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Home as art: Walls that double as…

In the world of home design, walls are no longer just backdrops, they’re becoming canvases for self-expression, creativity and bold… more

Hana and Samuel make space for six

Artist Hana Carpenter and her husband Samuel, a historian, live in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Like many houses in the area,… more

Modern elegance meets mid-century charm

A revival for a beloved mid-century family home has created a refreshing and elegant space that still holds true to… more

A heartfelt design for a lucky winner:…

When the chance of turning a new house into a home is presented to an interior designer, there is a… more

Take it outside: Simple tips and tricks…

It’s a big, intimidating task, but painting your home’s exterior can instantly boost its resale value and has a huge… 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

Hana and Samuel make space for six

Artist Hana Carpenter and her husband Samuel, a historian, live in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Like many houses in the area,… more

7 quick ways to perk up your…

While you’re stuck inside waiting out the last of winter, now is the perfect time to tackle some interior projects… more

Jen and Dan’s blissful master bedroom sets…

When Jen first moved to New Zealand from her native Scotland in 2005, she hoped and dreamed of the day… more

8 tips to refresh your interior with…

New seasons bring a welcome change in the weather, inspiring us to update everything from refrigerator and pantry staples to… more

David and Jenny’s coastal beauty comes alive

Their Tauranga home was still in its original 1960s condition when David and Jenny discovered it – solid, but dull.… more

Creative family’s eclectic home nestled in the…

After living off-grid on their land in the Karangahake Gorge for five years, Roshan and Metuisela felt it was time… 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

3 foolproof schemes for character homes

This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more

Get the global look

A tapa cloth is used as an artwork, above tapa-inspired cushions. The walls are Resene Double Parchment. more

Millie and Duncan's special memory home

A new home that combines character and charm, and a stunning palette of Resene colours is the result of a… more

Let’s lead you up the garden path…

What is it about our psyche that as soon as we have a higher-than-18-degrees sunny day, we look out the… more

Gareth and Jolie come home to happiness

For Gareth and Jolie Hodson, happiness has been all about coming home to New Zealand, finding the right house and… more

Dave’s garden goes from simple to stunning

A busy garden can still provide a restful space, as proven by homeowner Dave Lewis’s detailed yet calming outdoor area.… more

Dave’s garden goes from simple to stunning

A busy garden can still provide a restful space, as proven by homeowner Dave Lewis’s detailed yet calming outdoor area.… more

Dave’s garden goes from simple to stunning

A busy garden can still provide a restful space, as proven by homeowner Dave Lewis’s detailed yet calming outdoor area.… more

Dave’s garden goes from simple to stunning

A busy garden can still provide a restful space, as proven by homeowner Dave Lewis’s detailed yet calming outdoor area.… more

On trend: Shaping up

Do you have a large expanse of white wall? Or a square box room with few architectural features? Good news!… more

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

7 surprising uses of exterior colour

Sometimes it seems we’ve all been struck with a lack of courage, when you drive down residential streets to see… more

David and Jenny’s coastal beauty comes alive

Their Tauranga home was still in its original 1960s condition when David and Jenny discovered it – solid, but dull.… more

Soothe your stress with these relaxing colour…

There’s something to be said for stepping inside your home and feeling relaxed and soothed from the moment you open… more

Transform your garage into a space you…

For most of us, if we’re lucky enough to have one, a garage starts off as a place to park… more

Try these on trend hues to paint…

With many of our best laid plans long since out the window, we’ve hunkered down at home and rediscovered a… more

7+ ideas for creating an outdoor space…

As the temperature rises so too does the demand for parties and social gatherings. By using a few fundamental design… more

From convent to luxury lodge: The heavenly…

The serene feeling in the luxury hotel, The Marlborough, comes from both its exquisite colour palette as well as the building's… more

From convent to luxury lodge: The heavenly…

The serene feeling in the luxury hotel, The Marlborough, comes from both its exquisite colour palette as well as the building's… more

From convent to luxury lodge: The heavenly…

The serene feeling in the luxury hotel, The Marlborough, comes from both its exquisite colour palette as well as the building's… more