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Restoring a 118-year-old villa
Many character homes have disappeared in Christchurch over the past decade, but choosing to restore rather than demolish has become… more
Palette of the month
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Home exterior colour schemes and designs
It really is the first thing people see when they visit – as well as the first thing you see… more
Resene Linen
Resene SootheInside a relaxed coastal home with a…
Sitting on a quiet road in Tairua, a once-bright orange house is now softened into something a little more considered.… more
Inside a relaxed coastal home with a…
Sitting on a quiet road in Tairua, a once-bright orange house is now softened into something a little more considered.… more
Grounded coastal living in the South Island
At first glance, Michelle’s home feels quietly confident, settled into its coastal setting with ease. But the story really begins… more
Grounded coastal living in the South Island
At first glance, Michelle’s home feels quietly confident, settled into its coastal setting with ease. But the story really begins… more
A mid-century home with a twist
Earlier this year, Alex moved into what she calls a “great-bones-but-recently-unloved 1970s home with understated mid-century character”. Although her aim… more
A mid-century home with a twist
Earlier this year, Alex moved into what she calls a “great-bones-but-recently-unloved 1970s home with understated mid-century character”. Although her aim… more
A vantage point of view
Some houses just need a little nudge to shine, and others need a full-blown revival. This Christchurch property was perhaps… more
A Southern Highlands stunner
There’s something undeniably charming about this Southern Highlands home. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to swan… more
A Southern Highlands stunner
There’s something undeniably charming about this Southern Highlands home. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to swan… more
How to pick the right exterior paint…
The exterior of your home is the first thing people see, making it an important canvas to showcase style and… more
How to pick the right exterior paint…
The exterior of your home is the first thing people see, making it an important canvas to showcase style and… more
Superior exteriors: Colour is key to creating…
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal… more
Building a dream home in the City…
Helen and Ray recently brought their long-held dream to life when they completed their very own home in Auckland. With… more
A symphony of shades: A home transformed…
In early 2018, Logan and Kelly alongside Logan's parent's embarked on a project that transformed their West Auckland section into… more
Inside the home of stylist extraordinaire Shelley…
You may know Shelley Ferguson for many things, including her appearance on TV shows like TV3’s The Block NZ, her… more
A labour of love: Restoring charm to…
This delightful Wellington villa had been through two major renovations before Russell and Anna Allen bought it. However, some years… more
A new build with old-world charm
When David and Kirsty Wraight built their 1910-style Marlborough villa, they wanted it to exude old-world charm with hints of… more
A landscape designer has found her peace…
It’s impossible to count the many different shades of green that appear in Claire Talbot’s garden. It’s a kaleidoscope, the… more
