A large family ‘forever’ home was damaged beyond repair in the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The replacement took ten years to come to fruition, but for homeowners and builders Mike and Lisa Brown, it was worth the wait.
All in Joinery
Into the fold
With elegant, origami-like forms that echo its stunning surrounds, the success of this new-build home in Queenstown was in the precision craftsmanship by Shore Construction.
Bonjour, beachside living!
A change of lifestyle was required for the owners of this Banks Peninsula bach. Armstrong Interiors demonstrates what excellence can look like when designing a new coastal home.
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.
A dramatic edge
With a 30-degree sloping site, the challenge was set for Young Architects and Hoogervorst Builders to create and build a home that was always going to be dramatic.
Nurturing luxury
Blending peacefully into the surrounding landscape, this get-away retreat is the creation of Architecture by Design and an Otago farming couple.
Style and purpose
This serene home in the Coromandel is the perfect example of how good design, communication and fine artistry achieve a great outcome, thanks to Johnston Architects and Bespoke Interior Design.
Warming and saving with windows
Benjy Simmons, from window system supplier STÄRKE, explores ways to comply with the new H1 standards in the Building Code and explains why windows are the most powerful lever to use.
Beautiful bathroom style
Adding gorgeous handcrafted natural textures and tones to your next bathroom project is made easy at The Custom Creative design studio in Nelson, offering many inspiring options.
Building for the future
This healthy, thermally efficient home was a truly collaborative effort by the building team from YBL Building, architect and homeowner alike.
Practically perfect
This sleek, contemporary Rangiora home is a private retreat, perfectly positioned to make the most of all-day sun and an outdoor lifestyle.
Inspired by nature
Using natural resources to create a sense of harmony between built and natural environments is the key to biophilic design. Lockwood explores this trend and how it’s thriving in its homes.
Renewed purpose
At Musgroves, sustainability and character go hand in hand.
The personal touch
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home without breaking the bank, working with recycled building materials is a fantastic option. We find out more with Musgroves.
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.
The love behind the luxury
The refined interiors of this luxury lodge have one thing at their core, spectacular design with aroha – achieved by Two Birds Design and Archimatter.
Life in the landscape
This outstanding Wakatipu Basin home from Team Green Architects is embedded into the hillside taking in sweeping 360-degree views, with Passive House principles guiding a sustainable lifestyle.
Timeless classic
This home of beauty and grandeur stands proud and tall, thanks to the work of Radius Building and Boyd Chamberlain Architecture.
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.