Paula Broderick Design, South Architects and Southen Builders have transformed this 1970s townhouse through a collaborative vision and furniture-first thinking.
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A whale of a tale
Inspired by the fluid elegance of a diving whale’s tail, this home, designed and built by Home Factor, merges organic curvature with strong architectural lines.
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Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Getting your ducks in a row
A practical guide to preparing for your home build, from Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes.
The merino dream
After a good night’s sleep? Think merino, says David Henderson of Dreamwool.
A good designer makes all the difference
Rachael Kwok, Executive Officer of National Kitchen & Bathroom Association NZ (NKBA), on designing the best kitchen for you.
Feeling amenable
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects on the meaning and mystery of amenity.
Wonderful wool
Here are four inspired ways to make the most of the versatile feel-good fibre.
Room service
Decor and styling ideas from those in the know.
A real luxury
To Wilson & Dorset, its sheepskin furnishings are an invitation to relax and reconnect.
In good health
Myriad benefits can be expected from the new Healthy Homes Standards. Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch explains.
The better option
Knauf Insulation’s residential glasswool range from Carters Building Supplies sets a high bar.
Heat at home
Make sure you’re cosy and comfortable for winter with these options from Simply Heat and Stoke Fires.
A perfect fit
Norman Plantation Shutters from Canterbury Window Coverings provide a high-end finishing touch for a Christchurch renovation.
The art of (un)building
Levela Deconstruction offers a sustainable alternative to demolition.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
The new bamboo
For cladding, decking, flooring and more, Plantation Bamboo offers high-performance, eco-friendly alternatives.
In harmony with nature
Tucked into the hillside of a Banks Peninsula valley, this sympathetic renovation from Armstrong Interiors reflects the soothing beauty and calming influence of its rural garden setting.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.