A brand-new Benchmark Homes show home in Wānaka is brought to life by Lily + Forbes Interior Design.
All in Flooring
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.
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.
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.
A place in the sun
A very special project was designed by Kate Rogan and Eva Nash of Rogan Nash Architects in Auckland: Eva’s own family home.
Take the floor
From pristine New Zealand wool to an innovative design philosophy, managing director Laura Furey explains the magic of Designer Rugs.
The new bamboo
For cladding, decking, flooring and more, Plantation Bamboo offers high-performance, eco-friendly alternatives.
Flooring
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Let me entertain you
A home designed for family and fun, right on the waterfront in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula.
In a heartbeat
It took decades for these homeowners to make a move across the world but thanks to Team Green Architects and YBL Building, creating this Queenstown abode was a breeze.
Life and soul
Designed with dual passions in mind, this home by Ben Hudson Architects and Ferguson Builders marries these homeowners’ love for entertaining and their appreciation of art.
A natural fit
The owner of Naturally Tiles knew she wanted to work with Simplexity Builders for the creation of her striking new family home in Christchurch.
Triple dip
Dorrington Atcheson Architects has been lucky enough to design the renovations for this Auckland showstopper – three times, under three different owners.
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.
In the limelight
The plan was for this new Rangiora home to be a standout and, as both homeowner and builder, Elliott Dale of Daleco Built knew exactly how to achieve it.
More on the floor
Choosing Forté products is easier than ever with two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.
Affordability without compromise
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes shares his advice on how to build an affordable new home without compromising on quality.
Into the fold
With elegant, origami-like forms that echo its stunning surrounds, the success of this new-build home in Queenstown was in the precision craftsmanship by Shore Construction.
Designer vision
Talented couple Andrew and Andrea Hopping have given the site of their earthquake-damaged villa a new lease of life, thanks to the work of Radius Building and Foley Group Architecture.