Home Inspiration

It Takes Two Baby
In a bold tango between colour and form, the Cucina Frame by FANTIN makes bright mustard yellow and terracotta brown look like they’ve always been best friends. The room is a masterpiece of contrast, with the deep, earthy tones of the walls providing a warm embrace to the sunny pop […]

Interior Design Inspo: Mirror Mirror
Time for a little self reflection? Introduce sleek, sculptural pieces in mirrored and metallic fabrications into the home for a truly modern aesthetic. Style Tip A stand out piece in brushed steel or mirrored chrome makes an impact against natural textiles. Image of the Mirror Wardrobe, $4820 from Mr and […]

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 […]

A Touch of Spice: Kitchen Design
Designing your new kitchen is an exciting time. With so much to choose from, its hard to know what to do so we asked the team at GJ’s for their tips and tricks. Once you’ve decided on the layout and function of the kitchen, it’s time to add all the […]

Our Four Favourite Home Designs in NZ Right Now
With our beautiful summer currently in full swing we have decided to highlight some of our favourite spots where you can kick back, relax and just enjoy the sunshine! So if you’re a summer lover and looking for somewhere new to call home, feel free to get some inspiration and […]

Country Lifestyle – Josh & Lisa’s Experience
Designing and building your new home from scratch could be easier than you think. Josh & Lisa had always wanted to design and build their own home, and when they had the opportunity to purchase land in Coatesville (North Auckland), an area they love and Lisa grew up in, they […]
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Architecture and Design

Peak Practical: The Humble Gable Roof
The gable roof has been around since the ancient Greeks used them to protect their temples (The Parthenon is just one example) and only the even-more-ancient Egyptians, who invented hip roofs – a precursor to the gable – could be considered to have spawned a more enduring architectural feature. Watch […]

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 […]

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. […]

Open Home – World Class Design Inspo For Different New Zealand Locations
Regardless of your section style and outlook, here are some inspiring ideas to help you to get the very best out of your location with the genius design, architecture and building of these end-to-end Box design and build projects. Beach Life – Small Footprint, Massive Views In Piha This compact […]

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 […]

Future Is Tubular
Fort Lauderdale in Florida is getting a new luxury tower reaching 47 stories over the city if everything goes according to plan. Being developed by Dependable Equities and designed by New York agency ODA, they bought the site of the future construction for $23 million where a small law building […]