In uncertain times, keeping our loved ones safe is more important than ever. A Lockwood home is purposefully designed with high performance in mind, engineered to withstand earthquakes and extreme...
Mopanui Studios was established in 2014. Our emphasis has always been on smaller quality housing, and still is. We have evolved into a place where people can come with an idea and we can very...
Milestone Homes began in 2003 when a group of passionate house builders combined their decades of knowledge and experience to establish a new brand. They took the Milestone offer to the New Zealand...
For over 15 years, Latitude Homes have been building quality homes for Kiwis to find comfort in. Based in our Mosgiel office and with key personnel stationed in Otago and Southland, my team and I...
The only turf nursery in the region, Readylawn Dunedin has been producing instant turf for almost 30 years. New homes are being built throughout coastal Otago and Southland (the areas Readylawn...
As with all projects, the planning of a new garden is always the best place to start. It’s no different to building a house, putting a recipe together or even trying to DIY kitchen joinery. It’s...
A kitchen renovation is often often one of the first projects a home owner will tackle, especially in older houses. Here are some tips on how to get started.1. Plan, plan, planWith any design...
Dunedin luthier Steve Barkman talks about his handcrafted instruments. The car in the driveway of Steve Barkman’s Macandrew Bay house is a giveaway, with its ‘GTRMKR’ number plate. Here in a well...
Although the technology hasn’t changed radically over the decades, guitar design remains a fascinating subject. English author and musician Terry Burrows is one of the world’s eminent guitar...
Since 1994, Timber Direct Otago has established a reputation for providing a range of quality products and timber processing services, backed by dedicated customer service. It is their mission to...
Rylock Otago manufactures aluminium joinery from the Altus Window and Door Systems range of cutting edge products. Manufacturing is focused on residential products, including the market...
Active Design Interiors consultant Sue Van Turnhout has returned to Dunedin after 39 years away. When Sue Van Turnhout was visiting St Peters in Italy the tour guide pointed to a large and beautiful...
Accompanied by a relaxing exhale, that’s the blissed-out sound you might feel like making when stepping into a space in which the colours and forms have been configured to convey a tangible air of...
Designing and Building a home may feel like an overwhelming task, but the time spent planning your unique home is worth it when you can create something that’s perfect for you.
Active Interiors is a locally owned business that specialises in interior design and custom-made products. Paul and Lisa Coghill have owned the business for 15 years, and spend most of their time...
It’s highly likely you’re living in one, and your neighbours probably are too – and their neighbours, for that matter. Open-plan homes have become the people’s choice in recent decades – a development that has necessitated some creative thinking.