abode stylists curate the latest styles for our kitchen and dining spaces.
All in Living
Centre stage
Relax and rejuvenate in a glamorous fluted bath from Oakleys Plumbing Supplies.
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.
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.
Taking care
A stunning coastal location and a need for a future-proofed retirement led the way to a magnificent design by Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects.
Making memories
A new design by JMAC Architecture is the perfect replacement for a much-loved bach on a Bay of Plenty beachfront.
Statement piece edit
abode stylists curate the latest statement furniture, alongside complementary colours and accessories.
Ōakura house
Case study: A look inside a certified Passive House by Sustainable Architecture and eHaus.
A need to vent
A quality ventilation system in your new build is a breath of fresh air, says Glenda Brown of eHaus.
Need to know
Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch breaks down the ins and outs of working with a real estate agent.
A reprieve from the ordinary
This luxury lodge in the heart of the South Island has been flawlessly designed by Warren and Mahoney, and then meticulously built by Hoogervorst Builders. It is a sight to behold.
Serene beauty
Look up from the shores of Ligar Bay, Tasman region, and you can’t miss the impressive yet restrained holiday home of Mark and Liz Ahern, designed by Young Architects.
Best in show
Hallmark Homes has been successfully building homes for over 25 years, and this show home is the perfect example of its next-level superior design excellence.
Whispers of transformation
This treasured family home was transformed with grace and ease when the homeowners collaborated with Christchurch-based interior designer Kate Carter.
Interior trends in real estate
New abode columnist Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Christchurch on the interior trends property buyers will be looking for in 2024.
Outdoor living
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Banh Mi
Crispy-skin pork belly is easy when you have this recipe up your sleeve, says chef and cookbook author Sam Parish.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.