Bach Beauty: Q&A with Caleb and Alice Pearson
The Bookabach Bach of the Year Awards are back for 2019 to find New Zealand’s best holiday homes and baches. The Block NZ’s 2013 winners, Caleb and Alice Pearson, along with a junior judge, have uncovered the top holiday homes. We caught up with Caleb and Alice about what makes […]
When it’s time to sell: Joe Butler
Joe Butler knows what he is good at and that’s selling houses. He’s been in the real estate business for some 25 years, has achieved at the highest level and still enjoys every moment of his job. “When you are doing something you like, it doesn’t feel like a job.” […]
Beautiful moon rising
Last time the moon theme outshone our interiors it was the early 90s, but it seems moons are rising in popularity once again. Creative crescents have returned in all sorts of wistful guises. This time, more mysterious streamline silhouettes, as opposed to friendly man-in-the-moon faces, beam down on us. Either […]
Country’s hottest garden inspo
A former Timaru local, Dan Mackay, is featuring in the Auckland Garden DesignFest for the first time this November, however you may recognise him from TVNZ’s HOMEmade. A true creative, Dan is exploding with innovative ideas and the skills to see them through to completion. What attracted you to […]
Geometric Glow
Circles, squares, hexagons, triangles, pentagons, diamonds – even shapes without a name; when it comes to geometric design, the options are endless. A fun and funky way to add visual interest to your abode, geometric lighting is all about striking patterns and dramatic shapes. But it’s not all just squares […]
Growing vegetables = Growing health: Terra Viva Home and Garden
Growing your own vegetables is a win-win all round. High in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, minerals and fibre, vegetables protect against heart disease and cancer. The mental health benefits too have been well documented. By Terra Viva Owner Peter Worsp The 1959 rehab programme for war veterans included […]
Cue the Curves
While furniture with hard and sleek Scandi-style lines will continue to grace our abodes for some time to come, it appears interior designers are seeking more soft and sculpted curves. Curb your curve curiosity and make a shapely statement in any room with this retro-inspired look. Lending a new and […]
Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects
Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live. I was recently invited to contribute […]
Make a spring transformation: Armstrong Interiors
Spring is the season of transformation when it comes to our humble abode. But according to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors, this season is about so much more than the archetypal spring clean. With spring finally here, what does this mean from an interior design perspective? Consider […]
Neo Nostalgic Nook: Resene
Hot tip: Layering retro colours over fresh, modern shapes will keep your space looking anything but dated. Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior design world as duck egg blue. The sky’s […]
