As we launch into 2023, you may be looking to begin a new build or renovation. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak tells us how considering the interiors early in the project will bring the best results.
Gardens on high
Plants don’t have to be relegated to ground level. With the green roofs and walls from award-winning landscaping company Natural Habitats, gardens can defy gravity.
Functional luxury
Luxury is not simply generated through ‘a look’. For advice on how to create the experience of luxury and tips on what’s trending, we went to one of the world’s leading cabinetry hardware manufacturers, Hettich.
That’s wool, folks
Two modern powerhouses in the world of wool, Wilson and Dorset and Wisewool, have teamed up to bring a forward focus to the natural fibre, with an ambition to ditch synthetics.
Settling for more
With the housing market moving more in favour of buyers recently, Rachael Cone from Total Realty spoke with her busy South Island teams to share their insights on the top must-haves for home buyers.
One way or another - Tonal flow
The Kelly Hoppen Coco chair from Frobisher sits comfortably in a backdrop of Resene Parchment with abstract stripes in Resene White Pointer.
Style and performance
Large oversized glazing continues to feature strongly in new high-end homes. But it's not just views that count, as building code compliance changes drive rising expectations on performance.
House on the river
This large and impressive home, designed by Wilkie and Bruce Architects and built by Hoogervorst Builders on the banks of the Avon River, is a masterpiece in the making.
Sit back and relax
When investing in a sofa, it’s essential to find a dream piece that’s comfortable, stylish and perfectly suited to its space. BoConcept tells us how to find the right fit and reveals some of its most popular designs.
Summer’s lawn
Our lawns take pride of place in Kiwi homes; SmartGrass shares with us the benefits of having their turf installed for summer.
Your personal aesthetic
Designer Campbell Johnson has recently returned from Milan, Italy, to his hometown of Christchurch with a reignited creativity for interiors.
Textural warmth
Following an inspiring trip to the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Expo in Italy, James Thomson from Brymac Tiles tells us about key trends to look out for in the year ahead.
The tree must remain
The site for this home is located under a 60-year-old oak tree, and its retention was integral to the brief. Urbanfunction and Form Builders honoured their clients’ wishes in creating this exquisite Christchurch home.
Gold standard
Standing proudly on a corner section in the seaside suburb of Mount Pleasant, this
award-winning home from Holloway Builders fits the bill for a luxurious forever home.
An Integrated family of homes
Offering a glimpse into the past, alongside the efficiencies and luxuries of modern living, these six executive homes, to be built by Milne Construction, are set to take centre stage on an iconic heritage site in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Right house, right time
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes explains why buying a home in the right market at the right time is less important than the period of time you intend to own it.
One way or another - Sage haven
The Olive Bedhead from Wink Design strikes a calm pose in this serene bedroom with a backdrop of Resene Transcend, Resene Tea and Resene Quarter Tea.
One way or another - Boutique chic
The bold and beautiful curves of the Olive Bedhead from Wink Design pop amid stripes of Resene Valentine and Resene Inspire in this whimsical bedroom.
The zen of nature
From natural wool carpets to customisable and handcrafted rugs, Bremworth now adds a new carpet to its collection that’s perfectly in tune with our New Zealand nature.
An architectural statement
This striking home designed by MC Architecture Studio and built by Steve Brown Builders breaks the mould on seaside architecture and design in the coastal suburb of Sumner.