Home Inspiration
Interior Inspo: Ice Spice
Turn up the heat this winter with a decadent display of earth, spice and everything nice. A heady mix of cinnamon, tobacco and lashings of dark chocolate make for a sumptuous feast for the senses. Image of the French Flax Linen Bedding Set in Cacao, $290 from Bedthreads Style Tip. […]
Showhome Spotlight – Rose Manor Magic
The Marlborough GJ team’s new showhome, ‘Rose Manor Magic’ is a stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home that ticks all the boxes. This custom design boasts 221.6 square metres of space with features like the separate lounge/media room, large open plan living area and the serene master suite being some of […]
Spring Fever: The Colours that are Making a Splash this Season
The arrival of spring is synonymous with a sense of renewal and rejuvenation as nature starts to awaken and we see some of the most uplifting colours on display, offering up the perfect opportunity to get inspired and breathe new life into our interior spaces. According to the lore of […]
Smart Design = More Options
Whether you’re looking for one, two, three or more new homes, GJ’s Kingsland design provides flexibility and options for your section. Designed with a clever layout to maximise smaller sections, the versatile design provides a great option for those with small sites or looking to build an additional home on […]
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 […]
Which Of These House Designs Match Your Lifestyle?
Home is where the heart is, so ensuring your home is right for your heart, lifestyle and personality is important. When looking at existing house designs it’s really important to consider your lifestyle and future needs. A new build can easily be designed for your current and future needs, whereas […]
Designed For Good
Architecture and Design
Built-In Beauties
Seats and windows go together like coffee and doughnuts, but they’re not just a place to soak up the sun or gaze out at the view – built-in window seats are the ultimate multi-taskers Frame the moment If you have a view worth celebrating, no matter if that’s a sweeping […]
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 […]
Rolls-Royce: Elegant Wheels
Rolls-Royce have a reputation for their luxurious cars, but now they have taken it to the next level by collaborating with award winning artist Helen Amy Murray to release the Phantom Orchid. Helen and her team have produced a contemporary and luxury reinterpretation of a motor car’s fascia and instrument […]
Country Road…Take me Home
Good friends are hard to find but Anna Mulvaney and Tom Fleetwood have one who is right up there in the mates’ stakes. Not only did she put them in contact with the owners of their first house in Auckland (a villa they bought through private sale) but when she […]
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 […]
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. […]
