Texture, tones and movement transform a kitchen into a modern-day oasis.
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The heart of it
Do kitchens really sell houses? Rachael Cone of Total Realty has answers.
Change the dynamic
Switch up your kitchen to suit every possibility with the Blum Revego pocket door system.
Kitchen dining edit
abode stylists curate the latest styles for our kitchen and dining spaces.
Kitchen dining edit
abode stylists curate the latest styles for our kitchen and dining spaces.
Kitchen essentials
Only the best will do when it comes to the products and services you need for a beautiful, functional kitchen space.
Amp up your place
Discover the power of retrofitting, says Sarah Carson of eHaus.
Breathe easy
Thinking of a sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient home? Premium Homes has something for everybody.
Embracing opportunities
Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes on building a new home in a thriving location.
Chocolate Spicy Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Semifreddo
With the autumn nights becoming a little chillier, why not treat yourself to this delicious pudding says cook and author Tina Duncan.
A natural fit
The owner of Naturally Tiles knew she wanted to work with Simplexity Builders for the creation of her striking new family home in Christchurch.
Relocation location
A move from Tāmakimakaurau to Wānaka found this family with an empty section and a house to build. Threefold Architecture created the masterpiece that resulted.
Making memories
A new design by JMAC Architecture is the perfect replacement for a much-loved bach on a Bay of Plenty beachfront.
Fresh start
Interior designer Lynne Harris-Whitfield has melded old and new in her relaxed family home in Cape Town, which combines considered space planning with a trove of creative touches.
Modest respite
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on a little design that means so much.
The bold and the beautiful
A new show home is ready to help you express your style, says Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes.
Statement piece edit
abode stylists curate the latest statement furniture, alongside complementary colours and accessories.
A need to vent
A quality ventilation system in your new build is a breath of fresh air, says Glenda Brown of eHaus.
In the winter sun
Bring the heat: From high-tech to hands-on, experts in the heating business tell us how to get warm and stay cosy as the temperatures drop.
Need to know
Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch breaks down the ins and outs of working with a real estate agent.