Yah, the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising. It’s time to venture out of the house and reassess… more
Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
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
With its boldly patterned walls and bright accent colours, the elegant interior of Rhys and Wanda's Devonport villa is a visual delight. It took a major renovation… more
"We wanted something different," smile Jim and Paula when asked about the unusual design of their Omaha beach house. "We didn't… more
When it comes to renovating a house, it seems that Daniel and Nicola are not afraid of a challenge. Before… more
With a huge open fireplace at its heart, Greg and Tanya's sunny home in Little River, on Banks Peninsula, is about… more
While John and Linley's Coromandel beach house may look sleek and modern these days, in fact it has a long and… more
One of the many outdoor areas (on the top two levels, there are decks on both sides of the house) of the modern… more
Yellowfox designer Shelley and her partner Mike fell in love with this tiny board-and-batten cottage on Waiheke Island, and decided to… more
Andrew and Paula's Taranaki home was once a modest 1920s farm cottage. They bought it in 1997, attracted by the… more
Decks are an easy way to provide outdoor living. For a spring-clean, use Resene Timber and Deck Wash. Use side-screens… more
A house that sits softly within its bush setting with privacy for its owners but which takes advantage of sea… more
We just love our outdoor living, and not just at this time of year, but in all seasons. We build… more
When people decorate or build a bach, they often feel able to make bolder material and colour choices than they… more
A dusk shot of the exterior with the various stacking sliding doors that open from the living areas on to… more
We love our outdoor living, that’s for sure. And now that the weather seems to have turned, it’s a good… more
When it came to renovating their 1940s home, Anna and Andrew were drawn to a beach-house meets city-living look. Living… more
Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and when it comes to your home’s exterior, the… more
If there’s one place you should be guaranteed absolute serenity and a comfortable sleep this summer, it’s your bach. Low… more
Technology has progressed leaps and bounds over the years, so it should come as no surprise that paint also boasts… more
The end of spring marks the beginning of a trying time for homeowners. Thanks to our favourable climate, many of… more
If you’re living under a quality, well-constructed roof, chances are you don’t give it much thought day-to-day. It’s only when… more
When Chrissie and Tony Kavanagh moved to Cambridge with their two daughters, they loved the heritage feel of the Waikato… more
Guests at Mark and John’s Nelson California bungalow never have any trouble finding their address, all they need to do… more
There’s a pocket on the eastern-most coast of Auckland where the weather is a law unto itself. Rain can be… more