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New products and ideas for the home.
crystal
clear
From the stylish new Villeroy & Boch crystal
range, Finery, this decolight comes in
burgundy, olive and clear and is designed
for tealights and block candles. There is also
a hurricane lamp which can also be used
as a vase or for floating floral displays. See
www.villeroy-boch.com.
eco decorators
Not quite eco warriors, but the new
Resene Eco Decorator programme
is designed to recognise a nationwide
network of environmentally
responsible, quality-focussed painting
contractors. Contractors are assessed
for principles in practice, sustainable
work practices, waste management,
project plans and sign-off processes,
giving homeowners and architects
eco-friendly choices not just of
products but of people. For more
information, see www.resene.co.nz/
ecodecorator.htm or your Resene
ColorShop. (Available in NZ only.)
paint colour
cues for 2010
Contrast and contradiction drive the latest
colour trends – bringing old and new, and
cool and warm together, blending
layers, textures and colours in unique
combinations. This is reflected in Resene’s
The Range 2010, with its warm greens,
truer yellows, misty blues, ambiguous
greens and frosty aquas. And to make
putting your colour scheme together easier,
the back of each colour chip includes three
complementary colour suggestions to get
you started.
You’ll find all this and more in the new The
Range 2010. See the ‘paint colour cues for
2010’ brochure or visit the Resene website.
The Range 2010 is available from Resene
ColorShops and resellers nationwide.
hooked on summer
Known for its superb bean bags, Coast
New Zealand has now developed two new
outdoor ranges – Cayo Collection and
off the Hook. The ranges are made from
sustainably-grown NZ timber and finished
with Resene Lustacryl. Off the Hook includes
this funky 1.9m-high Easel for portable and
flexible beach storage – just hang up your
damp towels and beach bags.
The Cayo Collection includes a three-seater
sofa, a two-seater, a chair and coffee tables.
The squabs are all-weather foam inners
with Sunbrella fabric. Coast also makes
deck chairs, bags and other accessories. See
www.coastnewzealand.com.
hunting at home
Avoid accidental shootings; why not stay
home and take aim at your wallpaper?
This aptly named design, Target Practice,
is from the Vision NEO collection, a
fascinating collection inspired by nature
that gives the feeling of being on safari
in your own home. Available now from
Resene ColorShops.
a touch
of Europe
Inspired by the
effortless style and
timeless architecture
of Europe? These
new Sunline shutters
from Venluree are a
stylish and costeffective
way to
recreate the look.
The shutters are available in three
different timbers – cedar, basswood
and silkwood – and in a range of sizes
and configurations to suit both doors
and windows. Shutters are an
attractive way to control light and
heat in your home.
See www.venluree.co.nz.
nod to nostalgia
As a nostalgic nod to a favourite ice-block,
these Jelly Tip Bowls by Susannah Bridges
come in apple green, red and black. From
Essenze, visit www.essenze.co.nz.
clever cover colour
Fairydown’s versatile Espresso Feather & Down
Blanket now comes in eight new fashion colours,
selected in collaboration with Resene to simplify
the planning of your interiors when matching
fabric to paint. The blankets are an extra layer of
winter warmth or a lightweight duvet alternative
for summer. The new colours also come in pillow
cases and include Alabaster, Perfect Taupe, Mondo,
Casper, Matakana, Double Foundry, Pohutukawa
and Bounce. Available in a range of sizes from
mid October from leading bedware retailers or see
www.fairydownbedware.co.nz.
cool underfoot
Resene Cool Colour™s have
gone from roofs and walls
to trim, joinery, decks… and
now to the ground. Resene
CoolColours can now
be requested in selected
Resene Waterborne Sidewalk paving
paint. Resene Waterborne Sidewalk is a lowsheen
pigmented paint finish designed for
trafficable areas inside and out while Resene
CoolColours are used outside to help reduce
heat buildup, thereby reducing the stress on
the coating and substrate.
Resene CoolColours are also available in
a wide range of other exterior finishes and
colours. Resene colours available as CoolColours are marked with CC next to the
colour name on Resene colour charts or see
online for
the latest list.
deck dress
Tired timber decks can be quickly rejuvenated with new Resene Woodsman Decking
Stain, a waterborne modified oil-based stain developed especially for new and
weathered decking. A new addition to the popular Resene Woodsman woodcare
range, Resene Woodsman Decking Stain is available in a selection of the Resene
Waterborne Woodsman colours. Clean up is quick and easy with water and without
the solvent fumes associated with traditional solventborne stains. Available from
Resene ColorShops and Resellers.
fresh air at your fingertips
If the raindrops don’t get to it first, the VSE Electric Opening
Skylight can be operated using this stylish slimline remote
for fresh air at the touch of a button. The ‘plug and play’
skylight has built-in rain sensors which automatically close
the window when the first rain drop falls. Visit www.velux.co.nz or phone 0800 402 080.
blinds control temperature
Choosing the right window protection can help regulate your house’s internal
temperature and reduce heat loss through windows by up to 70%. DUETTE® Architella
Shades feature a patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction dramatically
increasing the product’s ability to insulate in the winter and cool against summer heat.
Three distinct air pockets give superior energy efficiency and increased insulation. The
inner TruPleat construction keeps every shade crisp and consistent from front to back and
top to bottom. Layers of fabric give more luminous colour and the blinds are made from
anti-static, dust-resistant polyester, to make them easy to clean. See www.luxaflex.co.nz.
laundry troughs
for tricky spots
Abey’s new Laundry Trough range is
an easy solution for awkward laundry
areas. Made from commercial-grade
stainless steel, with soft styling
radius corners and polished bowls
as standard features, the range has
single or double bowls with huge
sizes of up to 72 litres. All laundry
troughs are supplied with designer
wastes and are available plain or
with an optional left or right hand
side bypass, overflow and tape hole.
For details on where to buy, phone
Hydroflow on 0800 488 444.
vanity luxury
The luxurious new 2009 Sistema
Collection has just been released by
Plumbline. Manufactured locally from
American Oak and coupled with some
of the world’s best vitreous china basins,
each cabinet is available in six stain
colours. All units also feature soft closing
drawers and doors, and are protected
with a marine-grade moisture resistant
sealer. Call Plumbline for a copy of their
catalogue, 04 568 9898.
retro chic
This smart new Circa
sideboard from Neo Design features
American Oak sliding doors within a white painted
carcass, custom solid timber handles and a solid timber base.
Made to any configuration with timber and paint options, these will look
superb in any contemporary space. Visit www.neodesign.co.nz.
minimal magic
Real Fires is spreading its warmth across the Tasman, with the Real Fire 800mm Minimal
Gas Fireplace soon to be released in Australia. The Real Fire 800mm Minimal Gas Fireplace
is remote control operated and features fully modulating flame controls and a two-speed
fan set. It’s part of a range that includes 1000mm-wide and 1200mm-wide models.
The Real Fires range of New Zealand-made gas fireplaces feature fully insulated
fireboxes, eliminating the need for fireproofing and ventilation within the fireplace
cavity. All fires come with comprehensive warranties and full service and back-up.
Stockists are available on www.realfires.co.nz.
wet stain?
No problem
Armed with research that
indicated 70% of all carpet
stains are ‘wet’ such as tea,
coffee and red wine, carpet
maker Cavalier Bremworth
has come up with a new carpet stain
remover for wet stains to complement
the dry stain remover the company has
produced for 20 years. Designed as an
emergency stain remover, the product
is extremely effective and available at
your local supermarket.
on top
With an increasing interest in lower paint
sheen options for exterior use, new Resene
Summit Roof is a waterborne satin roof paint,
which in some situations can be applied
without the need for priming. It’s available
in a wide range of colours including Resene
paint matches to popular COLORSTEEL®/
COLORBOND® colours. Resene Summit
Roof can also be tinted to a range of Resene
Cool Colours to
minimise heat buildup
in the paint, substrate
and building. See
your local Resene
ColorShop or Reseller.
on the table
This parquet table from Rose & Heather is
one of only four made in this design, crafted
from shimmering swamp kauri found
in the north of New Zealand. Featuring
jarrah beading, exquisite detailing and peg
and dowel construction, a sister table in
darker swamp kauri was recently exported
to France. Rose & Heather prides itself in
offering one of the most engaging furniture
collections in the world, all made locally. See
www.roseandheather.co.nz.
overflowing with bliss
Ever wanted the truly decadent
experience of sliding into the bath
and having the water flow over the
edges? The Sok overflowing bath
from Kohler is like an infinity pool, but
inside, where water gently bubbles up
and then continuously cascades down
all sides with a gentle flowing rhythm
to soothe the senses. If it sounds too
good to be true, check it out at Kohler’s
new Auckland showroom. See www. kohler.co.nz. Also available
from Mico stores nationwide.
durable, renewable floors
New Teragren Bamboo flooring is comparable
to any traditional hardwood flooring, with
top durability for high traffic areas. Offering
a seamless look, Teragren is available in a
wide variety of grains, colours, stains and
widths. It is harvested from rapidly renewable
Moso bamboo and manufactured with
environmentally safe materials. Available
exclusively from Tileworks, call 0800 688
788 or visit www.tileworks.co.nz.
history repeats
The Resene Heritage chart has undergone a sympathetic makeover, with a few new
additions to broaden the colour options and a change in design to enable colours
to be displayed in technical colour groupings. This simplifies and expands the colour
selection across the eras. Available from Resene ColorShops and Resellers or order
your free colour chart online from the Resene website.
coming clean
Electrolux has launched what it calls its best vacuum cleaner ever, the
UltraOne, after three years of European styling and designing.
Both UltraOne models are easy to manoeuvre (there is air in the
wheels), extremely quiet, and deliver outstanding dust and dirt pick
up and cleaning performance. They have a maximum power of
2200w, and come with soft wheels and a bumper handle to protect
hard floors and furniture. There is a large ergonomic carry handle,
a sealed washable filter, three-in-one accessory nozzle and a 12m
cleaning reach.
Models retail for $899 and $999. For more information, call Electrolux
on 0508 730 730 or visit www.electrolux.co.nz.
book
honours
villas
A new book
c e l e b r a t i n g
the villa and
some of the ingenious solutions
used to transform these old houses
into modern workable spaces has
been published by Random House
NZ. Featuring the stunning work
of architectural photographer
Patrick Reynolds, Villa showcases
more than 25 architectural villa
renovations from around the
country, as well as villas which
have remained untouched over the
years.
strength of
choice
Resene’s The Range Whites &
Neutrals has always provided for up to five colour strength
variations of one hue. Now the new The Range Whites & Neutrals
increases this choice to up to six colour strength variations, from
triple strength through to eighth strength. Colours such as Resene
Perfect Taupe, Resene Craigieburn and Resene Gargoyle join the
collection, which now includes 360 whites and neutrals.
Available from Resene ColorShops and Resellers or view larger
samples of the new colours in-store.
colours of the Pacific
Resene has launched
new colours to celebrate
the Westfield Style
Pasifika extravaganza.
Selected and designed by Westfield Style Pasifika creative director,
Stan Wolfgramm, the palette features 34 colours such as the punchy
Resene Purple Flax, Resene Red Soil and Resene Lagoon Blue, and
neutral hues such as Resene White Cloud, Resene Sand Frond and
Resene Dry Bamboo.
Available from Resene ColorShops or see the Resene website.
top twenty
For the second time in Resene’s history, Resene has launched
an official top 20 paint colour list based on Resene testpot
sales. The top 20 is dominated by whites and neutrals,
reflecting their broad acceptance and use on a vast array
of projects. These hues are generally teamed with brighter
accents and features for a complete colour scheme.
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