in keeping with many of the
warmer regions of our own country, but if that climatic description
doesn’t sound like your neck of the woods, you can always look for
ways to improvise.
A pergola, with a canopy of dense, hardy vines (such as clematis,
winter jasmine or climbing hydrangea), all suited to a damper,
cooler climate, can help. Both the structure and the plants will keep
the soil under and immediately around them dry over the winter
months. Within the protection of the pergola, it will be possible
to grow more tender climbers for colour (think: perennial sweet
pea or an ornamental grape such as Vitis coignetiae). If a pergola is
not within your budget, choose hedging plants that can be wellclipped.
They will create a dry microclimate around their feet.
Citrus also brings colour to a Mediterranean garden. It can grow
in-ground to fill a shrub-sized space or be kept small and clipped
when planted in a pot. Although a citrus will bear colourful fruit in
winter, in warmer climes, in summer it will put on a show for those
who live in cooler parts of the country. Potted citrus in cold regions
will need to be wrapped and/or moved into a greenhouse against
the winter weather.
Lavenders, the hallmark of the Mediterranean garden, are low
maintenance (give them a clip after flowering, and a harder one
again in spring). If you live in a warm, humid climate, Stoechas
are the lavenders to go for. English lavender will perform better in
colder climates, but the real enemy is the wet. Don’t let this deter
you, though – plant in pots of free-draining soil and move these
indoors or under eves in the wettest months.
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a home
where she belongs
Julie Gullick knew that her ‘felt sense’
had led her to the right place when
she found her section, and the builder,
for her new home in Woodend.
WORDS
Christine de Felice
PHOTOS
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Six years ago, a business opportunity
saw Julie Gullick and her family move
to Christchurch from Southland, where
she had lived for most of her life.
Then, following a change in her
personal circumstances, Julie started
looking for a new area in which to live,
somewhere she would feel part of
the community.
“I wanted to find a place like Winton,
where I had come from, a place where
people look out for each other.”
Initially, Julie started looking at areas
south of the city, and for her, the whole
experience was based on intuition.
“The land position, the design of the
house, the building company I would
choose, all of that would come about
through a ‘felt sense’,” Julie says.
In her search south, Julie found what
she describes as a “beautiful area with a
lovely section”, but it didn’t feel right.
“It seemed I wasn’t meant to live
south of Christchurch, so I drove
north to see what was there and that’s
where I found what I was looking
for. Ravenswood felt right, from a
community, and from a price point of
view for purchasing the land.
“I found the perfect section in
Ravenswood, so then I needed
to find the right building company.
In my search, I was methodical and
dedicated. I visited show homes and
met some lovely people from
building companies.
“I was looking for a company that
wasn’t too big, one that made me feel
valued as a customer and that I could
relate to. When I met Mark Smith
from Trident Homes at their show
home in Ravenswood it felt like a good
fit, but I wanted to connect with the
company, so I called them and was able
to speak directly to the franchise owner
Pete Nisbet, who was very helpful.
“I felt excited, so I looked at some
of their plans, but I was quite specific
about what I wanted,” Julie says.
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“Mark gave me the confidence to
work with them to bring my ideas to
fruition. We discussed what I needed
for my living environment, and that
was a design for the present, and for
the future. Really just a one-bedroom
home with a wing catering for guests
and family. I wanted the capacity to
have a dual-purpose bedroom and
Air B&B – I was looking for a way to
make an income when I retired.”
For Julie, the key requirements were
privacy, with the living area located
away from the street, open-plan living
space, a good-sized garage and plenty
of storage. One thing she didn’t want
was wasted space.
And the building company that
would provide all that had to be what
Julie describes as “relational”.
“I also wanted guarantees, with
national backing, and a fixed price,
and I didn’t want to be just another
number. Trident Homes were offering
all that, and they made me feel so
valued as a client. They offered plans,
but there was flexibility, allowing
things to be changed and tweaked.”
In fact, it was Julie herself who
devised the overall plan for her home
with guidance from Trident. This
resulted in the bespoke design, which
she says also features ‘up-spec’d’ fittings
and includes an open-plan kitchen/
living/dining space, three bedrooms –
one with an adjoining kitchenette, two
bathrooms, three toilets and an extralarge
double garage.
For the colour scheme, Julie worked
with Trident Homes’ colour consultant
Lynley Hansen from By Design
Interiors. Throughout the living areas
and two of the bedrooms, Wattyl
Magnesium was the choice, and for
her bedroom, the moody, dark -Silent
Silhouette by Wattyl, with a feature
wall in a striking floral wallpaper,
white ceiling and white trim.
“I had Lynley’s guidance, but she
gave me the space to make my own
choices. It was also important for me
to keep the chemical load down, so
the paint I chose is low VOC [volatile
organic chemicals]. It’s durable, and
friendly to the environment
and humans.”
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Above: The barn door opening from
the living area to the hallway is one of
Julie's favourite features.
Below left: The spacious open-plan
layout was a key requirement.
Below right: The kitchen offers plenty
of storage space.
Lynley Hansen
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Above: The main
bathroom features
a fully tiled shower
and a bath.
Top right: Leading
from the hallway,
the kitchenette
adjoining one of
the bedrooms
provides for
guests, family and
potential Air B&B
accommodation.
Right: An eyecatching
feature of
the kitchen is the
brick splash-back.
For the carpet, she chose one from the Belgotex
Empire range, in ash, while the vinyl in the
kitchen and bathrooms is a plank design in the
colour Supremo Sutherland.
The home’s exterior cladding is Clad’X plaster
system, as recommended by Trident Homes,
with a feature gable.
With fresh, ventilated air being a nonnegotiable
for Julie, she had a Moisture Master
ventilation system installed, and this is just one
of several special features she particularly enjoys
in her new home.
“I love the vaulted ceiling in the living area –
it gives the illusion of more space, it definitely
lets in more light, and it’s a point of interest in
the room. I’m also thrilled with the barn door
between the living area and the hall and the
brick splash-back in the kitchen.
“The storage is amazing,” Julie adds, “and that
was important for me.”
It includes a large cupboard in the living area
and the garage, and storage space in the roof.
Two sets of stacker doors open out from the
living area to concrete patios, providing indooroutdoor
flow, while an outside hot tap is handy
for cleaning up after gardening. Julie has already
established a vegetable and herb garden, the
well-tended lawn looks lush, and she is planning
to plant fruit trees, flowers and shrubs.
In talking about her new home, Julie constantly
refers to the “relational” aspect of her experience
with the Trident Homes team, which made her
feel valued.
“Greg Lyons, the project manager, was
just brilliant – I formed a good relationship
with him, and there was a great team of subcontractors.
Through Greg, I was able to have
site access whenever I wanted to go and see how
they were progressing. And Pete Nisbet was
available if, and when, I had any questions. He
said I could contact him any time I wanted to
know anything. That’s something I don’t think
you would get with a larger company.”
Relaxing in her light, airy living space, Julie
enjoys the outlook of trees and sky beyond
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“I love feeling close to
nature. I have that here.
This house gives me
everything I was looking
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kitchen?
Nicky Claridge of NC Design talks
to Home & Leisure about the latest
developments in kitchen design. And
there are plenty of tasty ideas, both
for new builds and renovations,
as she reveals.
PHOTOS
Courtesy NC Design
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What are the current trends in kitchen
design in terms of colour schemes, and
materials for cabinetry and bench surfaces?
Timber, timber and more timber! Here and
overseas, customer demand for timber and
‘timber-look’ kitchens is on the rise. Be it a
white kitchen with timber accents, or a timber
kitchen with accents of black or pops of colour,
the addition of timber into the kitchen is
going to be with us for some time.
While the engineered stones for benchtops
are still super popular, the rise of the porcelain
surface is hot on its tail. And why wouldn’t it
be, with features like stain and heat resistance.
It’s the perfect surface for a busy kitchen.
How has the open-plan concept developed
over recent years and what are its advantages?
The open-plan kitchen/dining space was
adopted in the mid-’80s and will be a part of
Kiwi homes for the foreseeable. The kitchen
is no longer just the place for the cook, it’s the
hub of the home and is now, more than ever, a
multi-purpose space. Homework, entertaining
and even a work-space (thanks Covid…)
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Any new developments in appliances?
The technology of the latest appliances is vast,
with ovens and cooktops that are being built for
the domestic sector kitted out with functions the
most decerning chef would envy. The key design
feature that is very popular today is the ability to
integrate some of the appliances into the kitchen
joinery, so they become ‘hidden’.
What about lighting?
What are the different options?
Lighting in the kitchen is more than just providing
good ‘task’ light for the chef, it’s the mood lighting
for the party, or accent lighting when the main
room lights are off. My tip is to make sure the task
lamps and accent lamps are switched separately
so they can be operated independently from
each other.
Tell us about tapware trends – what's new?
The kitchen tap is the hardest-working tap in
the house by far, so it’s the one faucet that you
shouldn’t grab as a bargain. Depending on your
location, the quality of the tap-juice can be a little
hard to swallow….. so the addition of a water filter
can make all the difference to the taste.
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Storage is an important aspect of
kitchen design, so are there any new
ideas for that?
More storage will always be near the
top of a client’s wish-list, and so it
should be. Kitchen real estate isn’t
cheap, and wasted space is even more
expensive, so the addition of ‘innerdrawers’
to a pantry, with the longest
‘full-extension’ runners you can have,
is the best way to gain access to
and make use of those
hard-to-reach spaces.
How can an existing kitchen be
upgraded without spending
too much?
Updating a tired kitchen on a budget
is tricky, but not impossible. Simple
things like changing the handles or
replacing the sink, tap or splash-back
can often be enough to give it a new
lease of life. Changing the benchtop
is often a good way to reinvigorate a
space but can be problematic if tiles
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An adjustable bed is a great solution. With an adjustable bed you can move
the bed to your desired sleeping position and there’s added benefits such
as being able to raise your head to read. When you buy an adjustable bed,
you’re buying a bed that can be altered to exactly what you want.
Features and Benefits
• Being able to adjust your bed can
help with health issues such as poor
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• If you and your partner prefer to
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With a split bed base, each side of
the bed can be independently moved
- one person can have the bed laid
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the back up and read in bed at the
same time.
• Another advantage of a split bed
is that you and your partner can each
select the mattress comfort you
desire – even if one person prefers
super firm and the other likes their
mattress soft, there’s no compromise
needed.
• The base can be paired with different
customisable headboard styles to suit
your bedroom décor. Select from
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As well as having movement features,
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Red Lentil Dahl
Ingredients
For the Dahl
1-2 tbsp coconut oil or other neutral oil for frying
2 onions chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp ginger minced (or more to taste)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp red paprika powder
1 tsp garam masala or other curry powder to taste
1 ⅔ cups (300 g) red lentils
3 ¼ cups (780 ml) vegetable broth
1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk
1 cup (240 ml) strained tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp coconut sugar or to taste
2-3 tbsp lime or lemon juice or to taste
To serve (optional)
4-6 tbsp non-dairy yogurt
fresh parsley or coriander
sesame seeds
rice cooked
This Easy Indian Red
Lentil Dahl is a musttry
if you’re looking for a
flavorful curry, soup, or stew
recipe. It’s delicious, healthy
and one of the best lentil
dishes to warm you up in
winter or for cold weather.
Recipe and photo:
Bianca Zapatka
biancazaptaka
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Instructions
• Heat the coconut oil in a skillet or saucepan. Add the chopped
onions, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then add the
garlic and ginger sauté for another minute until fragrant. Lastly,
add the spices, and sauté for a few seconds to unfold flavors.
• Place the lentils in a fine-mashed sieve and rinse with cold running
water. Then add them to the onion mixture in the skillet. Pour in
the vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cook
covered for 8-10 minutes, or until the lentils have absorbed most of
the liquid.
• Add the coconut milk and strained tomatoes and simmer another
5-10 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. (If the sauce is too
thick, add a little more broth or coconut milk, until the desired
consistency is reached). Season with salt, pepper, coconut sugar,
and lime juice to taste.
• Garnish your dahl with a swirl of non-dairy yogurt, fresh chopped
parsley or coriander, and sesame seeds or other toppings you like.
Serve over rice or with homemade vegan naan or aloo paratha or
use it as a filling for your favorite hearty pancake, crêpes, or tortilla
recipe. Enjoy!
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taste lane
Follow the foodies to Taste Lane at
the Home & Leisure Show for delicious
flavours from these specialist food and
beverage producers and importers.
Skazka Deli
Skazka Deli was established in 2003 and quickly became the favourite
spot for European and Kiwi foodies alike. You will find all the ingredients
for traditional festive celebrations and essential treats here - black caviar,
colourful jars of pickles, salted herring, cheese, smoked meats and sausages,
speck, cakes, chocolates and sweets.
Discover intercontinental delicacies in our shop or buy on-line. It's a joy
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Aoraki Liquorice
Liquorice lovers will be licking their
lips at Aoraki’s extensive range of
tempting sweet treats, all made in
New Zealand. Naturally they have
everyone’s faves like Liquorice
Allsorts, Irish Moss, and Raspberry
and Liquorice Bites. More of a fudge
fan? The Chocolate, Russian and
Irish Cream combination pottles
are very popular. The clear pottles
are fully recyclable and Aoraki also
caters to gluten-free and workplace
customers. Based in Christchurch.
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Euro Liquor
Euro Liquor is an Auckland-based online
liquor store. Here you can find European
beer, vodka, brandy, whiskey, specialty
liqueurs, and wines. We work with premium
brands focused on delivering high-quality
drinking experiences to our discerning
customers. Our products are from many
European countries such as Norway,
Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland etc.
Apart from traditional flavours, we have
Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low-Alc and Non-
Alc beverages. Something cool for everyone!
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Straight 8 Estate
Straight 8 Estate is located in the
heart of the Canterbury Plains in
Burnham. The vineyard is over 30
years old and we aim to produce a
range of ‘Seriously Drinkable Wines’
from our single-vineyard block. Our
cellar door is open seven days a week
from 9am to 6.30pm. Casual, wine
tasting daily – we look forward to
seeing you. Cheers James & Mary.
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Cannonhill Gourmet
We are a local food manufacturer that produces
a range of small-batch, handcrafted mayonnaise,
hummus, relishes, and more recently a range of
puddings. Our aim is to provide a classic-based
range with a modern twist, focusing on quality and
flavour. We believe in providing our customers with
products to inspire their culinary confidence and
imagination. We are available in most supermarkets
and specialty stores. cannonhillgourmet.co.nz
Fudge Cottage
For decades, The Fudge Cottage at Christchurch’s
historic Arts Centre has been handcrafting the
finest artisan fudge from a traditional family recipe.
Fresh New Zealand milk and cream are combined
with carefully selected natural ingredients to create
confections that bring a smile to the lips of young and
old alike. With a wide range of products, flavours, and
delightful giftware, you’ll find something for everyone
at The Fudge Cottage.
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Dakshina
Dakshina seasonings and curry mixes are made
from all-natural ingredients and are carefully
crafted by hand. By combining these with
ingredients you can easily source locally you can
bring the tastes of India to your home. Give it
a try some time to spice up your mealtime and
enjoy the undeniable aroma that comes from
making a dish that smells, looks, and tastes like it
came straight out of India. dakshina.co.nz
Brandhouse
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the inside
story
It’s so important to inject your personal
tastes into the spaces you reside in, so that
feeling of ‘home’ is there the second you
walk in the door. And the style that achieves
that feeling is different for everyone, says
Treena Swift of Swift Designs.
She talks to Home & Leisure about making
your interior design work for you.
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What are the current trends in interior design in terms of
style, e.g. minimalist, rustic/country, sleek/contemporary,
organic/natural?
The recent lockdowns have highlighted the need for our
homes to not only function well but also make us feel good
and there is a lot of discussion in the industry about what
comfort means to different individuals.
We are noticing a demand for more natural fibres and
colours. Bringing elements of nature into our homes can be
soothing, therefore trends in soft furnishings and wallpaper
include using anything inspired by nature or that incorporate
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and add as many layers as you can
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it will feel. Examples of layers in
a living room are – flooring, rugs,
side and coffee tables, sofa or chairs,
cushions, throws, lighting, window
treatments, paint colours, wallpaper,
art or family photos, décor such as
dried flowers, vases, candles, books;
and lastly plants. Check that all
items co-ordinate with the flooring
selection, and with each other, to
create the overall style you love.
What would you recommend as a
focal point in a living space?
A fire always offers a warm focal point
in the living room. If you don’t have
the infrastructure needed, i.e. plumbed
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are an easy addition for retro-fitting.
They look very much like a gas fire. A
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space for a fire isn’t available.
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cushions be used to best effect?
Use accessories to repeat the colour
from artworks or rugs within the
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After purchasing a 10,000sqm rural
flat site in the Maniototo, an Otago
couple were considering whether to
design and build themselves or look
for a company that would take care
of the full project.
"Having previously built our own
homes over the years, we were
looking at the least stressful, and
easily managed remotely,” the
husband explains.
“We live in Queenstown and
were building a holiday house two
hours away. We both have busy
jobs. We wanted the most seamless
construction process within a budget.”
Their online research brought up
several building companies offering a
one-stop package, among which was
Genius Homes.
“Their website presented some smart
designs that seemed to be well priced,”
he says.
“One of these was the option of
a complete ‘off-site build’ with a
transportable option, and that seemed
to fit our situation perfectly. The
website was easy to look through, their
designs offered what we were looking
for and when we made initial contact
to discuss options, they responded to
us in a timely manner.”
The sales agent met the couple at
their home, where they discussed the
brief and the design they had in mind.
“The agent showed us the likely
benefits of another design that would
require less changes to meet our brief,
so was cost effective. In chatting to
him he was attentive and responded
quickly to questions. We found that
Genius as a team have a solid variety
of members from sales to design, to
project management and that gave us
the confidence to choose Genius for
this remote-build project.”
He also notes that when choosing
what they would have for their new
holiday home, Genius made the whole
decision-making process easy.
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Sliding doors provide the indoor/outdoor flow the couple wanted.
“We received all the samples for colour
choices, laminates, kitchen design,
plumbing and electrical options all
packaged and delivered to us to have
for a week to make our selections. The
process was fun, and then it was all
brought together with their design
consultant, who was able to finalise
anything with her knowledge of their
brand, their previous builds and similar
projects to keep things cost effective.
“We made a few changes that were
an option on the standard design.
These were all drawn up and provided
to us for approval prior to any final
decision. Their project manager met
with us on site, and then kept us up to
date with progress.”
The Covid situation meant the start
date for the project was delayed by a
few months, but when the project got
underway, the timeline was met as
per the agreement. The couple were
encouraged to visit the factory once
the house build began and were shown
a recently completed house in the
same design.
“This gave us the confidence
with the choices we had made. The
project manager assisted us with
recommended choices and ensured
these were followed through.”
The design chosen was Benmore.
“The house design was a good sqm
for our large rural site,” the owner says.
“The three bedrooms and two
bathrooms was in our brief and the
kitchen/dining/living space was a good
size for our needs. Overall, the design
was a good fit for the rural setting.
“We opted for the upgrade of cedar
weatherboards on the front of the
house, which we feel makes the house
really ‘pop’ against the remaining iron
cladding. Because of our location
in Central Otago with its extreme
temperature variances, we decided to
remove the decking from the project
and complete this ourselves.
“We chose and constructed the deck
in a composite finish, which has less
movement than timber in the harsh
conditions and extreme weather
variances. And we have increased the
size of the standard deck to allow for
even greater outdoor living area.”
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Above: The red
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appliances carry
the theme from
the red front door.
For the couple, the key aspects they wanted in
the home were an open living space and plenty
of indoor/outdoor flow. The Benmore provides
that with two of the bedrooms having sliding
doors to the deck area while from the front entry
to the living/dining/kitchen pod there are several
wide opening doors and sliders to allow for easy
indoor/outdoor flow. They also opted for some
special features, including the raking ceiling
upgrade in the living area.
“This has given the feeling of great height and
space in that part of the house. We chose slideout
pantry cupboards for greater storage, given
this is a holiday house. This allows us to store a
greater amount of food etc. for visits.
“We also increased the size of the bathroom
vanities. The bathrooms are a really good size
and the larger vanities fit well in the space and
give greater storage also.
“We opted for a red front door, which makes
the entry really stand out on the site. It’s created
a nice feature against the backdrop of the black
iron cladding. We have carried the red theme
into the kitchen with the glass splashback and
some red appliances for the bench.
“We went with Genius because of the
remoteness of the site and our desire for a
smooth, seamless build and the reality was that
all our expectations were exceeded. All the
Genius team were great to work with, especially
the assigned project manager, and we are thrilled
with the final result.
“Last long weekend we had a full house of
guests, and a busy social time, and this proved
the design and our selections/options were ‘spot
on’. We could not be happier.”
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Builder:
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Land size:
8085sqm
Home size:
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Christchurch City Council’s Eco Design Advisor Julie
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keep your home cosy, insulation is the fundamental
requirement, and it will also make your heating system
more cost-effective.
Insulation materials on the market include natural
products such as glass and wool and manufactured
products such as polyester and foil.
For those designing and building a new home,
decisions on insulation will be made at this point.
Insulation is most commonly placed in the ceiling and
under the floor; however, as Julie also notes, insulating
the walls as well will provide maximum benefit.
Of course, for existing homes insulation can be
retrofitted to noticeably improve heat retention.
Next, choosing a heating system
Firstly, this will depend on what type of heat you prefer
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Radiation heating, which heats surfaces, is provided
by the sun, a wood burner, radiator, panel heater or
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A dry home stays warmer
“To heat your home easily and keep it
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Dry: relative humidity between 40 per
cent and 60 per cent – not more, not
less. (Measure with an indoor weatherstation
or hygrometer.)
Warm: temperature above 14 degrees
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Good habits to keep your house dry:
• Use the range hood every day, for five minutes, even if you are not
cooking (to create a draft) or leave it on for an extra five minutes on low
after cooking. (Cooking pasta releases five litres of moisture in the air, so
make sure this is removed.)
• Open your bedroom windows for five minutes in the morning, to allow
the moisture you expired during the night to get out, also the CO2, and
let dry, fresh air come in. Five minutes is enough – if a window is open
for longer than that, you will not be ventilating anymore, just losing heat.
• Heat the bathroom with a fan heater before taking a shower. Warm air
will hold more moisture, and then it will be taken out by the
extractor fan.
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Two more tips from Julie:
• “Some people think leaving a window open all day is
ventilating the house. Well, for the first 20 minutes maybe, after
that definitely not. The only thing happening is you are letting
the heat out.” (Low 2 of the thermal dynamics principles.)
• A cheaper way to heat bedrooms is with a small device such
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Cosy Homes range in size from 38sqm to 60sqm and
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Homes without wheels require building consent from
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Whatever type a buyer wants, finding land on which to
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As Alana explains: “Many existing dwellings or sections
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For the home’s plumbing, the structures can be connected
via a hose fitting or connected into the mains water system,
depending on whether it is a permanent structure or
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Cosy Homes range in price from $100,000 to $150,000,
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access to mortgage finance as when purchasing a
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land or building consent,” Alana says.
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higher interest rate than a bank, which is still a great option
as they are not expensive and can be paid off quickly.
“On the other hand, because Cosy Homes complies
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