Curated Botanics’ Abbey and John Lang transform their classic villa for Christmas
Getting into the holiday spirit begins months before the big day at this Auckland home
Sian Hill decorates her renovated Glenfield villa in pink and red for the festive season
The plan for a little renovation of their 1910s villa turned into a top-to-bottom rebuild that’s perfectly suited for entertaining over the holidays
Lifestyle & Beauty Editor Anna Lee shares her Pūhoi renovation and Christmas traditions
Christmas will be a game of two halves, beginning with a quiet morning at their Pūhoi property for this globe-trotting, family-focused couple
An old student flat in Grafton receives the renovation of a century
Renovation experience? Zero. Buy a rundown rental and turn it into a family home? It was a rollercoaster ride.
Grand old dame: Inside a beautifully restored 1920s Wellington bungalow
A Wellington family accustomed to the convenience of new-builds unexpectedly falls for a grand old dame that offers plenty of space for everyone
A colour-drenched Napier cottage with notes of yellow throughout
Tiny scraps from its past helped inform the multi-coloured future of a Napier cottage that had faded from glory
This revived 1800s Dunedin cottage is like something out of a fairytale
An abandoned Dunedin cottage turned out to be this family’s dream come true
How to revive your outdoor space in time for summer
Sunny days are on the horizon, so its time to give your outdoor spaces some love and attention.
Surrounding an enclosed backyard, the Smiths have found sanctuary in this Taranaki home
The design, construction and decorating of a Taranaki family’s new build was made all the sweeter thanks to family and friends.
Vintage yet minimalist: Inside the Fairmaid’s semi-rural forever home
Quality and longevity were top of mind in the design of this Canterbury new-build
A historic workers’ cottage that combines past and present
Leaving a new-build for a historic cottage inspired a different design direction for these homeowners.
A Prebbleton new build where rustic glam meets creative flair
Metallic hardware, stone, oak wood and some excellent bargain buys add soul to this Prebbleton new-build
Art and comfort go hand-in-hand in this extended Three Kings bungalow
An eye for quality, comfort and timelessness played a big part in this bungalow’s modern and serene transformation.
Hey There Delilah: A 1890s villa with an old soul, new glow, and a fish tank
A property-improving couple took on their first villa renovation - a project that stole the heart of their son and his young family.
This Devonport villa’s modern extension made it perfect for family living
Meticulous organisation and attention to the small details paid off with this home extension
Nancy Meyers-inspired: An Auckland homestead made magic thanks to a couple of rom-com devotees
A house flipper and his rom-com loving partner find a home straight out of a Hollywood film.
A skate ramp in a Masonic lodge? These Whanganui-based artists have combined home and studio
A converted Masonic lodge doubles as an eclectic family home and art studio
This new-build on the Pōhutukawa Coast is the definition of calm
This new-build, set against a fragrant pine forest, is all about clean, calm spaces
A New Plymouth house masters the use of colour and texture
Tactile textures and a refined, yet fun palette bring the drama to a centrally located New Plymouth house.
A ‘Scandinavian minimalist’ home designed to maximise space and connection
Building two homes during a pandemic with a newborn presented some next-level challenges for this couple
This tranquil property on the outskirts of Auckland has a Mediterranean feel
With plenty of passion and a lot of persistence, an Auckland couple create a rural dream with vibes of the Med
This couple has filled their Napier home with thrifted finds
A couple’s decision to buy a Napier home sight unseen turned out to be the right one – and it had a surprising family connection
This tiny home on wheels was a DIY dream for this Auckland couple
An Auckland couple were inspired by the 'tiny house movement' and began a DIY journey to build a home on wheels.
This 1940s art deco house in Dunedin has been given a new lease of life
How a couple with vision tackled a run-down house on a steep, overgrown site and transformed it into a charming stylish home
This Auckland villa renovation took more than a decade to complete
The classic versatility of black and white was the starting point for the Sutherland-Tolley villa renovation
This family turned their Foxton Beach bach into their permanent home
Turning their bach into their permanent home means the holiday vibes don't stop for this family.
How a young family turned an ex-ballroom into a home
Plenty of pink, a dash of mint and a whole lot of imagination have transformed this old ballroom into a fully functioning, cute-as-a-button family home. Meet & greet Who lives here? Kaitlin Chapman, owner of kaitlinchapmanmakeup.com and Hello Darling Prop Hire, Jamie Robertson, mechanic, Stella, 3, chocolate Lab Chevie and Cavoodle Petal. Background Once upon […]
