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Let there be light
Only a little, though, says Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell. Here’s his take on light emissions.
Forward thinking
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes on the importance of retirement planning and the vital role property investing can play.
Rising demand for healthier homes
Katheren Leitner, Chief Executive of Asthma New Zealand, discusses the impact of rising respiratory health conditions and energy costs on our approach to building homes in Aotearoa.
Mix it up
Retro style gains a bold new personality as an eclectic collection of furniture and decor is tied together with pretty Resene paint and wallpaper.
Ahead of the curve
Kamo Marsh Senior Landscape Architect Emily Hastie updates us on the freshest trends in garden design.
Heating up
As demand for saunas increases, Sam Jameson of Sustainable Saunas creates New Zealand-made models in the most eco-friendly of ways.
Made for shade
For a nation that loves to live outdoors, we don’t do enough to shield ourselves from the harsh sun. Luckily SunCraft is here to help.
A breath of fresh air
As we delve deeper into winter, our attention turns to keeping our homes warm and dry. And while heating is the logical first step, it’s not the only tool in our arsenal. Solutionair’s home ventilation systems are a great way to ensure the health of our homes and whānau.
Soothing neutrals
Resene demonstrates how pairing up neutral shades with warm accent colours is a fresh and soothing combination for a calming and cosy bedroom.
Warm winter living
In recent years, demand for whole-home heating systems has increased significantly. Simply Heat works closely with homeowners and builders alike on tailored solutions to deliver high-performance comfort.
A welcoming home
Our talented new columnist Celeste Benefield, owner of Wanaka Interiors, brings her design experience and advice to abode and tells us the best ways to create a welcoming, cosy space in your home.
Affordability without compromise
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes shares his advice on how to build an affordable new home without compromising on quality.
Love your timber
In recent years, the natural beauty of cedar and other timbers has made them a popular cladding choice.
But beauty requires maintenance. Brad Richards from Timber Love explains the importance of timber care.
Building better
Each home is purpose-built to protect its inhabitants from the external environment, but what if your home is harmful to your health? Katheren Leitner, Chief Executive of Asthma New Zealand, spoke with abode about the need for healthier homes in Aotearoa.
Well built
How do healthy homes improve our wellbeing? In this new regular column, Jon Iliffe, one of the founders of Passive house design and build specialists eHaus, shares his insights on finding better ways to build.
Let the city breathe
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders a recently projected statistic that by 2050 around 68 per cent of the world’s population will be living in cities.
Windows for wellbeing
With the increasing focus on building healthy homes in New Zealand, Martin Ball of NK Windows shares his insights on how choosing the right windows can lead to increased wellbeing.
Shared streets
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell considers the look and function of inner city Ōtautahi Christchurch and is inspired by the opportunities to create engaging shared spaces.
Master plan
Ensuite bathrooms are becoming an embedded part of master bedroom design. Here Resene shows us how to connect these two spaces to create a seamless master suite.