A brand-new Benchmark Homes show home in Wānaka is brought to life by Lily + Forbes Interior Design.
Fully informed
Restrained design and clarity of vision define this Bay of Plenty home by Arkhē Architecture.
Mountain magic
A sophisticated sanctuary on the edge of Queenstown showcases the importance of interior design, thanks to Forager Studio.
The shape of you
Designed by Young+Richards, a sculptural delight in T ̄amakimakaurau holds at its core a comfortable family home.
Rustic remix
This lovingly restored farmhouse in South Africa is a vibrant mix of pattern, nostalgia and creative charm, where every detail tells a story.
Come together
A celebration of place, friendship and sustainable living, this thoughtful home was designed by Performance Architecture and built by Clive Barrington Construction.
Inside the walls
A contemporary Wānaka cabin hides a surprise – an innovative straw bale system by StrawSIPs
Passion project
For TL Builders and Figure & Ground, great homes come from the craft of designing and building – and understanding the realities of family living.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
At the heart
A look at some of the highlights in kitchen design from the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens Awards.
Urban vertical
A bold design transforms a small site into a grand statement, brilliantly executed by MO Brown Builders, Krush Architecture and Michelle Lamb Interior Architecture.
Tamarillo Clafoutis
At her family gatherings, says cookbook author Nici Wickes, someone will whip up a clafoutis on the spot.
Room service
Decor and styling ideas from those in the know.
Move forward
Want to get a kitchen designed but don’t know ho? Rachael Kwok of NKBA explains all.
Upscale your lifestyle
Elmbridge Mews is designed for living, built for life.
Building more than houses
Golden Homes Christchurch, says Dean McGuigan, is proudly built on value, backed by experience and powered by family.
The art of convenience
Make life easier with automated Plantation Shutters from Canterbury Window Coverings.
A little bit country
Casabella Interiors brings a designer’s eye to a refined yet rustic Ōtautahi home.
The real deal
Virtual property tours are a valuable marketing tool, says Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch. Here’s why.