Haven

Haven is a brand new home and living magazine for a brand-new world. With many of us spending more time at home than ever, our homes are our safe haven from the challenges we face beyond our front doors. Step inside the pages and stay awhile. We celebrate everything that makes a house a home — inviting spaces, inspiring people, delicious food, and homes with heart.

Editor’s note

Haven

Contributors

EDIT Whakatika • A jeweller and candle maker with a penchant for pastels takes us on on a tour of her favourite spots in Hamilton, an Island Bay artist imparts an aeronautical aesthetic, we’re celebrating the return of cane, and we’re going green, naturally.

Hamilton MY HAVEN • Creative Tiffany Clayton enjoys an inspired lifestyle in Kirikiriroa, aka Hamilton, in a charming home close to the shops.

NOTEWORTHY • Bright, shiny things and stylish discoveries.

CATCHING UP WITH… • Davina Harper, Dulux colour specialist

Green with envy • And who wouldn’t be, with these elegant homewares in shades borrowed from the wilderness.

Woven wonders • Here comes the cane again – the classic natural fibre gets a fresh update.

Flights of fancy • When Wellington artist Michele Bryant needs inspiration, she looks to the skies.

LIVE Te Oranga • It’s back to the future as we visit a 1920s art deco rooftop apartment, a 1960s modernist townhouse and a cool converted factory abode – all small spaces brought to life by their owners’ unique personal styles and stories.

STAR STORY • Precious keepsakes and vintage treasures breathe life into this iconic 1960s home.

Centre stage • Handcrafted interiors shine in a dramatic Auckland apartment.

DECO DELIGHT • A move to a charming 1920s apartment in Napier became much more than just a downsizing exercise for a couple of vintage-loving former Aucklanders.

TRANSFORM Whakahuri • From houseboats to tiny homes, we bring you big ideas for small-space living, including clever ways to make the best use of colour. And if you’re about to renovate, check out our guide to eco-conscious kitchens.

Sea change • Inspired by her global travels, this inventive nurse took her DIY skills onto the water.

NANO living • This home is a mere 17sqm but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in ingenious living solutions.

Little gems • Small spaces call for slim lines, secret storage and clever nesting.

SMALL SPACE colour rules

KITCHEN REMEDY • Keep it green in the kitchen with these sustainable reno ideas and simple eco hacks.

Waste less, wash lots • Meet the Ecostore refill bottle – the indispensable dispenser for your kitchen.

EAT Kaingia • This month we’re serving up tasty one-pot wonders for cosy kitchens – minimal washing up guaranteed – a selection of salads with stand-out seasonings, and the latest foodie treats. Come to the table, pull up a chair and dig in.

Compact cuisine • I adored inner-city apartment living for years. It was the compactness of it all that I treasured. A small kitchen has never fazed me – in fact I prefer it to one where there’s acres of stainless steel to navigate – and to my mind, stovetop cooking provides a fast and efficient way to whip up an endless array of meals. Here are some of my favourites for you to try.

Salad days • Take salads to the next level with these palate-punching recipes that star seasonings and toppings made using the humble mortar and pestle.

EPICURATED • You are what you eat, so why not be delicious?

Pick me up

GROW Whakatupu • Downsized living doesn’t mean you can’t cultivate leafy spaces. From blooming balconies and beautiful bouquets to inspirational Japanese garden design, there is always space to fit in just one more plant...