Baby, it's cold outside

How to embrace winter mornings

THE HIGH NOTE

Opera costume and set designer Tracy Grant Lord is setting the scene for her best show yet

Wintering OVER

The 10 best things you can do for your garden and plants this winter

A fresh change

A couple move cities to embrace a new lease of life, not just for themselves but for a 1920s home as well

SAVING GRACE

Keen to care for the planet, a savvy designer revamped a harbourside home destined for demo with a light touch - no bulldozers required

A triumph of COLOUR

This year's Resene Colour Home Awards winner couldn't fit in with their neighbours so they went all out instead

Bowl me over

Nothing is more comforting than a hearty soup on a chilly day, especially when you add next-level accompaniments.

Scents of place

A peek at Auckland designer Kristine Crabb’s tropical paradise

In the FRAME

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama

Second time AROUND

A stylish renovation, 10 years after the first one, has transformed this bungalow into an open-plan oasis

SURPRISE PACKAGE

Strategic use of colour and upcycled design finds add character and the drama to a new off-the-plan build in Hamilton

CASTLE ON THE HILL

This artistic enclave on Waiheke Island embodies a Mediterranean sense of warmth and welcome

COSY UP your home

When it comes to your living spaces and bedrooms, think plush and lush. Here are our top tips and trends to keep your room warm, comfy and looking its best

Banana & cinnamon upside-down cake

SERVES 10

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Help from friends and family and treasured heirlooms added heart and character to this bungalow's makeover

RUG UP

Walk this way if you're looking to add warmth, character and personality to your home

FAMILY TREES

Creating a child-friendly backyard was a priority for an Auckland couple

CONJURING UP...MORE BATHROOM STORAGE

We asked the experts for their reno-free tricks to stash our bathroom stuff

AIR IT OUT

Laundry trends you'll love, plus washing hacks for all sorts of spaces

INSPECTOR GADGET

Did someone say soy milk latte? Coming right up, as we test the Breville Barista Touch Impress

The fine art of apologising

Why saying sorry is an act of courage and not a sign of weakness

Go with the flow

Flow Studio’s Staci Coble shapes her clay using the gentle currents of the ocean as her muse

Magic of mushrooms

Follow gardening editor Mary Lovell-Smith’s fun guide and conjure up your own edible delights

The bright side

Paint and wallpaper transformed a boring beige former rental in Nelson into a true family home

Tales from outta space

Hide unsightly clutter and stash those out-of-season items by adding some beautiful built-in storage

The flip SIDE

Real estate agents might say it’s all about the location, but how do you know when you’ve found the right house to do up?

Kitchen refresh

Update your space with these trending looks and easy hacks to breathe new life into tired kitchens

MOVING ON

Leaving a tiny apartment in Auckland for a big house in Blenheim came with so many blessings

New horizons

A forward-thinking couple designed and built their home around the movement of the sun

In the pink

A creative couple’s makeover of their character home juxtaposes the patina of age with contemporary lines