Maximalist marble
Viola marble is a true statement. It’s a classic testament to the powerful beauty of natural stone.
Viola marble is a true statement. It’s a classic testament to the powerful beauty of natural stone.
Vibrant and energising hues are the name of the game this summer, articulated with pastel palettes combined with bold, rich colours.
The much-anticipated release of Swurves — panels that curve — earlier this year has seen instant success. The innovative offering opens a world of design possibilities with a lightweight system that rivals traditional joinery options.
Inhabiting the divide between suburban and rural on the outskirts of New Plymouth, this new home has a kitchen of unabashed femininity at its heart; a space defined by bold, curving forms and textural delights.
The latest from Snelling Studio is a minimal take on the abstract shapes of our native forest; familiar, beguiling, and perfectly distilled.
Marrying function and artistry, this five-metre bespoke pendant was designed by Nightworks Studio as a centrepiece for a dramatic double-height space within a sculptural blackened steel stair.
When interior designer, Campbell Johnson, returned to New Zealand after a decade of living in Italy, one thing was certain: he had a new appreciation for living in small spaces. Combine that with his love of mid-century architecture, and the
Perhaps the smallest apartment in the world, this space is a fully equipped residence that includes two infrared saunas and a whirlpool bath.
Step into the Auckland headquarters of design and make studio, Fieldcraft, and you’re immediately immersed in a world of creativity that extends well beyond these four walls. Separate from the main industrial workspace is something particularly special.
As unique as your own fingerprints, each sheet of Prime Veneer is as distinctive as the tree it was cut from. In fact, you can go as far as using the Track my Tree tool to trace exactly where your
The much anticipated 2025 Dulux Colour Forecast presents three compelling palettes designed to uplift and nurture; comforting, enlivening hues for the year ahead.
Flooring is the one element that can provide continuity and tie together an interior space. Wool flooring does so with textural warmth and, in the case of Bremworth, plenty of design flair.
This Takapuna kitchen brings new meaning to the heart of the home with a striking three-metre kitchen island crafted in a statement Negresco quartzite.
Crowning Auckland’s newest skyscraper, The Pacifica penthouses, an exploration of understated luxury high above the bustling downtown precinct, have been unveiled by international design practice, Plus Architecture.
There’s a gentle melody to this Coromandel holiday home, which was designed to entertain and accommodate anywhere from two to 30 people with ease. It is a place that effortlessly opens and closes — to the ocean, the light, and
This mid-century inspired Mt Eden interior by at.space and MAUD Architecture offers a masterclass in texture and tactility, biophilia, and timeless sophistication.
Inspired by confectionery and brutalism, this year’s Kitchen of the Year winning entry, designed by Annika Rowson, is a recipe for domestic and viral success.
In a villa renovation by Jones Architects, interior firm Sticks+Stones Design crafted a small, unassuming en suite that packs a big punch.
So much of this Taranaki home — by Crosson Architects and Ko & Ko — has been designed to reach for the stars, both visually and aspirationally.
For her Emerging Designer entry, Elena Parry of Fremont Studio put forth her Queenstown Hill holiday home renovation, which shows the designer’s trajectory, maturity, and forward motion.
This luxurious coastal family home designed by Space Division boasts an impressive lighting design coupled with strong environmental credentials.
When you devour design in all its guises, it’s natural to want to test out ideas you pick up along the way. Fortunately for Kate Rogan and Eva Nash of Rogan Nash Architects, their business is fertile ground for such
Thirty-six projects across seven categories have been selected from hundreds of entries as finalists in the 2024 HOME Interior of the Year Awards.
The latest luminaire from visionary New Zealand lighting designers Nightworks Studio is as playfully evocative as it is precise.
There’s an honesty to natural stone that’s hard to look past. Part of the allure is its inherent character — each piece entirely individual.
The latest collection from BoConcept is all about transformation — how can a space become something entirely different with one commanding statement piece?
Essential Induction, an innovative collaboration between Gaggenau and Cosentino, was launched at Milan Design Week with sculptural installation offering a glimpse into the future.
At the heart of the home is an evolving technology. Although it may not be visible, it’s quietly working away, forming the basis for a new era of home cooking.
Entries are now open for Home Interior of the Year 2024 – a celebration of New Zealand’s best residential interior design and architecture.
Consisting of a series of interconnected rooms, the Knoll pavilion at the Milan Furniture Fair was designed by Belgian architecture practice OFFICE, and conceived as a space that envisioned life through a sequence of intimate spaces and elegant flower gardens.
Polished plaster has a certain character that’s hard to look past, especially when it comes to feature applications. In this case, Ambitec’s Suave Polished Plaster introduces a minimal finish to a room of elegantly unfolding layers.
Plumbline’s latest bathroom collection, Oasis, echoes the overarching narratives presented at Milan Design Week. We found out what’s behind this dynamic offering.
At the centre of the renovation of a 1920s home in the Christchurch suburb of Strowan is a kitchen of beautiful juxtaposition.
In the heart of this Westmere home is a collection of beautiful, sculptural materials that emanate from the ground up to create a space of embracing warmth with an openness that takes in an unusual yet captivating green view.
ABI Interiors began its journey in a humble garage set-up on the Gold Coast, with a simple yet powerful concept: to offer an affordable range of architectural fixtures that rivalled the quality of the highest in the market.
Perched atop an escarpment overlooking Whangārei’s town basin, this home is the embodiment of the owners’ vision, the architects’ knowledge, and the builder’s expertise.
In a pool house that opens to a mid-century modern home in Remuera, an interior palette was designed to reflect the original architectural language and create a strong narrative between old and new.
From the street, this little house is barely visible; it’s tucked away neatly on a rear site. There’s a hint of the gabled red brick form but little else.
On an angular, steeply sloping site in a well-known enclave on the southern coast of Waiheke Island, this small home was envisioned as a short-stay offering for artists, writers, and those wanting a place to retreat and focus on creative
Drawing on modernist and Japanese influences, and recreating the distinctive tonal interplay of dappled light on a forest floor, this Grey Lynn bathroom offers an enchanting take on spatial design where beauty and accessibility coexist.
This internationalist interior by Arent&Pyke is a soulful expression of creativity and intimacy.
Portraying the versatility of its designs through the grace of dancers, Belgian design house JORI is a conceptual realisation of ergonomic comfort woven into the forms of contemporary interior pieces.
An internationalist Queenstown home, a Waiheke cabin for the creative at heart, and an Auckland bathroom inspired by dappled light on a forest floor took out the top honours at the 2023 Interior of the Year Awards.
Rediscovering the beauty within simplicity, the latest from Australian furniture atelier MCM House awakens a deep appreciation for the art of restraint.
It is in the sensual elements that luxury resides in the bathroom: the touch of a surface, the embrace of the sculptural form of a bathtub, the curvature or graphic abstraction of an object.
The highly coveted list of finalists is revealed! Peruse the homes and vote for the project you believe should win the 2023 HOME Interior of the Year Readers’ Choice Award.
This Ponsonby en suite was designed around existing window placements within an awkward space.
In this doorless bathroom, light is drawn in from above and a trio of materials is used in unexpected ways.
Experience-oriented spaces designed for living; that’s the concept behind The Bathelier, a new global design collaboration by Cosentino using its C·Bath range.
Plumbline’s latest bathroomware comprises collections of a delectable composition of colour, texture, finish and form.
We speak to graphic designer turned product designer, Kate Slavin, about her experience in moving from two dimensions to three, and the intricacies of designing a product to outlive our generation — and the next.
Eden Stone considers the delight of bathing and simple rituals through its collection of handcrafted baths and basins.
A design for the heart of the home is something that can be hard to visualise from drawings or renders alone; how the elements interact with each other, how the spaces feel, and what works best where.
A newcomer to the design scene, Auckland-based Kanat Studio is quickly making a name for itself. We spoke to its co-founders, Kate Pilot and Natalia Glucina, about their emerging aesthetic and creative voice.
Interior designer Rebecca Bailey on kitchen facelifts, sustainability and floating between contemporary and traditional asethetics.
Heading into winter and missing those beautiful long summer evenings outdoors, it’s time to think about what alfresco dining will look like in 2024.
The bathrooms and laundry renovation of this loft apartment in a former carpet factory is a respectful and delightful nod to its past. We speak to its designer, Yvette Jay, to find out more.
French private chef Arno Jullien began his culinary career in Provence after graduating from Paul Augier Culinary School in Nice. We talk to him about creating a local French cuisine in Auckland.
Design duo Kelly Gammie and Sean Monk, the creatives behind Rarebirds Interiors, produce work that is highly distinctive and individual, pushing the boundaries between a global outlook and a vibrant local design language.
Think burnt orange-red hot sauce, mustard-tinged olive dirty martini, grunge eyeshadow and circular voids. We talk to the designers behind a new tapware range that embodies this eclectic group of concepts.
Capture the essence of autumn with these rich tones and biophilic pieces, curated by our editor.
The wardrobe is probably the most personal and private piece of furniture in the home – functional yet mysterious and secret.
A delicately layered interior was created for a home perfectly stitched to its surroundings, high above a reef and surf break.
Elegant frames and dividers for bespoke configurations define this drawer insert by Blum.
Inspired by a resting drop of water, the FLUID pendant lamp by Muuto has a soft, round shape which is enhanced by its frosted matte glass surface, perfectly matching the cosy ambience created by its warm light.
A new home in Hobsonville gets the recipe right when it comes to dark and light.
Studio Italia’s latest collection of outdoor pieces traverses harmonious meetings of texture and material, strength and lightness, and a purity of form.
True inspiration is at the heart of the NEFF kitchen, where socialising is important and a shared love of food is celebrated.
Discover the iconic Maralunga sofa by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, known for its adjustable-height backrest and patented mechanism.
More than ever, walls are being used as a central, albeit often beautifully subtle, design element within interior spaces.
French designer Jean-Marie Massaud is on a lifelong quest for synthesis, reduction and lightness. It is a symbiosis between his creations and the natural environment that he strives to reach, and his latest pieces for Poliform are no exception. We
Inviting autumnal hues this season gravitate around an earthen palette, a tonal melody that gives rise to spaces of tranquillity.
Windsor Architectural Hardware has released a new collection called NIDO, which features five handle styles developed by the company’s design team in Invercargill. The collection is made from solid brass and comes with a range of coordinating accessories.
Australian artisan rug brand Tribe Home has opened its doors in New Zealand. We speak to founder Tina Richards about the brand’s philosophy.
Whether subtle or distinctive, polished plaster interior finishes offer a beautiful real of possibilities.
The winners of the inaugural HOME Interior Design Excellence Awards were celebrated at an exclusive event at Park Hyatt, Auckland in February.
A new launch by Greens Tapware with Kontact Technology is providing some soulful moments of ease in the kitchen.
Four local design houses join forces to create two alluring interior material palettes, each with a distinctly New Zealand aesthetic.
Utilising a new material known as Cristalmood, due to its transparency and sheen, the Reflex bathtub is a piece of undeniable beauty and composure.
New Zealand design house Hemptech has collaborated with Australia eco-design duo Kate St James and Catherine Whitting to release an exclusive new fabric collection.
Drawing on the verdant coastal and alpine landscapes of New Zealand, James Dunlop’s latest collection is undeniably authentic and alluring.
These 12 new architectural tapware collections by Italian company Quadro offer an elemental, understated aesthetic.
In 2016 in the attic space of an Auckland cafe, an idea was formed. Fast forward six years and this Kiwi company is making waves globally.
In celebration of its 40th year, Athena has launched two new vanity ranges, designed with Auckland-based interior designer Sonya Cotter.
Named after some of New Zealand’s great walks, a new range of pull handles by Windsor Architectural Hardware offers a fresh take on sustainable door decor.
Material Space’s Duncan Rooney talks to HOME about defying trends and a growing desire to work with natural materials and textures.
A wet-room design, marked by a level-entry shower delivers an enviable feature — without long-term maintenance.
Outside of the quintessential black and white aesthetic, Plumbline’s latest collection offers an array of textures, colours, and finishes to cement a feeling of ageless refinement in the bathroom.
Like jewellery for the body, accessories for the kitchen create an added allure; they’re the finishing touches to a well designed space – the memorable moments in beautiful kitchens.
Spanning diverse palettes and tones, here are five bespoke kitchens that deliver an alluring personalised luxury.