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PATTERN PLAY
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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

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6 mins  |
May 2022
Reno prep talk
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Reno prep talk

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

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4 mins  |
May 2022
MAN of STYLE
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MAN of STYLE

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

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7 mins  |
May 2022
Blank canvas
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Blank canvas

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

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6 mins  |
May 2022
CURVE APPEAL
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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

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5 mins  |
April 2022
BAY WATCH
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BAY WATCH

A property developer and his family find magic at Moonlight on a steep section overlooking the Tasman

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2 mins  |
April 2022
Let's do BRUNCH
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Let's do BRUNCH

Go international for your next mid-morning dining experience with these swoon-worthy dishes from around the globe

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10+ mins  |
April 2022
POND LIFE
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POND LIFE

Relax and reflect with a soothing and stylish statement water feature that’s good for the local ecology too

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3 mins  |
April 2022
OUTSIDE INSIDE
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OUTSIDE INSIDE

Interior designer Annabel Berry has a pool of talent to draw from at her coastal chic home in Ōamaru

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7 mins  |
April 2022
MIX & MAX
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MIX & MAX

Relocating to the country allowed an interiors stylist to create her dream maximalist home

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6 mins  |
April 2022
PLOTTING THEIR ESCAPE
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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

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5 mins  |
April 2022
THE FOOLPROOF GUIDE TO Bathroom renovation
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THE FOOLPROOF GUIDE TO Bathroom renovation

Consider these 10 helpful tips before making any big changes to your bathroom

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4 mins  |
April 2022
POSITIVELY PALMY
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POSITIVELY PALMY

No strangers to renos and hard work, a Manawatū couple pooled their formidable talents to build the perfect Bali-inspired retreat

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7 mins  |
April 2022
The power of two
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The power of two

Florists Lydia Reusser and Isabel Johnston discovered doubling up made for singular success

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4 mins  |
April 2022
STRANDON IN PARADISE
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STRANDON IN PARADISE

A bungalow near the beach is an interior designer’s ever-evolving sanctuary

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6 mins  |
March 2022
LIVING WELL: Neat and tidy
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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

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4 mins  |
March 2022
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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

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6 mins  |
March 2022
GROWING gains
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GROWING gains

A couple on a mission for more space found just what they needed – and it was practically on their doorstep

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5 mins  |
March 2022
Save or splurge
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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

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5 mins  |
March 2022
Flipping good
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Flipping good

A serious health crisis led to career changes for an enterprising couple who share their demo-to-reno secrets

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10+ mins  |
March 2022
Blanket coverage
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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

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6 mins  |
March 2022
Autumn CALLING
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Autumn CALLING

The change of season is a chance to make a few interiors tweaks to fully embrace fall

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2 mins  |
March 2022
10 top native plants
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10 top native plants

Planting native trees is a no-brainer. Leading landscape designer Michael Mansvelt shares his all-time favourites

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6 mins  |
March 2022
Top Trends For The New Decade
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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.

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3 mins  |
April 2020
Step By Step
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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

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4 mins  |
April 2020
Work the room
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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.

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3 mins  |
April 2020
Worth the wait
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Worth the wait

Ten years after moving in, this interior designer gutted her Auckland villa to transform it into her dream family home

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6 mins  |
April 2020
Midnight dream
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Midnight dream

A delicate floral in blue (or white) adds whimsical lightness to a moody palette

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1 min  |
April 2020
In her nature
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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

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3 mins  |
April 2020
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THE FUN HOUSE

From run down to remarkable, this special home shows what’s possible with a bold vision — and hard work

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6 mins  |
April 2020