While greens, in general, have been coming back in a big way, olive green is the perfect middle ground, lending its warming character to this stylish living space from Resene.
Spring refresh
With the onset of spring comes the deep urge to refresh and rejuvenate our homes and create new moments within them. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak Interiors shares her insights on how to prepare your home for the season.
A location with a lifestyle
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes considers how the growth of Christchurch’s central city benefits the surrounding areas, making homeownership with a great lifestyle a more achievable goal.
Creative industry
Inside an old Berlin factory, interior architect and artist Ewelina Makosa and designer Jan Garncarek have created an inspiring, light-filled art studio.
Healthier homes for Aotearoa
Abode’s new columnist, director of the Healthy Home Cooperation, Damien McGill, is on a mission to change the way we design and build homes in Aotearoa and is here to answer your questions on how you can create a healthier home.
Coconut turmeric dhal
You won’t find this comforting dahl recipe from Two Raw Sisters in either of their cookbooks, it’s an Abode magazine exclusive. Margo and Rosa’s favourite winter warmer is filled with delicious spices, red lentils, coconut cream, garlic and ginger, and it’s a great one for the freezer.
Living outside the box
The desire for a slower pace of life led one family to wānaka, where Chilton and Mayne Architecture and Smitheram’s Building created them a home to match the grandeur of the views.
Consistently calm
“A sense of calm” was how judges summed up this New Zealand Institute of Architects award-winning home – a collaborative approach by John Creighton Builders and Rural Workshop Architecture. We couldn’t agree more.
In pursuit of paradise
A simple brief to Barry Connor Design led to the creation of this brave and bold home built by JM Bint Construction. It’s a unique place to relax and marvel in the Mackenzie Country.
A sense of adventure
A love of the environment and the great outdoors inspired this elevated Mt Pleasant home. Borrmeister Architects and Parker Construction can be proud of this max-view, hilltop sensation.
What a transformation!
Enjoy your outdoor area all year round with Louvre Concepts.Create a cozy outdoor room to make the most out of your space no matter the season.
Borrowing from the past
Embedded in the design and construction of this sophisticated Christie Brothers Building home near Wānaka, is the owner’s nostalgia for a beloved family property in Central Otago.
In the right light
With shorter days now upon us, inadequate exterior lighting becomes noticeable. Justine Hickie from Eurotech Lighting shares some guidelines for creating an effective outdoor lighting plan.
Create the right conditions
Enjoying your outdoor living space in winter can be a challenge. Darren Munden from Mico shows us how to create the perfect heated ambience all year round.
Sun-day style
Whether your outdoor area is big or small, creating an outdoor patio that’s stylish, welcoming and cosy, will not only make this area an extra living space, but a destination.
Surprise in the landscape
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders on the element of surprise and how the unexpected can elevate the sensory experience of design.
Form and function on show
Millen has opened a new showroom filled with an inspiring range of products for your bathroom.
Maximise your space
Small office and living spaces can be easily optimised with these clever concepts from Blum, giving you more space to enjoy your home.
Detoxify your air
Many of us use technology to monitor our wellbeing, from what we eat to how much we exercise. The new uHoo allows us to take control of our health by monitoring unseen toxins in the air.
One way or another
Colour guru and interior stylist Alex Fulton works her magic on the Madras Link Ponte Brass Console table from Ballantynes, against a backdrop of Resene Double Kalgoorie Sands and resene eighth kalgoorie sands.