Our lawns take pride of place in Kiwi homes; SmartGrass shares with us the benefits of having their turf installed for summer.
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Your personal aesthetic
Designer Campbell Johnson has recently returned from Milan, Italy, to his hometown of Christchurch with a reignited creativity for interiors.
Textural warmth
Following an inspiring trip to the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Expo in Italy, James Thomson from Brymac Tiles tells us about key trends to look out for in the year ahead.
An Integrated family of homes
Offering a glimpse into the past, alongside the efficiencies and luxuries of modern living, these six executive homes, to be built by Milne Construction, are set to take centre stage on an iconic heritage site in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Right house, right time
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes explains why buying a home in the right market at the right time is less important than the period of time you intend to own it.
The zen of nature
From natural wool carpets to customisable and handcrafted rugs, Bremworth now adds a new carpet to its collection that’s perfectly in tune with our New Zealand nature.
For the love of interiors
You want a beautiful interior for your home that’s both functional and inviting. BoConcept has all the answers – with the passion and expertise to match.
Good for the soul
There are boundless treasures that nature has to offer us. Finding ways to connect with these treasures in spaces close to home is the skill of award-winning garden design and planting professionals, Green Therapy.
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.