Jeff and Karen affectionately call their beach house Witsend, "which explains our stressed, city state-of-mind when we arrive on Friday… more
Using Lego as colour inspiration for your house may seem unusual but when you have two boys with large collections… more
Peter and Bubbles originally had this house built as a weekend retreat, but ended up loving it so much that… more
We watched for 10 weeks as two Christchurch families battled it out to win their own home during the recent… more
Stanley and Barbara Armon used Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris to create the colour scheme for the exterior of their… more
In a decorating slump? Wanting to get stuck into a new project for the home? If the ideas are running… more
It’s only a matter of weeks until Christmas feasting commences, but before you pull out your stretchy pants, you might… more
Small homes don’t need to be white and big design ideas definitely come in small packages. The winning design for… more
Your bedroom is more than just a space for rest and relaxation, it's a personal sanctuary where dreams are nurtured… more
When Craig and Wu Li first bought their home in New Plymouth, it was an old butcher’s shop with three-metre… more
Surrounded by lush subtropical gardens, John and Margie's home sits high on a slope overlooking the calm waters of Orakei… more
Ask Steve and Gaynor what they love about their home, and you're in for a long list. While waxing lyrical about their stunning… more
Mid-century design hits the mood of the moment. It’s always been popular amongst the architectural set for its clean lines… more
The farmhouse style kitchen was added on two years ago, and is home to a vast 4m-long dining table. The… more
Each child looks forward to their birthday celebration all year long, and every parent wants to do what they can… more
Each child looks forward to their birthday celebration all year long, and every parent wants to do what they can… more
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
Most of us would love to have a one-kilometre commute to work. But David Payne is the kind of guy… more
Howard and Vanja’s son Vinnie’s room has been transformed by a huge atlas decal, which covers most of one wall… more
Every room in Ross Thorby’s Ponsonby home has at least one chandelier. It is hard not to be wowed by… more
When the owners of this waterfront home told architect Jack McKinney that they wanted a house like a boat shed,… more
Ask Nicole what she loves most about her home and the list is long. Ah, the benefits of helping to… more
"This was just a cow paddock when we bought it ten years ago," says Monica of the place she now… more
We don't usually feature homes painted entirely white. When we do, many of you lament the lack of colour, but the fact… more
When it comes to renovating a house, it seems that Daniel and Nicola are not afraid of a challenge. Before… more
"I had gone over to look at the home with no intention to buy at all," recalls the owner of… more
"I am obsessed by colours and collections," admits interior designer Alex Fulton. Her two-storey 1930s Californian bungalow in Christchurch, which… more
Grant and Maria have lived in their St Heliers home for five years, but Maria had her eye on it… more
The house from the street. It's easy to see why Maria noticed it long before she lived here. more
While John and Linley's Coromandel beach house may look sleek and modern these days, in fact it has a long and… more
While Sarah's Remuera townhouse has a contemporary design, her love of art and antiques has given it added character. In the kitchen/dining area,… more
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
Although it's not winter at Lake Tekapo right now, we couldn't resist showing you this photo of Derek and Elizabeth's… more
George and Frances have carefully restored their 1904 villa in Kingsland, keeping its classic style and polished kauri floors, but extending it… more
Don and Liz's 1908 bungalow needed a full restoration when they bought it 15 years ago. They were determined to get the… more
Yellowfox designer Shelley and her partner Mike fell in love with this tiny board-and-batten cottage on Waiheke Island, and decided to… more
Once a two-bedroom, 1940s brick-and-tile state house, the original form of Keith and Esther's Point Chevalier home is barely recognisable these days. After an… more
"It looked like a house dumped in the middle of a paddock," says Jodie of the first time that she… more
"We bought this property 10 years ago," explains Vera of her Waiatarua home. "It had an older house on it that… more
This semi-rural Christchurch cottage has all the charm and whimsy of a character home but all the ease of a… more