For the owners of this beautiful home in the idyllic Lake Hayes area of Central Otago, having SmartGrass installed in the grounds enabled them to achieve their landscaping brief for a perfect lawn.
The stars align
M.M Linen, the boutique bed linen, textiles and homewares brand, has opened a retail store in Elmwood, Christchurch. abode takes a look inside.
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.
Renewable energy
There’s no denying that electricity is essential, but powering your home from the grid is not the only option. Infinite Energy shows us how to create gains for the planet and the pocket.
One way or another - Garden party
The cool black lines of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes pop against a vibrant citrus backdrop of Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree.
One way or another - Living landscape
Here, between the wires of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes, a landscape mural painted in Resene Sour dough, Resene Woodland and Resene Artefact creates a tranquil outdoor space.
From concept to completion
There are many things to consider when planning a new kitchen. Award-winning kitchen designer Larissa Breukelaar from Modern Age Kitchens and Joinery shows us how to go from inspiration to dream kitchen without the overwhelm in between.
The mighty mullet
With traditional style out front and a contemporary new addition extending out the back, the owners of an updated St Albans bungalow couldn’t resist nicknaming their home ‘Mullet House’.
Beachside living
Situated on an enviable prominent suburban corner site within walking distance of Sumner village and beach, this home by Borrmeister Architects takes beachside living to a whole new level.
The love behind the luxury
The refined interiors of this luxury lodge have one thing at their core, spectacular design with aroha – achieved by Two Birds Design and Archimatter.
Life in the landscape
This outstanding Wakatipu Basin home from Team Green Architects is embedded into the hillside taking in sweeping 360-degree views, with Passive House principles guiding a sustainable lifestyle.
Timeless classic
This home of beauty and grandeur stands proud and tall, thanks to the work of Radius Building and Boyd Chamberlain Architecture.
A feast for the eyes
Filled with brilliant design ideas and built to last, this show home from Hallmark Homes demonstrates how useful it is to see, rather than just imagine, when building a home.