Home Inspiration
12 Ways to Brighten Your Home During Winter
As the days grow shorter and the chill factor ramps up, the idea is that our homes transform into intimate sanctuaries of warmth and comfort cocooned from the cold. Yet, the lack of natural light during this season can often cast a dim and dreary shadow over even the most […]
6 Interior Design Trends with a European Vibe
Whether you find inspiration in the Mediterranean for your décor or lean towards a Scandinavian palette, the design trends found in Europe are simply irresistible. Cosiness and personalisation are the pillars, and European homes prioritise comfort, practicality and liveliness. From flooring to furniture and lighting, everything has its significance and […]
Shaping Your Interiors with the Latest Wallpaper Trends from Resene
Wallpaper is an aspect of interior home decorating that has passed in and out of vogue over the years, however 2022 looks to continue its recent revival with homeowners embracing bolder aesthetics for their decorating choices. This year’s trends brings an abundance of flora- and fauna-inspired patterns, exotic prints, scenic […]
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 […]
Interior Design Inspo: Farm to Table
Get your 5+ a day with a good helping of objects inspired by the spoils of the earth. Cheerful and vibrant, have a little fun with this zesty trend that trades classic florals for fruits and veggies. Style Tip. Perfect for an early autumn dinner spread, dress a table end […]
Make Your Home Office The Business
While Tech Bros might be using the pendulum swing of global politics to call an end to work-from-home allowances, great companies still understand the power of some flexibility and respect. If you are going to work from home, a home office will give you that mental and physical separation from […]
Designed For Good
Architecture and Design
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]