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Habitat 10 - Off the shelf


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New products, places and ideas for the home.

the good wood
The new Resene Waterborne Woodsman colour range includes favourites from the previous colour collection combined with new tones. There are fashion greys in varying strengths and kwila browns, forest greens and new subdued naturals to capture nature’s hues and showcase the beauty of timber.

Resene Waterborne Woodsman is an exterior wood stain designed to add colour to new or previously stained timber, while still allowing the natural grain of the timber to show through. Being waterborne, Resene Waterborne Woodsman has significantly lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than the solventborne stains it will often replace, is fast drying and easily cleaned up in water.

The Resene Exterior Woodcare timber stain colour chart is available from Resene ColorShops or you can order a copy online.

winging it
For a colourful and contemporary take on a traditional wingback, the Hudson Chair by Forma has strong yet curvaceous lines, giving it a modern yet luxuriously feminine feel. Designed by Forma’s creative director and furniture designer Matthew Smidt, the chair comes with a loose or fixed seat cushion and retails for $1860 plus 5.2m of fabric. Visit www.forma.co.nz.

the brighter white
A stylish new Everfinish Roof Window from Velux has been created to complement homes with a white colour palette. The timber frame is encapsulated in a protective, sleek white polyurethane for lifelong, maintenance-free operation while the Everfinish Roof Window reduces UV rays by an impressive 95%. The Everfinish Roof Window blends seamlessly with lighter coloured walls and ceilings while giving a clean, contemporary look in bathrooms and kitchens. Visit www.velux.co.nz or phone 0800 402 080.

flaring up
Add light and ambience to your outdoor area with the latest flare from Real Fires. The Illuminate is an outdoor gas fire featuring a glowing flame on top of a stainless steel or black pillar. Fuelled by LPG (a 9kg bottle is stored inside the pillar itself), it features a peizo ignition and fully modulating flame control. The Illuminate also comes with a protective cover. Visit www.realfires.co.nz.

crystal clear
Bring a bit of clarity to your interiors with these stunning faceted crystal crosses and candelabra. A sophisticated way to bring subtle glamour to your room, from interior designer Leonie von Sturmer.

colour your community
Beautify your town or neighbourhood and create an artistic landmark! Each year, Resene is approached by a variety of groups creating murals around New Zealand. With most of this effort receiving only local attention, Resene decided to celebrate this creativity with its regular Mural Masterpieces Competition, offering more than $5000 of prizes. Simply register your entry details online or drop into your local Resene ColorShop for a copy of the Mural Masterpieces Competition flyer. Once registered, you’ll receive an entry pack containing all the information you’ll need to get started. There are four classes of entry: Best School Mural; Best Community Mural; Best Professional Mural; and Best Mural Design. Entry is open to all ages and all mural types.

vanity fair
Plumbline has released exciting new ranges of solid timber, locally-made vanities, including this new wenge finish on solid ash with a spacious drawer from the Sistema range. A superb Catalano Zero Domino porcelain basin and designer tapware from the Ponsi Mercurio range, both designed and made in Italy, complement the vanity. The full Sistema 2009 range of classic, designer and traditional bathroom furniture will be launched soon and features heavily in the new Plumbline catalogue, available shortly. To order a copy, call 0800 499 411 or visit www.plumbline.co.nz.

feeling safe
To combat the alarming increase in home invasions, Venluree has launched the Crimsafe® stainless steel security mesh and patented clamping system for doors and windows. As an alternative to other measures, like window bars which pose a risk if occupants need to flee fire, the screens look like insect screens (and even keep mosquitoes and flies out) but are resistant to knives and blunt force intrusions. Call 0800 836 587 or visit www.venluree.co.nz.

a fusion of culture
New Zealand Artist Dave Sotogi is now producing 12" x 60" Fusion Prints exclusively for Auckland’s deSotogi Gallery. Dave typically works in oil on canvas but to keep up with demand has now produced high-quality prints of most of his works without affecting the value of his original works. Priced at $380, the works are proving hugely popular for homeowners both here and abroad with the horizontal format fitting perfectly over a couch or bed. From deSotogi Fine Art Gallery, ph 09 573 3007.

on-line framing gallery
Palmerston-North based Van Uffelen Gallery and Picture Framing has launched a new on-line custom picture framing store. www.picture-it.co.nz allows visitors to browse through an extensive selection of local art which can be bought unframed or framed, upload images of the art and have these framed online. Browsers can also upload an image of their own art and order a frame to fit, choose a mirror and moulding, and browse through the shop and buy art hanging systems or ready-made frames. Items are then delivered to your door. Visit www.picture-it.co.nz or call 06 357 3944.

shopping by the stars
Electrolux has launched a new range of energy-efficient refrigerators, including a family-sized model that uses less energy than a 50-watt light bulb. Carrying the new blue Energy Star mark from the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA), the new Geko refrigerators have a five-star rating, and also use a new refrigerant with much less potential to contribute to global warming. Other features of the range include delicatessen drawers, wine racks, twist and serve ice stations and easy-glide slides on all drawers. The range includes bottom-mounted fridge-freezers, a single-door fridge and a vertical freezer, all with a mark-resistant stainless steel door and bar handle. To view the range or find a stockist, visit www.electrolux.co.nz.

affordable and stylish
The modular design and gas bottle connection makes this new Impression Outdoor fireplace from Rinnai an affordable, easy-to-install option. The range includes one-sided, two-sided and freestanding table-top units to bring your outdoor entertaining area to life. Designed and made in New Zealand to suit the climate, the units can be clad in materials such as stone, plaster or brick to match your outdoor setting and have three flame settings and a piezo ignition. Call 0800 RINNAI (746 624) or visit www.rinnai.co.nz.

wood revival
Dripping wood stain and weathered outdoor wooden furniture are generally not the best combination, with the applicator having to do battle with the difficulty of painting surfaces and cracks that run every which way without dripping the wood stain onto the deck below. To make the rejuvenating process quicker and easier, Resene has developed new Resene Timber and Furniture Gel. Resene Timber and Furniture Gel is a non-drip, easy to apply, waterborne gel-stain designed for use on a wide variety of new and weathered timber surfaces, including furniture. It is available in four colours – Resene Sheer Black, Resene Kwila, Resene Jarrah Tree and Resene Silvered Grey. Available from your Resene ColorShop.

fruit float
This stylish and contemporary ‘diy’ fruit bowl by Thatch is made of clear acrylic for a floating display of its contents. Also available in wood, the bowl’s proportions reflect a nautical inspiration; it is 72cm long. Provided as a kitset which is quickly and easily slotted together, ‘diy’ is ideal for sending overseas. Prices (2009) are Acrylic $139, Wood $129, from Essenze, www.essenze.co.nz.

coming up roses
Here’s a nifty way of combining the essence of spring – blooming red roses – with the warm tones to make you feel cosy this winter. The English Rose wallpaper from Vision’s Bloomsbury collection will brighten up your room – and your day. Visit www.vision.co.nz. Available from Resene ColorShops.

clowning around
A playful limited edition run of Rose & Heather’s popular Tallerboys uses selected dark and light timber on the drawer fronts to accentuate the grain of the wood.

The Harboys designs are individually named: Harlequin (with a harlequin-style pattern of dark and light wood), Harvey (with a broad central stripe), Harper (two stripes) and Harry (pictured). The units feature three top drawers, with deep drawers below for sensible storage in an elegant, uncluttered piece. Each design will be numbered and limited to just eight cabinets. Price ranges (2009) from $2880 to $3280.

Rose & Heather, 12 Morrow St, Newmarket, ph 09 520 4442 or visit www.roseandheather.co.nz.

knight light
Auckland-based furniture designer David Moreland has launched a new look bedside or table lamp that emits an ambient light. Called Knight Light as a play on the lamp’s helmet-like shape, the lamp comes in black or white and joins a growing range of David’s furniture designs, available through Simon James Design, Backhouse Interiors, Staple, Decode, Native Agent, Port Chalmers Design Store and Whiteroom. The designs can also be seen on his website, www.davidmorelanddesign.com.

benches on line
To save homeowners traipsing around kitchen and hardware stores, Formica and Formica Melteca have launched a new website that allows users to search by colour, tone and surface; collate palettes and have samples of kitchen cabinetry board and benchtops sent to their door. The ranges have also been consolidated to allow colour matching in all kitchen surface areas. The colours have been specifically formulated with a focus on modern and fashionable interiors and easy solutions for domestic
applications. Visit www.formica.co.nz.

less is more
‘More’ always sounds promising, but in the case of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) less is far better. And in the case of the Resene non VOC tinters Resene has gone so far as to make ‘less’ VOCs into none. Resene non VOC tinters are being progressively rolled out to Resene ColorShops and resellers replacing the traditional Resene tinters used to tint decorative Resene paints.

Traditionally machine colourants have added VOCs to the paint, but with the new Resene non VOC tinters you can still get the same range of colours but without the unwanted VOCs.

cutting corners
If you find it a fiddle building raised garden beds, Kiwi Corner Connector can help. The plastic moulding fits on to the ends of timbers and so eliminates much of the building work required for this sort of construction. The moulding can be purchased cut to length, and then stacked as in the photograph. Timbers can be painted or stained for decoration if required. Kiwi Corner Connector was original devised to build compost bins but has many uses including with raised gardens, planters and seats. Call Kiwi Corner Connector on 04 920 5733 or 029 920 5733.

pots of colour
Adding colour to the great outdoors is easier than ever with new Resene Terracotta Sealer. Designed for use on terracotta pots inside and out, Resene Terracotta Sealer is suitable for use over a wide range of terracotta surfaces, including terracotta statues and ornaments. Resene Terracotta Sealer seals the surface of the terracotta and imparts excellent waterbeading properties so even if you wish to leave the terracotta in its original terracotta colouring, the Resene Terracotta Sealer will help keep it looking good for longer. It is also the ideal basecoat for overcoating with Resene decorative topcoats so you can add your own decorative flair in colour to terracotta pots, statues and ornaments. Available from Resene ColorShops.

hand-stitched luxury
Inspired by 1950s hand-embroidered linen and reflecting the level of craftsmanship once required to make these items, the Mac duvet cover is hand-stitched with French knots. Made of 100% cotton, it is designed by Imogen Tunnicliffe and complemented with red velvet cushions and a red quilt to add a feeling of warmth and luxury. Available nationwide under the CITTA Design brand. Call 09 630 6177 for your nearest stockist.

 
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