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Krista proves old needn't mean ill
Flying in the face of the assumption that all old houses are cold and damp, one woman and a team… more
Duncan and Zoe’s dramatically different addition
Ex-state houses are tricky to renovate and extend. They have a very recognisable vernacular with their hip roofs, stucco walls… more
Stuart and Melissa's Finely Feathered Family Nest
It's hard to believe that when Stuart and Melissa bought their stylish home, it was badly dated and in a… more
Jeff and Karen Choose Fun Colours for…
Jeff and Karen affectionately call their beach house Witsend, "which explains our stressed, city state-of-mind when we arrive on Friday… more
Dave and Anna's Bright Bungalow
Like many 1920s bungalows, Dave and Anna's home suffered from a serious case of light deficiency. When they first moved in, eight years… more
Lian and David get fearless with colour
Fearless use of Resene colour lifts Lian Bruce’s house way beyond the one-neutral-fits-all philosophy. Feature walls of the Papamoa house… more
Keith and Esther's Sunny Beachside Home -…
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
Kate and Adam's DIY delight
It was a typical first home - a humble mint and forest green ex-State house in Taranaki. Adam and Kate… more
Jane and Pim reawaken a beauty in…
With broken weatherboards, asbestos in the kitchen linoleum and a long list of other fixes, this century old farmhouse needed… more
Duncan and Zoe’s dramatically different addition
This is the McLaren’s house before the addition designed by Russell Cannons – a typical ex-State house. more
Glenn puts the acid on colour
Adventurous homeowner Glenn London is certainly a man who develops a passion for colours. At the moment Resene Ipanema (a… more
Bridget and Caroline's Green Renovation
The galley kitchen is Bridget and Caroline's favourite space in the house. more
Lee-Anne banishes the bland
It could be tempting when designing the interiors for a showhome to just go bland, bland, bland. But when Lee-Anne… more
Hip ways for hallways
Hallways are great places to display objects, artworks or photographs. Here, recycled floorboards were used to make these shelves the… more
Krista proves old needn't mean ill
The state-of-the-art poured concrete kitchen is the centrepiece of the open-plan living area. French doors were used as opposed to… more
A derelict century-old Carterton villa is restored…
Chessa Stevens realised her childhood dream when she restored this century-old villa. As a young girl, Chessa remembers driving past… more
Three storey 110-year-old villa is rejuvenated with…
The renovation of Huntly House has more drama than a reality TV show. Homeowners Hayley and Chris embarked on an… more
Cottage-like charm of former state house brought…
The potential of this 1970s former state house in Wellington’s Hutt Valley was immediately obvious to Liam and Taylor Archibald… more
Jim and Paula's Bold Beach House Design
"We wanted something different," smile Jim and Paula when asked about the unusual design of their Omaha beach house. "We didn't… more
Jason and Jodie's Romantic Country House
"It looked like a house dumped in the middle of a paddock," says Jodie of the first time that she… more
Jodie puts her heart into it
When Jodie Robertson of Smoke N Mirrors was asked to design the interiors of a showhome for Jennian Homes, there… more
Cate turns ugly into snuggly
A wider view of the living room, with its backdrop of Resene Rocky Road. The long photograph of the state… more
Kitchen and colour
Some people fall in love with the idea of a colourful kitchen, while others like theirs to be softer on… more
Bronze and black define Hobsonville Point’s next…
Nestled on the banks of the western coast and a stone’s throw from Auckland CBD is Hobsonville Point. It’s a… more
6 strategies for nailing a modern monochromatic…
What is it about interiors that are tip to toe in a single hue that makes them so striking? Sometimes… more
From derelict to dreamy: Solo mum uses…
Flood-damaged tiles, bug infestations and holes in the walls hardly sound like features of a dream home, but for solo… more
Architectural designer’s moody and minimal 80sqm 1970s…
Edd Coomber’s Christchurch townhouse wasn’t exactly charming when he first stepped foot in it. Having been rented for a number… more
5 spring greens to refresh your home
Much has been written about the versatility of green in interior decorating and design. Its reputation for versatility is well-earned.… more
Home comforts: Leave stress at the front…
As we begin the new year and get back into our busy lives it’s important to ensure we have a… more
Bob and Vera's Hilltop Dream Home
"We bought this property 10 years ago," explains Vera of her Waiatarua home. "It had an older house on it that… more
William's jewel in the bush
A house that sits softly within its bush setting with privacy for its owners but which takes advantage of sea… more
Bruce and Diane’s tough beach paradise
The earthy colours of the coast and the moody tones of the sky inspired Bruce and Diane when they decorated… more
A classically-styled Matarangi bach makes the most…
With an empty half-acre section in The Pines at Matarangi on Coromandel Peninsula, an Auckland-based couple with busy jobs at… more
Derek and Elizabeth's Fairytale Cottage in a…
Although it's not winter at Lake Tekapo right now, we couldn't resist showing you this photo of Derek and Elizabeth's… more
Richard and Patty's moody neutrals
Here’s a home
that proves neutrals can be rich in character as well as soothing and
sophisticated. Using a beautifully executed palette…
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Dave and Clare go bush with colour
A can-do attitude and a talent with colour meant that this family’s limited home-building budget didn’t affect the amazing results… more
Kurt and Paula find peace on earth
When long-haul pilots Kurt and Paula Schultz set about creating a quiet coastal retreat, they initially went for bold, bright… more
Tina's bach to the future design
Designer Tina Stephens of Roomie Interior Design was recently given a very personal commission – to redesign both the structure… more
TV couple’s stunning renovation
Being part of an intense and demanding reality TV show like The Block might put some contestants off renovating for… more
Bob’s award winning ultra efficient 'superhome'
With a contemporary design and walls freshly painted in Resene Black White, this Christchurch home is already full of appeal.… more
