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In the pages of Much, Discover how to transform your interior with bold character and flair, guided by Evie’s vibrant stories and savvy tips….
Styling, stories and spaces — Alice Lines has created one place to share her work. In association with Squarespace. Remember when being an editor…
Aside from the elegance of Baya Living’s new-season Sandringham runner collection, we’re also enamoured with the names of the three gorgeous hues — pecan,…
Dalman Architects’ design for a remote retreat integrates precast concrete and expansive glass to create an underground home that merges with its breathtaking surroundings…
Create this scene-stealing bathroom scheme with a paint effect you can DIY. In association with Resene. Gone are the days when powder rooms and…
Overly fancy and sophisticated — perhaps — but all in a beautiful way. It’s easy to see why this pendant light by Nightworks is…
Interior Designer Karla Devine of House Party Interiors embraces dopamine decorating to infuse playful colours and patterns into her Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. Enduring a…
Thanks to the vision of Anna and Hamish Gordon, architect Adam Mercer, and interior designer Janice Kumar-Ward, this unassuming late-’90s home has undergone a…
Collaborating with local design talent, the latest collection from Bremworth takes you on a journey through the diverse landscapes of Aotearoa. In association with…
Offering keyless entry and robust weather resistance, the four-point locking system in the Unity Slim Smart Lock from Yale makes managing your home’s safety…
Is your home your happy place? Have you thought about creating space for moments to make your heart sing? This issue, we share how…
Eva’s Revolutionary Slideaway Sofa Bed Lands in New Zealand After two years of meticulous design and development, young furniture brand Eva is set to…
Restoring this modernist gem in Tauranga has been a journey through time for its new custodians. Peeking up over a concrete-block perimeter fence, jaunty…
Enter Gina Fabish’s New Plymouth store—a treasure trove of memories and dreams that was always meant to be. When asked how she found herself…
This reimagined Wellington villa harmonises the differing style palates of the owners into a rich and punchy experience. Like a Kinder egg, this is…
Created by Melbourne-based expat designer James McNab, the De Stijl-inspired Planes Chair reimagines the industrial lines of sheetmetal as functional furniture. Anodised aluminium sheets…
HOMES
Success for this couple is a goal that’s become a present-day pleasure and privilege. Is it your ultimate ambition to own a little place …
A Devonport villa’s transformation tells a coming-of-age story, blending rock ‘n’ roll with British heritage. On any given morning at Rebecca and Michael Macfie’s …
Husband and wife duo Isaac and Beck Lindesay want to break down the walls when it comes to adventurous architecture. In partnership with Squarespace. …
Among the nuances of the past few years has come a deeper understanding of the comfort and joy our abodes can bring to our …
For Toni and Dane Gale, a return to their home base of Te Matau-a-Māui/Hawke’s Bay after more than a decade away was amply rewarded …
Kate Rogan thinks about design “the entire time”. First thing in the morning, late in the evening, at work and at play, any given …
STYLE
In the pages of Much, Discover how to transform your interior with bold character and flair, guided by Evie’s vibrant stories and savvy tips. With the same wit and honesty that have made Evie Kemp a beloved figure in the New Zealand design world, she takes us on a colourful journey through her life and home. Much: A maximalist’s guide to a creative home isn’t just a coffee-table book — it’s a call to action. Evie challenges you to embrace your unique tastes, showcase the ‘weird and wonderful’ aspects of yourself, shake up your spaces — and helpfully provides
Styling, stories and spaces — Alice Lines has created one place to share her work. In association with Squarespace. Remember when being an editor meant red pens and late-night deadlines? Well, not anymore. In the modern media landscape, my role at homestyle now requires a vast suite of creative hats. Conceptualising and crafting content to share with our audience in print and online is a whirlwind, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and our business has evolved to offer this as a service for others too. Functioning
Aside from the elegance of Baya Living’s new-season Sandringham runner collection, we’re also enamoured with the names of the three gorgeous hues — pecan, moss and fenugreek — designed to imbue your hallway with comfort and personality. Made from 100% wool with a cotton backing, the loom-knotted runners have a lush 15mm pile for next-level softness underfoot. Notably, Baya has partnered with GoodWeave to ensure a transparent, child-labour-free supply chain. bayaliving.com
PEOPLE
Enter Gina Fabish’s New Plymouth store—a treasure trove of memories and dreams that was always meant to be. When asked how she found herself on a career path that has led her through a multitude of creative pursuits, Ngāmotu/New Plymouth photographer, interior designer and now store owner Gina Fabish says, “I’m not sure it was ever a choice; I’ve never imagined anything different, so I think it’s more a way of being.” As a creative multi-hyphenate, she credits growing up with parents who were collectors for shaping her appreciation of individuality and creativity. What do you enjoy about the
Nephi Tupaea, a visionary artist with deep Māori roots, paints a new narrative of decolonisation in Aotearoa. Tucked away on a quiet, nondescript Karanema/Havelock North street, in a kitset garage at the very end of a driveway, one of the most exciting painters to emerge in Aotearoa in recent years is hard at work. The artist in question is Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Kahungunu) who, while having been part of the Pacific Sisters activist art collective since the ’90s, has only recently taken up painting. Despite this, she’s already shown paintings at The
Husband and wife duo Isaac and Beck Lindesay want to break down the walls when it comes to adventurous architecture. In partnership with Squarespace. Owning a bach is a widely held dream in Aotearoa, somewhere to immerse yourself in the natural wonder of our environment, a bolthole to escape the busyness of everyday life. But what about when that piece of land is a three- to four-hour drive from a metropolitan area and there are no builders, or sub-contractors, within cooee of your site? Struck by this very dilemma, Isaac Lindesay decided to do something about it. Now his
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