Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes tells us which areas to focus on when bringing design trends into your home and how to create a visual impact that can be easily updated.
One way or another - Nordic cool
The Kelly Hoppen Coco Accent Chair from Frobisher stands out amid this minimalist tonal setting with wall in Resene Credence and battens in Resene Boris.
Natural and vibrant
If you need some inspiration for your summer project, Resene is here to help with a look at some of the biggest colour and design trends for 2023.
Inspired by nature
Using natural resources to create a sense of harmony between built and natural environments is the key to biophilic design. Lockwood explores this trend and how it’s thriving in its homes.
Renewed purpose
At Musgroves, sustainability and character go hand in hand.
The long house
Multidisciplinary designer Mia Widlake and her artist and adman husband Rui Alves have given an architect’s former home in Johannesburg a new lease of life.
The past informs the future
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell reflects on the return of Scandinavian minimalism and architectural simplicity in landscape design.
Coastal charm
A significant redesign and renovation of this seaside home by Johnston Architects and DJ Hewitt Builders with interiors by Inside-Out Design led to the creation of a breathtaking coastal retreat.
Game, set and match
In a winning partnership, Jennian Homes Canterbury collaborates with the New Zealand Olympic Committee to build a contemporary Christchurch home.
New year, new build?
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.