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

Pure imagination

This year's Resene Colour Home Awards winner uses colour theory to knock a win out of the park

CITY CALM

A former magazine editor has created an inner city oasis a veritable greenhouse and personal library, artfully styled with favourite objet gathered over the years

Affordable refreshes

A few budget tweaks can be all you need to spruce up your home

It's getting HOT in here

Here's how to keep your home nice and toasty this winter with the latest and greatest in heating

DARK MAGIC

A love for moody hues adds a heightened sense of drama to this Hastings home

Water, water EVERYWHERE

Choosing to build on the Whitianga Waterways was very much Plan B for one couple, but it now feels like it was meant to be

HOME COMING

A cosy coastal retreat evokes nostalgic memories of holidays past while paying homage to its rugged landscape setting

A labour of love

A Waihi couple are grateful for the calm after the storm as they enjoy their handcrafted home

CENTRE STAGE

We go behind the scenes to explore an Auckland villa that's home to two power players in New Zealand theatre

How to organise YOUR PANTRY

The place where we store our groceries can be the most challenging area in the home to keep tidy

A stitch in time

Textile artist Frankie Meaden is not only blooming in real life, but on canvas too

BUTTER UP

Homeland pastry chef Petra Galler's first cookbook Butter, Butter serves up classics with a European twist

The best of the brunch

It's easy to show some love and appreciation on Mother's Day

Nursery tales

Gardening author Hilton Carter's latest book Living Wild is all about choosing and styling the right plants for cute kids' spaces

SOFA, SO GOOD

Before stamping your style in your living area, bear in mind these useful tips

Pillow talk

Update your bedroom with the latest snoozing space trends for 2023 and beyond

Home projects

Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves and a tidy charging station makes space-saving sense