This spacious and refined home designed by Lee Johnstone and built by Wayne Murray Builders achieves an inspirational balance between clean, modern lines and timeless, natural elegance.
One way or another - Coastal calm
Here the Thomas Bina Blaine Media Console from Frobisher is the centre piece for a calm, coastal living room with a backdrop in Resene Bud and Resene Half Villa White.
One way or another - French resolution
The elegant lines of Thomas Bina Blaine Media Console from Frobisher are accentuated by this playful, French inspired colour palette featuring Resene Half Resolution blue and Resene Smashing.
Experiencing landscape, the e-bike way
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell, considers the increasing accessibility of the landscape on two wheels.
Cool and calm
When it comes to restful and relaxing colours for living spaces, Resene shows us how peaceful, calm and gentle blue has tremendous soothing power.
The steps to your first home
Our new columnist Rachael Cone, managing director of Total Realty, shares some helpful tips for navigating the buying process and preparing to take those all-important first steps towards homeownership.
How to be more sustainable in our homes
Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shines a light on soft furnishings, furniture and décor that MINIMISE environmental impacts, reuse industry by-products and recycle materials.
Into the light
This Cape Town home combines its breathtaking location with clean-lined architecture, panoramic views and considered interiors, featuring a spectacular selection of contemporary design.
Just right for you
Have you ever felt like a room was “not quite right”, but just couldn’t put your finger on what was wrong with it? It could be the rug placement, colour or size. abode looks at what Bremworth has to offer to solve our dilemmas.
Sofa transformations
How a classic, luxurious, Hamptons style sofa can transform your living space with the help of OneWorld Collection, in Christchurch.
Passionfruit slice
Passionfruit and honey are a match made in heaven. This Two Raw Sisters recipe is a life hack for anyone who doesn’t have a high-speed blender. Rather than using raw cashews and being left with a gritty texture, use cashew butter. All the tough blending is done for you, and no matter what type of equipment you have, the filling will always be super smooth and creamy.
Heating upwards
Imagine living in a warm toasty home with heating that you don’t see or hear. It’s just there, pleasantly warm. Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation tells us how.
Improve your chances for approval
As restrictions on mortgage approvals continue, Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes puts home finance under the microscope with valuable advice on how to secure a home loan.
On budget, on time, or not at all?
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes discusses the importance of doing your research when planning to build a home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Warmth from head to toe
In the cooler weather, wearing socks is a quick fix for cold feet, but Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation delves deeper and considers how to warm our feet from the ground up.
Walnut and date baked pears with dulce de leche
Margo and Rosa of Two Raw Sisters enjoyed this recipe on cold autumn nights during lockdown, when their whole family loved the delectable combination of baked pears and dulce de leche. It’s so delicious that you may want to make double (or triple) the amount of the dulce de leche which goes well with almost any dessert.
A resounding yes
The brief was for a home set up for effortless entertaining and easy family living. Sinclair Builders exceeded expectations and picked up a prized award along the way.
Past, present and future
Sharp, architectural forms are deftly woven into the backdrop of rural greenery and peacefulness in this exceptional home by Studio 4 Architects and Jim Reed Builders.
A legacy of excellence
Building on more than 140 years as a place that fosters ambition alongside preparation, The Cathedral Grammar School has opened a new classroom block that effortlessly balances tradition with forward focus.
10 years of outstanding homes
Since March 2012, abode has been shining a light on the work of some of the most exceptional builders in Canterbury and the South Island. Here we reflect on and celebrate a few of our favourite homes and the builders behind them.