Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes on the uplift in customers wanting their new builds in small towns.
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Step out in style
Sprucing up your space? Here’s your one-stop guide to the best backyard or balcony.
Healthy homes: A Kiwi reality
Katheren Leitner, Chief Executive of Asthma New Zealand, tells abode how building homes with health in mind can be good for wellbeing without being bad for the budget.
The making of an oasis
Green Therapy creates a leafy idyll centred around an outdoor fireplace.
Rebel with a cause
Celeste Benefield of Wanaka Interiors shares her ideas on standing out from the crowd and creating a space that’s uniquely you.
Under pressure
Energy efficiency is high on the list of must-haves in any new build. Does that mean it needs to be airtight? Baden Brown from 5merchants, the specialist distributor of Passivhaus components, explains.
More on the floor
Choosing Forté products is easier than ever with two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.
Beyond infinity
This Mayfair Pool of the Year winner was taken to the next level – literally.
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.