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Add colour to a classic. The tried-and-true colour combination of blue and white gets a fresh new look when paired with unexpected contrasting tones. Try rust brown or mustard for a shot of warm, earthy colour.
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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
Stop Losing Your Stuff
Can't find your keys again? Cognitive experts can help you stop searching (and stressing).
NIGHTMARE ON LAKE SUPERIOR
One by one, the three kayakers capsized in the cold, angry water. Then they became separated.
Past meets present
An 1880 Cape gets a 21st-century update, providing the perfect balance of antique charm and contemporary style for a growing family
Parenting, Passed Down
Genes aren't the only things we inherit. Readers share the rules and traditions that made them the parents they are today.
Building with a sense of place
Work is underway on our newest Idea House, a contemporary, energy-efficient home that reflects its Rocky Mountain setting
"I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY"
HOW TO TALK TO PEOPLE EVEN IF YOU DISAGREE
A new outlook
With a wraparound porch and oversize windows that frame the views, an updated rear addition embraces its pastoral setting and readies a well-loved, almost 220-year-old farmhouse for another century of family life
THE FUTURE OF TECH
From self-driving cars to space travel, we answer your questions about where technology is heading
Creative groundcover combos
Why settle for a one-note planting when there's so much variety to try? Here's how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard
A Perfect Match
EVERYDAY MIRACLES