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Light touch
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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

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5 mins  |
August 2022
Sleep in BEAUTY
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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

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3 mins  |
August 2022
Head for bed
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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

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2 mins  |
June 2022
Hedge your bets
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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

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8 mins  |
June 2022
The constant gardener
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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

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5 mins  |
June 2022
TREASURE TROVE
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TREASURE TROVE

Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth

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9 mins  |
June 2022
Fresh finds
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Fresh finds

The latest looks and products we love

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1 min  |
June 2022
Liquid assets
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Liquid assets

Loving spoonfuls that will bowl everyone over on a cold winter’s day

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10 mins  |
June 2022
In print
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In print

From painterly strokes to graphic lines, Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature

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5 mins  |
June 2022
FINAL SAY: Can't live without
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FINAL SAY: Can't live without

Furniture designer Bec Snelling is a sucker for a woollen blanket and, no surprises, good design

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1 min  |
June 2022
FALCONERS' NEST
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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

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9 mins  |
June 2022
BLACK WITH WHITE
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BLACK WITH WHITE

A heritage home’s contemporary update was enhanced with a monochromatic palette

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5 mins  |
June 2022
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