Outdoor seating

Choosing furniture and accessories for your outside space can be difficult, so we’ve made things easy with this handy guide to outdoor summer style 6 points to consider when choosing outdoor furniture this summer Whether you’re outdoors catching some sunshine, lounging by the pool, entertaining friends or having a quiet dinner with the family, it’s […]

If space is at a premium in your courtyard, deck or veranda, a small seating nook might be just what you need. See how to create your own slice of paradise Create your own tropical seating nook If space is at a premium in your courtyard, deck or veranda, a small seating nook might be […]

Monde Norden has translated her flair for film sets to real life at her home on Auckland’s west coast beach Karekare When Monde Norden was holidaying in various quaint seaside villages in Mexico, everywhere she went she saw the iconic Acapulco chairs. “I fell in love with them immediately but realised I couldn’t really bring […]

Finding the right furniture for your outdoor areas will be a summer breeze with our savvy six-point guide 1 In the know First up, be absolutely sure of exactly what you’re buying before you hit the stores. We all know how easy it is to go out looking for a sofa and end up coming […]

At the bach or at home, a coastal look creates instant relaxation. Nail the coastal chic look at your place with a few tips and tricks A colour scheme with natural accents of brown, taupe and grey emulates the beach, while sky blue and deep navy is reminiscent of the ocean and summer sky. Get […]

Hello, summer! Create a holiday feel without leaving the house with this bohemian-style outdoor room How to create a holiday vibe at home For sunny decks and verandahs, cacti and hardy palms are an great choice for greenery. Choose sun-loving flowers such as those from the succulent family to provide long-lasting colour, e.g. Kalanchoe pumila. When […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live under the theme of ‘Small Homes’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today Owning a home with small living areas can be hard, especially with a growing family. If this is you, your courtyard could be your savior. Treating […]

Sisters Talia O’Connor and Ella Murdoch returned from their exotic overseas travels inspired to bring a selection of the amazing objects they had discovered home for New Zealanders Ask the owners of MintSix about the genesis of their business and they will wax lyrical about colourful experiences shared in far-flung lands. A Silk Road odyssey […]