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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

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