Traditionally known as a plumbing and bathroom supplier, Mico is spreading its wings to include a wide range of quality heating options on display year-round in their flagship showroom.
The case for radiant heat
Before you decide how to keep your home warm, dry and cosy, consider the many benefits of radiant infrared heating from Herschel Infrared.
The timing’s right
While the days are still long and the first frost is in the distance, it’s the perfect time to get ahead of the game and explore winter heating options at Heatstore.
True blue
Clay, plywood and a splash of Yves Klein Blue combine to stunning effect in the London home of a fashion designer, her architect husband and their two daughters.
Spirulina Green Chicken Salad
This fresh and tasty power-packed chicken salad is packed with goodness to supercharge your workout, enhance your mood and keep skin and hair looking healthy and beautiful.
The bathroom renovation
Shayden and Georgia of Mooch Style are well entrenched in their major bathroom overhaul. Here they share their best planning advice for a successful project.
Urban retreat
When thinking of an urban retreat, images of luxury, relaxation and calm spring to mind. It is precisely that sense of peace that Geoff Tune Architecture set out to achieve in this delightful family home in Fendalton.
Out on a limb
The owners of this stunning Merivale home put their daring and unconventional plans in the capable hands of The Woodsmith, and the result is a superb modern home with cutting-edge interior style.
The test of time
The future of this well-loved character Opawa home hung in the balance until Nathan Cook Builders came to the rescue with this tasteful and sensitive restoration.
Shaping the future
With the completion of this stylish, space-efficient Lyttelton showcase, Shaped Architecture puts enjoying your own architecturally designed home firmly within reach.
Building on the past
At the corner of Armagh Street and iconic New Regent Street, this inner-city apartment, built by Dan Saunders Construction, gently honours Christchurch's architectural history while pointing clearly towards the city's vibrant future.
Naturally New Zealand, naturally wool
With the arrival of Cavalier Bremworth’s newest ranges of carpet at The Flooring Centre, now is the time to think natural.
Ahead of the curve
As suppliers of premium interiors products, the team from Nextdore have their finger firmly on the pulse of international interior trends. Here they share their top ten bathroom trends to look out for in 2020.
Rhubarb Strawbs 'n' Cream loaded shortbread
Dessert doesn’t get any better than this. The combination of crisp, crumbly thyme and lemon shortbread paired with rhubarb, strawberries and whipped cream is simply heavenly.
Showing the way
This year Oakleys Plumbing Supplies will celebrate 145 years in business. Opening a new showroom in Cromwell, the company demonstrates a commitment to leading the way for customers.
The grass is always greener
Laying an artificial lawn can be the key to achieving a beautiful new look for your home. And according to Jack Kennedy of SmartGrass, can also encourage you to change your lifestyle for the better.
Build the dream
“If you can dream it, we can build it.” That’s the philosophy of the team from Pioneer Pools, expert pool and spa builders who specialise in unique, custom-designed concrete swimming pools and spas.
Shared style
Introducing Abode's newest columnists, Shayden and Georgia Whipps of popular and inspiring DIY and home décor blog, Mooch Style.
The stories we tell
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne, of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects, muses on the role of storytelling in design.
Make a splash
Reminiscent of summer swims and exotic getaways, turquoise shades from Resene add energy and life to any space.