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Samsung has this month released a revolutionary new product to New Zealand: a completely customisable French door refrigerator.
We spoke to kitchen designer Gemma Mills of Fluid Interiors about how the architecture and environs of a Mangawhai home influenced the kitchen design.
Colour is an interior designer’s superpower. Whether your home is dipped in monochrome, or playfully painted in complementary tones, colour has the ability to inspire.
Partly inspired by Josh Emmett’s home kitchen, this space in Auckland’s Mt Eden is versatile and highly customised for its client. HOME spoke to Hewe’s designer Gunnar Friese about its detailing and brief.
The 2021 City Home of the Year, House on Takapuna Beach by CAAHT Studio, met the challenge of the fishbowl effect, as beach goers and dog walkers promenade the sand beyond the site’s border.
We’ve put together a selection of some noteworthy New Zealand lighting designs of late, including the work of Aotearoa’s best design houses and international favourites.
The statement pink-tinted concrete bath and basin were sourced from Concrete Nation, in a tone that is picked up by the chunky texture of the Italian floor tiles.
Surrounded by grand old trees, including an 80-year-old oak, the site called for a new home that took full advantage of the garden.
For over six years, New Zealand/Samoan textile designer Lucy Tupu has been creating unique rugs in New York City, that reference her cultural heritage. On the eve of Lucy launching her first international studio here in Aotearoa, HOME discussed the
This luscious bathroom is part of a luxury lodge situated high on a hilltop in Motueka, near Nelson.
Looking out from the living room of this Remuera home, you could be mistaken for thinking you were in a Balinese retreat or a Japanese inn.
A careful balance of textures and colour transforms this renovated Mt Eden villa into a calming oasis.
When building a home above Lake Wakatipu, how does one design an interior that complements and celebrates the inspiring views? Trinity Design discusses how they accomplished this at Queenstown’s Closeburn Lodge.
The act of cooking is one full of habits and ceremonies. This South Island kitchen takes the ritual of preparing gin-based drinks for visiting friends as one of its main design cues.
This North Canterbury house was conceived by architect Gareth Ritchie (of Rangiora’s firm Archco) as his own family home.
The initial feel of this kitchen is one of comfortable rusticity which quickly gives way to one’s curiosity at unravelling the many unique, and fairly urbane, design elements at play here.
This kitchen is part of a villa extension by Jones Architects in Auckland’s Mt Eden. The idea was to create a contemporary, open-living kitchen and dining space at the back of the home and create a second tier for the
This traditional villa in Herne Bay underwent a significant extension (by Ponting Fitzgerald), and the kitchen acts as a pivotal space between the outdoors and the interior social spaces.
We talk to kitchen designer Ingrid Geldof about her Estuary House kitchen.
This Mt Eden kitchen by at.space design is part of a larger renovation of a classic villa (for a family of five) which included modernising it, improving some of its internal flow, adding much needed insulation, light and storage.
It’s a brave homeowner who dares to attempt an entirely monochromatic space, but in this Westmere home, the brief didn’t shy away from causing intrigue. For this is a home that steals itself from the neighbourhood, and stealthily hides its
On a central Wellington street, architect John Mills weaves old and new into a rhythmic tapestry of texture and colour, in which the landscape becomes internal and the strange subtly familiar.
A dilapidated former convent in Grey Lynn has a new lease of life as a luxury boutique hotel with striking interiors that celebrate the building’s origins.
As part of a larger renovation, this villa’s kitchen got a dramatic new look, green marble splashback included. Project Villa renovation Architect AJ Sutton with designer and client Natalie Moinfar Location Ponsonby, Auckland Brief Update the kitchen as part of
Designing a kitchen for a family with three boisterous boys proved to be an exercise in balancing a functional family layout with dramatic materials and finishing Project New kitchen in a new home Architect Daniel Marshall, DMA Location Remuera, Auckland
Moody and meticulously finished, these two kitchens share design trends that you can recreate in your own home. We talk to architects and hear about the latest product developments from Fisher & Paykel’s design team 1. A connected kitchen designed
Designers Rufus Knight and Simon James worked together to create a beautiful new kitchen that fits perfectly into the layout of an original villa Project Villa renovation Designer Rufus Knight, Knight Associates with Simon James Location Grey Lynn, Auckland Brief
The combination of materials used in this Great Barrier kitchen was carefully chosen to achieve a simple and minimalistic design Project Holiday home Architect Stuart Gardyne, Architecture + Location Great Barrier Island Brief A robust yet informal space This is
Designed as the social hub of Architect Eva Nash’s home, this kitchen’s combination of its walnut timber, black detailing and brass handles is a winner Project Architect’s own home Architect Rogan Nash Architects Location Westmere, Auckland Brief A convivial, connected
Architect Jack McKinney discusses why getting the material palette and layout right was the key to this kitchen integrating seamlessly into the rest of the house [bjd-responsive-iframe src=”//players.brightcove.net/761709621001/121c5088-8069-41b4-8a1d-23d11db9fe47_default/index.html?videoId= 6021372594001″] Project Diagrid House, Home of the Year 2019 Architect Jack McKinney
The brief for this bathroom asked for a 70s reference with contemporary styling, and architect Daniel Marshall delivered. See how he created a minimal, elegant aesthetic below Project Renovation of a 1970s home by Robert Railley Architect Daniel Marshall, DMA
Dramatic design in a modernist setting, this elegant black kitchen manages to achieve a stunning statement whilst maintaining essential practicality Project New family home Designer Chris Tate Location Takapuna, Auckland Brief A dramatic design in a modernist setting How is
Peter Saxton and Delaney Dobson discuss how their ‘analogue’ kitchen by Cheshire Architects has changed how they live Peter— “It started with a very broad conversation with Nat [Cheshire] and Ian [Scott] about the types of spaces we responded to
The width of this small kitchen was restricted by the compact size of the house. In response, other areas have been maximised as space-saving solutions Project Architect’s own kitchen Architect Dan Smith, Edwards White Location Taupiri, Waikato Brief An architect
Inside the striking Queenstown home designed by Fearon Hay is a black kitchen that’s just as striking, designed to be an entertainers dream Project Alpine retreat Designer Dean Sharpe Location Arrowtown Brief The owner-designer created a brooding, intimate space in
It’s all about efficiency and functionality in this minimalist kitchen where everything was designed to be a fingertip or a pivot away Project Bach kitchen Designers Dean Poole & Stevens Lawson Architects Location Karekare, Auckland Brief An owner-designer creates a
In a style that is classic with a modern edge, this villa kitchen was designed to have both form and function as the hub of the home Project Villa renovation Designer Tomi Williams, Indigo Design Location Epsom, Auckland Brief A
See how Christopher Wood Architects seamlessly altered and restored this character home with pared-back modern style Project Mount Eden kitchen Architect Christopher Wood Architects Location Mt Eden, Auckland Brief To update the kitchen in this family home, ensuring it connects with
With a luxurious combination of intricately placed tiles, moody colours and brass detailing, the bathroom in this Waiheke Island home is epitome of style The overview Project ‘Lantern House’ bathroom Architect Herbst Architects Location Onetangi, Waiheke Island Brief Create an
Thoughtful design and a showstopping choice of steel-grey stone makes this Auckland kitchen a hard wearing yet stylish space This kitchen designed by Mike Hartley is an open-plan dream Project Castor Bay kitchen Architect Mike Hartley, 13 Location Castor Bay,
Guy Tarrant had many constraints in designing this Mt Eden home, not least fitting three bedrooms and two bathrooms under the eaves of a gabled roof The overview Project Mt Eden bathroom Architect Guy Tarrant Architects Location Mt Eden, Auckland
“The owners cook a lot, so it’s a working kitchen,” says Wellington architect Mary Daish of the space she refitted in a 1920s bungalow in Lyall Bay Creative cabinetry takes centre stage in this bungalow kitchen reno Project Lyall Bay
A sleek, streamlined look was key when it came to updating this 1970s kitchen. We find out how Blum’s handle-less cabinetry made this stylish look possible [jwp-video n=”1″] A ’70s kitchen gets a new streamlined look by using handle-less cabinetry
Award-winning Auckland design studio Material Creative has reinvented the space at the Naumi Hotel. Discover how you can use technology to reinvent your own creative process [jwp-video n=”1″] This design duo’s secret to creative success is one we can all
A small galley kitchen presents as a collection of furniture thanks to the custom-designed walnut cabinetry and skillful balance of minimalism and function A small apartment kitchen is redesigned with architectural precision Architects: Nat Cheshire and Ian Scott, Cheshire Architects
Timber and copper contrast against this Muriwai home’s pristine gallery-white walls. Architect Nicola Herbst describes the details behind the design Herbst Architects design a rich oak and copper kitchen in a Muriwai home Architects: Herbst Architects Location: Muriwai, West
We discover how a material crisp palette and integrated design has allowed architect Tobin Smith to create a seamless living space in his small Christchurch home How the kitchen design of this small Christchurch home maximises space Designer: Tobin Smith,
The small windowless bathroom found in this modest apartment has been transformed with rich oak and brass accents into a surprising sanctuary A windowless bathroom in a small apartment is given a luxurious redesign Architect: Nat Cheshire and Ian Scott,
The ensuite in this robust Auckland home uses a warm palette of materials to create a sense of occasion and make bathing more than just a functional act This Auckland bathroom used rich materials to create a refined experience Architect: Dave Strachan, Strachan
The mid-century design and Japanese details found in this Auckland home inspired this bathroom renovation’s considered, artisan aesthetic Designer: Katie Lockhart Studio Location: Northcote, Auckland Brief: Reference the home’s modernist roots while updating the bathrooms to cater to a young
Floor to ceiling tiles and refined function create a generous feeling of space in this small Christchurch bathroom. Tobin Smith discusses how he streamlined his design How minimalist design took this small bathroom to the next level Designer: Tobin Smith,
From the earthy 60s to 80s pastels, Douglas Lloyd Jenkins laments interiors being dipped in bland Why a neutral colour palette isn’t always the answer When I first started writing about interior design, one of the early pieces I submitted
With no demarcation, this kitchen merges seamlessly as part of the living area. Discover the details behind architect Belinda George’s award-winning home This open plan kitchen in Mahurangi is masterfully detailed Architect: Belinda George Location: Mahurangi Brief: A kitchen at
At his previous home, Architect Guy Tarrant designed a beautiful oak kitchen with honed granite benches that’s replicated almost exactly in his new space Step inside the open plan kitchen of award-winning architect Guy Tarrant Architect: Guy Tarrant Location: Pt Chevalier, Auckland
With its new innovative range of QLED televisions, Samsung has created designs that are too good to hide away in the corner Samsung’s new design-led range will make you want to show off your TV For design-conscious home owners, choosing
The galley design of this kitchen in Cambridge works separately to indoor living and seamlessly with an outdoor courtyard A galley style kitchen in Cambridge breaks away from open plan living Architect: Christopher Beer Location: Cambridge, Waikato Brief: Functionality foremost,
Thanks to extensive planning and considered material choices, this Auckland villa welcomes a new kitchen addition in a seamless merger This Auckland villa’s kitchen blends modern style with a heritage feel Architect: Jane Priest Location: Herne Bay, Auckland Brief: A functional kitchen for
Efficiency was the name of the game for this Hahei holiday home’s kitchen. Discover how this space was built for socialising This beach retreat required an efficient space to cater for its owners and their guests Architect: Paul Clarke, Studio2 Architects
Durable, versatile and stylish, Carpet Court’s latest bamboo and laminate flooring options are perfect for the hardest working room in the house 3 budget friendly flooring options that are durable enough for the kitchen It’s often said the kitchen is the
Designer Veryan Laity discusses how the three windowless bathrooms in this Auckland home play on their inherently moody nature These windowless bathrooms embraced the dark by choosing black tiles Architect: Bryan Windeatt of McKinney + Windeatt Designer: Veryan Laity Location:
Architect Julian Guthrie opens up an original Don Cowey kitchen to modern family living while preserving its original footprint Architect Julian Guthrie improves on an original Don Cowey kitchen Architect: Julian Guthrie Location: Remuera, Auckland Brief: A new kitchen in
In a home originally designed by Don Cowey, architect Julian Guthrie has created an underground bathroom that still manages to feel connected and open Architect Julian Guthrie creates a rustic bathroom underground Architect: Julian Guthrie Location: Remuera, Auckland Brief: New
Warm materials, open design and flexible living, these six kitchen trends take inspiration from the best in the business. [jwp-video n=”1″] 6 kitchen design trends you need in your home right now Kitchens, more than ever, are the most important
Despite the tight budget, limited space and little natural light, these bathrooms have a luxurious feel. We get the design details from architect Christopher Beer Slate tiles give this Cambridge bathroom a rustic connection to nature Architect: Christopher Beer Location:
Italian design maestro Antonio Citterio marries technology with finesse to create Arclinea’s new breakthrough colourful steel range Matisse offers new breakthrough range of colourful steel for the kitchen If you’re planning a new kitchen and need some inspiration for your
Kitchens by Design discuss a special brief they received to update the kitchen of a 1960s home designed by architect Ron Sang Kitchens by Design create a modern kitchen in an important 1960s home If you’re planning a new kitchen
Evolution of Surfaces are industry leaders when it comes to kitchen benchtops. Director Nicky Duggan chats to us about their heritage and the latest trends Kitchen expert Evolution of Surfaces on the latest benchtop trends If you’re planning a new
Kitchen design specialist Blum brings Austrian innovation to Kiwi households. We hear from Blum expert Sophie Beets about how to create a dream space Kitchen specialist Blum shares tips for designing a beautiful, functional space Blum considers New Zealanders
The surplus floor space in a dated 1980s bathroom in Grey Lynn has been rationalised by splitting in two to create an ensuite A large Grey Lynn bathroom is cleverly split in two Architect: Andrew Meiring Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland
The crisp, clear design of this kitchen in Hawke’s Bay is inspired by the view and harks back to its owner’s previous home A kitchen in Hawke’s Bay is designed with a crisp, clear aesthetic Architect: Clarkson Architects Designer: Leanne
A passionate cook gets room to move and create in his new kitchen in Matakana. Architect Dom Glamuzina answers our questions about the design process This Matakana kitchen is commercial in size and social in style Architect: Glamuzina Architects with
This generous kitchen in a renovated Auckland villa serves its family and their friends with ease. We discover the style story from designer Morgan Cronin Black accents and generous design give this villa kitchen a modern feel Designer: Morgan Cronin
Inspired by its robust exterior cladding, the kitchen of this Westmere home uses a slick palette to balance a tough industrial edge This Westmere kitchen blends industrial style with sleek design Designer: Leonie von Sturmer Location: Westmere, Auckland Brief: A
Need kitchen inspiration? Join us for an exclusive day of talks with leading industry experts at HOME’s coveted Kitchen Day Join us for HOME’s exclusive kitchen design event We’re delighted to announce HOME’s coveted kitchen event Kitchen Day is returning
HOME caught up with award-winning chef Ben Bayly to find out how his stellar career in commercial kitchens has influenced the design of his own space [jwp-video n=”1″] Lessons in kitchen design with award-winning chef Ben Bayly Stylish, functional
While one pays homage to classic villa detailing and the other uses solid contemporary elements, these two bathrooms live in harmony Two bathrooms complement and contrast in this Auckland villa Architect: Jane Priest, Lochore Priest Location: Herne Bay, Auckland Brief:
Stylish, affordable and easy-to-clean, the new range of wood-style flooring from Carpet Court is a no-brainer for your home Carpet Court introduces wood-style flooring from Switzerland Wood-style laminate boards have recently been added to the Carpet Court portfolio of flooring
CoLab Architecture helped this family bathroom and guest WC find common ground by breaking tradition and blending the two This family bathroom blends functionality with minimalist design Architect: Tobin Smith, CoLab Architecture Location: Lyttelton, Christchurch Brief: A main bathroom in
The creative process for this Auckland couple’s ensuite was simple thanks to their similar aesthetics and professional eye for design A creative duo make light work of designing their en suite in Westmere Architect: Andrew Meiring, Andrew Meiring Architects Location: Westmere,
Herbst Architects achieve a natural and harmonious division in an open-plan, Waimauku bathroom by creating a wall of plants A Waimauku bathroom uses plants as an ingenious privacy screen Architects: Lance and Nicola Herbst, Herbst Architects Location: Waimauku, Auckland Brief:
Elegant, durable, with design flexibility regardless of your layout or budget, the ‘KXN’ modular kitchen by IMO creates solutions to support your lifestyle Personalise your kitchen design with the ‘KXN’ modular system by IMO ‘KXN’ is a modular kitchen system
Architect Guy Tarrant creates a new bathroom in tune with the renovated villa it calls home. Here, Tarrant discusses the selection of materials used and what makes good bathroom design. HOME This bathroom is part of a major renovation
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A beloved home that has been in the same family for 70 years finally gets the kitchen it deserves. See the amazing makeover revealing stunning sea views A kitchen renovation breathes new life into this beloved family home Designer: Yvette Jay
Sleek design offset by original features has created a stylish workable kitchen in this Freeman’s Bay home. See how 70s charm was given a contemporary twist A modern take on 70s style gives this kitchen makeover a cool twist Designer:
A family kitchen designed by Sonja Hawkins has a cafe feel but does all-day duty Brief: Interior designer Sonja Hawkins designed her own family kitchen in a home by Pattersons. Q&A with designer Sonja Hawkins What was your design starting point? The
Technology integrates ergonomics to create sleek, efficient and creative cooking spaces Simon Farrell-Green: Editor HOME Sophie Beets: Marketing Consultant Is the triangle still the rule of ergonomic layout? The relationship between sink, hob and fridge is still important but it has
Designer Veryan Laity reworked an unusual corner of this triangular house to create a very sleek and social kitchen space Designer: Veryan Laity of IK2 Design Architect: Bryan Windeatt of McKinney + Windeatt Interior: Gilly Baillie Photography: Jackie Meiring Location:
This kitchen in Mt Eden, designed by Joanna Hoeft, takes contrasting elements and blends them to create an inspired space Black and white textures add drama to this light-filled kitchen Designer: Joanna Hoeft, Studio Italia Location: Mt Eden, Auckland Brief:
When Berridge and his client Jennifer Bartlett decided they wanted the kitchen upstairs where the light was best, the result was a space with an 11-metre-long counter overlooking the street outside. The sheer size of it drove the layout and aesthetic with Berridge