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Abode Magazine
AOTEAROA HOMES + IDEAS + ADVICE
Spring edit
Sep 9

Sep 9 Spring edit

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Living, Style

abode stylists embrace the season's new look and bring a breath of spring into the home.

Staying put
Sep 9

Sep 9 Staying put

abode Magazine
Architecture, Expert Advice, Garden, Home, Interior Design, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Outdoor Living, Renovation, Services

A large existing oak tree was an integral part of the design of this modern homestead in Christchurch, expertly built by David Reid Homes Canterbury.

Face value
Sep 9

Sep 9 Face value

abode Magazine
Architecture, Expert Advice, Home, Innovation, Lifestyle, Living, Materials, New Build, Rebuild, Renovation, Services, Style

Not all exterior plastering systems are created equal. Resene Construction Systems can offer peace of mind.

Securing your future
Sep 9

Sep 9 Securing your future

abode Magazine

Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes highlights the advantage of locking in today’s build costs and tomorrow’s interest rates.

Bistro Bacon & Tarragon Chicken
Sep 9

Sep 9 Bistro Bacon & Tarragon Chicken

abode Magazine
Food, Food & Drink, Living, Lifestyle

Simple, creamy deliciousness – this chicken dish will never fail to have you in raptures, says cookbook author Nici Wickes.

Spring edit
Sep 9

Sep 9 Spring edit

abode Magazine
Colour, Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Living, Style

abode stylists embrace the season's new look and bring a breath of spring into the home.

Spring edit
Sep 9

Sep 9 Spring edit

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Style

abode stylists embrace the season's new look and bring a breath of spring into the home.

Get entertaining
Sep 9

Sep 9 Get entertaining

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Innovation, Interior Design, Kitchen, Services, Style, Renovation

Want to create your dream kitchen but don’t know where to start? Trends Kitchens has some good news.

The auction option
Sep 9

Sep 9 The auction option

abode Magazine
Expert Advice, Home, Services

Auctions are often a great way to sell a house but there are pros and cons. Rachael Cone of Total Realty explains.

The grass is greener
Sep 9

Sep 9 The grass is greener

abode Magazine
DIY, Expert Advice, Garden, Landscaping, Materials, Outdoor Living, Renovation, Services

Builderscrack.co.nz has you covered with practical lawn advice that best suits your needs, budget and lifestyle.

Back to the future
Jul 15

Jul 15 Back to the future

abode Magazine
Architecture, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Living, Materials, New Build, Outdoor Living, Style

A holiday home in Twizel constructed by Dimension Building and designed by Detail Consultancy was a chance to relive the past and create some new memories.

A vibrant life
Jul 15

Jul 15 A vibrant life

abode Magazine
Colour, Expert Advice, Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Lighting, Living, Renovation, Services, Style

Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors perfectly captures the spirit of a creative young family with this sophisticated transformation.

A fine line
Jul 15

Jul 15 A fine line

abode Magazine
Architecture, Bathroom, Energy Efficiency, Expert Advice, Home, Joinery, Kitchen, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Lighting, Materials, New Build, Outdoor Living, Style

You can’t compete with a view like that. Luckily this Lake Hāwea home by MJWarchitecture is so impeccably crafted, it doesn’t need to.

Peak performance
Jul 15

Jul 15 Peak performance

abode Magazine
Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Expert Advice, Heating, Home, Innovation, Interior Design, Joinery, Kitchen, Landscaping, Lifestyle, Lighting, Materials, New Build, Outdoor Living, Services, Style

A high-performing, energy-efficient home in Sumner, designed by Urbanfunction, shows the vision of what’s possible for housing in Ōtautahi.

The perfect combination
Jul 15

Jul 15 The perfect combination

abode Magazine
Architecture, Expert Advice, Furniture, Home, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Materials, New Build, Services

A chance to express her own interior design skills, homeowner Haley from Cleine Design worked with Mike Greer Homes to create this beautiful new home for herself and her family on the outskirts of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

In a class of its own
Jul 15

Jul 15 In a class of its own

abode Magazine
Architecture, Home, Interior Design, Living, Materials, New Build

Former school mates turned collaborators have achieved an A-plus result in this new home, constructed by CCL Builders and designed by architectural designers Figure & Ground.

Over the top
Jul 15

Jul 15 Over the top

abode Magazine
Architecture, Colour, Expert Advice, Garden, Interior Design, Joinery, Kitchen, Landscaping, Lighting, Materials, New Build, Style

Inventive design by Parsonson Architects sees two dwellings making the most of a sunny Eastbourne, Wellington site.

Shifting sands
Jul 15

Jul 15 Shifting sands

abode Magazine
Bathroom, Colour, Expert Advice, Innovation, Interior Design, Materials, Services, Style

In a variety of rich colours, these fully customisable bathroom basins from Living Design are 3D printed – from sand.

Evoking nature
Jul 15

Jul 15 Evoking nature

abode Magazine
Bathroom, Colour, Expert Advice, Interior Design, Living, Services, Style

Create a serene bathroom sanctuary with Oakleys Plumbing Supplies using hues of blues and greens.

Brussels Sprouts Soup with Bacon and Egg
Jul 15

Jul 15 Brussels Sprouts Soup with Bacon and Egg

abode Magazine
Food, Food & Drink

Brussels sprouts are in abundance now, so this is the perfect time to make this soup.

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