Create a mini orchard: Terra Viva
Nothing beats the flavour of delicious home-grown fruit; knowing exactly what’s gone into, and onto, that fruit is an extra bonus. Even with minimal space, it’s easy to create a mini home orchard. Plan your varieties carefully, and you can step out of your back door and pick your own fresh fruit […]
When east meets west: Superhome
Christchurch homeowners Vickie and John took their inspiration from a 1909 Bungalow on Fendalton Road called Los Angeles House and Japanese Minka Houses to create “The Big Cottage.” The result is a modern reinterpretation of the California bungalow style, with significant Japanese influence. The home incorporates timeless and enduring architecture, with […]
New Brighton stunner: Superhome
Designer Warren Clarke wanted to build an ultra-energy efficient home that would also be a practical family home. The home achieves the maximum Homestar 10 rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council — one of only three in New Zealand to do so. The layout maximises space by eliminating passageways […]
Blending architectural influences: Superhome
Architectural designer and Superhome co-founder Bob Burnett and his wife, Japanese architect Shizuka Yasui, naturally chose the best of both New Zealand and Japanese influences when designing their own family home in Broad Oaks on Christchurch’s Port Hills. The multi-award-winning house served as a Superhome show home until the second Christchurch earthquake […]
Take a Superhome tour
The Superhome movement tours are back for 2021. Tour organisers are excited to showcase several future-proofed Superhomes, designed and built to be environmentally aware and in harmony with nature. Warmer in winter and easier to heat for less cost. Superhome co-founder and designer Bob Burnett says the tours are a chance […]
Dreaming of a great kitchen: Dream Doors
Almost 10 years ago, Adrian Kay started his own Dream Doors Kitchens franchise in 2012. Since then, Adrian and his tightly knit team of skilled tradesmen have earned a sterling reputation for bringing a new lease of life to one of the most lived-in areas of your house. That reputation has […]
The Clocks Bookshop
Not long ago many predicted the end of books. But during the 18 months that The Clocks Bookshop has been open, book sales have boomed and at least three other independent booksellers have opened their doors in the South Island. The Clocks has more than doubled the number of books it was […]
A place for everything
An organised home creates a calmer and more inviting environment. Having functional storage throughout your home will help keep things in their rightful place. The right kind of storage will look different in every home and can work into the design of a room depending on materials and colourways. Wooden cabinetry […]
A sustainable swap
A shift towards a less wasteful home does not need to be difficult. It can be as simple as small swaps of items you use daily. Introducing knitted dishcloths! These soft cotton beauties absolutely meet the mark on a simple, low-waste staple you can welcome into your home. An easy replacement of […]
A colourful touch
Neutrals are safe and timeless, but pops of colour in the home brings life and brightness into spaces. Here are six easy and non-intimidating ways to add a little touch of colour to your home. Paste it on Having a feature wall using wallpaper is a fun way to switch up […]
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