Matariki Long Weekend: Embracing Togetherness with Meals, Activities, and Renovation Projects
Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time to connect with loved ones, reflect on the past, and enjoy quality time together. During the Matariki long weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to create lasting memories with friends and family. In this blog, we explore the joy of spending time together during Matariki by sharing […]
2023 Interior Design Trends New Zealand
As we enter a new year, it’s exciting to see what 2023 interior design trends will be popular; this year and into the future. For New Zealand, we can expect to see a mix of natural materials, earthy colours, and an emphasis on sustainability. Here are a few specific trends to keep an eye on […]
10 Outdoor Entertainment Area Ideas To Prepare For Summer
The long, warm evenings of summer are on their way! If you’re anything like the Auckland Home Show team you’ll be looking forward to having your friends and family over for a relaxing social evening or a meal outside. So, if you’re getting ready to play host during the outdoor entertaining season, we’d like to […]
Downsizing Your Home? Evaluate What’s Right For You.
The reasons to Downsize Your Home are endless; maybe the kids have all grown up. Maybe you want to live near the beach, maybe you’d rather travel than pay off a large mortgage. No matter your reason for thinking about downsizing your home to an apartment, tiny home, or moving into a retirement village (if […]
Mothers Day Gifts For Mums Who Love Home Improvements
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and many families around the country will be scrambling for Mothers Day gifts and ways to celebrate Mum. Some will go for a much loved traditional ‘breakfast in bed’. Others will choose the classic chocolate and flower combo. Or with winter approaching new slippers and cozy robes will be welcomed […]
What’s The Right Staircase Design Option for you?
On the most basic level, stairs connect one level of the house to another. However, the team at Stairworks know they are much more than that. A staircase can be a focal point and featured element of a home if it is designed and built properly. So then the question is, what is the best […]
5 Minutes with Interior Designer Kelly Gammie
Designer Kelly Gammie of Eucalyptus Design is one of our resident ‘Ask the Experts’ presenters, and will be returning to the February Auckland Home Show. But we thought why wait ’till then, so we sat down for 5 mins with Kelly and asked her to tell us more about her design philosophy anyway. Your seminar […]
Ready, Set, Renovate!
Is it time to renovate? With people spending a lot more time in their homes this year, combined with limited travel options many home owners are reallocating funds towards improving their homes and renovating. Russell Clark of Licensed Renovations is a specialist in residential projects. Here are his quick tips on getting started on your next […]
A Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home
For many people one of the most satisfying things in life is coming home to a clean and sanitized home. Every year most households do some type of ‘spring cleaning’. For some its a basic ‘sort through and chuck out’ and others it means cleaning from top to bottom. Here are some spring cleaning tips […]
How To Stain A Deck – Beginners Guide
Moved into a new home with a deck? Want to give an old deck a makeover? Built a new deck and it’s weathered for a year or more? If you’re someone who has never stained anything before use these tips to make the job easier and get terrific results. Staining a deck for the first […]