Interiors

Heart of craft

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

Veritable veneer

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

Soul soothing

The much anticipated 2025 Dulux Colour Forecast presents three compelling palettes designed to uplift and nurture; comforting, enlivening hues for the year ahead.

Nature’s beauty

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

Quintessential quartzite

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.

Sky high

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

A place to converge

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

La-de-da

The latest luminaire from visionary New Zealand lighting designers Nightworks Studio is as playfully evocative as it is precise.

Islands of stone

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 power of one

The latest collection from BoConcept is all about transformation — how can a space become something entirely different with one commanding statement piece?

The art of reduction

Essential Induction, an innovative collaboration between Gaggenau and Cosentino, was launched at Milan Design Week with sculptural installation offering a glimpse into the future.

Reframed classics

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

Emotive subtlety

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

Curving colour

Plumbline’s latest bathroom collection, Oasis, echoes the overarching narratives presented at Milan Design Week. We found out what’s behind this dynamic offering.

A meeting of materials

At the centre of the renovation of a 1920s home in the Christchurch suburb of Strowan is a kitchen of beautiful juxtaposition.

Quiet elegance

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

A beautiful collision

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

Open space

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.

Decadence underfoot

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

The house that dowel built

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

Of human scale

This internationalist interior by Arent&Pyke is a soulful expression of creativity and intimacy.

A dynamic dance

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

Inspired retreat

Rediscovering the beauty within simplicity, the latest from Australian furniture atelier MCM House awakens a deep appreciation for the art of restraint.

Whispers of luxury

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

Hanging garden

This Ponsonby en suite was designed around existing window placements within an awkward space.

Curved copper

In this doorless bathroom, light is drawn in from above and a trio of materials is used in unexpected ways.

Immersive geometries

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.

Evoking delight

Plumbline’s latest bathroomware comprises collections of a delectable composition of colour, texture, finish and form.

Cast forms

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

Rituals of decadence

Eden Stone considers the delight of bathing and simple rituals through its collection of handcrafted baths and basins.

Creative intention

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

A touch of glam

Interior designer Rebecca Bailey on kitchen facelifts, sustainability and floating between contemporary and traditional asethetics.

The great outdoors

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.

Blue collar soul

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

Cooking with fire

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

Culinary motifs

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

Evocatively off

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

Falling leaves

Capture the essence of autumn with these rich tones and biophilic pieces, curated by our editor.

A tailored garment

The wardrobe is probably the most personal and private piece of furniture in the home – functional yet mysterious and secret.

Intricate layers

A delicately layered interior was created for a home perfectly stitched to its surroundings, high above a reef and surf break.

Framed

Elegant frames and dividers for bespoke configurations define this drawer insert by Blum.

Droplets

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

A fine balance

A new home in Hobsonville gets the recipe right when it comes to dark and light.

Under the summer sun

Studio Italia’s latest collection of outdoor pieces traverses harmonious meetings of texture and material, strength and lightness, and a purity of form.

Precision design

True inspiration is at the heart of the NEFF kitchen, where socialising is important and a shared love of food is celebrated.

Unfolding interpretation

Discover the iconic Maralunga sofa by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, known for its adjustable-height backrest and patented mechanism.

Mood and texture

More than ever, walls are being used as a central, albeit often beautifully subtle, design element within interior spaces.

Decadent simplicity

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

Down to earth

Inviting autumnal hues this season gravitate around an earthen palette, a tonal melody that gives rise to spaces of tranquillity.

Purity of form

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

Passage of time

Passage of time

Australian artisan rug brand Tribe Home has opened its doors in New Zealand. We speak to founder Tina Richards about the brand’s philosophy.

Crafting emotive spaces

Crafting emotive spaces

Whether subtle or distinctive, polished plaster interior finishes offer a beautiful real of possibilities.

Hands-free in the kitchen

A new launch by Greens Tapware with Kontact Technology is providing some soulful moments of ease in the kitchen.

Two palettes

Four local design houses join forces to create two alluring interior material palettes, each with a distinctly New Zealand aesthetic.

Bathe in colour

Utilising a new material known as Cristalmood, due to its transparency and sheen, the Reflex bathtub is a piece of undeniable beauty and composure.

Woven nature

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.

Homestead

Drawing on the verdant coastal and alpine landscapes of New Zealand, James Dunlop’s latest collection is undeniably authentic and alluring.

Deceptively simplistic

These 12 new architectural tapware collections by Italian company Quadro offer an elemental, understated aesthetic.

Mindful materials

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

Sanctuary and curvature

In celebration of its 40th year, Athena has launched two new vanity ranges, designed with Auckland-based interior designer Sonya Cotter.

Living finishes

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

Nature’s echo

Material Space’s Duncan Rooney talks to HOME about defying trends and a growing desire to work with natural materials and textures.

Luxury underfoot

A wet-room design, marked by a level-entry shower delivers an enviable feature — without long-term maintenance.

Timeless opulence

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

Tonal synergy

From magnificent gardens and beneath the entangled boughs of a mature pohutukawa tree, Callerton House is a place of dynamic juxtapositions.

A touch of subtle elegance

In product design, elegance comes from simplicity, and simplicity is often a result of considered and thorough design thinking.

A tailored solution

With a career in interior design spanning two decades, Nicola Manning has had proven success in the industry.

Bespoke Home

Samsung has this month released a revolutionary new product to New Zealand: a completely customisable French door refrigerator.