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Cool change
This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winners brought subtle colour and a dose of character back to an Oamaru villa
New leaf
As the 2020s begin, we’ve come up with five predictions about how our gardens will change over the next few years
Art & soul
Classic design pieces mix with intentionally provocative art in this eye-popping family home
Chasing The Sun
Turning their bach into their permanent home means the holiday vibes don't stop for this family
Work It Out
All it took to transform this tired rental property was a creative eye, plenty of hard work and an unusual agreement with the landlord
Sweet Moves
For this family, a shift south meant a near-new home with plenty of space and scope to make it their own
Into the blue
This dreamy new ensuite proves even a small space can be designed to feel like a luxe sanctuary
Into the light
Replacing a dangerous staircase sparked a major rebuild – and ended with this transformed home that’s full of light and warmth
Ready, Set, Sell!
Whether you’re selling the family home or renovating for resale, our experts have got you covered.
The Open Home
A passion for international interiors and a love of entertaining shaped the style of this soulful seafront abode
Field Of Dreams
A sunny spot next to a cornfield was exactly the rural setting this young couple were looking for. Then all they had to do was build a house…
20 Simple Craft Ideas
Give your Christmas a handcrafted touch (and save yourself some dollars) with these gorgeous little projects
Light Switch
Swimming in sun and colour, this seaside sanctuary was built around an existing bach and now provides an art-filled environment for everyday living.
Open house
This couple made it their mission to rescue their home from dated ‘improvements’ and connect it to the world outside.
Fresh take
After downsizing from a high-maintenance home to a sunny new-build across town, this Rangiora family have no regrets.
Family tree
Building their home around an existing tree helped this family create a warm, welcoming home inspired by nature
Clay queen
Felicity Donaldson, aka Wundaire, has built a thriving ceramics brand through the power of persistence and creative collaboration
How To Survive The School Holidays
Eleanor shares some tips on how to survive the school holidays – and enjoy them, too
Plan A
A dated A-frame right on Papamoa Beach was the perfect project for this creative couple, who have transformed it into a nostalgic holiday retreat
Tiny but mighty
Renovating and living in a mobile home for more than a year left this family questioning whether they’d want to live in a regular house ever again
Easy does it
No more mud, no more mowing. A total redesign has given this family exactly what they wanted – a garden that almost takes care of itself
Harbour master
This waterfront Whangārei home was crafted for easy living, close connections to nature and savouring time with family
Brush work
Painter Katherine Throne studied painting on a whim, but it is hard work and determination that have built her burgeoning career
History repeats
This mum-of-one with an eye for eclectic design never planned to live in her grandparents’ old Napier villa, but fate had other ideas
Blue dude
A palette of blues and greys has given this Oamaru homestead a super cool new look
Deck the hall
A towering tree laden with flowers forms the centrepiece of a magical family Christmas in this century-old hall-turned-home
Bright spark
The renovation of this family home in Wellington may have been a slow burn but its joyful way with colour has warmed the heart from day one
All is calm
The owner of this chic apartment decorates for Christmas with a traditional yet minimalist aesthetic in mind
Merry & bright
Christmas is a colourful affair in this 1920s Auckland bungalow where little family traditions make the season extra special
Let's Roll
Trading their rain-soaked tent for an old-school caravan has been the ticket to holiday happiness and magical memories for this Mt Maunganui clan