Look up from the shores of Ligar Bay, Tasman region, and you can’t miss the impressive yet restrained holiday home of Mark and Liz Ahern, designed by Young Architects.
Embracing change
An extensive renovation in rural Canterbury was a collective effort by long-time collaborators, beautifully brought to fruition by Gregg Architectural Builders.
Best in show
Hallmark Homes has been successfully building homes for over 25 years, and this show home is the perfect example of its next-level superior design excellence.
Whispers of transformation
This treasured family home was transformed with grace and ease when the homeowners collaborated with Christchurch-based interior designer Kate Carter.
Old-fashioned charm
A Cape Town creative has renovated a Victorian terrace house, infusing it with contemporary allure while honouring its heritage roots.
Cooling
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Heating
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Structural engineering
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Home decor
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Flooring
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Windows
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Bathrooms
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Interior trends in real estate
New abode columnist Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch on the interior trends property buyers will be looking for in 2024.
Outdoor living
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Taking the first steps
Celeste Benefield of Wanaka Interiors takes us through the process of engaging an interior designer.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.
Catch the wave
The signs are there, says Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes, that we should be getting ready for the next crest in the housing market.
Banh Mi
Crispy-skin pork belly is easy when you have this recipe up your sleeve, says chef and cookbook author Sam Parish.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.
Where have all the daisies gone?
The tiny flower symbolises simpler, freer times to Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects.