Decor and styling ideas from those in the know.
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A quiet comeback
Rachael Cone of Total Realty takes a look at New Zealand’s latest building consent figures that suggest a cautious optimism in our housing market.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Kitchen confidential
abode talks to the designers behind two of the winning rooms at the 2026 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens Awards.
End to end
Designastyle in Christchurch offers a complete tile experience, from inspiration and selection through to expert installation.
What you can't see
A recent change to the New Zealand Building Code could affect your drinking water, says Rachael Kwok of NKBA. Here’s why lead-free tapware matters.
The foundation of style
Elevate any design scheme with carpets and rugs from Source Mondial.
Game changers
Beautiful window furnishings by Design Supply Co is now easier than ever.
The next dimension
Polished plaster and microcement by Claddagh Plastering add subtle texture for modern minimalism.
The new mood
Nathan Miglani of Squirrel South Island tracks the recovery – and restraint – of the Christchurch property market.
Go your own way
Home ownership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes explains.
Laid bare
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects learns to appreciate winter’s small mercies and cold truths.
Green outlook
Backed by a golf course fairway, this home, designed by BD Design and built by Hallmark Homes, perfectly blends indoors and out.
The long game
A finely tuned home on the hills in Ōtautahi Christchurch by Urbanfunction and Brad Richards Building was designed with longevity in mind.
A good look
Recent projects by Bob Burnett Architecture are shaping the future of energy-smart, low-emission homes for New Zealanders
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
In the air
There’s a noticeable shift in expectations for residential homes, says Craig South of South Architects in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Here’s how sustainability has become ingrained in good design.
All the elements
There’s a lot to consider if you want a healthy, sustainable home. With eHaus, every detail is expertly handled.
Building confidence
Nathan Miglani of Squirrel South Island says the local construction sector is on track.
More than ornamental
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects explains his fondness for follies in the landscape, whether purely decorative or with hidden meaning