Linearity is a strong theme in Alex and Corban Walls’ Whananaki bach. It’s evident in the timber-battened ceiling and oak-plank floors, but it’s also…
After 12 years as a rental, the bach had seen some living — and the flooring bore the brunt. The Tasmanian oak hardwood in…
Alex loved the cabin-like feel that plain plywood and MDF V-groove walls gave the bedroom zone, but was looking to reimagine these spaces with…
When your holiday home is often rented out to happy-go-lucky groups, you want a distinctive combination of good looks and bounce-back hardiness. Alex and…
If you’re in the throes of planning your own new kitchen, we are giving away a design-consultation with award-winning kitchen designer Annika Rowson. Read…
Say ‘halo’ to a skylight technology that brings any space out of the shadows. In association with Solatube. You might have to be an…
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…
In association with Blum. Space – the final frontier, in Star Trek but equally in the kitchen. Or, put another way: you can never…
In association with Lexus. Central Otago is good road-trip country, so when Lexus invited me to the launch of their new LBX Morizo RR,…
It’s been a while since I dusted off my passport — pre-pandemic in fact. So when the opportunity arose to head to Sydney for…
In association with Plumbline. If contemporary elegance in bathroom design makes your heart sing, then diarise a visit to the Plumbline showroom in Tāmaki…
In association with First Windows & Doors. As a long-time Ponsonby local, architect Gerrad Hall reveals that he, “always had a particular hate for…
Fine steel and pivot-glass doors create a light-as-air garden room in this heritage property. When architect Georgia Peacocke, of Edwards White Architects, designed a…
This woodland refuge is a coming together of ancestral and agricultural methods. Traditional Māori techniques meet digital milling technology in this classic, simple whare…
A distinctive roof, tailormade to your vision, elevates the architectural adventure to another level. In association with Roofing Smiths. When it comes to roofing,…
Thinking of home energy as a connected system, rather than unrelated parts, is critical to reduce our carbon emissions – and now there’s a…
Bring meticulous form to your kitchen – then relax and enjoy. In association with Forté. Crafted to resemble a piece of beautiful furniture, today’s…
Design meets divine in this selection of projects that showcase top talent and were recently honoured in the Spatial Category of the Best Awards…
This Ōtautahi apartment bursts with life, thanks to the vivid hues imagined by the late colourist Peta Tearle. Layered with Sue McGregor’s collection of…
In association with ABI Interiors. There’s an undeniable allure to open-air living — a perfect blend of practicality and indulgence. ABI Interiors’ Sola Outdoor…
Dalman Architects’ design for a remote retreat integrates precast concrete and expansive glass to create an underground home that merges with its breathtaking surroundings…
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…
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…
Architect Jimmi O’Toole, co-founder of Good Good housing, shares his vision for a better, greener way to build and live. My partner Charlotte and…
Editor Alice Lines explores where luxury and economy meet: in a low-emission, high-tech, chic new ride. In association with Lexus. I’ve always had a…
Optimistic colours dominated at the 2024 Milan Furniture Fair — an idea that readily translates to our interiors here in Aotearoa. In association with…
Ditching lawn in favour of lush groundcovers, garden designer Richard Neville crafts a Point Chevalier backyard in harmony with nature. Indoor-outdoor flow is a…
Husband and wife duo Isaac and Beck Lindesay want to break down the walls when it comes to adventurous architecture. In partnership with Squarespace….
In association with Versatile. What do New Zealanders want in a home? If anyone knows, it’s Versatile, the 100% locally owned company that for…
For art director Katyana O’Neill, being the daughter of moteliers and niece and granddaughter of builders meant developing a dwelling in which to host…