When it comes to building your first home, a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. abode's new home build expert Dean McGuigan, is ready to tackle the tough questions about getting your first project underway.
When it comes to building your first home, a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. abode's new home build expert Dean McGuigan, is ready to tackle the tough questions about getting your first project underway.
Blurring the boundary between indoors and out, this inspiring family home combines a laidback lifestyle with subtly sophisticated interiors.
Lady Grey tea is a black tea, scented with oil of bergamot and a hint of lemon and orange. Pair it with delectable raspberry macarons for a very special afternoon tea treat.
In Aotearoa’s unique and changeable climate, Louvre Concepts can give you control over your outdoor living environment.
Creating a beautiful garden can take a lot of work and time. If you don’t have the time or the green fingers, Goom Landscapes share a few tips to keep in mind when creating your piece of paradise.
For style-conscious lovers of low maintenance living, Millboard decking from Forté Flooring creates beautiful outdoor spaces where people can relax and socialise, all year round.
The warmer weather is almost upon us. So now is the time to start planning some outdoor gatherings with family and friends. We caught up with Henry from Henry Blakely Landscapes to find out what you can do with your outdoor space to prepare for outdoor entertaining.
The team at Abode have enlisted top design specialists to give their take on how to make your outdoors great.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Abode's new columnist, interior designer and business manager extraordinaire, Kathy Husband, who tells us all about an exciting trend in outdoor furnishing.
This bedroom has a tranquil and inviting Nordic mood brought together by Resene with layered natural fibres and neutral tones.
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.
Built as both show home and family home, this brand new John Ross Architectural Builders’ hillside creation combines comfort, quality and stunning good looks.
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.
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.
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.
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.