Regional Furniture Tastes Across New Zealand
Regional Furniture Tastes Across New Zealand
Why Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington reveal different design preferences
Balancing Local and Global Furniture Design
Why New Zealand buyers benefit from combining locally made pieces with international design
Why furniture showrooms should feel like sanctuaries
Inside Asko’s philosophy of helping New Zealanders see and feel design before they buy
Top tips for choosing textiles when you’ve got pets or kids
From stain resistance to smart colour choices, discover how to pick fabrics that can handle kids, pets, and everyday mess while still looking great.
Start with the Sofa: A Better Way to Design Your Living Room
Why zoning your space from a single piece can lead to smarter, more personal interiors
Top tips for choosing furniture that stands the test of time
How to choose furniture that fits your life, lasts the distance, and feels like home
Furniture with feeling: why design for life really matters
Why meaningful design, lasting quality, and emotional connection make furniture more than just décor, it becomes part of your life story.
Vibrant spiral stairs improve penthouse connections
Dynamic interior moves include creating sculptural spiral staircase links in this penthouse home – facilitating familial flow and all-important connections to the sky and views along the way
A canvas in the clouds
Innovative design meets high-end living considerations in this 80th-floor penthouse transformation – resulting in a warm, texture-rich haven amongst the clouds
Quality of life
Aesthetics, day-to-day functionality, energy conservation and the quality of interior environment are all closely considered in this indoor-outdoor family home
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Askö
Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
Plumbing World
Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
Landmark Homes
Founding directors Paul and Debbie Clarke established Landmark Homes in 1977. Their vision was to offer “something more exciting” than the average home: a home that made creative use of space but was also beautiful to live in.
Poggenpohl
Poggenpohl is a premium German kitchen brand known for its innovation, timeless design, and precision craftsmanship, offering bespoke kitchen solutions that blend luxury with functionality.
Mastercraft Kitchens
Founded in 1985, we are the largest group of independently owned and operated kitchen businesses in New Zealand, operating under a national banner. Our licensees have been carefully selected and are experts in their craft. We share an absolute passion for the design, manufacture and installation of high quality, well designed kitchens and other household cabinetry provided with personalised, friendly local service. Think national - be local.
Kitchen Studio
At Kitchen Studio we are very proud of the fact that we are been voted the most trusted kitchen brand in New Zealand for the ninth year running, and there are good reasons why more Kiwis trust us to transform their kitchen than anyone else.
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View Industry Specialists
Askö
Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
Plumbing World
Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
Landmark Homes
Founding directors Paul and Debbie Clarke established Landmark Homes in 1977. Their vision was to offer “something more exciting” than the average home: a home that made creative use of space but was also beautiful to live in.
Poggenpohl
Poggenpohl is a premium German kitchen brand known for its innovation, timeless design, and precision craftsmanship, offering bespoke kitchen solutions that blend luxury with functionality.
Mastercraft Kitchens
Founded in 1985, we are the largest group of independently owned and operated kitchen businesses in New Zealand, operating under a national banner. Our licensees have been carefully selected and are experts in their craft. We share an absolute passion for the design, manufacture and installation of high quality, well designed kitchens and other household cabinetry provided with personalised, friendly local service. Think national - be local.
Kitchen Studio
At Kitchen Studio we are very proud of the fact that we are been voted the most trusted kitchen brand in New Zealand for the ninth year running, and there are good reasons why more Kiwis trust us to transform their kitchen than anyone else.