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Families on the move
Total Realty director and mother of four Rachael Cone shows families moving house how to set the scene for a smooth transition.
Swimming upstream
From the mountains to the sea, Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell follows the braided rivers of the South Island, tracing the changing landscape and restoring ecosystems.
A brighter year ahead
As we leave the uncertainty of the past two years behind us, Katy Husband from Feather and Oak explores the interior design trends set to brighten up our homes in the year ahead.
A healthy home for Christmas
From sharing his knowledge on building components and systems, Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation now shines a light on an expert business that follows these principles to create a healthy home.
Making the leap
With summer upon us, now is the perfect time to consider the benefits of a low-maintenance artificial lawn from SmartGrass to maximise your outdoor space.
A nurturing nook
Resene shows us that when you create a little corner to read and relax in, the ‘rest’ will follow.
Luxurious lawn
For the owners of this beautiful home in the idyllic Lake Hayes area of Central Otago, having SmartGrass installed in the grounds enabled them to achieve their landscaping brief for a perfect lawn.
The stars align
M.M Linen, the boutique bed linen, textiles and homewares brand, has opened a retail store in Elmwood, Christchurch. abode takes a look inside.
What is in a view
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell views the landscape from the clouds as he ponders the ephemeral highlights and temporal nature of our seasons.
It’s a match!
To seamlessly integrate your wall colours with your flooring, Bremworth has teamed up with Interior Stylist Megan Morton, to give you a colour matching guide.
Playing with proportions
Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shows us how to create a statement interior by maximising the scale of feature furnishings to bring a sense of drama and intrigue.
Increase your street appeal
Outdoor spaces are a big draw card for home buyers, so it’s not surprising that homeowners frequently ask Rachael Cone at Total Realty how to enhance their outdoor spaces.
Purposeful design
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.
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.