ISSUE TWO IS OUT NOW!

Welcome to ESSENTIALLY HOME - a brand new magazine and guide for all New Zealanders who are building, renovating or simply refreshing their living space.

Our friendly team includes award-winning kitchen designer Mal Corboy, property expert Michael Boulgaris, interior designers, investment advisers, certified builders and many other industry experts. We believe in real homes for real people and bringing you handy advice and ideas to suit every taste and budget.

If you are anything like us then you will love cosy winter nights  snuggled up in front of the fire, with a hot cuppa and an inspirational magazine.  But warmth and an unlimited supply of power and water is something that many of us take for granted - we turn on a switch or tap and automatically expect a result.

So, with the rising cost of electricity in mind, we took a close look at insulation and solar heating options to help you keep your home and your loved ones warm and healthy this winter.

Plus we added lots of expert advice for good measure, including:

The latest interior design trends and fabulous furniture
Bathroom products
Eco Architecture
Functional Kitchens
Finance
Property investments and home staging

We visit amazing South Island locations, report from Milan Design Week 2008 and check out TV show host Nikki Hart's 'urban bach' in Auckland.  Nikki and her family have just completed their extreme home makeover and used the Home Ideas Centre for all their planning and ideas. 

ESSENTIALLY HOME is available from the Home Ideas Centres in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for $8.90 per issue, or you can subscribe now at only $50 for six issues (phone 0508 363 342 or email subs@3media.co.nz).
Each issue will offer you a unique new mix of design styles, expert tips and great reader prizes.

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See below articles featuring in the July/August Edition of Essentially Home