Finding your personal design style can be a challenge, but Abode’s resident design guru Katy Husband says the clues to your own definitive look are closer than you think.
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The greatness of greige
Pairing up neutral shades with warm accent colours is a fresh and soothing combination that creates an especially inviting and cosy bedroom.
The stories of our landscapes
A flight from Nelson to Christchurch inspired Tony Milne, from Rough and Milne, to wax lyrical about the beauty of Aotearoa from above and his dream to see greater biodiversity in our cities.
Healthy Homes for people and planet
Our homes can significantly influence our health and wellbeing. For better or worse. The Superhome Movement’s aim is to make our homes the best living environments possible, to protect and nurture our bodies and minds, while being kind to the environment.
Four seasons garden
With summer upon us, what do you do with a small backyard, a dog and a desire to create an entertaining space? Problem solved with SmartGrass artificial grass.
Setting the scene
Now is the time to start enjoying your property’s backyard. Goom Landscapes offer some guiding principles on how to add beauty and value, as they showcase their recent award-winning work in the high country.
Sustainability on show
Blum has built a new showroom for storage inspiration, with innovative design from Warren and Mahoney Architects.
Nature's finest
Bask in the best nature has to offer with a conservatory that feels in-bloom all year round.
The gift of Christmas style
Over the years we’ve seen Christmas décor trends go from grandiose glamour to parred back simplicity. Abode’s interior design expert Katy Husband from Feather & Oak shares some memories and tips for styling the season.
Summer times
As we head towards the summer season, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne contemplates the changing landscape of a garden in bloom.
Conceal, reveal and add appeal
Getting your house ready to sell makes for a long list of cleaning, clearing, fixing and styling. Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton promise that when it comes to prepping a home for sale, the pain is always worth the gain.
How to find your home ground
First home, second home, or investment, the location of where to build is critical. Abode’s home build expert, Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes, offers his advice on the factors to consider when finding the right area.
Getting it right first time
When it comes to building your first home, a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. abode's new home build expert Dean McGuigan, is ready to tackle the tough questions about getting your first project underway.
All in one
Creating a beautiful garden can take a lot of work and time. If you don’t have the time or the green fingers, Goom Landscapes share a few tips to keep in mind when creating your piece of paradise.
Living outdoor life to the fullest
For style-conscious lovers of low maintenance living, Millboard decking from Forté Flooring creates beautiful outdoor spaces where people can relax and socialise, all year round.
Make room for the backyard chef!
The warmer weather is almost upon us. So now is the time to start planning some outdoor gatherings with family and friends. We caught up with Henry from Henry Blakely Landscapes to find out what you can do with your outdoor space to prepare for outdoor entertaining.
Backyard paradise
The team at Abode have enlisted top design specialists to give their take on how to make your outdoors great.
Sidle up to spring
With the onset of spring, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne, reflects on the wonders of simple pleasures and asks how we might create our outdoor space this season.
Showroom Style
As the housing market in Nelson Tasman steadily grows, there has never been a better time for Oakleys Plumbing Supplies to open its Nelson showroom.
Indoor outdoor wow
Meet Abode's new columnist, interior designer and business manager extraordinaire, Kathy Husband, who tells us all about an exciting trend in outdoor furnishing.