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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 affectionately call their beach house Witsend, "which explains our stressed, city state-of-mind when we arrive on Friday… more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance… more

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

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