As the days grow longer and we welcome the warmer weather, it's a great time to breathe new life into… more
In New Zealand and Australia, no matter where you are, you’ve never very far from the beach. Many of us… more
Choosing the right colour palette for your home can be similar to selecting the perfect ingredients for a culinary masterpiece.… more
The allure of the Hamptons style is ever enduring in home design, characterised by its breezy, coastal charm and timeless… more
A home office is a space where creativity, productivity and comfort should all come together to create an efficient and… more
Creating vibrant and functional spaces for kids and teens can be an exciting endeavour. These areas are not only where… more
No matter what the decade or over-riding social climate, ethnic-inspired interiors never die. They may take a backseat in times… more
As humans, we’re intrinsically drawn to natural environments. Mountains, rivers and wide open spaces fill our hearts with joy and… more
The rhino head was made on commission for David by Tanya Marriott of Marmalade Monkey. Hotel California carpet runners through… more
When Greg and Margaret had their three-bedroom rural Rotorua home overlooking Lake Tarawera built two years ago, they knew they… more
The living area opens on to a courtyard where a lone cabbage tree pops its head through the deck. more
Grey tiles and matching Resene Condor paint perfectly offset the bathroom's fluorescent green shower head, bright orange joinery and fluorescent orange shower hose. Even the… more
So you thought blue was just for the boys? Think again. Apparently it’s the least gender-specific colour around. It’s also… more
Open the door, come inside and walk on by. Oh no you don’t. That entrance foyer and hallway that you… more
Like any other part of the colour spectrum, when it comes to neutrals, there is a fashion. For years, warm… more
A former rest home that was a maze of cubicles has been relocated and reborn as a serene and beautiful… more
The sun is shining, we’ve emerged from our houses and into the garden… If you’re like us, you’ve winced a… more
Forget the hard cold tones of chrome (so 80s!) and head into the mellow, glowing territory of bronze, brass and… more
Feature walls don’t have to be just on the inside of the house. This one was painted free-hand by clever… more
Warning: this article will reinforce gender stereotypes. It has to. It’s about man caves.
The man cave has been around for…
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Modern men can be both bachelors and fathers and this granny flat conversion needed to satisfy this man’s multi-faceted roles.… more
Do you have your own little royal on the way? Here are colours and ideas for a beautiful nursery to… more
Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to enjoy the outdoors. This swingseat is a great… more
You may not expect to be inspired by a show home – they are meant to appeal to a broad market, and can be bland… more
Nature always finds a way into our homes. It might be in our increasing love for natural materials such as… more
This 1960s architecturally designed house in Cronulla, New South Wales, has been given much more than a facelift with a… more
After looking back at some of the most inspiring exteriors we’ve seen over the past year, and now that summer… more
Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite… more
For some, the love of rattan was left in the 70s. In the world of interior trends though, it’s back… more
The transitional space between outdoors and in, a mudroom functions primarily as a dedicated zone to keep everything you need… more
Debra DeLorenzo is no stranger when it comes to interior renovation and design. As an interior designer by trade, there’s… more
Decked out in a range of beautiful coastal Resene blues, designer Annabel Berry’s open plan living and dining area was… more
While we loved each and every unique, creative and inspirational House of the Week we featured in 2019, these eight… more
From peanut butter and jelly to nuts and bolts, there are some combinations that you can never go wrong with.… more
Whether you’re looking to welcome a new baby with a sweet nursery or to update a toddler or tween’s bedroom,… more
Christchurch-based first-home buyers Shayden and Georgia refreshed and revived their 1909 villa installing period-style architraves and skirting boards and painting… more
If you’re strapped for time and strapped for cash, then these ideas are for you. Having a budget before you… more
When Vanya Wilkinson signed the lease on a small 1800s workingman's cottage in Auckland’s Freemans Bay the tired matte cream… more