Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
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Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Cooling
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Screens and blinds
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Outdoor living
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Exteriors
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Maintenance
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Wall finishes
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Flooring
Forward thinking: Those in the know share their advice and insights on the new ways we’ll be designing, building and renovating our homes in 2025.
Look smart
Rachael Cone of Total Realty in Ōtautahi Christchurch is loving the interior design trends buyers want for 2025.
Memory and sensory
Creating a journey of enrichment and wellbeing requires structure as well as beauty, says Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects.
Building your dream home
Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes on the value of creating a home that’s as individual as you are.
A new oasis
This calm and comfortable house, built by Jennian Homes Canterbury, sits serenely on its site amidst surrounding well-established trees.
In a new light
Take control of your home’s solar protection with shutters by Lohrey Blinds powered by Canterbury Window Coverings.
Deck the halls
Celebrate the season with lush artificial garlands and greenery hand-crafted by Curated Botanics.
Pride of place
We shine a spotlight on three standouts from the 2024 National Kitchen & Bathroom Association awards, including the Supreme Bathroom Design.
Gifting edit
abode stylists unwrap the joy of gifting with these curated home pieces, perfect for the festive season.
Mini marvel
This sleek yet laid-back modular-design cabin in South Africa is the perfect place to create a lifetime of holiday memories.
Gifting edit
abode stylists unwrap the joy of gifting with these curated home pieces, perfect for the festive season.