The team at Abode have enlisted top design specialists to give their take on how to make your outdoors great.
Love for the long term
When upgrading your garden landscape, have you ever considered the need for an overarching design and plan? We spoke to Luke Robertson from Epic Landscape Design, on how to create a design that you will love for the long term.
Sidle up to spring
With the onset of spring, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne, reflects on the wonders of simple pleasures and asks how we might create our outdoor space this season.
Laundry low-down
The laundry is often tucked away, but that doesn’t mean this functional space should be neglected. Abode’s DIY experts Shayden and Georgia from Moochstyle have been working away to find the perfect mix of budget, form and function.
Showroom Style
As the housing market in Nelson Tasman steadily grows, there has never been a better time for Oakleys Plumbing Supplies to open its Nelson showroom.
Indoor outdoor wow
Meet Abode's new columnist, interior designer and business manager extraordinaire, Kathy Husband, who tells us all about an exciting trend in outdoor furnishing.
Hygge haven
This bedroom has a tranquil and inviting Nordic mood brought together by Resene with layered natural fibres and neutral tones.
Building a bright future
This sleek black and white dwelling from Golden Homes holds the promise of a dream lifestyle for first-time buyers, where style, quality and space combine for easy, modern living.
Elevated elegance
Built as both show home and family home, this brand new John Ross Architectural Builders’ hillside creation combines comfort, quality and stunning good looks.
Raising the bar
The experienced team behind the development of Lady Wigram Village set out to create the ultimate retirement complex. The result is an elegant, state-of-the-art complex and thriving community, loved by those who call the village home.
Southern beauty
A unique location with commanding uninterrupted views of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps beyond provide a cinematic backdrop for this luxurious and imposing home, from Johnston Architects and CDL Building.
Partners in design and performance
The time spent at home during lockdown seems to have spurred the renovators among us to life, and designer Davinia Sutton and trusted partner Oakleys Plumbing Supplies are here to help, working together to create beautiful kitchens and bathrooms.
Green for go
Why is this the busiest time of year for artificial grass installations? Well, winter is upon us, and so is the hassle of kids and pets tracking mud inside. We spoke to Jack Kennedy, of SmartGrass, to dispel some of the myths about artificial grass.
All under one roof
Manufacturers and installers of quality joinery, Misco Joinery, not only create your cabinetry, they have a team of experts who will help you design the ideal solution for you.
Make a statement
It’s easy to take your bathroom sink for granted. The water always flows out when you turn on the tap and only really requires our attention when it gets blocked. Stefan Warnaar of Crete Basins says it’s time to let your sink take centre stage.
Help is at hand
When renovating or restoring, the discovery of asbestos, toxic mould or any type of contamination can be scary. MBC Environmental Solutions can fix those headaches so that you can get on with the fun side of renovating.
A fresh take
Renovating your home need not break the bank, and manufacturer and supplier, Eurotech Lighting, recommend upgrading your lighting as a budget-friendly way to refresh your interiors.
Positively painterly
In this lounge, a wall in Resene Solitude has been given a gorgeous painterly treatment with a watercolour-style mural in shapes and colours inspired by an artistic cushion.
A world of difference
With the installation of Cavalier Bremworth’s new interactive display stands, customers at The Flooring Centre can get hands-on with the samples, making choosing the perfect 100 per cent wool carpet a breeze.
Humming along
Homeowners with plans for a move will be wondering if now’s a good time to sell. Established Bayleys Fendalton real estate agents Steve and Belinda Ellis are happy to report that the Christchurch property market is abuzz.