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The name Frobisher is synonymous with bespoke interiors, from the iconic showroom on Manchester Street to the exceptional interior design service. To mark International Women’s Day, three of Frobisher’s dynamic leading women give us a glimpse into their roles within the company.
With the pandemic upon us, we’re likely to be spending even more time in our homes. abode asked furniture category manager at Mckenzie & Willis, Jayne Cross-Hunter, to share her insights into how we can cosy-up our homes.
Emily Hastie from Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects reflects on how autumn’s arrival affects our outdoor spaces.
After beautifying interiors for many renovations and new builds, Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shares her secrets on where to spend or save your way to success.
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell shares his love of wildflowers in public spaces and his thoughts on a new green spine for the Ōtākaro Avon River.
From simple designs and geometrics to the bold use of natural colours, Japanese design aesthetics bring a calming influence into our interiors. This Japanese-inspired home office from Resene is a beautiful example of earth-toned minimalism.
Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation looks at ways to prevent our homes from getting too hot this summer.
For those facing the challenge of buying their first home, Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes explains why research is vital, especially in the current market.
The options for updating existing windows and the variety of joinery and glazing available for new homes can be daunting. Martin Ball from NK Windows tells us about the emerging trends for the year ahead.
With family circumstances changing, it’s often easy to overlook alternative options to moving house. Extend a Home is the ideal design and build company helping homeowners to extend their home.
A sustainable new home can be within reach thanks to local design and build company Lockwood, who knows what New Zealanders are looking for when it comes to living.
There are many things to consider when designing a home. Architect Massimiliano Capocaccia at
MC Architecture Studio looks at the trends shaping new homes in the year ahead.
The ongoing trend towards low maintenance, great looking, highly durable decking has led the One Stop Deck Shop team to tick all the boxes.
Architectural features such as cornices or mouldings can add character, but homes without these can be just as alluring. Resene shows us how to add interest and amplify walls with colour and design features.
Whether building new or renovating your existing property, you might want to start thinking ahead to your interior design. Lena Doull from Dwell Interiors shares her insights on creating an interior that complements your personality and contemporary trends.
Here a luxuriously earthy palette of Resene Bronze with bespoke art in Resene Bullion bring a natural sophistication to the Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 from Frobisher, with accessories in natural materials and tones.
The Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 at Frobisher provides the inspiration for a blush-themed brunch, with a contrasting backdrop of Resene coral tree and a playfully painted arch in Resene prairie sand with warm brass and rattan accents.
Double wooden herringbone doors lead into the luxurious Eterno Design showroom in Merivale Mall, where interior architect Emma Morris showcases a selection of inspiring spaces.
Great interiors aren’t complete without incredible rugs. We look at what Bremworth has to offer to make your space perfect for you.
Katy Husband from Feather and Oak is ready to welcome summer and is taking her interior style outdoors for entertaining this season.
