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AIR IT OUT
Laundry trends you'll love, plus washing hacks for all sorts of spaces
INSPECTOR GADGET
Did someone say soy milk latte? Coming right up, as we test the Breville Barista Touch Impress
The fine art of apologising
Why saying sorry is an act of courage and not a sign of weakness
Go with the flow
Flow Studio’s Staci Coble shapes her clay using the gentle currents of the ocean as her muse
Magic of mushrooms
Follow gardening editor Mary Lovell-Smith’s fun guide and conjure up your own edible delights
The bright side
Paint and wallpaper transformed a boring beige former rental in Nelson into a true family home
Tales from outta space
Hide unsightly clutter and stash those out-of-season items by adding some beautiful built-in storage
The flip SIDE
Real estate agents might say it’s all about the location, but how do you know when you’ve found the right house to do up?
Kitchen refresh
Update your space with these trending looks and easy hacks to breathe new life into tired kitchens
MOVING ON
Leaving a tiny apartment in Auckland for a big house in Blenheim came with so many blessings
New horizons
A forward-thinking couple designed and built their home around the movement of the sun
In the pink
A creative couple’s makeover of their character home juxtaposes the patina of age with contemporary lines
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