A modern, playful take on mid-century design

In the picturesque, North Shore suburb of Takapuna, nestled within a light-filled home, is a vibrant oasis of colour and… more

A modern, playful take on mid-century design

Embracing nostalgia to build a future

When two homeowners and first-time builders, along with the design team at Box™ set out to create their forever home,… more

Embracing nostalgia to build a future

Embracing nostalgia to build a future

When two homeowners and first-time builders, along with the design team at Box™ set out to create their forever home,… more

Embracing nostalgia to build a future

From generations past to present: Heritage with…

Rooted in family history spanning four generations, the brief for this home was to breathe new life into the residence… more

From generations past to present: Heritage with a contemporary edge

Daring to dream in colour: A 1940s…

In a lovely Wellington neighbourhood stands a 1940s state house, a canvas of history and potential that caught the eye… more

Daring to dream in colour: A 1940s state house makeover

Alex Fulton's trendy beach house is bursting…

Driven by her vision for a hip beach barn, Alex Fulton, an admired interior designer, took on the challenge of… more

Alex Fulton's trendy beach house is bursting with colour and creativity

The winner of Tiny House of the…

Small homes don’t need to be white and big design ideas definitely come in small packages. The winning design for… more

The winner of Tiny House of the Year is dark and delightful in Resene Half Nocturnal

A tropical sanctuary with Resene Double Alabaster…

Fifteen years is a long time to dream of renovating your house. But for Leisa and her husband Keith it… more

A tropical sanctuary with Resene Double Alabaster 15 years in the making

Erina and Matt’s fearlessly colourful family home

With an unashamedly eclectic home and an eye on budget, designer Erina Emery and husband Matt have created a fun… more

Erina and Matt’s fearlessly colourful family home

Charlotte and Greg create colourful character in…

Since Charlotte and Greg Quinn bought their first house in the UK in 2006, they have loved living in houses… more

Charlotte and Greg create colourful character in a newly constructed home

Yvette transforms a rural Kauri property into…

Five minutes north of Whangarei in the beautiful, scenic township of Kauri sits a quaint and traditional brick and mortar… more

Yvette transforms a rural Kauri property into a soothing sanctuary

Maurice & Marije build a scenic alpine…

On what was an unoccupied and solitary patch of land in the alpine mountains now sits an uncomplicated cabin, positioned… more

Maurice & Marije build a scenic alpine hideout

The most overlooked element in nearly every…

Lighting has a drastic effect on your paint colour choices – to the point that you really should be considering… more

The most overlooked element in nearly every home renovation

Janice and Eddie’s brave use of bold…

Now that their top-to-bottom renovation is done and dusted, Janice and Eddie Cowley are happy to be living their most… more

Janice and Eddie’s brave use of bold colours pays off

Harriet’s dreamy scheme for a rebuilt farm…

Charged with decorating a Waikato country cottage, designer Harriet Di Maio opted for a palette of soft heritage colours, reminiscent… more

Harriet’s dreamy scheme for a rebuilt farm cottage

On trend: Laundry love

The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it… more

On trend: Laundry love

On trend: Laundry love

The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it… more

On trend: Laundry love

On trend: Laundry love

The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it… more

On trend: Laundry love

On trend: Laundry love

The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it… more

On trend: Laundry love

On trend: Laundry love

The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it… more

On trend: Laundry love