Your Home and Garden

Sunshine state

LIGHT THE WAY

This multi-armed brass and glass orb beauty offers next-level illumination in a designer kitchen.

You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve found a little patch of Southern Europe. This sun-drenched house has the sort of touches you’d find in those latitudes, but instead of views of the Mediterranean, the owners drink in vistas of Tasman Bay, Aotearoa. Samantha and Chris Gerard’s breezy four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Richmond, near Nelson, is the family’s first new-build – but it won’t be their last.

Head to the Med

During the last Covid-19 lockdown, Samantha and Chris chanced upon a house-and-land package with sea views that wasn’t too far from where they were living. “After three home renovations, we were ready for a new challenge,” says Amanda, “so we

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Your Home and Garden

Your Home and Garden2 min read
Mother Nature
Make a one part apple cider vinegar to two parts water spray to help control pests. Annabel likes to add flowers, such as marigolds, with her plantings. Her favourite garden accessory is her trug, and her secateurs go with her everywhere. Christchurc
Your Home and Garden1 min read
Food
Store cake in the fridge for up to three days; stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Not suitable to freeze. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if you like. Prepare to twist and sprout over a much-maligned veg. Get you
Your Home and Garden5 min read
Expert Style Updates
Moving house or big renovations are great for injecting new style into your home life but for most of us that is not an option. The good news is, often a few minor changes are enough to make a space look fresh and on-trend. It’s all about knowing you

Related Books & Audiobooks