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.

‘Out of office' — three small words that carry so much anticipation at this time of year.

Homestyle

Style

Scout • We've been shopping for your home.

BLOC party • You're invited to enjoy some summer retail fun at a dynamic design community we've made our own snazzy selection from.

Far away, so close • Get ideas for an earthy yet exciting colour scheme from this Spanish stay and a look out the window.

On the shelf • Holiday reading ahoy! Time-travelling between then, now and the future, this trio of insightful books opening up architecture in Aotearoa will round out any collection nicely.

Wow, okay • Wrap your head around a bit of Barbiecore for fun.

IN IT TO WIN IT • Achieving their lofty goal to gain a Gold Pin in the Residential Architecture, Residential Interior Architecture or Residential Interiors categories of the Designers Institute of New Zealand's Best Design Awards are these standout 2022 recipients.

BIV PUNAKAIKI

MB RESIDENCE

ST HELIERS HOUSE • The brief was to leave the exterior of the home alone and focus on an interior transformation that would be rich in detail and texture, the floors and ceilings being the broadest canvas for its introduction.

LIGHTLY WEIGHTED

JERVOIS

THE CABIN

BEACH BARN

30 MADDEN

People

STUDIO SESSIONS • MARYSE O'DONNELL'S SOUGHT-AFTER BOTANICAL SKINCARE IS NOW COMING TO YOU FROM HER OWN BACKYARD.

HIGH FLYERS • NIKAU HINDIN AND RONGOMAI GRBICHOSKINS ARE YOUNG, INDIGENOUS ARTISTS ON THE UP AND UP.

GIVE ME SHELTER • PARTNERS, MAKERS AND KINDRED SPIRITS KEMI AND NIKO LET SALVAGED MATERIALS DICTATE WHAT THEY CREATE.

Homes

COOL, CALM & COLLECTED • Natural colours, texture and curves in all the right places provide peace amid the charming chaos of family life.

NO SMALL PARTS • Every bit of this bach plays a role in making it an absolute showstopper that simultaneously manages to blend right in.

SO YOU SEE • A strong understanding of exactly what was needed — especially light and views — made this renovation a life-altering experience.

Design

HOLD ME CLOSER • A renovation has created a home that forms a true haven, but one with a broad horizon.

LIFE EXPERIENCE • This notable new showroom is an essential destination for anyone planning a kitchen or laundry — or simply keen on design, food and wine and prepared to be amazed.

Hot tips • Live it up in every part of your place with our round-up of some top summer shade solutions.

Living

Well & good • Everyday luxuries that make life more liveable.

MAKE YOUR MARK • Progress might be as simple as identifying whats what. This tech-enabled sidekick's got it covered.

SOUL FOOD • Gather your own nearest and dearest to feast on this author's whānau favourites, while sampling the tales that make them all the more nourishing and delicious.