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Abode Magazine
AOTEAROA HOMES + IDEAS + ADVICE
Character features
Dec 16

Dec 16 Character features

abode Magazine
Colour, DIY, Expert Advice, Services, Style

Architectural features such as cornices or mouldings can add character, but homes without these can be just as alluring. Resene shows us how to add interest and amplify walls with colour and design features.

Be bold
Dec 16

Dec 16 Be bold

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Services, Style

Whether building new or renovating your existing property, you might want to start thinking ahead to your interior design. Lena Doull from Dwell Interiors shares her insights on creating an interior that complements your personality and contemporary trends.

One way or another - dark luxe
Dec 16

Dec 16 One way or another - dark luxe

abode Magazine
Colour, DIY, Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Style

Here a luxuriously earthy palette of Resene Bronze with bespoke art in Resene Bullion bring a natural sophistication to the Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 from Frobisher, with accessories in natural materials and tones.

One way or another - blush brunch
Dec 16

Dec 16 One way or another - blush brunch

abode Magazine
Colour, DIY, Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Style

The Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 at Frobisher provides the inspiration for a blush-themed brunch, with a contrasting backdrop of Resene coral tree and a playfully painted arch in Resene prairie sand with warm brass and rattan accents.

The art of transformation
Dec 16

Dec 16 The art of transformation

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Services

Double wooden herringbone doors lead into the luxurious Eterno Design showroom in Merivale Mall, where interior architect Emma Morris showcases a selection of inspiring spaces.

A rug for all seasons
Dec 16

Dec 16 A rug for all seasons

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Flooring, Services

Great interiors aren’t complete without incredible rugs. We look at what Bremworth has to offer to make your space perfect for you.

Six designer steps to entertain in style
Dec 16

Dec 16 Six designer steps to entertain in style

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Garden, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Living, Services

Katy Husband from Feather and Oak is ready to welcome summer and is taking her interior style outdoors for entertaining this season.

Getting to know your buyer
Dec 16

Dec 16 Getting to know your buyer

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Inner City Living, Lifestyle, Services

From first-home buyers to right-sizers, Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton tell us how to identify the right buyers for your home and the features that will tick all their boxes.

Summer, sun and water
Dec 16

Dec 16 Summer, sun and water

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Garden, Landscaping, Outdoor Living

Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects shares his thoughts on the festive season and the benefits of swimming in a natural pool.

A new chapter
Oct 31

Oct 31 A new chapter

abode Magazine
Bathroom, Flooring, Heating, Interior Design, Joinery, Landscaping, Lighting, Renovation

In the heart of Merivale, this sympathetically restored home is a treasured piece of history combined with stunning new elements to complement its English architectural heritage.

One way or another - Country Kid
Oct 31

Oct 31 One way or another - Country Kid

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Interior Design, Style, Home

Alex Fulton brings a sophisticated cool palette of Resene Green Spring and Resene Paddock to create a calm kid’s bedroom with The sleek New Zealand made 1970s Scandi Chair from Craftbuilt Industries.

One way or another - Modern town
Oct 31

Oct 31 One way or another - Modern town

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Style

Here, Alex Fulton sets the stage for the 1970s Scandi Chair from Craftbuilt Industries with a backdrop of Resene Double Concrete and artwork textured with Resene SRG Grit while accessories in Resene KamIkaze and Resene Burnt Crimson provide a playful contrast.

Kitchen layout, made easy
Oct 31

Oct 31 Kitchen layout, made easy

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Joinery, Kitchen

A kitchen today is used for so much more than just cooking. Getting the right design is crucial, and Hettich has all the answers.

What Covid-19 has taught us about our homes
Oct 31

Oct 31 What Covid-19 has taught us about our homes

abode Magazine
Architecture, Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Lifestyle

Zia Lilley, interior designer at John Ross Architectural Builders considers how the pandemic has changed the way we inhabit our homes and how we can look forward to building better.

Designed to entertain
Oct 31

Oct 31 Designed to entertain

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living

It’s the perfect time of year to elevate your outdoor space. Goom Landscapes and Compass Pools Christchurch team up to show us how to create multiple low maintenance areas and what to consider when adding a pool to your garden.

Birds in the city
Oct 31

Oct 31 Birds in the city

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Garden, Landscaping, Lifestyle

Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects shares his love of New Zealand native birds
and their spring habitat in Nelson and Ōtautahi.

Let your walls do the talking
Oct 31

Oct 31 Let your walls do the talking

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Interior Design, Materials, Services

Are you looking for an interior refresh? Katy Husband from Feather and Oak Interiors tells us how wallpaper may be the answer to give your space a lift and create some personality.

Guest room retreat
Oct 31

Oct 31 Guest room retreat

abode Magazine
Colour, DIY, Expert Advice, Home, Interior Design, Small spaces

During the holiday season, spare rooms everywhere fill up with friends and family. Resene shows us how to keep those guests coming back with a beautiful, cohesive space.

Ready, set, sell in summer
Oct 31

Oct 31 Ready, set, sell in summer

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Inner City Living, Home, Lifestyle, Services, Townhouse

If you’re dreaming of a new home for Christmas, then Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton have some words of encouragement to help you navigate the market.

A new world of interiors
Oct 31

Oct 31 A new world of interiors

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Inner City Living, Interior Design, Living, Services, Style

For lovers of Hamptons and coastal style, the new Oneworld Collection showroom in Christchurch is a destination for classic luxury.

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