At the corner of Armagh Street and iconic New Regent Street, this inner-city apartment, built by Dan Saunders Construction, gently honours Christchurch's architectural history while pointing clearly towards the city's vibrant future.
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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.
Showing the way
This year Oakleys Plumbing Supplies will celebrate 145 years in business. Opening a new showroom in Cromwell, the company demonstrates a commitment to leading the way for customers.
Βeckoned by beauty
Babylonstoren’s new Fynbos Cottage in South Africa’s winelands offers a private sanctuary where nature takes the lead.
From dream to reality
Thanks to Palazzo Kitchens’ state-of-the-art design technology, clients can now expect a next-level customer experience.
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.
What’s fresh in lighting?
Innovative lighting manufacturer and supplier, Eurotech Lighting, proudly introduces the 2020 collection; offering an enticing new range of residential lighting fixtures.
Dare to be different
When Sharon Moore of interiors retailer Nextdore and partner Phil built on the hill above Westmorland, they couldn’t have hoped for a smoother ride with M.O. Brown Builders, providing them with a chance to showcase their outstanding style and flair for interiors.
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.
Casting Light
Thoughts on interior lighting design by Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space, Abode’s resident interior designer
Southern Beauty
Guest kitchen design expert, Sandy Eagle, recently completed a fabulous kitchen for a family bach in Tarras, Central Otago. Here she tells us what went into achieving the stunning look, and superb functionality.
Design Feature - The perfect sofa
A new sofa is an investment in comfort and a pivotal style statement in your living room. Here, the experts from BoConcept share some top tips to help you choose.
Work of art
An exploration of artistic textiles by Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space, Abode’s resident interior designer
Colourful cool
Combining vibrant colour and bold visual flair with clean architectural lines, this family home in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, is a classic study in the power of contrasts
Got you covered
Refreshing your living area can be as simple as replacing the cushions, and the team from Bolt of Cloth pride themselves on being New Zealand’s cushion experts, providing a makeover service that will cheer up your couch and liven up your room.
The Green Haus
A sensitive architectural renovation has removed the barriers between inside and out, transforming this home into a secluded city oasis and allowing its residents to meditate on the wonders of nature from every angle.
The best of the best special
Here at Abode we have been reflecting on the year that’s been, a year filled with amazing projects we have had the privilege of featuring. In all cases, the homeowners were welcoming, showing us around, talking through the build process and singing the praises of the builders and contractors involved. To celebrate, we got together and pored over the projects that graced the pages in 2018 to select our Best of the Best, so called because all the homes we feature are of an incredibly high standard.
Nau mai, haere mai
You only get one chance to create a first impression. Be sure it’s the one you want – a big Kiwi welcome.
A view to the future
This farming couple’s plan to soak up the sun and the views and take care of future generations, resulted in an award-winning collaboration with Lone Pine Building.