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No Place Like Home

The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu are relishing life back in good old Gizzy and looking forward to a family Christmas in their stunning beachside home

Primm & Proper

Business meets leisure at florist Milly Van Der Hoeven’s open-plan Pirongia haven, where flowers bloom with abandon and the holiday season is rooted in family traditions

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Festive Trio

Seeking some Christmas decoration inspiration? Take a tour of these cool themed living rooms – complete with easy styling hacks to try at your place

Heavy Petal

The Christmas tree needn’t always be dressed in baubles and tinsel. Find out how to recreate this abundantly floral centrepiece at your place

Something Blue...

Blue isn’t a colour we normally associate with warmth and welcome, but this Swedish home is proof that having the blues can be blooming lovely

Small But Perfectly Formed

Improved for privacy and packed with family-friendly features, this modestly sized garden delivers big on rest and recreation

Spruce Almighty

Prepare your outdoor spaces for warmer weather with our spring-clean guide so you can spend those endless summer days relaxing al fresco

Kids' Corner

Creating a desert-themed room is a great way to put a new twist on pastel shades of peach and blue and explore fun motifs such as camels and cacti

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Light Room

Two showstopping windows rescued from Trade Me are the centrepiece of this elegant bathroom makeover

Whirlwind Reno

An extra bathroom, a smart new kitchen and refreshed interiors upped the family-friendly appeal of this renovate-to-sell property

April 2018

Colour Works

With careful consideration, colour can create more than just visual interest. This vivid home shows how effective daring decor can be

April 2018

South Star

The planets aligned to give this family of five their chance to create a light, bright homestead in Queenstown

Our Big Little Budget

This couple managed a large-scale reno of their Dunedin cottage on a miniature budget – all while studying medicine and raising a baby 

Dollars & Cents

Want to renovate but not sure of the cost? Here’s how to work out what you can afford and whether it’s worth your while doing it

Zen Garden

A bare slope in Auckland was transformed into a calming Zen oasis with the clever use of rocks, boardwalks and Japanese planting 

My Family Weekend Escape

Editorial director Shelley Ferguson takes her family for the ultimate urban escape

What's Your Number?

Tireless renovators Alice and Caleb – past winners of The Block NZ – have just finished their seventh house, but this time they’ve done things a little differently

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In The Wild

Alex dreams up a natural nursery inspired by the colours of some cute felted toys, and shares her tips on how to design a top spot for a teeny tot

Double Trouble

Whether your children outnumber your bedrooms or they simply prefer bunking together, a shared bedroom can be one of the joys of childhood

Flower Girl

A personalised wall decal has transformed this little girl’s room into a whimsical retreat perfect for dreaming and creating

Triple Treat

The three-level garden belonging to the dynamic duo behind My Food Bag is all about maximising fun for kids and adults

Style Hound

Amelia Lingonis loves stylish, unique homeware almost as much as she loves dogs. Her Wellington shop is a haven for pugs and rugs, kitties, kitchenware and more

Cottage Industry

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winners have crafted a charming country home with a refreshing palette of colours deftly mixed with neutrals

Modern Bespoke

This Orewa family used clever budgeting and plenty of planning to build a bespoke beachside house for the price of a standard design

Snuggle Down

There’s nothing better than a cosy nest when it’s bitterly cold outside. Make your bedroom a sanctuary with romantic bedding and soft carpet

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A New vintage

Building a brand-new apartment in Mt Maunganui was a bold step for this couple, but the result is a perfect combination of modern convenience and nostalgia.