Shades of pink and wine are always among current design trends, but there is a whole spectrum of shades within… more
When Architect Michael Cooper built a new extension on Emily and Henry’s 1930s bungalow in Auckland’s Pt Chevalier neighbourhood to… more
Whether you’re lucky enough to have a home office all to yourself or have to fit your desk into an… more
Spending more time at home has allowed us to get more creative, take up new hobbies and rediscover old ones.… more
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli, making it increasingly challenging to find moments of tranquillity.… more
In a decorating slump? Wanting to get stuck into a new project for the home? If the ideas are running… more
A well-lit space isn't just more inviting, it can also improve your overall well-being by boosting your mood and lowering… more
If you’ve been looking at your space lately and yearning for something to take it to the next level beyond… more
Bridget and her family’s 1930’s weatherboard farmhouse in New Plymouth is a celebration of colour and vintage charm. With sweeping… more
So often older homes are given a millennium makeover with rooms opened up for open-plan living, a modern kitchen… and… more
So often older homes are given a millennium makeover with rooms opened up for open-plan living, a modern kitchen… and… more
So often older homes are given a millennium makeover with rooms opened up for open-plan living, a modern kitchen… and… more
Pink and red is a divisive colour combo and can have homeowners scratching their heads on how to get it… more
Pink and red is a divisive colour combo and can have homeowners scratching their heads on how to get it… more
Pink and red is a divisive colour combo and can have homeowners scratching their heads on how to get it… more
Pink and red is a divisive colour combo and can have homeowners scratching their heads on how to get it… more
We’re halfway through this year’s The Block NZ, with six room reveals under the teams’ belts. Week by week, the… more
With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been looking for imaginative ideas for colourful gifts that are locally made using… more
Brights and bolds may be just the thing you need to inject some life into your space. more
When we think neutrals, our minds tend to wonder to whites, creams, tans and light greys. However, in the decorating… more
Whether you’re looking to welcome a new baby with a sweet nursery or to update a toddler or tween’s bedroom,… more
If you’re wanting to make a statement in your space, lending an ear to the old adage ‘a little goes… more
If you’re wanting to make a statement in your space, lending an ear to the old adage ‘a little goes… more
Reminiscent of speckled eggshells, terrazzo is a composite material created by folding marble, quartz and granite chips through a concrete… more
There’s much to be said for decorating’s domino effect, where one alteration leads onto the next, and the next after… more
There’s much to be said for decorating’s domino effect, where one alteration leads onto the next, and the next after… more
Eat your heart out Marie Antoinette. Claire Crosby doesn’t do anything by halves. Her home is packed with antique treasures… more
Summer is sitting outside watching golden sunsets settle over the water and celebrating in the sun-warmed goodness of a fun-filled… more
If you’re strapped for time and strapped for cash, then these ideas are for you. Having a budget before you… more
Walking into Ann and Matt’s Wellington home is like stepping into a giant version of the Wellington’s iconic Bucket Fountain.… more
Three words come to mind when we think of the luxe look: stylish, sophisticated, expensive. But living in style doesn’t… more
An outdoor space is like having an extra room in your house, and with all the time spent at home… more
An outdoor space is like having an extra room in your house, and with all the time spent at home… more
Two groovy decades that saw a significant shift in interior design, the ’60s and ’70s saw a move towards more… more
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
Andrew and Paula's Taranaki home was once a modest 1920s farm cottage. They bought it in 1997, attracted by the… more
Chris and Liz's two-storey bungalow in Lower Hutt had been largely restored when they bought it five years ago, but they wanted… more
Resene Green Meets Blue is a soulful colour for the master bedroom and beautifully offsets the timber furniture. Resene Gold… more
Stripes are in. Or up and down. Or side to side. Whichever way,
stripes are covering our interior surfaces in all…
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Happy, sunshiny yellow – it’s the colour of spring and summer, of warmth and cheeriness. It brings a bit of… more