Custom Fit

A newly built home close to Mt Maunganui’s beaches and bustle suits this family so well it could have been designed just for them

Next-Level Living

Wanting to push themselves with their new home, a pair of savvy builders came up with an ingenious design that brings easy living to a sharp slope

Paradise Found

Surrounded by native forest, this new-build in the Waitakeres maintains a ‘modern beach house’ edge while blending easily into its habitat

Ship Shape

When it came to turning a 1920s bungalow into a stylish first home, skills acquired aboard a superyacht came in very handy for this New Plymouth couple

Snap Happy

Photographer, artist and flower fan Helen Bankers finds inspiration in everything from centuries-old artwork and celebrity portraits to the delicate details of our natural world

Sweet Simplicity

Tones of Resene blue and green provided the ideal update for this mid-century Wellington home

Northern Light

Clean white surfaces and natural timber provide the perfect backdrop for this couple’s love of Scandinavian design

Time To Nest

Sink into warming cinnamon tones this season and create a cosy corner, perfect for a cuppa and some quiet reflection

Nailed It

Building their first home and a show home all in one was a huge challenge, but this clever Oamaru couple knocked it out of the park

All We Need

This family’s knack for design and a thoughtful approach to city living have turned a humble Auckland unit into an example of what’s possible when we prioritise substance over size.

Open Borders

By using plants instead of fences to define their property, this couple ended up with lush green spaces and a sense of privacy – all on a small section in urban Auckland.

Mover & Maker

Meet Miranda Osborne, the creative mind, design visionary and business brain behind go-to Christchurch furniture brand Ico Traders.

Black Beauty

This steel-clad home makes a bold statement on the outside, but inside it’s warm, welcoming and designed to create the ultimate Kiwi childhood

Women We Love - Local Sage

Kate Megaw is the creative force behind Penny Sage, a cult clothing labelbeloved by stylish women who dress to please themselves

Nature's Pantry

This picture-perfect farm north-west of Auckland provides a cornucopia of fruit, veges and produce for its owners

Eyes On The Prize

This family’s whole-hog renovation was a rocky road but they’ve emerged with a beautiful home designed ‘100 percent’ for them ‘and zero percent for resale’

Spot Of Calm

This New Plymouth kitset home has been perfectly personalised with a calm, relaxing colour palette in the bedroom and bathroom.

Hunter's Hideaway

Chillsome nights are all the more delightful when there’s something dark and moody waiting for you at bedtime.

7 Pavs Of Christmas

The arrival of a mighty pavlova is always a festive highlight. These extra-special creations – including a fabulous frozen version – will give your celebration a truly grand finale

No Place Like Home

The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu are relishing life back in good old Gizzy and looking forward to a family Christmas in their stunning beachside home

Primm & Proper

Business meets leisure at florist Milly Van Der Hoeven’s open-plan Pirongia haven, where flowers bloom with abandon and the holiday season is rooted in family traditions

Festive Trio

Seeking some Christmas decoration inspiration? Take a tour of these cool themed living rooms – complete with easy styling hacks to try at your place

Heavy Petal

The Christmas tree needn’t always be dressed in baubles and tinsel. Find out how to recreate this abundantly floral centrepiece at your place

Something Blue...

Blue isn’t a colour we normally associate with warmth and welcome, but this Swedish home is proof that having the blues can be blooming lovely

Small But Perfectly Formed

Improved for privacy and packed with family-friendly features, this modestly sized garden delivers big on rest and recreation

Spruce Almighty

Prepare your outdoor spaces for warmer weather with our spring-clean guide so you can spend those endless summer days relaxing al fresco

Kids' Corner

Creating a desert-themed room is a great way to put a new twist on pastel shades of peach and blue and explore fun motifs such as camels and cacti

Light Room

Two showstopping windows rescued from Trade Me are the centrepiece of this elegant bathroom makeover

Whirlwind Reno

An extra bathroom, a smart new kitchen and refreshed interiors upped the family-friendly appeal of this renovate-to-sell property

Colour Works

With careful consideration, colour can create more than just visual interest. This vivid home shows how effective daring decor can be