From hand-hewn joinery and divine intervention in a restored church and the effortless accommodation of a home grill big enough for a burger joint, to an off-grid sanctuary with an industrial feel and a luxurious nod to Georgian architecture, South Island-based designers took out many of the top titles at this year’s prestigious National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards.
Christchurch locals now have the unique opportunity to spend time in celebrated architect Sir Miles Warren’s living room, located at his seminal former dwelling and workplace at 65 Cambridge Terrace, with leading design and craft gallery Objectspace moving into the special space earlier this year. We spoke to Objectspace’s Victoria McAdam to find out more…
Kiwi creative, actor and environmentalist Bryce Langston launched his YouTube channel Living Big in a Tiny House in 2013, and a decade later, with partner Rasa Pescud, has more than 4.5 million subscribers and a global following. Here he shares a peek inside two of his own New Zealand-based tiny homes.
From bold florals, fresh brights, molten metallics and fancy frills to decadent nods to deliciousness (think dark chocolate, croissants, banana pudding, cakes and coffee), sweeten up your October with a few of our favourite things.
From gorgeous green-hued goodies and heavenly garden-themed scents to cosy robes, cool Kiwi-designed tees and luxe leather kicks, here’s what the 03 team are coveting this month.
On a recent visit to see friends and family in the South Island, renowned British architect/interior designer Ben Pentreath granted 03 an exclusive interview over lunch at historic Christchurch homestead Mona Vale.
From mood-enhancing homeware and joy-inducing objects to playful accessories and attire, here’s what the 03 team are coveting this month.
A literal hidden gem in the middle of gorgeous untamed nowhere, multi-award-winning build The Lindis defies conventional design ideas and instead takes its cues directly, organically – yet ultimately really quite dramatically – from nature.
Liz Carlson shares an extract from her new book, Houseplants and Design on how to style houseplants in your home.
Tap into The Observatory's heritage style at home.
A stylish new Ōtautahi hotel breathes life into a series of beloved old buildings.
Having overcome muddy slopes and limited-access challenges, this pool project is now up for an award.
Architect Julie Villard brings French flair and très chic sustainability to her freshly built eco house in the port town of Lyttelton.
What’s a ‘small’ garden? Usually urban, it could be many things – a strip between front fence and veranda, a pocket-sized backyard, a courtyard or patio, or even a balcony.
The home office can be a scourge of paperwork and mess. Interior designer Katy Husband describes how to turn it into a place of creativity and inspiration.
When creating your dream outdoor area, there are at least five elements that should not be overlooked.
Vanessa Ortynsky follows up on a trend that is seeing Kiwis connecting with Balinese artisans to produce the latest fashions.
Some of the biggest names in fashion, dabble, very well, in the world of home design.
One of the world’s greatest stars as a singer, comedian and actress, Cher might have had an even more successful career as a real estate developer.
A well-planned exterior setting can greatly extend your home. Make it an inviting, stylish area and you gain an outdoor living room.
Architect Richard Dalman discusses what should influence a floor plan and why getting the layout right is so important.
Able to leap the New Zealand Building Code in a single bound. It’s Superhome – and it has the power to raise home standards nationwide.
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