Time to celebrate
With a brand new home and a big birthday this year, Misco Joinery has a lot to celebrate in 2018.
Premium home on prime site
A show home designed and built by Dwell Homes for a stunning riverside site showcases outstanding architecture and impeccable workmanship.
Unique playground for car lovers
A showroom recently opened in Christchurch offers a unique multi-sensory experience for those who appreciate a vehicle as much more than just a mode of transport.
From the ground up
From muddy paddock to sheltered oasis, Kamo Marsh teamed up with a Halswell family to create this stunning outdoor retreat.
Sailing high
Located on a small, steep hillside section, this new build by Avenue Homes is firmly and reassuringly anchored to the bedrock and yet appears to float like a sailboat on the sea.
Two’s company
Partners in life and work, Amy and Darren, bring a personal touch to their unique tiling business.
Painted Lady
Capetonian interior designer Etienne Hanekom took a somewhat derelict Victorian country home and transformed it into an enigmatic and super-cool weekend escape
Work & play
Creating specialised zones for work and play helps keep the lines from blurring in the sand.
Warm as toast
Keep cosy this winter with a range of heating products from Edward Gibbon.
Fondue party
Creating faultless fondue at home has never been easier with stellar products and tips from Total Food Equipment.
Luxury spa therapy
For optimal wellbeing, a spa pool is a great way to reduce stress, soothe achy muscles and accelerate healing.
Innovation on tap
Modern, functional bathroom furniture has never looked this good with the latest collection from St Michel.
Roasted ratatouille with orzo
Inspired by the movie, Ratatouille, Downtime author Nadine Levy Redzepi has revisited this classic dish and given it her personal touch.
Going green
Landscape Architect Tony Milne muses over our predilection for greening in our interior spaces.
Your dream home sorted
Within weeks of establishing their new company, My Build Sorted has received a wave of positive feedback from industry professionals and happy homeowners alike, which continues to build momentum.
Pitch perfect
In a welcome departure from suburban convention, Candice and Scott Waller’s family home has been masterfully constructed by LM Built in a way that every aspect has been thoughtfully considered and articulated.
A good fit
Offering a highly personalised service in the most intimate of settings, The Fitting Room’s second location was created with femininity and comfort in mind.
The heat is on
Why is it that Kiwis choose to tough it out, heating one room at a time, when central heating is not only simple to install, efficient and economical, but stylish too?
Cream of the crop
The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards celebrate the finest in architectural design, from public spaces to residential dwellings. Our picks from this year’s winners all demonstrate intelligent design, combining convenience and comfort with exquisite beauty that enriches lives on a daily basis.