Abode’s architectural expert, Greg Young, encourages us to get smart about how we live in the 21st century, sharing the possibilities of home automation.
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Outdoor oasis
With the promise of summer, and the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to maximise the potential of your outdoor area.
Invest in the best
As Abode’s architectural expert Greg Young explains, you can’t afford not to enlist an architect when building your own home; after all, it’s the biggest investment you’ll ever make.
A property’s true worth
Understanding the real value of your home, and how it’s calculated, will help you establish expectations when it comes to sale time.
History lesson
Häfele’s ‘ideas for living’ philosophy is all about enhancing contemporary spaces and lifestyles. Yet the story of the company is steeped in history: built on a solid foundation of innovation and courage.
Bathroom beauty
With quality and integrity, Oakleys Plumbing Supplies offers a winning combination of superior products and sound design advice.
Make me over
Paula and Carl Comber of Comber and Comber offer an insight into the importance of home staging and how it can boost your profits.
The Three Little Pigs vs The Big Bad Wolf
With the rising cost of building, architect Greg Young shares an insight into prefab construction
Beyond expectations
Building sustainable bespoke homes, Mt Grey Building is constantly looking into new products and ideas to get the best for their customers. We talk to director Caleb Honiss about the importance of energy efficiency and going beyond the Building Code
Transform space
Lisa Lemon from Oakleys Plumbing offers expert advice to ensure you get the most out of your bathroom – no matter the size
Bathroom basics
Whether building or renovating, there are some key things to think about when it comes to planning your bathroom
The complete package
Lucinda Diack talks to Designmade owner Andrew Hopping about what makes this interior design service stand out from the crowd
Underground
Steven Roberts of Kirk Roberts Consulting Engineers enlightens us about the most commonly used ground improvement techniques adopted in post-earthquake Christchurch
Buy once and buy well
When it comes to a functioning kitchen, quality appliances and cooking accessories are staple ingredients. Sandra Mclay from Total Food Equipment shows us where to start
Global Inspiration
Palazzo Kitchens & Appliances offers the best of both worlds – local design with international flair. We showcase three of their picks when it comes to design trends for 2017
Stylish storage solutions
German specialist in kitchen hardware, Häfele is the perfect resource when it comes to kitchen design or renovation. We talk to Simon Lount, National Product and Marketing Manager, about the array of storage solutions on offer
Kitchen Designer Showcase
We talk to four of Canterbury's top kitchen designers to get their thoughts on what's key to creating a great kitchen.
Kitchen know-how
We dive into the world of kitchens to ensure you are getting it right – the first time
Cover the walls
Janis McDonald from Hubbers Furnishings and Flooring delves into the wonders of wallpaper
Colour Crush: White
Which white is right for you? Resene Colour Expert Nikki Morris guides us through the top ten shades of white