Celeste Benefield of Wanaka Interiors takes us through the process of engaging an interior designer.
All in Materials
The Jetty House
This high-performance Lake Taupo holiday home with high-end style is an excellent case study for eHaus, says Jon Iliffe.
Feeling super
This new Canterbury home designed by Bob Burnett Architecture checks the boxes as a sustainable, certified Superhome that is also a joy to live in.
Where the heart is
Stu Bell Construction created this Waitaha Canterbury new build home for a very important client – Stu’s mother.
Best of both worlds
This family collaboration, with Archco Architecture at the fore, led to a refined mountain retreat – perfect for all seasons.
Heart and soul
Architectural designer Barry Connor and builder Nick Parsons put together an appealing blend of old and new to create a comfortable character family home in a leafy Christchurch suburb.
In the limelight
The plan was for this new Rangiora home to be a standout and, as both homeowner and builder, Elliott Dale of Daleco Built knew exactly how to achieve it.
Summer edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the new season.
A Canterbury duo
Keen to learn from previous successes, Jennian Homes Canterbury now offers two distinct Display Homes to the Ashburton audience.
Inside and out
This spacious home built by LOC Construction shows how a modern home can fit seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
Step out in style
Sprucing up your space? Here’s your one-stop guide to the best backyard or balcony.
The making of an oasis
Green Therapy creates a leafy idyll centred around an outdoor fireplace.
Good as gold
This holiday destination cabin designed by Fabric celebrates its unique West Coast location and the pioneering spirit of the early gold-panners who lived in the area.
More than meets the eye
It’s a killer view, so of course this new-build home by Aaron Jones of Urbanfunction drinks it in from every angle. But there are plenty of other factors at play.
New view
The prime location and perfect lifestyle ticked all the boxes for the owners of this Chilton + Mayne architecturally designed home.
Turn up the volume
Concise design by Wilson & Hill Architects shows that a smaller house doesn’t have to mean less space.
Spring edit
Mustard and cream, blossom and beige, fresh and green
More on the floor
Choosing Forté products is easier than ever with two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.
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.
Ahead of the curve
Kamo Marsh Senior Landscape Architect Emily Hastie updates us on the freshest trends in garden design.