M.M Linen, the boutique bed linen, textiles and homewares brand, has opened a retail store in Elmwood, Christchurch. abode takes a look inside.
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What is in a view
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell views the landscape from the clouds as he ponders the ephemeral highlights and temporal nature of our seasons.
It’s a match!
To seamlessly integrate your wall colours with your flooring, Bremworth has teamed up with Interior Stylist Megan Morton, to give you a colour matching guide.
Playing with proportions
Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shows us how to create a statement interior by maximising the scale of feature furnishings to bring a sense of drama and intrigue.
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.
Increase your street appeal
Outdoor spaces are a big draw card for home buyers, so it’s not surprising that homeowners frequently ask Rachael Cone at Total Realty how to enhance their outdoor spaces.
Purposeful design
The average dining table lasts for around two decades in most homes, so it’s no surprise that choosing the right one is not an easy task. Danish furniture brand BoConcept understands this need for timeless design that’s built to last.
In harmony with nature
Whatever your outdoor style, Emily Hastie at Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects offers her design ideas for a beautiful spring garden.
Soothing outdoor sanctuary
Kiwis love the outdoors, and our outdoor areas are the ultimate blank canvas – extending our living space and encouraging us to slow down. Resene brings the indoors out with this soothing neutral garden lounge.
Warmer windows await
Damien McGill of the Healthy Home Cooperation explains upcoming changes to the requirements for windows that will help make your new home more comfortable, healthier and energy efficient.
Building a lifestyle
Houses are built for living, but homes are built for life. Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes Canterbury tells us how thoughtful landscaping around your new home can help you build a dream lifestyle.
Make your kitchen and bathroom pop
Kitchens and bathrooms are areas in the home we spend a lot of time in. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shows us how adding pops of colour is one of her favourite ways to inject a little joy into these spaces.
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.
Create a spa bathroom at home
With clever use of lighting in your bathroom, Eurotech Lighting shows how you can create the luxury feel of an at-home spa.
At the top of her game
abode goes behind the scenes to meet with award-winning interior designer Davinia Sutton and explores what’s behind the success of her company, Detail by Davinia Sutton.
The right move
Award-winning real estate agent Michael Calder has launched Calder and Co. Residential, a new independent real estate agency in Christchurch with a love of the garden city and a close eye on the local market.
Inside your world of bespoke living
If you’ve been wanting to put together a new look for your home or living space but need some inspiration, then the Frobisher showroom and design team can help you find your own unique style.
Winter landscape
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell ponders the winter landscape and the traditions that embrace the chill of the season.
Covid-19 and the real estate market
Rachael Cone, owner of Total Realty, reflects on how the pandemic has impacted the housing market and where it’s likely to be heading now that we’ve adapted to life with Covid-19.