This relaxed and stylish family holiday home, by South Architects and Gregg Architectural Builders, embraces the ideas of alpine and escapism in perfect, equal measures.
All in Living
Interior evolution
Nextdore is at the cutting edge of interior design innovation. We spoke to managing director Nick Dore and general manager Sharon Moore who told us about the extensive range on offer in their Christchurch showroom.
A design for life
Architectural designer James Hunter conceived this substantial St Albans home for his family, which was expertly brought to life by DJ Hewitt Builders.
Going dutch
This exquisite South African home references traditional Cape Dutch architecture and creates a contemporary new order with a vineyard and a gin garden.
Nice and narrow
A narrow site with limited access meant challenging work for this Cashmere home build. But Hillview Construction made easy work of the beautiful result.
Inner-city haven
A move to the centre of town has proved just the ticket for the delighted owners of this elegant home in Christchurch’s CBD, built by M O Brown Builders Limited.
Back to nature
Wānaka entrepreneurs Ben Wilson and Amanda Dorset have developed a unique natural furniture concept crafted from pure New Zealand sheepskin. Co-founder Amanda tells us about rethinking how we lounge, and working with New Zealand’s favourite natural resource.
The warm art of wool
We explore the latest trends in unique, handmade custom flooring from Designer Rugs who are in the business of turning wool from South Island farms into works of art.
Wave break
On the West Coast of South Africa, a family’s holiday home is a cosy social hub from which to dash off into the waves and enjoy a sporting lifestyle.
Plum valley
A boldly and beautifully restored farmhouse and barn combines subtlety and respect for the past as much as it expresses individuality and a refreshing disregard for convention.
The house that Shearer built
This classically renovated home from Character Builders and MCD Architecture is a seamless blend of old and new, with a surprising family history.
Winning white
Combining super-functional spaces with the elegance of white on white, this striking Merivale family home by Coll Architecture has scooped up a well-deserved award.
La dolce vita in Aotearoa
Our homes are canvases on which we express our creativity, so what better way to produce a masterpiece than with Forté’s new Artiste and Moda Collections? The team at Forté Flooring tells us all about these two European-inspired ranges.
A store within a store
McKenzie & Willis have formed a partnership with fellow local brand Belle Interiors, who bring their beautiful furniture collection and design service into the renowned home styling hub.
Limited edition
Carefully considered and evolved over time, this extraordinary home in a seaside town in South Africa is both inspiring work headquarters and happy hideaway for this family of seven.
Setting the scene
Now is the time to start enjoying your property’s backyard. Goom Landscapes offer some guiding principles on how to add beauty and value, as they showcase their recent award-winning work in the high country.
Open day
Blurring the boundary between indoors and out, this inspiring family home combines a laidback lifestyle with subtly sophisticated interiors.
Whatever the weather
In Aotearoa’s unique and changeable climate, Louvre Concepts can give you control over your outdoor living environment.
Backyard paradise
The team at Abode have enlisted top design specialists to give their take on how to make your outdoors great.
Raising the bar
The experienced team behind the development of Lady Wigram Village set out to create the ultimate retirement complex. The result is an elegant, state-of-the-art complex and thriving community, loved by those who call the village home.