Renovating, the right way
There’s an allure to working with what already exists. A home and site well known and loved by its owners is often one that can be best modified to suit changing needs.
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A perfect circle
There’s a beautiful circularity to the opening of revered chef Michael Meredith’s new dining space, Mr Morris, in what was previously Café Hanoi – the first restaurant that Cheshire Architects designed in Britomart. Nat Cheshire says at that time the energy around the transformation of the downtown Auckland precinct was dynamic, urgent and intense, and […]
Bathe by the river
Every designer knows that timeless elegance doesn’t come without effort– and in the case of this Waikato riverside master en suite, the added effort came in the form of a crane precariously swinging a 200kg stone bath into the third storey of the home. Not only was it a nerve-wracking manoeuvre, but it was a […]
Secrets of a rooftop garden
When you live in a city penthouse apartment, it’s usually a given that you’ve foregone the privilege of a garden landscape view, so when you enter this Central Auckland abode, it’s an unexpected delight to look out onto a spacious rooftop garden. Beyond the immediate view of green walls and luscious tropical plantings lies the […]
A fine balance
It’s uncommon for a fashion line to be entirely produced in New Zealand, but this is key to the ethos behind the Mina brand – the label produces high quality, ethically produced clothing with clean lines and in a signature palette of dreamy colours and natural textures. Originally, operating from a “by appointment only” showroom […]
Win a stylish Studio Roller from George & Willy worth over $400
HOME New Zealand and Kiwi designers George & Willy are teaming up to give you the chance to win this wall-mounted paper roller As proud supporters of local design, HOME New Zealand is delighted to bring you the chance to win one of George & Willy’s coveted Studio Rollers. With its minimalist style and practical […]
Win an Apple iPad worth $479
Keep up to date with the all latest inspiration from HOME magazine and go in the draw to win an Apple iPad worth $479. Win an Apple iPad worth over $479! Update your details and be in the draw to win an Apple iPad worth over $479 thanks to our friends at Noel Leeming! Get […]
Sitting pretty
Sitting pretty with design original for under $1500
Finding the perfect sidekick
HOME’s senior designer and stylist Kendyl Middelbeek shares a selection of beautifully designed sidekicks. With this many on show, there will be one to delight all tastes. Left: From far left ‘Bigger’ table by Carlo Colombo for Poliform, $2190 from Studio Italia; ‘Lup’ candle holders by Hay Studios, $91 each from Corporate Culture; ‘Grid’ […]
The Holmes edit: pride of place
Our style editor Amelia Holmes continues to seek out her favourite seasonal design items. Here, she features items that deserve pride of place in any home.
The Holmes edit: in their element
Amelia Holmes highlights nine understated design finds that don’t need to shout.
The Holmes edit: sky high
This month our style editor Amelia Holmes picks products in cloudy silver shades melded with spots of celestial blue.
The Holmes edit: well crafted
Lean, thoughtful design finds full of quiet delight.
Monochromatic designs
Monochromatic designs that won’t harm your wallet.
Furniture edit: Mad monarchs
We’ve become accustomed to over-the-top irreverence from Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. But something about working for the Italian furniture masters Poliform must have tamed him, in the best possible way. Sure, there’s still a hint of cheekiness in the curves and quilting of the expanded ‘Mad’ collection for Poliform that was unveiled in Milan earlier […]
The Holmes edit: winter shopping picks
Our style editor Amelia Holmes loves scouring the stores for new design finds. Here’s some of what she’s discovered this season.
The Holmes edit: unexpected delights
Elements of the unexpected in Amelia Holmes’ artful design discoveries.
Does something seem strange to you?
Notice anything amiss in your new issue of HOME? In it, we’ve teamed up with IT’S NOT OK, the Campaign for Action on Family Violence, to create a feature to draw attention to this important issue. The story we’ve created looks, at first glance, like a home you’d normally see in our pages. Then things […]
Whole house on show
In September 2013, volunteers and a professional salvage crew painstakingly dismantled a Christchurch house at 19 Admirals Way that had been red-stickered for demolition. Each piece, removed by hand, was cleaned up and catalogued in order to represent the vast quantity of materials that comprise a home. Then came the design stage, in which […]
Murray Crane’s art, fashion and gift picks
Our Art Issue is on newsstands now, full of the homes of fascinating artists and collectors. Crane Brothers’ founder Murray Crane’s home was in our Art Issue 2013. Recently we caught up with him to check on his latest art acquisitions, as well as his fashion and shopping picks of the season. HOME Our […]
Great deals for design buyers
Design buyers who love a bargain should be delighted with this news: Auckland’s ECC has just opened Level One, a new store just across the road from their flagship that offers genuine design originals – furniture, lighting and accessories – at heavily discounted prices. Level One carries end of lines, samples, overstocked items, shop seconds and clearance […]
The 5 best outdoor chairs for summer
When exploring the great outdoors in summer really means stepping into the garden with a tray of G&Ts, it’s important to kick back in comfort and style. In the December issue of HOME, on sale now, our senior designer and stylist Kendyl Middelbeek selects the finest outdoor furniture of the season. Here, she reveals her five favourites. The […]
The Holmes edit: winter shopping picks
Our style editor Amelia Holmes loves scouring the stores for new design finds. Here’s some of what she’s discovered this season.