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Homestyle general manager Nicholas Burrowes goes rock- and river-hopping in a hybrid that delivers grit and good looks. In association with Toyota. As a…
Be inspired by this innovative digital billboard campaign that reflects the shades of the sky in real time It’s no secret that, when seeking…

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A character space gets drenched in green and grey for a seamless, calming mood. In association with Resene. Green and grey — two timeless hues that define livability. Rooted in nature, these colours weave a sense of calm and tranquillity into a space. The holistic use of colour, applied to both skirting boards and walls, creates a seamless, soothing effect. Anchoring the scheme is the soft midtone Resene Off The Grid, with the deep, enigmatic Resene Exactly commanding attention on the foreground wall. The smooth flooring, painted Resene Tino Pai, provides contrast, while a plinth in Resene Top Notch
…and a practical place in your future. In association with Città. The design credentials of commonplace objects often pass us by, but that wasn’t the case for Città’s Nikolai Sorensen, who drew inspiration for the Thao Basket from the street markets of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, where he lived for a while with his young family. Here, locals plied their trade from stalls crammed with vessels laden with fresh fruit and vegetables, an evocative and enterprising scene. Traditionally made of bamboo, the modern iterations of these oversized, shallow baskets were made of plastic, but Nikolai determined to
How delicious! Mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year, translates lusciously to the soft furnishings of BAYA’s 2025 collection. Tones of chocolate, brass and sand, in rugs, cushions and throws, are as delectably expressive as they are comforting — minus the calories. The palatable palettes of nature (think wool, linen and cotton) are firmly on the menu. The 100% New Zealand wool Norfolk rug (shown in Chocolate) has a plush cut pile and the hand-painted Namib cushion reimagines landscapes as tactile works of art. bayaliving.com 

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Paintings on glass were artist Hannah Ireland’s first love — now she explores her mÉtier across many mediums. Your work is a form of contemporary portraiture — how did this begin? I grew up in a large household with seven siblings, Mum and Dad. Within this environment I was, and continue to be, what I call ‘the observer’. Outside the family home, however, this isn’t a constant: I change in response to different social environments like a chameleon. This isn’t unique to me; it’s something we all do to varying degrees. An awareness of reconfiguring oneself in relation to
What’s one of your earliest memories of appreciating design? Travelling through Europe in my 20s. Its historical architecture had a profound impact. What drew you to the interiors game? I began as an art student, which led into fashion design. When I bought my first home, I gravitated towards interiors. How would you describe your interior style? It blends a passion for mid-century design with an appreciation for contemporary art and design. How do you focus working from home? If my workspace gets cluttered, my mind feels the same! With a new studio on the horizon, I’ll be able
A captivating large-scale waterfront Installation on the Te Whanganui-a-Tara waterfront. Chances are, you’ve admired the unique work of Rotterdam-based Sabine Marcelis, even if only from afar. The designer’s dedication to creating magical moments through material exploration has earned her numerous accolades and high-profile collaborations. Among these, her glossy resin ‘Candy Cube,’ was inducted into Germany’s Vitra Design Museum’s renowned modern furniture collection, and she also created a range of sculptural design objects for Ikea. Now, you can experience her work up close. Sabine, who spent part of her childhood in Aotearoa, recently returned to install Merging Blocks, a captivating

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