Our in-house colour visionary Alex Fulton brings out the best in the Forma Mean Chair from McKenzie & Willis with a backdrop of Dulux Southern Alps and flooring in Dulux Motutapu Island.
All in Materials
Sunlit sanctuary
In the middle of a 10-acre plot in the Canterbury idyll of Eyreton, sits this award-winning triumph of timber, sympathetically renovated by Urbane Construction.
Building a healthier future
This sustainably built demonstration home from Health Based Building is a new icon for the clean air revolution that’s sweeping through the construction industry.
Back to nature
Wānaka entrepreneurs Ben Wilson and Amanda Dorset have developed a unique natural furniture concept crafted from pure New Zealand sheepskin. Co-founder Amanda tells us about rethinking how we lounge, and working with New Zealand’s favourite natural resource.
Coming in from the cold
With the change of season comes the need to warm up our homes. From natural décor and heating to the soft, warming texture of wool, we explore some wonderful ways to get cosy this autumn.
Small is beautiful
Building an energy-efficient home does not need to cost the earth, literally and metaphorically. Architecta shows what’s possible in this beautiful Hoon Hay build.
New lines and fresh forms
The team at Oakleys Plumbing Supplies tells us about some of the exciting new products set to change the look of our bathrooms in 2021.
Healthy Homes for people and planet
Our homes can significantly influence our health and wellbeing. For better or worse. The Superhome Movement’s aim is to make our homes the best living environments possible, to protect and nurture our bodies and minds, while being kind to the environment.
High on a hill
Nestled high on Huntsbury Hill sits this alluring, unique vision in steel, cedar and glass from Peter Dunbar Architectural Design and New View Construction.
Whatever the weather
In Aotearoa’s unique and changeable climate, Louvre Concepts can give you control over your outdoor living environment.
Showroom Style
As the housing market in Nelson Tasman steadily grows, there has never been a better time for Oakleys Plumbing Supplies to open its Nelson showroom.
Make a statement
It’s easy to take your bathroom sink for granted. The water always flows out when you turn on the tap and only really requires our attention when it gets blocked. Stefan Warnaar of Crete Basins says it’s time to let your sink take centre stage.
Tiling for the long haul
Operating in Christchurch for over 40 years, Brymac Tiles continues to SET TRENDS THAT last the distance. The Christchurch tile experts offer a vast array of tiling products, selected with care to stand the test of time.
Naturally New Zealand, naturally wool
With the arrival of Cavalier Bremworth’s newest ranges of carpet at The Flooring Centre, now is the time to think natural.
Showing the way
This year Oakleys Plumbing Supplies will celebrate 145 years in business. Opening a new showroom in Cromwell, the company demonstrates a commitment to leading the way for customers.
Build the dream
“If you can dream it, we can build it.” That’s the philosophy of the team from Pioneer Pools, expert pool and spa builders who specialise in unique, custom-designed concrete swimming pools and spas.
Clear trends
Martin Ball of Christchurch-based window design, manufacture and installation business, NK Windows, shares his insights on what’s new in window technology.
Flexible fabrics
Advances in fabric technology mean we have a lot more to choose from when selecting fabrics for outdoor areas or that sun-drenched window seat, says Abode's resident interior designer, Sarah Eaton, of Tailormade Space.
Wrap your home in wool
For true warmth and comfort you can't beat wool, and with Terra Lana woollen insulation the unique qualities of this natural wonder fibre promise a drier, healthier and more comfortable home.
The wonders of wool
Wool carpet endures as a luxurious and resilient floorcovering and Cavalier Bremworth is a company that firmly believes wool is worthy of our loyal following.