Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders the incredible outdoor paradise we all share and how to incorporate it into our own patch of wilderness.
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Looking good on the outside
As we make our way towards the warmer seasons, Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton share their thoughts on how to get your home ready for outdoor living.
One way or another - Mondrian
Alex Fulton turns her expert eye to styling the Mayfair Houndstooth Occasional Chair from Frobisher in this colourful, Mondrian inspired space, with primary colours of Resene Turbo, Resene Resolution Blue and Resene Havoc.
One way or another - Black and White
Alex Fulton takes colour curation to the next level styling this locally made houndstooth chair from Frobisher against dramatic monochromatic layers of Resene Black and Resene Eighth Black White.
Nature-inspired, NZ made wool carpets
Inspired by nature, the new Essentialist carpet range, like all Bremworth carpets, is made with 100 per cent New Zealand wool.
Beautiful from every angle
Laying out a room has never been easier, with BoConcept’s new collection featuring the Bergamo sofa and the Fiorentina dining table.
The recipe for kitchen lighting
Warmer weather welcomes a new season of family dinners and alfresco dining. However, incorrect placing of lights can make kitchen preparation and presentation more difficult than it needs to be. Justine Hickie from Eurotech Lighting, shares her tips on the perfect lighting for cooking up a storm.
Olive and let live
While greens, in general, have been coming back in a big way, olive green is the perfect middle ground, lending its warming character to this stylish living space from Resene.
Spring refresh
With the onset of spring comes the deep urge to refresh and rejuvenate our homes and create new moments within them. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak Interiors shares her insights on how to prepare your home for the season.
A location with a lifestyle
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes considers how the growth of Christchurch’s central city benefits the surrounding areas, making homeownership with a great lifestyle a more achievable goal.
Healthier homes for Aotearoa
Abode’s new columnist, director of the Healthy Home Cooperation, Damien McGill, is on a mission to change the way we design and build homes in Aotearoa and is here to answer your questions on how you can create a healthier home.
What a transformation!
Enjoy your outdoor area all year round with Louvre Concepts.Create a cozy outdoor room to make the most out of your space no matter the season.
In the right light
With shorter days now upon us, inadequate exterior lighting becomes noticeable. Justine Hickie from Eurotech Lighting shares some guidelines for creating an effective outdoor lighting plan.
Create the right conditions
Enjoying your outdoor living space in winter can be a challenge. Darren Munden from Mico shows us how to create the perfect heated ambience all year round.
Sun-day style
Whether your outdoor area is big or small, creating an outdoor patio that’s stylish, welcoming and cosy, will not only make this area an extra living space, but a destination.
Surprise in the landscape
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders on the element of surprise and how the unexpected can elevate the sensory experience of design.
Maximise your space
Small office and living spaces can be easily optimised with these clever concepts from Blum, giving you more space to enjoy your home.
Detoxify your air
Many of us use technology to monitor our wellbeing, from what we eat to how much we exercise. The new uHoo allows us to take control of our health by monitoring unseen toxins in the air.
One way or another
Colour guru and interior stylist Alex Fulton works her magic on the Madras Link Ponte Brass Console table from Ballantynes, against a backdrop of Resene Double Kalgoorie Sands and resene eighth kalgoorie sands.
Individuality by design
Danish design store BoConcept has a reputation for timeless, quality design. Christchurch showroom manager Maika Grant shares some of the customisable options from the dining collection.