Tag Archives: Outdoor living

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...

Summer is around the corner… the nights are a little longer and temperatures getting warmer. This past Labour weekend prompted a few of the Home Show team to take the plunge and haul the barbecue out of storage in anticipation of summer entertaining & nights at the grill. We expect...

Sure, when its cold and grey outside Landscaping and Gardening is often the last thing on the minds of most homeowners, but this can actually be an ideal time to tackle some outdoor projects. Yes, if you decide to take on a garden renovation between June and August in New...

As more Kiwis are choosing apartment living or downsizing to smaller spaces, a balcony or courtyard is increasingly becoming the only space they have linked to the outdoors. Usually these aren’t large areas and without care they can easily becoming a dumping ground for that ageing mountain bike and laundry...

Outdoor furniture is not a frequent purchase, and if made from quality materials it can last for many years. But this longevity makes it an important decision. As always the best advice is to talk to someone who works with colour on a regular basis, as they can introduce you...

Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area.  The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning...

If you’re in the market for some reno work before summer – then we’ve got the ideas and inspiration for you! Kiwis love their homes.  We love selling them, we love buying them and above all we love to personalise and hopefully add value to them thanks to some renovation...

We’re well and truly on the countdown to the 2017 Auckland Home Show, and if landscaping and updating your outdoor area has been on your mind; then there’s really no better way to see New Zealand’s biggest collection of landscaping ideas, new products, and expert services under one roof. Trend...

BBQ season is so close we can almost smell it!  Thankfully the 2017 Auckland Home Show is just around the corner and we’ve got a sneak peek for you of some of the best outdoor cooking grills, BBQ’s and pizza ovens that’ll be on show… BBQ Season With the warmer...

Nowadays it’s common to see children’s rooms beautifully decorated to within the nth degree.  If this inspires you to create a similar space, remember that although they’re stunning in their setup, it’s the clever little details that’ll make these rooms really popular with their inhabitants.  Here are our top tips...

Kiwis love a back deck, it’s in our cultural makeup.  But what are the top decking trends for 2018?  We’ve rounded up our top finds for you! Extending out your living space to ‘bring the outside in’ is second nature to Kiwis.  We love to combine the best of both...

With the Auckland Harbour Bridge upgrading its lighting department, we thought it time to address our own outdoor lighting situation; and while a rainbow colour spectrum might not be your thing, it pays to look at your outdoor area and see where you can shine a light. [caption id="attachment_3170" align="alignnone"...