abode stylists unwrap the joy of gifting with these curated home pieces, perfect for the festive season.
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abode stylists unwrap the joy of gifting with these curated home pieces, perfect for the festive season.
Open to ideas
Summer is on the way, says Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes. It’s time to open the doors to your backyard.
Keep your cool
The key to comfortable living this summer starts with proper ventilation. Simply Heat has the secret to a healthier home.
Relax and enjoy
Kick back and settle into the best of the summer season
On a deadline
Rachael Cone of Total Realty explains the ins and outs of a deadline sale.
The commute
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on crossing dimensions and deeper perceptions.
Rising star
What does it mean to be an award-winning landscaper? Jarod Anderson of Anderson Landscapes tells all.
On urbanity and nature in Tokyo
Guest columnist Jack Milne, Rough Milne Mitchell’s Tony Milne’s son, shares reflections from his new home in Tokyo, Japan.
Material difference
Get the look without the maintenance with Millboard Envello Cladding by Forté.
Staying put
A large existing oak tree was an integral part of the design of this modern homestead in Christchurch, expertly built by David Reid Homes Canterbury.
Face value
Not all exterior plastering systems are created equal. Resene Construction Systems can offer peace of mind.
Get entertaining
Want to create your dream kitchen but don’t know where to start? Trends Kitchens has some good news.
The auction option
Auctions are often a great way to sell a house but there are pros and cons. Rachael Cone of Total Realty explains.
The grass is greener
Builderscrack.co.nz has you covered with practical lawn advice that best suits your needs, budget and lifestyle.
A vibrant life
Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors perfectly captures the spirit of a creative young family with this sophisticated transformation.
Peak performance
A high-performing, energy-efficient home in Sumner, designed by Urbanfunction, shows the vision of what’s possible for housing in Ōtautahi.
The perfect combination
A chance to express her own interior design skills, homeowner Haley from Cleine Design worked with Mike Greer Homes to create this beautiful new home for herself and her family on the outskirts of Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Shifting sands
In a variety of rich colours, these fully customisable bathroom basins from Living Design are 3D printed – from sand.
Evoking nature
Create a serene bathroom sanctuary with Oakleys Plumbing Supplies using hues of blues and greens.