Shelley Tustin

Inspired by boutique accommodation, this apartment is a luxurious home with a hotel feel

Before venturing down the white-paved road, pick the look that speaks to you.

A New Plymouth couple have worked wonders, taking a turtle approach to the hairy problem of restoring a run-down villa

Uninhibited use of colour and pattern delivers a home that’s merry and bright – and not just at Christmas

A full-time home with a holiday feel, this renovated bach is as bright and merry as a sunny day at the beach

Though Brits by birth, this Invercargill couple demonstrated a can-do Kiwi attitude in the DIY-heavy creation of this rural paradise.

This artistic enclave on Waiheke Island embodies a Mediterranean sense of warmth and welcome The wind wall blocks breezes while still allowing beautiful views of Church Bay. The pitched roof was designed as an accent to break up the wall and looked so much like a bell tower when finished that they had to find […]

Connection was the goal of this Wellington renovation, which now has room for the whole tribe.

No money? No worries. Try these 10 hot tips for refreshing your home for zero dollars Photographer: Will Horner Everyone deserves a beautiful home, no matter what their budget is, but sometimes there’s simply not a cent to spare. Put your wallet back in your pocket and rejoice. We’ve got 10 totally doable tips for […]

Entering a new life chapter inspired a family’s move to a simpler, less laborious way of living in a cedar-clad black houseThe 1990s home was extensively renovated and reclad in black-stained cedar. Home Profile Meet & greet: Maree (founder of skincare company Evre) and Brad Glading (research and insight manager), children Frankie, 14, and Louie, […]

Time-tested elements are harmoniously matched with light-handed hints of modernity in this renovation of a Wellington villa.

A coastal farmhouse-style renovation gave this Taranaki cottage a fresh look to suit its pasture-to-sea outlook Jane loves the textural contrast of the brick fireplace in this white-painted space, but added a new wood burner. The dining suite is from Danske Mobler. “I have always longed for a French farmhouse table and iron cross-back chairs,” […]

From elaborate bedheads to colour drenching, these are the bedroom space trends to know for 2023 and beyond A beautiful bedroom is the type of indulgence we all deserve – it’s a private space that’s designed to bring joy every day. The idea of embracing individuality is behind all the major trends hitting sleep spaces […]

Using every small-space trick in the book, this New Plymouth cottage punches well above its weight in style and functionality