The average dining table lasts for around two decades in most homes, so it’s no surprise that choosing the right one is not an easy task. Danish furniture brand BoConcept understands this need for timeless design that’s built to last.
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In harmony with nature
Whatever your outdoor style, Emily Hastie at Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects offers her design ideas for a beautiful spring garden.
Soothing outdoor sanctuary
Kiwis love the outdoors, and our outdoor areas are the ultimate blank canvas – extending our living space and encouraging us to slow down. Resene brings the indoors out with this soothing neutral garden lounge.
Renewable energy
There’s no denying that electricity is essential, but powering your home from the grid is not the only option. Infinite Energy shows us how to create gains for the planet and the pocket.
One way or another - Garden party
The cool black lines of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes pop against a vibrant citrus backdrop of Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree.
One way or another - Living landscape
Here, between the wires of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes, a landscape mural painted in Resene Sour dough, Resene Woodland and Resene Artefact creates a tranquil outdoor space.
From concept to completion
There are many things to consider when planning a new kitchen. Award-winning kitchen designer Larissa Breukelaar from Modern Age Kitchens and Joinery shows us how to go from inspiration to dream kitchen without the overwhelm in between.
Warmer windows await
Damien McGill of the Healthy Home Cooperation explains upcoming changes to the requirements for windows that will help make your new home more comfortable, healthier and energy efficient.
Building a lifestyle
Houses are built for living, but homes are built for life. Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes Canterbury tells us how thoughtful landscaping around your new home can help you build a dream lifestyle.
Make your kitchen and bathroom pop
Kitchens and bathrooms are areas in the home we spend a lot of time in. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shows us how adding pops of colour is one of her favourite ways to inject a little joy into these spaces.
Your kitchen: just right
Homeowners, accompanied by their designers and CABINET MAKERS, can now ‘test drive’ their kitchen design concepts at Blum’s Christchurch showroom and avoid all those disappointing afterthoughts of ‘if only’.
An immersive showroom experience
Wondering where to start your kitchen design journey? The new Palazzo Kitchens showroom is the perfect place to start.
Create a spa bathroom at home
With clever use of lighting in your bathroom, Eurotech Lighting shows how you can create the luxury feel of an at-home spa.
At the top of her game
abode goes behind the scenes to meet with award-winning interior designer Davinia Sutton and explores what’s behind the success of her company, Detail by Davinia Sutton.
The right move
Award-winning real estate agent Michael Calder has launched Calder and Co. Residential, a new independent real estate agency in Christchurch with a love of the garden city and a close eye on the local market.
Inside your world of bespoke living
If you’ve been wanting to put together a new look for your home or living space but need some inspiration, then the Frobisher showroom and design team can help you find your own unique style.
Built-in certainty
With so much uncertainty in the building industry right now, Jennian Homes Canterbury makes building your new home a dream.
One way or another - Rustic eclectic
The CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk from Ballantynes shows its rustic side against a layered backdrop of Resene Swiss Caramel, Resene Manuka Honey and Resene Pearl Lusta.
Pattern play
Is there any colour combination more classic than black and white? Resene demonstrates the timeless minimalism of this dynamic duo.
Winter landscape
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders the winter landscape and the traditions that embrace the chill of the season.