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.
Coconut carrot ginger soup
This Two Raw Sisters soup is amazing during the colder months of the year. Roasted kumara and carrots are delicious with the fragrant fresh ginger and turmeric, curry powder and miso. Add a dollop of creamy coconut yoghurt to tie everything together.
First home help
As the banks tighten up on lending and interest rates continue to rise, taking that first step onto the property ladder can seem like an unattainable goal. Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes shares the latest incentives to help first-time home buyers on their way.
The window to our future
Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation explains how we can help to reduce the effects of climate change and create a more energy-efficient home simply by replacing our windows.
Less is more
More and more of us are choosing to build small. Gregg Architectural Builders shows how to create joy in the small and functional with this unique home on the hills of Christchurch.
Cheerfully delightful
Despite the challenge of eight neighbouring properties, this beautiful home was skilfully delivered by Simplexity Builders, bringing smiles all-round.
Naturally narrow
Quietly positioned close to the Avon River, this dazzlingly unique home from South Architects and John Garlick Builders is a fine example of how a narrow site never needs to be a hindrance to beauty.
So far, so perfect
This spacious and refined home designed by Lee Johnstone and built by Wayne Murray Builders achieves an inspirational balance between clean, modern lines and timeless, natural elegance.
One way or another - Coastal calm
Here the Thomas Bina Blaine Media Console from Frobisher is the centre piece for a calm, coastal living room with a backdrop in Resene Bud and Resene Half Villa White.
One way or another - French resolution
The elegant lines of Thomas Bina Blaine Media Console from Frobisher are accentuated by this playful, French inspired colour palette featuring Resene Half Resolution blue and Resene Smashing.
Experiencing landscape, the e-bike way
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell, considers the increasing accessibility of the landscape on two wheels.
Cool and calm
When it comes to restful and relaxing colours for living spaces, Resene shows us how peaceful, calm and gentle blue has tremendous soothing power.
The steps to your first home
Our new columnist Rachael Cone, managing director of Total Realty, shares some helpful tips for navigating the buying process and preparing to take those all-important first steps towards homeownership.
How to be more sustainable in our homes
Katy Husband from Feather and Oak shines a light on soft furnishings, furniture and décor that MINIMISE environmental impacts, reuse industry by-products and recycle materials.
Into the light
This Cape Town home combines its breathtaking location with clean-lined architecture, panoramic views and considered interiors, featuring a spectacular selection of contemporary design.
Just right for you
Have you ever felt like a room was “not quite right”, but just couldn’t put your finger on what was wrong with it? It could be the rug placement, colour or size. abode looks at what Bremworth has to offer to solve our dilemmas.
Sofa transformations
How a classic, luxurious, Hamptons style sofa can transform your living space with the help of OneWorld Collection, in Christchurch.
Passionfruit slice
Passionfruit and honey are a match made in heaven. This Two Raw Sisters recipe is a life hack for anyone who doesn’t have a high-speed blender. Rather than using raw cashews and being left with a gritty texture, use cashew butter. All the tough blending is done for you, and no matter what type of equipment you have, the filling will always be super smooth and creamy.
Heating upwards
Imagine living in a warm toasty home with heating that you don’t see or hear. It’s just there, pleasantly warm. Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation tells us how.