Banana & cinnamon upside-down cake

SERVES 10

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Help from friends and family and treasured heirlooms added heart and character to this bungalow's makeover

RUG UP

Walk this way if you're looking to add warmth, character and personality to your home

FAMILY TREES

Creating a child-friendly backyard was a priority for an Auckland couple

CONJURING UP...MORE BATHROOM STORAGE

We asked the experts for their reno-free tricks to stash our bathroom stuff

AIR IT OUT

Laundry trends you'll love, plus washing hacks for all sorts of spaces

INSPECTOR GADGET

Did someone say soy milk latte? Coming right up, as we test the Breville Barista Touch Impress

The fine art of apologising

Why saying sorry is an act of courage and not a sign of weakness

Go with the flow

Flow Studio’s Staci Coble shapes her clay using the gentle currents of the ocean as her muse

Magic of mushrooms

Follow gardening editor Mary Lovell-Smith’s fun guide and conjure up your own edible delights

The bright side

Paint and wallpaper transformed a boring beige former rental in Nelson into a true family home

Tales from outta space

Hide unsightly clutter and stash those out-of-season items by adding some beautiful built-in storage

The flip SIDE

Real estate agents might say it’s all about the location, but how do you know when you’ve found the right house to do up?

Kitchen refresh

Update your space with these trending looks and easy hacks to breathe new life into tired kitchens

MOVING ON

Leaving a tiny apartment in Auckland for a big house in Blenheim came with so many blessings

New horizons

A forward-thinking couple designed and built their home around the movement of the sun

In the pink

A creative couple’s makeover of their character home juxtaposes the patina of age with contemporary lines

Take me to the river

Taking design notes from builds in Arrowtown and Wānaka, this Ngāruawāhia home exudes Southern style

How to beat the MID-AFTERNOON SLUMP

It’s 3pm and you can’t stop yawning or concentrate on the job at hand. If this scenario sounds familiar consider these fatigue fighters

Face value

Cast artist Messini Palace is going against the mould, creating a contemporary twist on time-old traditions

Gardening for all budgets

Whether you have $10, $100, $1000 or more to spend on your garden, consider this cash-savvy advice

The constant gardener

Winter is a dormant time for plants, so snuggle down and enjoy some gardening inspo while planning for spring

CURTAIN CALL

Dress your windows to impress with the latest trends in curtains and blinds

LIVING THE FAIRY TALE

An abandoned cottage in Dunedin was this family’s dream come true

The flip SIDE

How hard can it be? We’ve all heard of people buying a home in need of some TLC at the right price, renovating it to a suitable standard before selling it three or six months later for a tidy profit. Is it still doable?

Love letters

Years of letter writing to own this Dunedin villa culminated in a labour of love renovation

LIFE WITH ART

Renting is no obstacle for Steve and Bobby Clark who are using art, DIY skills and styling to revamp their home

Country score

Adult and children pods separated by a large living space has resulted in perfect family harmony

ALL IN GOOD TIME

An Auckland family’s desire to build by the sea hit a few unexpected squalls, but the result is a roaring success

Everlasting LOVE

Give your furniture the tender care it needs to last a lifetime