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A German-designed shelving system that has seen immense popularity on our shores, while simply a shelving...30 May 20173 min read

Feet-up furniture

The home is a place to relax, to socialise and to enjoy. Once mid to high-end furniture starts becoming incorporated into interior spaces though, those principles can often be overlooked with homeowners afraid to use furniture they see as design objects...10 May 20173 min read

Getting corporate with graphic glass

Decorative glass is turning up in the most non-traditional of spaces, both in commercial and residential...05 May 20172 min read

Salone del mobile 2017: a quiet evolution of design

Every year the world's largest furniture fair Salone del Mobile is held in Milan, Italy, where the design...05 April 20172 min read

Timeless shutters

With the dual benefits of insulation and light control, interior window shuttershave proved to be a growing...31 March 20173 min read

Natural elegance through interior design

The interior design market in New Zealand is growing at pace, possibly because the number of architecturally-designed new builds are on the rise, and people find themselves time-poor and wanting to engage professionals to pull their project together...22 March 20173 min read

Invisible edge

To achieve a clean finish on kitchen cabinetry, the edges of the doors need to exactly match the rest of the...03 March 20173 min read

Big bins for small spaces

Higher density living is on the rise and with that, more people are living in townhouses, apartments and...18 February 20172 min read

The art of tapware

Well-designed tapware is an art form. A timeless design combined with the highest quality materials and...17 February 20173 min read

Innovative timeless design

Often, people choose to invest in one or two statement pieces of furniture for their home to set off a space...16 February 20173 min read

Raw inspiration: the next level in bathroom showrooms

The image that generally comes to mind when you think of a bathroom showroom are rows of tapware,...04 February 20173 min read

Smart luxury with Kohler

Bidets have a long history in various parts of the world but it is only recently that the technology has been...18 January 20174 min read

The art of glass with Graphic Glass

Creating a feature wall or designing a striking bathroom or kitchen feature is often a great way to...07 December 20163 min read

Style and substance: towel warmers that are more than just warmth

Life today, with its many commitments, is busier than ever. That brings with it a desire to create a familiar...17 October 20164 min read

Pulling out all the stops: Vauth-Sagel kitchen storage solutions that enhance great kitchen design

Today’s kitchen is often on display, a focal point in a home’s social hub. At the same time, great...03 October 20163 min read

The hard truth: advice from Andrew Parkinson about natural stone

“People expect stone to be as hard as rock”, says Andrew Parkinson, managing director of SCE Stone &...12 September 20164 min read

Should you future-proof your bathroom?

Where can $30 today save you $20,000 in a few years? According to Sean Paterson from SA Plumbing, in the...25 August 20163 min read

A luxury escape: Lisa Scholtens on bathroom trends

The bathroom is one of the few private spaces a person can find in a busy home – this means it should be a...22 August 20162 min read

From the top of the line to your home: what people look for in hardware

With such a thirst for creativity in our architecture and design spheres, New Zealanders are always looking...15 August 20163 min read

Keep a handle on it

For something we touch thousands of times over its life span, we often tend to overlook door handles....01 July 20163 min read

Being industrious with industrial furniture: a guide to this style

Statement furniture transforms the aesthetic of any room, and the industrial design style has been the...27 May 20163 min read

Bespoke bathrooms: Andrea Barzotto discusses why the space should reflect you

Having studied architecture in Venice, Italy, Andrea Barzotto has worked in Europe as well as in New...23 May 20163 min read

Putting the pro in productivity: top home office design ideas

Whether you run a business from your home or have children who are ramping into the later years of their...11 May 20164 min read

Getting fired up: Richard Miller shares why glass front fireplaces are in vogue

With the winter months creeping up around the corner, now is an excellent time to consider installing a...13 April 20163 min read

Fashion-forward furniture: Ben Lewis discusses both trends and timelessness

Having established TRENZSEATER in 2000, a firm that specialises in tailor made luxury furniture, Ben Lewis has over a decade experience in identifying the burgeoning trends in furniture design as well as the classic, iconic silhouettes and styles that stand the test of time. Ben’s interior design has received global critical acclaim with the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review and the International Design Award. Let’s delve into what he suggests puts the fabulous in furniture...30 March 20162 min read

Trend alert: bathrooms as luxurious living spaces

The leading interior design trend forecasters are collectively saying that bathrooms will be a central focus...02 March 20162 min read

Passive solar design vs. Passivhaus

Many New Zealand architects are looking to satisfy a particular desire among many home owners and...01 March 20164 min read

Stylish sustainability: an interview with Gordon Subritzky from The Fireplace

For over three decades, the team at The Fireplace have been designing elegant, chic, safe and highly...01 March 20163 min read

Impress guests with these chic Christmas decor trends

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go! But have you noticed that not everything is...22 December 20153 min read

What's been going on at Auckland Architecture Week?

Auckland is a region where tradition and modernism collide. The most populous city in New Zealand is steeped...15 October 20152 min read

University of Auckland shows support for young architects

Architects in New Zealand are shining as of late. Not only are they making the projects that adorn our...14 October 20152 min read