If you’ve been wanting to put together a new look for your home or living space but need some inspiration, then the Frobisher showroom and design team can help you find your own unique style.
Built-in certainty
With so much uncertainty in the building industry right now, Jennian Homes Canterbury makes building your new home a dream.
One way or another - Dusk and moonlight
Here a rich colour palette of Resene Matchmaker and Resene Ghost complements the classic style of the CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk from Ballantynes.
One way or another - Rustic eclectic
The CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk from Ballantynes shows its rustic side against a layered backdrop of Resene Swiss Caramel, Resene Manuka Honey and Resene Pearl Lusta.
Pattern play
Is there any colour combination more classic than black and white? Resene demonstrates the timeless minimalism of this dynamic duo.
Winter landscape
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders the winter landscape and the traditions that embrace the chill of the season.
Covid-19 and the real estate market
Rachael Cone, owner of Total Realty, reflects on how the pandemic has impacted the housing market and where it’s likely to be heading now that we’ve adapted to life with Covid-19.
Coconut carrot ginger soup
This Two Raw Sisters soup is amazing during the colder months of the year. Roasted kumara and carrots are delicious with the fragrant fresh ginger and turmeric, curry powder and miso. Add a dollop of creamy coconut yoghurt to tie everything together.
First home help
As the banks tighten up on lending and interest rates continue to rise, taking that first step onto the property ladder can seem like an unattainable goal. Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes shares the latest incentives to help first-time home buyers on their way.
The window to our future
Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation explains how we can help to reduce the effects of climate change and create a more energy-efficient home simply by replacing our windows.
Less is more
More and more of us are choosing to build small. Gregg Architectural Builders shows how to create joy in the small and functional with this unique home on the hills of Christchurch.
Cheerfully delightful
Despite the challenge of eight neighbouring properties, this beautiful home was skilfully delivered by Simplexity Builders, bringing smiles all-round.
Naturally narrow
Quietly positioned close to the Avon River, this dazzlingly unique home from South Architects and John Garlick Builders is a fine example of how a narrow site never needs to be a hindrance to beauty.
So far, so perfect
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.