A modest Melbourne Federation-style architectural home takes on grand proportions thanks to the inclusion of a cluster of courtyards.
All in Renovation
Creative heritage
This Victorian home in Cape Town has been given a sophisticated update that brings out all its loveliest historic features, while also adding light-filled layers of elegance and ease
Love your timber
In recent years, the natural beauty of cedar and other timbers has made them a popular cladding choice.
But beauty requires maintenance. Brad Richards from Timber Love explains the importance of timber care.
Renewed purpose
At Musgroves, sustainability and character go hand in hand.
The long house
Multidisciplinary designer Mia Widlake and her artist and adman husband Rui Alves have given an architect’s former home in Johannesburg a new lease of life.
Coastal charm
A significant redesign and renovation of this seaside home by Johnston Architects and DJ Hewitt Builders with interiors by Inside-Out Design led to the creation of a breathtaking coastal retreat.
The tree must remain
The site for this home is located under a 60-year-old oak tree, and its retention was integral to the brief. Urbanfunction and Form Builders honoured their clients’ wishes in creating this exquisite Christchurch home.
The personal touch
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home without breaking the bank, working with recycled building materials is a fantastic option. We find out more with Musgroves.
From concept to completion
There are many things to consider when planning a new kitchen. Award-winning kitchen designer Larissa Breukelaar from Modern Age Kitchens and Joinery shows us how to go from inspiration to dream kitchen without the overwhelm in between.
The mighty mullet
With traditional style out front and a contemporary new addition extending out the back, the owners of an updated St Albans bungalow couldn’t resist nicknaming their home ‘Mullet House’.
Past perfected
A unique heritage property in Johannesburg combines the historic charm of the old with a smart, elegant and boldly contemporary take on family living.
The window to our future
Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation explains how we can help to reduce the effects of climate change and create a more energy-efficient home simply by replacing our windows.
10 years of outstanding homes
Since March 2012, abode has been shining a light on the work of some of the most exceptional builders in Canterbury and the South Island. Here we reflect on and celebrate a few of our favourite homes and the builders behind them.
Organic inspiration
The renovation of this mid-century Christchurch home by Yardley Architecture and Stu Lindsay Builders was inspired by its mature garden and the organic curves of nature.
Creative expansions
With family circumstances changing, it’s often easy to overlook alternative options to moving house. Extend a Home is the ideal design and build company helping homeowners to extend their home.
A new chapter
In the heart of Merivale, this sympathetically restored home is a treasured piece of history combined with stunning new elements to complement its English architectural heritage.
Better than ever
The dream of a relaxed, hillside lifestyle led to this outstanding transformation in Cashmere, from an unassuming 1990s plaster home to this sleek cedar-clad renovation from DJ Hewitt Builders.
Creative industry
Inside an old Berlin factory, interior architect and artist Ewelina Makosa and designer Jan Garncarek have created an inspiring, light-filled art studio.
Neon lights
A playful approach to colour and a willingness to try new things combine in this beautiful London home of two architects and their children.
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.