Ever wondered how to put ‘green’ building ideas into practice? At Broomfield, Mark and Anna Anderson have created a new family home that reflects their passion for recycled materials and sustainability values. Kim Newth finds out how they went about it. Building a traditional New Zealand family home with an eco-friendly twist was the goal [...]
Period Drama
Jo Bailey talks to a Kaiapoi couple whose stunning second renovation of their late Victorian era property has preserved an important piece of the town’s heritage for future generations. Gracemere also featured in essence in 2010, just as its first makeover was destroyed by the September earthquake Three days before the September 2010 earthquake, [...]
Lakeside Living
A country couple tell Jo Bailey how they have embraced suburban life in their stunning new lakeside home. The ski boat glides up and down the lake, sending a few small waves lapping into the shore as it tows the water skier on yet another circuit. Upstairs in the dining area of her airy, contemporary [...]
A Great Ride
When Mark and Rusyl Harris designed their substantial Tuahiwi home around a decade ago, they knew they had to consider their guests’ needs as much as their own. The couple run the New Zealand Polo School, and host visitors from all over the world who come to improve their polo skills and play on the [...]
Landmark Building’s Colourful Past
There was a lot of interest in the ‘Capone’s’ building when Essence ran a small story on it in June, so with the help of the original owner’s great-grandson, Max Luisetti, JO BAILEY has pieced together more of its early history. Rangiora cinema-goers in the early 1900s would break into applause when local boot maker [...]
Fantastic Ferns in Swannanoa
Walk around the home and garden of Swannanoa couple Kathy and Neil and you might be tempted to say how lucky they are. But in fact, luck hasn’t come into it. The pair have worked tirelessly to create their unique living space, doing a huge amount of the work themselves. The result is a unique [...]
Of Twine & Time
This month we visit a gracious Waikuku homestead with a history dating back to the late nineteenth century when flax milling was a major industry in the area. Substantial landscaping and renovation in recent years have safeguarded the future of this substantial family home. A slower paced way of life can be glimpsed at ‘Blair [...]
Herbal Teas
Herbal teas for the garden You will find that these are really beneficial and are cheap and simple to make, improving the health and vigour of your crops. Herbs such as nettle, nasturtium, dandelion, sage, chamomile, hypericum, yarrow and valerian are just some of the many beneficial infusions that you can prepare for use in [...]
Stylish rooms, inspirational ideas.
Stylish rooms, inspirational ideas Wallpaper is now firmly back on the design agenda, with new textures and modern colours. Much like a cosmetic concealer, textured wallcoverings will hide less than perfect walls. Save yourself time because papering is often quicker than painting. One ‘coat’ of wallpaper is all you need to cover a wall for [...]
Blue Tulip
Blue Tulip Interiors Your total home interiors destination Teamwork is at the heart of the exceptional service at Blue Tulip Interiors, which over a decade has blossomed into a complete destination store for all your home interior and window-furnishing needs. Coupled with this is their leading reputation for delivering exceptional quality and impeccable craftsmanship. [...]
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