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CURVE APPEAL
Sustainability and a love of nature are some of the design elements that inspired this countryside-loving family’s new-build
BAY WATCH
A property developer and his family find magic at Moonlight on a steep section overlooking the Tasman
Let's do BRUNCH
Go international for your next mid-morning dining experience with these swoon-worthy dishes from around the globe
POND LIFE
Relax and reflect with a soothing and stylish statement water feature that’s good for the local ecology too
OUTSIDE INSIDE
Interior designer Annabel Berry has a pool of talent to draw from at her coastal chic home in Ōamaru
MIX & MAX
Relocating to the country allowed an interiors stylist to create her dream maximalist home
PLOTTING THEIR ESCAPE
Separated by distance and a pandemic, a woman’s dream of relocating a historic home to the countryside of her youth was a passion project
THE FOOLPROOF GUIDE TO Bathroom renovation
Consider these 10 helpful tips before making any big changes to your bathroom
POSITIVELY PALMY
No strangers to renos and hard work, a Manawatū couple pooled their formidable talents to build the perfect Bali-inspired retreat
The power of two
Florists Lydia Reusser and Isabel Johnston discovered doubling up made for singular success
STRANDON IN PARADISE
A bungalow near the beach is an interior designer’s ever-evolving sanctuary
LIVING WELL: Neat and tidy
Lifting the veil on how to make your home space spick and span, without spending hours cleaning. These housework hacks could change your life
HIGH TIMES
Polish the silverware and dust off the fine china. We’re bringing back the tea party, with this menu of dainty savoury and sweet bites
GROWING gains
A couple on a mission for more space found just what they needed – and it was practically on their doorstep
Save or splurge
Renovating the kitchen can be a black hole for spending. You’ve got to know where to cut costs and when to splash out
Flipping good
A serious health crisis led to career changes for an enterprising couple who share their demo-to-reno secrets
Blanket coverage
Having made a big impression with Kiwi fans of cool French linen bedding, the Foxtrot Home sisters have a cosy yarn to share
Autumn CALLING
The change of season is a chance to make a few interiors tweaks to fully embrace fall
10 top native plants
Planting native trees is a no-brainer. Leading landscape designer Michael Mansvelt shares his all-time favourites
Top Trends For The New Decade
We’re moving away from stark white towards mood-enhancing colour; from straight lines to gentle curves. Welcome to the era of sensorial delight at home.
Step By Step
Masters at making every dollar count, this family have worked wonders on a classic split level house that no one else wanted
Work the room
With a homeware boutique, linen range and even a caravan bar for hire, interior designer Anna Begg is a woman of many talents.
Worth the wait
Ten years after moving in, this interior designer gutted her Auckland villa to transform it into her dream family home
Midnight dream
A delicate floral in blue (or white) adds whimsical lightness to a moody palette
In her nature
After successful stints as both a florist and a landscape designer, Fiona Spencer’s green fingers are being put to work once more
THE FUN HOUSE
From run down to remarkable, this special home shows what’s possible with a bold vision — and hard work
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