This calm and comfortable house, built by Jennian Homes Canterbury, sits serenely on its site amidst surrounding well-established trees.
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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.
Open to ideas
Summer is on the way, says Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes. It’s time to open the doors to your backyard.
Keep your cool
The key to comfortable living this summer starts with proper ventilation. Simply Heat has the secret to a healthier home.
Relax and enjoy
Kick back and settle into the best of the summer season
Gorgeous Blackberry & Apple Galette
Galette for one or two? Why not, says cookbook author Nici Wickes.
On a deadline
Rachael Cone of Total Realty explains the ins and outs of a deadline sale.
The commute
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on crossing dimensions and deeper perceptions.
Rising star
What does it mean to be an award-winning landscaper? Jarod Anderson of Anderson Landscapes tells all.
Sea change
Blue-sky thinking by Nic Owen and Josephine Backhouse of Nic Owen Architects means every day is a holiday in their family home on the Christchurch coast.
Through and through
This carefully crafted home by Design Workshop Architecture, Saunders Building and Michelle Lamb Interior Architecture is a showcase of lavish interiors and simple exteriors.
Leading edge
This soaring cliffside build in Scarborough, Ōtautahi, was a walk in the park for the experts at Hillview Construction.
All the right angles
A striking design by Archon Architecture is the eye-catching replacement for a quake-damaged house in Ōtautahi.
Shade the way
SunCraft gives the lowdown on upgrading your outdoor living with comfort, safety and style in mind.
On urbanity and nature in Tokyo
Guest columnist Jack Milne, Rough Milne Mitchell’s Tony Milne’s son, shares reflections from his new home in Tokyo, Japan.