As we find ourselves working longer hours, being away from the home more, and craving relaxing time with...14 December 20163 min read
Imagine an open fire that’s controlled remotely via your smart phone or home automation system. A fire that...14 November 20163 min read
Timber joinery currently has about four per cent of the window market in New Zealand and according to Robert Piacun, or Robbie as he’s affectionately known, those numbers are a real shame...31 October 20164 min read
Timber is synonymous with the New Zealand building landscape thanks in part to the cladding material of...24 October 20164 min read
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
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
Experimenting with colour when designing your interiors can be daunting, not least because of how much time...26 September 20162 min read
The garage door and gate can often be two of the biggest single items in a home, and are generally at the...19 September 20163 min read
“People expect stone to be as hard as rock”, says Andrew Parkinson, managing director of SCE Stone &...12 September 20164 min read
As a key member of the national forestry and wood-processing industries, Juken New Zealand Ltd has taken a...05 September 20163 min read
For those fortunate to be contemplating building, the advance in LED lighting technology is now delivering...31 August 20164 min read
Most people know the frustration of waking up to the sight of condensation on windows and mildew appearing in...29 August 20163 min read
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
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
With such a thirst for creativity in our architecture and design spheres, New Zealanders are always looking...15 August 20163 min read
While timber cladding used to be primarily found on agricultural buildings, in the past few decades it has...15 July 20163 min read
Pouring a glass of your favourite, sitting down with a plate, and flicking on the TV for your Sunday...08 July 20163 min read
For something we touch thousands of times over its life span, we often tend to overlook door handles....01 July 20163 min read
In New Zealand, we’re always looking for new ways of reaching outside the box with our design. Now with...23 June 20164 min read
As our dreams get bigger, so do our houses. According to Gaius Piesse from Forte Flooring, people are...09 June 20163 min read
When you're searching for inspiration for the right kind of heating for your home, you might not look at a...23 May 20163 min read
Having studied architecture in Venice, Italy, Andrea Barzotto has worked in Europe as well as in New...23 May 20163 min read
Tretford tends to be synonymous with high quality. As one of the most well-regarded flooring brands across...11 May 20162 min read
Open plan office spaces are becoming the rule rather than the exception in contemporary corporate buildings....18 April 20163 min read
With the winter months creeping up around the corner, now is an excellent time to consider installing a...13 April 20163 min read
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
Many New Zealand architects are looking to satisfy a particular desire among many home owners and...01 March 20164 min read
For over three decades, the team at The Fireplace have been designing elegant, chic, safe and highly...01 March 20163 min read
Having worked in animation video editing, animation, illustration and as a zoo keeper responsible for animal...23 February 20163 min read
Having won New Zealand's Best Spatial Design award for Residential Interiors, Chris Tate's Tent House is a...05 February 20162 min read
With summer fast approaching, it's easy to think you've missed the boat in getting your property...25 November 20153 min read