WHERE THE PHEASANTS FLY

An artist sketched a house open to the views with a nod to the local birdlife in 2019. Two years later, the vision was realised and he and his family moved into the home on a hill in Raglan

Deck the halls

The owners of a renovated ’50s house with cool art deco features prepare for a festive day of fun

Eat drink & be merry

Stylist Kate Alexander creates the perfect Christmas Day

DOUBLE DOWN

A couple in the building industry liked a semi-rural location so much, they bought and built in the area twice.

Father's Day feast

Celebrate Dad's special day with a barbecue he'll love

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

When an artist purchases and renovates her childhood home, the result is a special and joyful place to live

SLICE of HEAVEN

From London to the beach bliss of Devonport, Auckland, a returning family discover the reality of their Kiwi life is even better than their rosy memories

Lay of the land

A split-level house set into a clifftop took design inspiration from the rugged Taranaki coastline

Sweet spot

Alice Toomer has found her artistic groove by capturing some of New Zealand’s favourite lollies and desserts on canvas

A warm hello

Greet the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification.

GREEN PEACE

Australian celebrity landscape gardener Charlie Albone has some smart ideas for working magic in small garden spaces

RENOVATE now

How to beat product shortages, unstable pricing and supply chain problems in your home reno

LUCKY FIND

A rundown cottage, which was discovered online, has been renovated into a spacious home after a lot of hard graft and help from family

20 ways to rekindle your creativity

It's time to look at the bigger picture. Here are some fun ways to make your life more fulfilling and interesting

OCEANS OF WONDER

A lot of heart and a great deal of art fills this tiny, two-storey home by the sea

KITCHEN REFRESH

A kitchen renovation can take months and thousands of dollars, but a quick revamp is low-cost and near effortless. It’s the “I just woke up like this” of makeovers that will transform this busy space overnight

GOLD STANDARD

In search of a new challenge, Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray turned a fast-flip house into one worthy of being a forever home

DOWN TO A FINE ART

Paintings and an eclectic mix of furniture live in harmony at an apartment that is both home and studio to Cecilie Hertz and her family

Light touch

Rather than a heavy-handed ‘gut and redo’, an Auckland couple built on existing decor to make this bungalow their own

Sleep in BEAUTY

A timeless approach to design led to a dark, dreamy bedroom for a New Plymouth couple. It's a true exercise in smoke and mirrors, with wallpaper to match

Head for bed

Short on space? Why not make a slatted headboard and incorporate shelves that can be moved into position as a side table between the slats

Hedge your bets

In her latest book, British landscape architect Marian Boswall goes back to gardening basics and tells how to create a sustainable, eco-friendly outdoor space

The constant gardener

Winter is upon us, and just as we may feel the cold and need some extra fortifying and protection, so does our garden

TREASURE TROVE

Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth

Fresh finds

The latest looks and products we love

Liquid assets

Loving spoonfuls that will bowl everyone over on a cold winter’s day

In print

From painterly strokes to graphic lines, Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature

FINAL SAY: Can't live without

Furniture designer Bec Snelling is a sucker for a woollen blanket and, no surprises, good design

FALCONERS' NEST

An elevated section in the Bay of Plenty’s Te Puna hills, with its distant views to the sea, was the perfect spot for a spacious new build

BLACK WITH WHITE

A heritage home’s contemporary update was enhanced with a monochromatic palette