Home Inspiration
Subdivide in Style
Built in a popular suburb this city section was part of a subdivide opportunity undertaken by the GJ’s Manukau team. The section was split into two to provide two stylish family homes, one being this stunning showhome. If your existing home is sitting on a large section you could be […]
Back to The Bronze Age
Back in the 70s, before cold stainless steel and chrome became the metal hue of choice for any modern household, bronze and brass ruled the roost. If anything could be cast in an off-gold alloy, it was. From tapware to door handles to lighting, even to those weird bronze pineapple […]
Interior Inspo: Colour Theory, Earthen Vessels, Chairs to that
Portuguese purveyors of all things cool, Covet House have brought together New Zealand wool, Bamboo Silk and some abstract pizazz with the Amazon rug from their botanical collection. Just the ticket for a quick room transformation while adding a touch of warm fuzzies. Header image Colour Match: Resene Hathaway Colour […]
Interior Design Inspo: Barbie Core
Girly, fun and bold – Pink is back with a vengeance as we anticipate the arrival of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. Look to playful, almost toy-like objects in every shade, from cotton candy to Schiaparelli, and create your very own Barbie Dream House. Style Tip. Surprisingly versatile, pink pairs well […]
The hottest home trends for 2026
Whether you are embarking on a new build or looking to refresh your current sanctuary, 2026 is the year of the “mood.” Moving away from the clinical whites of previous decades, the modern New Zealand home is embracing texture, depth, and a touch of secret luxury. To understand this shift, […]
Interior Design Inspo: Stripe Tease
A key trend in fashion as well as interiors, stripes make their mark everywhere this Spring. Be it in classic forms or bold renditions, stripes bring a sartorial edge to a space. Image of the Plinth royal blue new jute rug from $320AUD from Double 1. Armchair by Gervasoni, $6940 […]
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Architecture and Design
8 Ways to Get Outdoor Happy
Summer 2022 is here so we’re looking back at outdoor spaces that put the accent on alfresco. Here are eight ways to makeover your outdoor spaces: 1. If you’re building a two-storey home, which is often the case on today’s smaller sites, it makes sense to consider a cantilever. This […]
This Barn-Like Yet Contemporary Home Is The Perfect Family Haven
When Ben and Ally Green embarked on their design-and-build journey with Box™, they were completely chilled about the process. “Their all-in-one package removes all the stress,” says Ben. What the couple didn’t anticipate was a last-minute surprise. To be fair, that wasn’t the fault of Box™. As Ally explains: “When […]
Dreaming of Dior
Paris is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of romance, buttery pastry and gorgeous architecture. Most importantly, it is known for being the home of couture and luxury fashion house Dior has just given us yet another reason to book a flight over. […]
Going to the Greek Oriental?
The Mandarin Oriental comprises a constellation of luxury hotels, villas and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. Liam Neeson believes that, “Certain hotels get it. Mandarin Oriental gets it every time.” I’ve never been one to disagree with Liam Neeson, and now the Mandarin Oriental is available in one of the […]
A Journey In Decision Making
The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood. That’s what first-time builders Terri and Sam discovered when, along with the Box™ team, they started the process of conceptualising a new design and -build in Auckland’s […]
The Future of Paris is Bizarre
Epidemics change us and the world we inhabit. Even as we try to do our best to cruise out from under the dark cloud of Covid, we’ll be left with the scars and tweaks it made to our daily lives. Live with them long enough though and they may come […]