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Abode Magazine
AOTEAROA HOMES + IDEAS + ADVICE
The making of an oasis
Nov 1

Nov 1 The making of an oasis

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Garden, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Living, Materials, Outdoor Living, Services

Green Therapy creates a leafy idyll centred around an outdoor fireplace.

Good as gold
Sep 4

Sep 4 Good as gold

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Architecture, Materials, New Build, Lifestyle

This holiday destination cabin designed by Fabric celebrates its unique West Coast location and the pioneering spirit of the early gold-panners who lived in the area.

More than meets the eye
Sep 4

Sep 4 More than meets the eye

abode Magazine
Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Materials, New Build, Outdoor Living

It’s a killer view, so of course this new-build home by Aaron Jones of Urbanfunction drinks it in from every angle. But there are plenty of other factors at play.

New view
Sep 4

Sep 4 New view

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Architecture, Lifestyle, New Build, Outdoor Living, Materials

The prime location and perfect lifestyle ticked all the boxes for the owners of this Chilton + Mayne architecturally designed home.

Turn up the volume
Sep 4

Sep 4 Turn up the volume

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Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Lifestyle, Materials, New Build

Concise design by Wilson & Hill Architects shows that a smaller house doesn’t have to mean less space.

Black-tie affair
Sep 4

Sep 4 Black-tie affair

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Architecture, Interior Design, Kitchen, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living, Renovation

A dapper addition by Rogan Nash Architects means this 1960s weatherboard home is now perfectly tailored to modern living.

Spring edit
Sep 4

Sep 4 Spring edit

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Colour, DIY, Interior Design, Materials, Services, Style

Mustard and cream, blossom and beige, fresh and green

Rebel with a cause
Sep 4

Sep 4 Rebel with a cause

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Expert Advice, Interior Design, Services, Style

Celeste Benefield of Wanaka Interiors shares her ideas on standing out from the crowd and creating a space that’s uniquely you.

Under pressure
Sep 4

Sep 4 Under pressure

abode Magazine
Energy Efficiency, Expert Advice, Innovation, New Build, Services

Energy efficiency is high on the list of must-haves in any new build. Does that mean it needs to be airtight? Baden Brown from 5merchants, the specialist distributor of Passivhaus components, explains.

A fusion of cultures
Sep 4

Sep 4 A fusion of cultures

abode Magazine
Architecture, Lifestyle, New Build

Thanks to Frampton Construction, a hardworking couple has created a home that seamlessly blends their Indian heritage with the stunning beauty of New Zealand.

More on the floor
Sep 4

Sep 4 More on the floor

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Flooring, Materials, Services, Style

Choosing Forté products is easier than ever with two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.

For the love of family
Sep 4

Sep 4 For the love of family

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Architecture, Interior Design, Kitchen, Lifestyle, New Build, Outdoor Living

Designed to cater to the needs of a multi-generational family, this bach, built by Petrie Construction, is all its owners could have dreamed of.

Inner circle
Sep 4

Sep 4 Inner circle

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Architecture, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living, Renovation

A modest Melbourne Federation-style architectural home takes on grand proportions thanks to the inclusion of a cluster of courtyards.

Jaffa brookies
Sep 4

Sep 4 Jaffa brookies

abode Magazine
Food, Food & Drink

This delicious recipe from chef and cookbook author Sam Parish combines two favourites – brownies and cookies – into one. A dash of orange adds just the right amount of zest.

Beyond infinity
Sep 4

Sep 4 Beyond infinity

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Innovation, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living, Services

This Mayfair Pool of the Year winner was taken to the next level – literally.

Let there be light
Sep 4

Sep 4 Let there be light

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

Only a little, though, says Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell. Here’s his take on light emissions.

Forward thinking
Sep 4

Sep 4 Forward thinking

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Lifestyle, Living, Services

Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes on the importance of retirement planning and the vital role property investing can play.

Rising demand for healthier homes
Sep 4

Sep 4 Rising demand for healthier homes

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Heating, Home, Materials, Services

Katheren Leitner, Chief Executive of Asthma New Zealand, discusses the impact of rising respiratory health conditions and energy costs on our approach to building homes in Aotearoa.

Mix it up
Sep 4

Sep 4 Mix it up

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

Retro style gains a bold new personality as an eclectic collection of furniture and decor is tied together with pretty Resene paint and wallpaper.

Ahead of the curve
Aug 30

Aug 30 Ahead of the curve

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Garden, Landscaping, Materials, Outdoor Living, Services, Style

Kamo Marsh Senior Landscape Architect Emily Hastie updates us on the freshest trends in garden design.

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