Your Home and Garden September 2016

Have you been watching this season of The Block NZ? I’ve loved it – what an action-packed and entertaining series! The Girls vs Boys format, packed with friendly banter, has added a fresh dynamic to the show. Kiwis are a proud bunch of DIYers - we love the satisfaction of nailing a project ourselves and proudly showing it off to our mates. We have practical minds and, if something needs doing, many of us like to think we can figure it out ourselves (even if that means having a DIY disaster and having to call in the pros). New Zealanders also love a good laugh, and the antics, challenges and dress-ups on The Block NZ make it a great family-friendly watch. I wish I could congratulate the winning team, but we’ve gone…

Homestolove.co.nz DIY projects See how to make a cat bed for your furry friend at homestolove.co.nz/diy-how-to/diy-projects Renter’s corner Homes to Love has loads of decor and makeover ideas for people renting their home. Instagram We love seeing images from our #yourhomeandgarden community. Especially rooms you’ve styled, shops you’ve spotted, painting you’ve completed, or a snap of you with the latest issue of YH&. @yourhomeandgarden Facebook The posts you loved most this month on facebook.com/YourHomeGarden were:…

Bargain of the month Got a spot in your home that could do with a stylish but not too lofty table lamp? Then look no further than this on-trend concrete and glass creation from Kmart. At 30cm tall, this fabulous lamp could make itself at home in your living room, bedroom or study. It comes at a great price, too – just $22. Around the world Suited to many spaces in the home office, bedroom or living area, this ‘Let’s see it all’ world map hand-drawn by Jessica Wells is presented in Tasmanian oak slats and will have everyone in the house dreaming of all the places they’ve seen or are yet to explore. The 100cm-by-76cm map is interactive and can be painted, dressed with sticker art, drawn on and filled in as…

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During a renovation or re-styling of a house – or even a new build – the entryway and hallway are often given little thought. A random piece of art or a hall table may be added to fill the space, but that is frequently all the attention these areas receive. However, this careless approach flies in the face of common sense: after all, we all know how important it is to make a good first impression. Personally, I think the entrance to a home should impart a feeling of comfort and safety. When you cross the threshold you want to be able to leave all the stresses of work and the busy-ness of life at the door, take off your shoes, hang up your bag, and relax. For this entranceway,…

Any nature-loving interiors addict will be enjoying the variety of cane furniture and homeware on offer right now. Made from the peeled-off bark of vine-like rattan palms, cane is used for a variety of purposes around the world, including weaving chair seats and backs and binding furniture arms and legs. Whether it’s a furniture set, a feature pendant light or simply a basket to keep your firewood in, cane will give your home a touch of bohemia and Balinese retreat!…