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The design, construction and decorating of a Taranaki family’s new build was made all the sweeter thanks to family and friends.

Clutterbugs be gone! Here are our top 30 storage hacks for organising your home Ever wondered how some people manage to keep on top of the mess in their homes without looking like they’re trying? “A place for everything and everything in its place” is a great rule of thumb for staying tidy. But if […]

Reduce life’s little annoyances with the latest automated tech for your home. Here are four ways to make your busy life a bit easier Picture never using a TV remote, light switch or scribbled shopping list again. Or, never having to worry if your pet has been fed, calling your kids to the dinner table, […]

Known for her wholesome cooking and relatable tips on how to simplify life, Eleanor Ozich reveals what she does to be happier, healthier and more mindful at home Tell us about you. How did you get into cooking, writing and photography? I grew up living above my parents’ restaurant, so I’ve always loved food. However, it […]

Looking to declutter and organise? You’ll need the right tools to get started. Here’s a tool checklist, compiled by our resident expert Natalie Jane Get your tools on board! Our resident expert Natalie Jane from Be Organised says it’s important to have the right tools on hand before you start the process: Rubbish bags (for […]

Our #clutterfreefeb plan will deliver one quick and easy task each day during the month of February for you to tackle. Day by day, room by room, we’ll help you sort your spaces Clutter-Free Feb: Day 1 Vision  Welcome to the first day of #clutterfreefeb! Expert organiser Natalie from BeOrganised is here to help turn […]

Whether they’re butler’s pantries, sculleries or storage cupboards, these homes give us major pantry inspo. Check them out below Top tips for re-organising your pantry Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan from Simplify My Home share their top tips for giving your pantry a makeover: Remove Take everything out. Discard Get rid of food that has […]

Hoping to create the perfect package free pantry? These professional organisers share their top tips on how to do it Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan are the founders of pantry organising service and online store, Simplify My Home. Here, they share their advice on how to get the clutter-free pantry of your dreams. What are […]

Changing careers to start their own pantry organisation business came naturally to Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan. They talk to us about their business, Simplify My Home Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan are the founders of pantry organising service and online store, Simplify My Home. Here, they share their advice on how to get the […]

Want the perfect package-free pantry? Two professional organisers show us two of their real-life makeovers Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan are the founders of pantry organising service and online store, Simplify My Home. Here, they share two of their real-life pantry transformations: Case study 01 – Sweet scullery  Problem: As the scullery is a focal point […]

Time spent cleaning the floors is a relic of the past

A renovation pro tackles her most personal project yet – a forever home for her parents

From garden hoes to hand weeders, these are the best gardening tools for any beginner or garden enthusiast to have at the ready If you’re passionate about cultivating a flourishing garden or looking to elevate your gardening game, having the right tools is essential. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a gardening amateur, investing […]

This cleaning checklist will make spring cleaning a breeze. The beginning of spring is the perfect time to refresh our homes and reset our minds before we descend into the busiest time of year, aptly named the ‘silly season’, where entertaining, visitors and celebrations are a common occurrence. While we all want our homes to […]

With 320 million people using Pinterest all over the world, they get a unique insight into emerging trends. Here are eight interior trends you’ll want to know about right now 1. Low-waste living 2019 was filled with climate crisis strikes and raised awareness of our increasing impact on the environment. Therefore, it doesn’t come as […]

‘Ingenious’ and ‘Undaunted’ could be the middle names of these first-home owners who worked wonders on their little Birkdale brick beauty with just $12,000 Background How many times have you driven past a beautiful house and dreamed it could be yours? Many of us harbour house crushes for years, but only a few can boast […]

We asked four designers to modernise this small family bathroom with a budget of $28,000. Check out what they came up with and discover how you can shop the look for your own bathroom makeover We got 4 designers to redo a tired family bathroom – here are the results We asked four designers to […]

This Auckland couple spent a very relaxed 15 years working out how to renovate their family home and the stunning result proves it was well worth the wait Meet and greet Sally Bosley, owner of Cocktail Collective, Simon Bosley, chief financial officer, Lily, 16, and Fletcher, 12. This Auckland family nailed their renovation after 15 […]

Decadent marble and gold detailing add a luxurious flourish to the clever design of this Auckland kitchen. Here’s how to merge function and style in your home This luxurious kitchen gives storage a stylish edge A feeling of decadence was a focus for the renovation of this cottage kitchen in one of Auckland’s most upmarket […]

Ever thought of enlisting the help of an interior designer but felt a little intimidated or confused? Homes to Love NZ sat down with three top interior designers to quiz them on the process and find out what they do, what they cost and why you need them What does an interior designer do? An interior […]