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WHERE THE PHEASANTS FLY
An artist sketched a house open to the views with a nod to the local birdlife in 2019. Two years later, the vision was realised and he and his family moved into the home on a hill in Raglan
Deck the halls
The owners of a renovated ’50s house with cool art deco features prepare for a festive day of fun
Eat drink & be merry
Stylist Kate Alexander creates the perfect Christmas Day
DOUBLE DOWN
A couple in the building industry liked a semi-rural location so much, they bought and built in the area twice.
Father's Day feast
Celebrate Dad's special day with a barbecue he'll love
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
When an artist purchases and renovates her childhood home, the result is a special and joyful place to live
SLICE of HEAVEN
From London to the beach bliss of Devonport, Auckland, a returning family discover the reality of their Kiwi life is even better than their rosy memories
Lay of the land
A split-level house set into a clifftop took design inspiration from the rugged Taranaki coastline
Sweet spot
Alice Toomer has found her artistic groove by capturing some of New Zealand’s favourite lollies and desserts on canvas
A warm hello
Greet the sunny days of spring with a spot of cleaning and some home beautification.
GREEN PEACE
Australian celebrity landscape gardener Charlie Albone has some smart ideas for working magic in small garden spaces
RENOVATE now
How to beat product shortages, unstable pricing and supply chain problems in your home reno
LUCKY FIND
A rundown cottage, which was discovered online, has been renovated into a spacious home after a lot of hard graft and help from family
20 ways to rekindle your creativity
It's time to look at the bigger picture. Here are some fun ways to make your life more fulfilling and interesting
OCEANS OF WONDER
A lot of heart and a great deal of art fills this tiny, two-storey home by the sea
KITCHEN REFRESH
A kitchen renovation can take months and thousands of dollars, but a quick revamp is low-cost and near effortless. It’s the “I just woke up like this” of makeovers that will transform this busy space overnight
GOLD STANDARD
In search of a new challenge, Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray turned a fast-flip house into one worthy of being a forever home
DOWN TO A FINE ART
Paintings and an eclectic mix of furniture live in harmony at an apartment that is both home and studio to Cecilie Hertz and her family
Light touch
Rather than a heavy-handed ‘gut and redo’, an Auckland couple built on existing decor to make this bungalow their own
Sleep in BEAUTY
A timeless approach to design led to a dark, dreamy bedroom for a New Plymouth couple. It's a true exercise in smoke and mirrors, with wallpaper to match
Head for bed
Short on space? Why not make a slatted headboard and incorporate shelves that can be moved into position as a side table between the slats
Hedge your bets
In her latest book, British landscape architect Marian Boswall goes back to gardening basics and tells how to create a sustainable, eco-friendly outdoor space
The constant gardener
Winter is upon us, and just as we may feel the cold and need some extra fortifying and protection, so does our garden
TREASURE TROVE
Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth
Fresh finds
The latest looks and products we love
Liquid assets
Loving spoonfuls that will bowl everyone over on a cold winter’s day
In print
From painterly strokes to graphic lines, Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature
FINAL SAY: Can't live without
Furniture designer Bec Snelling is a sucker for a woollen blanket and, no surprises, good design
FALCONERS' NEST
An elevated section in the Bay of Plenty’s Te Puna hills, with its distant views to the sea, was the perfect spot for a spacious new build
BLACK WITH WHITE
A heritage home’s contemporary update was enhanced with a monochromatic palette