Powder Pink

Create an appealing powder room using a palette of mahogany, blush and matte black accessories.

Finding Neverland

Buying a run-down caravan was a spontaneous decision for this young couple, but their belief in its potential has resulted in a magical home away from home

Rescue Remedy

Saving a crumbling Palmerston North villa was a labour of love for this pair of professional renovators who had a clear vision for their heritage home

The White Way

Living in a clean, serene, white interior is a dream for many. Make this look work for you with our five-step guide

Simple Steps To Your First Home With TSB

Home ownership is in the Kiwi DNA. It may be harder than it used to be, yet every year thousands of Kiwis just like you buy their first home.

Time Travellers

Full-time renovators (and past winners of The Block NZ) Alice and Caleb Pearson’s latest project is turning a century-old Alexandra cottage into a modern family home

Reno Of The Year

From ugly tin garage to dusky pink office space in a matter of weeks, these new business owners can call their first project a resounding success

Tiny Living

This creative couple have downsized and decluttered in a bid to simplify their busy lives – and prepare for a new arrival

To The Max

A titchy townhouse on the edge of Christchurch’s CBD presented a challenge for a couple who aren’t exactly minimalists – but they didn’t let it cramp their style

Cowabunga

Amanda King looked to her own backyard – and some gorgeous hairy cows – for inspiration when launching her fine art photography business

Changing Spaces

Netballer Storm Purvis makes over her rental’s bedroom every time the season or her mood changes. The latest incarnation is a tranquil space with a soft colour palette, ornate decorations and a little rock-and-roll attitude to throw it all together

In The Air Tonight

Do you walk into your home and notice a musty smell during winter? Do you often wake up to wet windows on the inside? And are you layering on extra clothing and blankets while watching TV to keep toasty and warm? With HRV ventilation and heating, you don’t have to live like this any more

Staying Power

This Christchurch cottage was supposed to be a quick post-earthquake do-up and flick. Now its expat owners are happy to call it home

Finder's Fi

We love vintage and New Zealand-made items here at YH&G, so naturally vintage locally made pieces are twice as nice! Here are some local ceramics brands to look for at secondhand shops

Best Colour

Getting secondhand cabinetry professionally spray-painted in a beautiful powder blue has created a stunning centrepiece for a once-dingy cottage

Turning Over A New Leaf

Your Home and Garden features director Lucy Slight has created an eclectic living room in her heritage Auckland home using lots of secondhand treasures and tropical plants

Winter's Silver Lining

‘A cosy night in’ is the upside to darkness and pelting rain. Here, comforting layers are lifted by a serene, moody blue

Twice As Nice

Interior design duo Bibby + Brady have already made a name for themselves with their inspirational approach to decor

If The Shoe Fits

Celebrated shoe designer Kathryn Wilson shares the story of her special home and enviable wardrobe

From Italy With Love

This couple have crafted their own slice of la dolce vita in Havelock North by building a country home with villa values and more than a little Italian DNA

Hidden Depths

Behind its traditional frontage, this Wellington villa provides a model for contemporary living

Golden Days

After soaking up the colour and culture of a sunshineyellow Airbnb in Bali, Shelley Ferguson explores how you, too, can create interiors inspired by TheIsland of the Gods

Laidback Living

This creative couples home, perched amid a kanuka glade, has a relaxing, open-plan living area that makes the most of its treetop vista

Painting Outside The Lines

Lots of love and lashings of flair havemade this predesigned house a unique and treasured home

10 Christmas Styling Hacks

Holiday decorating needn’t be a chore. Here are our top tips for bringing fuss-free festive cheer to your living spaces

Work Of Art

This creative couple – and veterans of a whopping 11 house builds – decided to plan, design and project manage their latest masterpiece on a Dunedin hilltop. The result is a home that blurs the lines between architecture and art

Season's Eatings

Entertaining over the holiday season? Make every meal an occasion to remember with these unique table settings

Into The Wild

Very Kiwi and just a little bit glam, you can create the ultimate festive camping experience using elements from nature

Full Circle

A lifelong connection to Muriwai Beach led this family to a home that seemed destined for them from the beginning

30 Genius Decluttering Hacks

The rules of decluttering are simple: get rid of any unwanted stuff, find a handy place for the items that remain, and endeavour to keep it there – how hard can it be?