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AOTEAROA HOMES + IDEAS + ADVICE
A fresh start
Jun 1

Jun 1 A fresh start

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Bathroom

Revitalise your bathroom with the expertise of Oakleys Bathroom and Plumbing Supplies’ star design consultant, Karen Kim.

Interior style
May 30

May 30 Interior style

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Interior Design, Style

Creating a cohesive interior scheme takes just a few key ingredients.

Perfect balance
May 28

May 28 Perfect balance

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Renovation, Interior Design

Old blends with new in this 160-year-old Victorian home nestled in the heart of Cape Town – packed with personal charm, French-Asian influences and lashings of luxe.

Historical triumph
May 25

May 25 Historical triumph

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Renovation

With the help of restoration building specialists, BD Construction, this family of four now enjoys the riches of the past as well as the conveniences of modern technology.

Nature's calling
May 23

May 23 Nature's calling

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Landscaping, Outdoor Living

Exploring what an ‘outdoor room’ can do to improve your lifestyle, landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes Hayden Stark shares his ideas.

Modern living, traditional wares
May 21

May 21 Modern living, traditional wares

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Kitchen, Food

For cookware that will take you from kitchen to table this winter, look no further than Total Food Equipment.

How to: dye Japanese style
May 14

May 14 How to: dye Japanese style

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DIY

Master the art of indigo dyeing with these simple step-by-step techniques from Nicola Gouldsmith's new book, Shibori, and create unique pieces for your home.

Take the plunge
Apr 23

Apr 23 Take the plunge

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Landscaping, Outdoor Living

Landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes, Hayden Stark offers some expert pool advice to ensure you don’t get in over your head.

Blueberry buns
Apr 20

Apr 20 Blueberry buns

abode Magazine
Food

Steffi Knowles-Dellner lifts the lid on the art of eating harmoniously, Swedish-style.

Designer vision
Apr 18

Apr 18 Designer vision

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Interior Design

With a reputation for unparalleled creativity and effortless style, interior designer Fiona Renton of Sandalwood Design shares her secrets to success.

Nature’s calling
Apr 16

Apr 16 Nature’s calling

abode Magazine
New Build

A lifelong love affair with Tekapo was the inspiration behind this modern holiday home by High Country Carpentry.

Small spaces, big potential
Apr 13

Apr 13 Small spaces, big potential

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Inner City Living, Small spaces

Studio Home design blogger Julia Atkinson offers some stellar tips on how to make the most of tiny spaces.

Streamlined simplicity
Apr 11

Apr 11 Streamlined simplicity

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Inner City Living, Storage

Creating a carefully organised dressing room is effortless with the extensive product range and expert advice on offer at Simply Wardrobes.

Tranquil abiding
Apr 9

Apr 9 Tranquil abiding

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Inner City Living, New Build

Where the bustle of city life meets the calm contemplation found in nature, a trio of inner-city dwellings deliver the best of both worlds.

Inner-city oasis
Apr 5

Apr 5 Inner-city oasis

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Inner City Living, Landscaping

Landscape Architect Tony Milne muses on the makings of successful inner-city living in Christchurch.

Considered design
Apr 2

Apr 2 Considered design

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Interior Design, New Build

Boutique interior architecture studio Eterno Design draws on two decades of experience to create a series of stunning spaces that exemplify effortless modern life.

Coffee & cake
Mar 30

Mar 30 Coffee & cake

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Food, Kitchen

Enjoy sumptuous baking and cafe-quality espresso at home with stellar products from Total Food Equipment.

How to: Style indoor plants
Mar 26

Mar 26 How to: Style indoor plants

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DIY, Garden, Style

Inject life into every nook with Jason Chongue’s helpful hints, from his inspiring new book Plant Society.

Bijoux gardening
Mar 23

Mar 23 Bijoux gardening

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Garden, Style, Inner City Living

Add colour and living beauty to your abode with these top tips for small spaces.

Back to basics
Mar 21

Mar 21 Back to basics

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New Build

Built by McKenzie Builders, this family home walks the line between rustic romance and modern industrial.

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