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

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.