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
All in Outdoor Living
Go with the Flow
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne reminds us to get close to water this summer, for our own good.
Truly unique
Set the team from Henry Blakely Landscapes to work creating a beautiful bespoke outdoor space and they’re in their element.
From the ground up
From muddy paddock to sheltered oasis, Kamo Marsh teamed up with a Halswell family to create this stunning outdoor retreat.
Luxury spa therapy
For optimal wellbeing, a spa pool is a great way to reduce stress, soothe achy muscles and accelerate healing.
City slickers
A pair of striking architectural townhouses delivers the best of both worlds: the excitement of the inner city just beyond the gate, with all the peace and privacy found in sleepy suburbia.
Nature's calling
Exploring what an ‘outdoor room’ can do to improve your lifestyle, landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes Hayden Stark shares his ideas.
Take the plunge
Landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes, Hayden Stark offers some expert pool advice to ensure you don’t get in over your head.
Plastic fantastic
Take the party outdoors with premium Italian acrylic serveware from Total Food Equipment.
All fired up
Take your cooking into the great outdoors this summer with a range of solutions from BBQs Direct.
Ask the experts
We speak with four of Christchurch’s leading landscape architects and designers to shine a light on the fundamentals required to create stunning outdoor spaces.
Endless summer
Capitalise on the best nature has to offer this summer by transforming your outdoor spaces into zones for entertaining, relaxing and having fun.
Best of both worlds
A post-quake re-imagining of a classic garden brings together the best of formal structure and rambling rustic beauty.
Outdoor oases
One couple’s affinity with nature has led to the creation of a stunning collection of ‘lifespaces’ realised by Goom Landscapes.
Grand plans
A historic homestead with generous grounds, replete with majestic oak trees, is restored to its former glory with the help of the experts at Goom Landscapes
A sheltered life
LouvreTec’s Marketing Manager, Mckenzie Collins, offers some valuable tips on how to increase the usability and enjoyment of your outdoor spaces.
A lifespace
An inspired design by Goom Landscapes has enhanced the natural beauty of the surrounding area, and delivered a series of beautiful spaces for family living
Modern flames
We get the lowdown on gas fires from Escea’s Architectural Advisor, Richard Miller
A space to gather
This award-winning design by Goom Landscapes offers a functional yet beautiful space for family life to play out
Pools aplenty
Morgan+Stone are on hand to help you achieve a backyard oasis, personalised to meet your needs