homestyle

homestyle is New Zealand’s freshest home and lifestyle magazine. With a focus on clever ideas and intelligent spending, homestyle offers a mix of accessible luxury and practical inspiration giving you the confidence to create your own living environment with a personal touch. From new homes, to renovations and even rentals, homestyle is the magazine for anyone looking to transform their house into a home.

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Homestyle NZ

Style

Scout • We’ve been shopping for your home.

Things of the past • Revisit the comforts of the good old days with interior ideas from a design-led holiday spot you might get to go to in the future.

On the shelf • Change the way you see your world.

Now that’s what I call colour • Love a good hue but subtle and softened’s more your style? Enjoy this chic selection from a sublimely harmonious collection.

Let’s do lunch • … and make it a long one, like we’re summering in the Mediterranean at laden tables set up on the deck, in the backyard or at the beach.

One-hit wandering • We recommend BLOCing out some downtime to meander through a destination concept store filled with everything you need to celebrate life.

Process makes perfect • If you’re planning some purchasing for the new season, try weaving in these ideas.

HATS OFF • Kudos to Companion, whose sunhats help us care for ourselves while doing the same for each other and the planet. We spoke to its director/designer Kareen Durbin.

THROUGH THE LENS • Continuing the colourful series we began last issue, photographer Mark Smith joins us to share his view of the world and the bespoke palette he’s devised for PPG Paints, as part of their Makers range developed in collaboration with New Zealand creatives.

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People

Maker profile • RUG MAKING AND ILLUSTRATING ARE OLIVIA EDGINTON’S GAMES, AND SHE REALLY PUTS THE FUN INTO THEM.

Artist profile • RACHEL MATAIRA’S PHOTOGRAPHS OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE ON REALITY.

Creative profile • YOU PROBABLY KNOW BETH ELLERY AS A FASHION DESIGNER, BUT HER SKILLS DON’T STOP THERE.

Homes

FIGURED OUT • Renovating a heritage home is a calculated risk, but the owners and architects of this one did the maths — and now it definitely adds up.

DREAM HOME • Sixty years after its creation, this modest mid-century house’s hopes have finally been fulfilled.

NOSTALGIA NOW • Time passes nice and slowly at this family bach, where everyone’s welcome and there’s always room for dessert.

Design

ROCK STAR • Challenging traditional ideas of what a family property should look like, this headliner of a garden is a solid example of how creative landscape design can also enrich daily living.

United it stands • Skilled teamwork in all regards means this beachfront beauty is both striking and hidden in plain sight.

It’s about time • Our Architecture+Women NZ series continues with elegant insights into the way Katrina Keshaw of Auckland’s Keshaw McArthur approaches her craft.

At ease • Both people and pet can unwind at this address, and enjoy the upsides of a dwelling that makes life all good.

Living

Well & good • Everyday luxuries that’ll improve your mood.

Bloom, bloom, pow • In this excerpt from her new book, Christchurch artist/gardener Julia Atkinson-Dunn of Studio Home has an explosive effect on weeds.

Sweet escape • Give yourself a break at this special stay, where the waves are right on the doorstep, the sky blushes candy pink and you’ll feel instantly at home.

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