Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84off the shelf colour scheme rescue For those who struggle with creating colour schemes and deciding on interior materials, help is at hand from Bodo Boards. Using Australian suppliers and Resene paints, the online service helps you create a scheme by compiling a mood board of colour and materials. The concepts are presented in the same way as a private consultation, with a designer layout of materials and colour choices, as well as designer advice and finishing touches. Bodo Boards are based on a mid-range budget, with budget-friendly alternatives included on each board. See www.houzz.co.nz/pro/bodoboards. making the right impression It’s often hard to imagine how products like spouting or guttering will look on your new home or renovation, but they are an important element of an exterior look. To help, Marley has a number of house tours on its website so you can see how the popular Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes can complement various styles of home. The spouting and downpipes are available in a range of colours and designed to withstand coastal conditions. To hear what homeowners have to say about Marley and be inspired by the house gallery, go to www.marley.co.nz. solid as a rock Inspired by the layering of strata rock formations, the new Stratum collection from Laminex Solid Surfaces answers the desire for organic looking and natural feeling products in our homes. With five new colours, the Stratum collection covers all bases of the neutral palette. There’s the softly veined Clara, the wavy grey Sedimentary (shown), the deep grey Slate Grey, warm brown Moreno and the deep brown with copper accents of Ebony Timber. Laminex Solid Surface can be moulded to create inventive designs with seamless joins, and has superior stain and bacteria resistance. See www.laminex.co.nz. daffodil duo Now’s the time to plant flower bulbs for spring. Palmers have selected two stunning daffodils and mixed them into one exclusive pack named ‘Milk & Honey’. This pack contains two distinctive daffodil varieties that flower well together. The white and gold blooms create a stunning show, and will liven up any pot or planter on your patio, or plant them straight into your garden bed. Plant the bulbs close together (one bulb width apart) and in good quality potting mix at a depth of 10cm, for a stunning spring display. See www.palmers.co.nz. Resene Happy Resene Sea Crest into the wild Raw nature comes inside with the latest trend for texture, botanic motifs, moody browns, rattan, leather and faux fur. Fabric house Maurice Kain’s latest releases, Orlando and Windermere, fit perfectly into the look. Natural look materials such as linen and cotton, and subtle hues are the backbone to this trend. Nature inspired motifs, such as leaves, are seen with an eroded, worn effect. See www.mauricekain.co.nz. Resene Templestone 17