PATTERN PLAY

A wallpaper renaissance is flourishing and there's no better time to spruce up your space. Whether you're a playful maximalist or a contemporary connoisseur, get ready to roll

Reno prep talk

How to beat product shortages, unstable pricing and supply chain problems in your 2022 home remodelling

MAN of STYLE

A passion for the beautiful and eclectic reflects the occupants of this historic Wellington apartment

Blank canvas

An artist plus a builder equals a perfect creative partnership to construct this cosmopolitan-meets-rural retreat from scratch

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