Tony Milne of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects reflects on the nature of comradery, privacy and a lockdown spent in the company of good neighbours.
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Art inspired
Rather than trying to find homeware to complement your décor, try taking inspiration from the tones and shapes in a favourite artwork and create your room around that.
Ahead of the curve
As suppliers of premium interiors products, the team from Nextdore have their finger firmly on the pulse of international interior trends. Here they share their top ten bathroom trends to look out for in 2020.
Make a splash
Reminiscent of summer swims and exotic getaways, turquoise shades from Resene add energy and life to any space.
Home and away
Q & A with Massimiliano Capocaccia (Max) Architect at MC Architecture Studio
Fresh fields
Q & A with Emily Hastie, Landscape Architect at Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects
Quick-fire questions
With landscape designer Henry Blakely
The hub
In the modern household, the kitchen is typically at the centre of family life, and at Misco Joinery, the team firmly believes it’s the most important space in your home.
The quiet kitchen
With kitchens located in the heart of our living areas, noise levels can be a big issue. Abode’s kitchen design expert, Nicky Claridge of NC Design, introduces some of her favourite quiet kitchen technology.
Modern times
Abode’s architectural expert, Greg Young, asks if modernist architecture still retains its relevance today.
Dark and stormy
A bedroom is a room for so much more than sleeping in, so sail away with these colour and mood ideas from Resene.
Summer loving
There is much to learn from other cities when it comes to our green spaces. Landscape architect Tony Milne shares his insights following a recent European visit.
A cut above
The team from expert deck builders, The Decking Guys, bring expertise, attention to detail and a focus on quality craftsmanship to each of their outdoor living projects.
Flexible fabrics
Advances in fabric technology mean we have a lot more to choose from when selecting fabrics for outdoor areas or that sun-drenched window seat, says Abode's resident interior designer, Sarah Eaton, of Tailormade Space.
Functioning with style
When it comes to kitchens, bathrooms and laundries, the experienced team from Ellen Estate Interiors believes these areas should be highly functional and also completed with style.
Seeing is believing
Abode's kitchen design expert, Nicky Claridge of NC Design, talks to us about the increasing demand for the warmth and beauty of timber in the kitchen. Thanks to some new products on the market, achieving this look has never been more accessible or more affordable.
Welcome Home
Your entryway or mudroom is a pretty significant spot in your house. It’s the first point of contact with the place you call home – a spot to sit down, take off your shoes, and ease into the relaxed, at-home version of yourself.
Creating a cohesive interior
Abode’s resident interior designer, Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space, highlights the importance of considering the big picture when planning your interior.
Keep warm, stay healthy
Even when built to code, New Zealand homes perform poorly when compared to homes in other countries and, as Abode’s architectural expert, Greg Young explains, the hidden cost is our health.
A tough exterior
Permanent materials used to be a real selling point. Abode’s architectural expert, Greg Young, asks why New Zealanders have moved away from low maintenance cladding.