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.
All in Lighting
A vibrant life
Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors perfectly captures the spirit of a creative young family with this sophisticated transformation.
A fine line
You can’t compete with a view like that. Luckily this Lake Hāwea home by MJWarchitecture is so impeccably crafted, it doesn’t need to.
Peak performance
A high-performing, energy-efficient home in Sumner, designed by Urbanfunction, shows the vision of what’s possible for housing in Ōtautahi.
Over the top
Inventive design by Parsonson Architects sees two dwellings making the most of a sunny Eastbourne, Wellington site.
Pushing the boundaries
This Kāpiti Coast bach was once a vision in beige. Vanessa Webb of Dress My Nest interior design studio talks us through the transformation.
Colour accents
Create focal points and draw the eye with touches of colour. Here are four easy ways to add some new hues and make your space more engaging.
Blue crush
A truly timeless bathroom shines in an Auckland renovation.
Making memories
A new design by JMAC Architecture is the perfect replacement for a much-loved bach on a Bay of Plenty beachfront.
Serene beauty
Look up from the shores of Ligar Bay, Tasman region, and you can’t miss the impressive yet restrained holiday home of Mark and Liz Ahern, designed by Young Architects.
In the limelight
The plan was for this new Rangiora home to be a standout and, as both homeowner and builder, Elliott Dale of Daleco Built knew exactly how to achieve it.
Step out in style
Sprucing up your space? Here’s your one-stop guide to the best backyard or balcony.
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.
Timeless classic
This home of beauty and grandeur stands proud and tall, thanks to the work of Radius Building and Boyd Chamberlain Architecture.
Create a spa bathroom at home
With clever use of lighting in your bathroom, Eurotech Lighting shows how you can create the luxury feel of an at-home spa.
A golden opportunity
Two families saw a chance to build new memories on an old bach site in Golden Bay, with this outstanding holiday home from Karsten Architectural Design and Golden Bay Builders.
Inside your world of bespoke living
If you’ve been wanting to put together a new look for your home or living space but need some inspiration, then the Frobisher showroom and design team can help you find your own unique style.
Cheerfully delightful
Despite the challenge of eight neighbouring properties, this beautiful home was skilfully delivered by Simplexity Builders, bringing smiles all-round.
Embracing the change of season
Emily Hastie from Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects reflects on how autumn’s arrival affects our outdoor spaces.
A new chapter
In the heart of Merivale, this sympathetically restored home is a treasured piece of history combined with stunning new elements to complement its English architectural heritage.