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This Hawkes Bay home is lesson in how colour can transform a space. See why its our fifth 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist below While repainting the entire interior of her home, Danelle Kendrick learnt a couple of things about colour. Firstly, how effective warm neutrals can be in turning a plain room into […]

This home has received some cool curve appeal during last year’s lockdown period. Take a tour to see why its our fourth 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist  When New Zealand went into lockdown last year, event manager Jasmin Vallance found her work schedule drying up. To keep busy, she turned her attentions to the […]

This kitchen plays on form and colour to create a space ripe for entertaining. See why its our second 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards here As a designer, Emily Legget sees a lot of white kitchens. In fact, she reckons they occupy 95 percent of her work. Her own kitchen is not white. “I like […]

A centrepiece of activity that combines beauty with function – what’s not to like? Fun fact: people spend up to 60 percent of their time in the kitchen at the sink. Which is why having a highly performing sink that adds to the aesthetics of your kitchen makes complete sense. SILGRANIT® sinks from BLANCO are […]

Previously a storage room, hand-painted daisies in candy hues have transformed this space. See why it’s our first 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist After trying – and failing – to find a wallpaper that suited both her daughters’ tastes, Kirsty Young took it upon herself to create something unique for their chill-out room in […]

The exterior of this colonial-style home is awash with blues. See why they’re our third 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist here below Ask Kathy and Warwick Baigent why they painted their front door bright blue and the answer is a simple, “It needed a bit more oomph.” It was originally Resene Biscay Blue to […]

Whether you’re planning a reno, building new or simply giving your interiors a little update, you’ll find all the advice, inspiration, contacts and new products at the Home Improvement Expo It’s not often you get all the latest products and industry experts in one location. Showcasing everything for your kitchen, bathroom, outdoors, new build materials […]

Get inspired for your next renovation with our round-up of 2020’s bathroom trends; the best benchtops, coolest cabinets and sexiest surfaces Choosing cushions and rugs is lots of fun because it’s easy to swap them as the seasons change. But picking permanent fixtures like benchtops, tiles, taps and flooring is a more high-stakes pursuit. Choose […]

Turn your bed into a style statement this new year with bold prints, plush textures and luxe details from the latest Your Home and Garden bed linen range, available exclusively at Farmers Channel your inner magazine stylist – the new season’s Your Home and Garden bedding range is all about mixing, matching and experimentation. Hitting […]

The aesthetic importance of curtains and blinds can be overlooked, but they should take a bow for their visual appeal, privacy and sun protection Every show needs curtains, and at Colour My Life they came in the form of dramatic teal velvet from CurtainStudio. The beautiful fabric gives the cool, calm colour an added layer […]

Understanding these four simple design philosophies will help you create a home that makes life easier and more comfortable From large and luxurious to small and simple, a well-designed home can come in many forms. But the essence of great design boils down to one thing: it makes you feel good. Danish design has come […]

Step inside New Zealand’s best contemporary interiors and prepare to be inspired. Our Spaces, a new coffee table book curated by Alana Broadhead, showcases how simple design choices can make a big difference Refined yet relaxed, modern yet modest, New Zealand interiors achieve the artful balance of pared-back beauty and Alana Broadhead‘s new book, Our […]

The COLORSTEEL® Awards recognise and celebrate New Zealand’s best architects, designers, roofers, and their projects. See the three exceptional winners below Architectural form in Christchurch: This Christchurch home was designed by architect Tim Dagg of Sheppard & Rout Architects for himself and his family.  Located in the leafy suburb of Strowan, the contemporary house features […]

Want a kitchen that blends so beautifully into your home, it feels like part of the furniture? The new generation of kitchen tech is here to make your vision a reality

Taking care of both the big picture and the small details while transforming their home was a winning formula for this clever couple, who take home the $10,000 cash prize for COLORSTEEL®  Reno of the Year 2019 From the reworked floor plan to the addition of heritage features, Emma and Josh Smaller’s New Plymouth villa […]

Snoopy might want to upgrade his iconic red kennel after seeing these designer dog homes  “Doggy Stylin'” by RTA Studio Man’s best friend just landed himself some new digs. Twelve of Auckland’s top architects have swapped human houses for dog homes in a bid to take out Bark Haus’ designer kennel competition. “If there are […]

Planning a new build or renovation and think your project could inspire others in their dream home journey? You could be the star of our next My New Home series We’re on the hunt for a new-build or renovation to follow in our series My New Home. Featuring in Your Home and Garden magazine and […]

Get an insider’s look at Simply You’s Colour My Life event at Mantells on Tamaki Drive in Auckland. Limited tickets to Wellington’s event held this Friday, September 20, are available now It was the perfect spring day to start the social season with Simply You’s hotly-anticipated event, Colour My Life. Taking over the recently opened […]

With a close eye on the budget, this Auckland couple have transformed a compact 1970s do-up into a light, bright and inviting home It took patience and commitment to renovate their home almost entirely by themselves, but Toni and Dane Gale made it work by tackling one room at a time. Although they didn’t make […]

Have you used Resene paints at your place? You could win $5000 Entries are open! Get your entry in by 27 October 2019 and you could be our first finalist How to enter: Email photos and a 200-word-or-more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject […]

After his first successful property investment five years ago Scott Disick hasn’t made a secret of his passion for flipping houses. In his new series, we get to take a look into his lavish and professional world The ‘lord’ is back. Scott Disick has returned to our screens, but this time it’s not in a […]

Ignoring the advice that renovating a villa is “a lot of work”, Emma and Josh Smaller turned a rundown New Plymouth house into a light, liveable dream home With a philosophy of “do it once, do it right”, Emma and Josh Smaller painstakingly restored a New Plymouth villa to its former glory with a few […]

Annaliese Murrell of BoConcept discusses why The Osaka sofa is the perfect option for people who love design and want to personalise their interior The Osaka sofa “This iconic sofa has its own style and look, but it shares one very important detail with all the other BoConcept sofas – it is fully customisable. You […]

From ugly tin garage to dusky pink office space in a matter of weeks, these new business owners can call their first project a resounding success In just six weeks, Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Holly Buckley and Ashlee Clegg of The Reno Girls transformed a “large, ugly” tin garage in Melissa’s Whangaparaoa backyard into the base for […]

Joinery plays a big role in how your house feels. This step-by-step guide will make it easy to choose the right windows and doors for your new home A step-by-step guide to selecting joinery The joinery you choose for your new home will have a huge impact not only on how your finished spaces look, […]

Whether you’re after a luxe velvety, botanical look or a modern and graphic monotone vibe, James Dunlop have the fabric updates you need to make it happen. See each look below Photography by: Emily Andrews. 1. Jardin of Eden Pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s enchanting Marrakesh retreat, Jardin Majorelle, with this new collection by […]

Here’s your chance to secure your tickets to Simply You’s hotly anticipated event, Colour My Life. Find all the booking details below Simply You’s hotly anticipated event Colour My Life is back and better than ever in 2019, taking over Auckland and Wellington during the month of September. Join the Simply You team for a […]

With tips, trends and ingenious ideas, this is more than just a beginner’s guide to wallpaper. Transform your interior with these clever expert tricks Designers and homeowners are embracing wallpaper as a way to instantly create a mood and express your creativity. We round up the latest tips and trends. 1. Trending now A dominant trend […]

Busy households this list is for you! Cut down on chores and leave more time for fun with the family with the help of these clever kitchen appliances When it comes to the everyday routines of running a busy household, it’s the little things that make a big difference. A well-designed kitchen stocked with smart […]

Don’t leave your window treatments as an afterthought. This roundup of the latest trends and tricks will help you choose and hang curtains the right way Curtains, blinds and shutters are more than just a way to block the light when you’re having a sleep-in. They’re also an opportunity to add a stylish finishing touch […]

A hidden oasis that blurs the border between in and out Concealed by dense bushland and a mirage facade, Outhouse bathroom is precisely as Madeleine Blanchfield Architects intended; a space with minimal impact on the surrounding landscape that creates the illusion of being outdoors. Located in Kangaroo Valley, Outhouse bathroom services a small, nearby cabin […]

A sunshine-yellow front door welcomes visitors to this chromatically courageous home, winner of our 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards This summer’s Resene Colour Home Awards have drawn to a close and we have our winners – Alison and Andrew Palairet of Hawke’s Bay. In the process of gradually restoring their beautiful mid-century modern home to […]

Drift off to the sound of IKEA furniture names narrated in a soothing Swedish accent We know that the sound of rain on the roof, waves crashing or whales talking can help us drift off to sleep but what about the narration of names of IKEA furniture pieces? With 56% of Aussies struggling to get […]

From exhibitions and experiences to the latest homeware updates, we’ve rounded up all the latest interior news to satisfy all your design cravings                  Paintings by Grace Wright in the Parlour Projects stand at last year’s Auckland Art Fair. 1. Auckland Art Fair Celebrate emerging and established artists […]

The last finalist in the 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards, this mid-century Wellington home used muted tones of Resene blue and green as the final flourish in its recent renovation Lara Maher, 32 (stay-at-home mum), Ben Maher, 34 (foreman/builder for Planit Construction), Charlotte, 3, and Ollie, 6 months. When Ben and Lara Maher bought their […]

Gorgeous good looks and proven durability are equally important when choosing benchtop surfaces for your kitchen. We ask Kate Deakin-Bell from leading producer and supplier Cosentino how to avoid common design mistakes 1. What are the most important things to consider when choosing benchtops? Think about your family situation and how you use your kitchen. In […]

You’ll be living with your flooring for a long time, so it’s important to get a look you love, with the practicality you need. Here’s how When it comes to choosing flooring, the options available can be overwhelming. Wool or synthetic carpet? Laminate or engineered wood? Vinyl or tiles? The friendly team at Carpet Court will guide […]

The vibrant hues of the Mediterranean inspired this clever homeowner to embrace bright colours in the most creative way in the back garden of her Auckland home Meet + Greet Erina Emery, 46 (interior designer), Matthew Emery, 49 (lawyer), Mason, 16, Zoe, 13, and Oliver, 11, plus Roxy the dog. Spanish steps After a year […]

We reveal Your Home & Garden’s five Kitchen Awards finalists and discover the overall winner, who wins a home prize package worth more than $6000! Your Home & Garden kicked off their inaugural Kitchen Awards this year, with the help of overall sponsor Blum. They asked their readers to send in their recently completed kitchen projects and, […]

Calling all architects, interior designers, colour consultants, stylists and students; entries are open for this year’s Dulux Colour Awards. Read about the categories and corresponding prizes below Entries are now open for the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards, which invites New Zealand and Australian based design professionals and students including architects and interior designers to submit […]

This New Plymouth kitset home has been perfectly personalised with a calm, relaxing colour palette in the bedroom and bathroom Meet the fourth finalist in the Resene Colour Home Awards: Jade Longstaff and partner Sean Parker wanted to create a calm, relaxing zone in the bedroom of their newly built kitset home. Although they knew […]

A little colour goes a long way, as this family found when renovating their 1960s Hawke’s Bay home. Find out how you could be our fourth finalist and be in to win $5000 Alison and Andrew Palairet have put a clever, colourful spin on a mid-century home in Hawke’s Bay. The couple and their two […]

Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the Year is a peachy orange with a golden undertone. Living Coral is set to inspire optimism, energy and social connection Pantone’s 2019 Colour of the Year will make you want to grab a paintbrush Vibrant, yet mellow, Pantone’s colour of the year for 2019 is Living Coral. Peachy orange with […]

A fresh white paint job with beachy blue accents has brought out the character of this Dunedin cottage by the sea. Find out how you could be our third Resene Colour Home Awards finalist below!   The second Resene Colour Home Awards finalist is a cute coastal cottage Redecorating her 1950s house in Anderson’s Bay, […]

Here’s everything that happened at Simply You’s Colour My Life, Wellington, 2018 event See inside Simply You’s Colour My Life, Wellington event The Simply You team landed in the city of fabulous food and shopping, Wellington, for this year’s, highly anticipated Colour My Life event. With its characterful interior and sweeping views over the Captial […]

The first finalist of the Resene Colour Home Awards drew creative inspiration from her family’s hobbies and passions. Scroll down to discover how you could also get the chance to win $5000 The first 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist revealed Jessica Cameron used Resene paints to add personality throughout her home, from a monochrome […]

Four interior designers have come together with Sealy to produce entire bedroom looks to be auctioned off to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand These four designer bedroom looks will be auctioned off for charity Dreamed of falling asleep in a room designed by the likes of Alex Walls or Evie Kemp? […]

Get an insider’s look at Simply You’s Colour My Life event at The Northern Club in Auckland. Tickets to Wellington’s event are available now Here’s what happened at Simply You’s Colour My Life event in Auckland On the last Friday of September, Simply You magazine’s readers and experts came together for an exceptional long lunch […]

Whether you need a foot in the door or you want to grow your assets, this collection of do-ups from across New Zealand have serious potential Climb the property ladder with these 7 do-ups from across the country There are two main categories of house hunters – those who go to open homes and fall […]

Get an inside look at the intimate private dinner at the incredible Noble Souls display by Timothy Oulton at Milan Design Week The Noble Souls sofa range brings a whole new level of luxury to lounging A magical dinner held beneath the warm glow of mesmerising Timothy Oulton glass pendants set the tone for a […]

While hitting the Milan Design Week fair grounds, Marcel Gull caught up with Monica Armani, an Italian architect and designer sought by leading furniture brands for the innovative and distinctive style of her work. The enduring modernism and delicate detailing of her Tosca range for Tribù encapsulate her signature design style Why we can’t get enough […]

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winners have crafted a charming country home with a refreshing palette of colours deftly mixed with neutrals. Introducing the Resene Colour Home Awards 2018 winner: Cottage industry You won’t see many plain white walls in Kirsty and David Wraight’s newly built character home in Blenheim. The winners of this […]

Simply You’s most anticipated social event of the season is fast approaching. Join the Simply You team and learn how to incorporate colour into every aspect of your life. TICKETS $150 + booking fee AUCKLAND The Northern Club – Friday, September 28, 12pm SOLD OUT WELLINGTON Wellington Club – Thursday, October 18, 12pm wellingtoncolourmylife.eventbrite.co.nz Held […]

Find out what’s trending in all things interior, plus come away with styling tips and how to find your personal style You’re invited to join Your Home and Garden editorial director Shelley Ferguson at an interior styling event. Shelley will be hosting an update on key trends, alongside a workshop on how to identify your personal […]

What’s new in the homeware scene – from our place to yours 1. Pillows with forest print Make bedtime a tranquil experience with these beautiful linen pillowcases from New Zealand brand Penney & Bennett. This stunning forest print with its array of natural greens would look great teamed with crisp white bedlinen or mixed with […]

The revival of this bedroom with a dark, romantic palette has helped to make this Hastings family home ready for the next generation This dark bedroom revival has transformed this Hastings home Kate and Tim Robinson wanted to create a unique look and feel for the house they purchased from Tim’s parents for their family […]

A DIY spirit and knack for pairing colours has inspired this warm, fresh and inviting home. Discover how you could also get the chance to win $5000 with Resene The fourth Resene Colour Home Awards finalist is a creative 1960s home The walls were mushroom coloured when Haley Williams moved into her 1960s weatherboard house […]

The third finalist of the Resene Colour Home Awards unveils a soft palette in her dreamy farmhouse in Blenheim. We discover how the project brings them one step closer to opening their home as a B&B The third Resene Colour Home Awards finalist is a dreamy modern farmhouse David and Kirsty Wraight’s home reveals their […]

A beautiful family home opens its doors to international travelers who connect with its thoughtfully chosen palette which reminds them of home. Discover how you could also get the chance to win $5000 This family home doubles a boutique bed & breakfast with a thoughtful paint palette A creative Whanganui couple has turned their house into a boutique […]

The first finalists of the Resene Colour Home Awards had fun creating two artistic kids’ rooms. Discover how you could also get the chance to win $5000 The first Resene Colour Home Awards finalist is revealed Having a painter in the family helped to make redecorating a dated 1960s stucco house in Whanganui a breeze. […]

H&M brings its fashion-forward, affordable homeware line to New Zealand with an H&M Home section arriving in the brand’s new Christchurch megastore Interior lovers rejoice as H&M Home opens in Christchurch and Wellington Canterbury interior design fans have reason to celebrate with the New Zealand launch of H&M Home. The on-trend and affordable homeware range […]

An inside look at Simply You’s exclusive reader event Colour My Life, held in the capital city. Inside Simply You’s Colour My Life event in Wellington At the devilishly well decorated Hippopotamus Restaurant and Bar at the QT Museum Wellington hotel, Simply You hosted a luxurious long-lunch for readers to learn about the latest interiors, design, […]

Did you use Resene paints to colour your home? You could win $5000! Enter now!  What we are looking for  Clever interior colour schemes Great use of colour in bedrooms Exciting kids’ rooms Amazing paint projects & features Interesting use of exterior colour Enter now Five finalists will appear in Your Home and Garden, one […]

See all the photos from Simply You’s exclusive reader event Colour My Life An inside look at Simply You’s Colour My Life event Over a long lunch held at Fish at the Hilton Auckland Simply You’s readers and expert panellists enjoyed a stylish afternoon discussing all things interiors, design, beauty and fashion, complete with a […]

Now in its 15th year, the London Design Festival is a celebration of creativity and innovation. We round up our favourite displays from the event Our favourite exhibits from the London Design Festival Every year, the design world turns its eager eyes to the London Design Festival (LDF), one of the world’s most influential design events […]

Fresh from The Block, Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson hit the road in an exciting new series to help potential home buyers find their slice of paradise Slice of Paradise: The exciting new Kiwi home series  As the dust settles from the finale of The Block NZ, Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson join forces again in […]

High-end fashion house Gucci is infiltrating interiors with a home decor collection fit for a fashionista. Get a glimpse of the new range in our gallery Gucci is set to launch its own home décor collection Hold onto your handbags people! Gucci have just announced they will be releasing a home décor collection in September […]

Trend setting homes and the next in cool are found in the latest issue of Simply You Living What you’ll find in the autumn issue of Simply You Living Every new year is guaranteed to bring change, a chance to reflect on what has gone before and to plan for the future. At Simply You […]

IKEA takes indoor gardening to new heights with the launch of The Growroom, a flatpack garden orb designed to encourage growing food at home IKEA launch an indoor garden orb big enough to sit in IKEA have taken flat-pack furniture to whole new level with the announcement of a plywood flat-pack garden orb, so big […]

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced their 15 favourite designs, which just so happen to be some of ours too The New Zealand Institute of Architects names its 15 favourite designs Each year the New Zealand Institute of Architects chooses the country’s best buildings. A jury of architects (including a practitioner from abroad) […]

We count down the top 10 most read home features on Homes to Love for 2016. Find out if your favourite story made it into the finals Top 10 Homes to Love of 2016 1. The Block NZ winners Brooke and Mitch invite us inside their Queenstown home 2.  Kim Dotcom’s ex mansion hits the market […]

The iconic Chambers & Station buildings have stood proudly for over 100 years, and soon a select few will be able to call these luxury spaces home Auckland’s latest luxury offering comes in a historical package For over 100 years the Chambers & Station buildings have stood as proud landmarks in the leafy Auckland suburb […]

Bright, zesty and perfect for inspiring a much-needed fresh start to the new year. Discover Pantone’s colour pick for 2017 Pantone announce the colour of the year for 2017 For over 50 years Pantone have been the world-renowned authority on all things colour and every December they announce the highly anticipated Colour of the Year winner. Choosing […]

Simply You’s second Colour My Life event was a big hit with Christchurch readers with tickets sold out for the lunch at the city’s popular Chinwag restaurant. Simply You magazine’s Colour My Life Christchurch event Simply You’s editor Naomi Larkin led a panel discussion with special guest speakers including Resene colour consultants Rebecca Long and Brooke […]

Simply You’s exclusive reader event Colour My Life kicked off with a bang this week, with the first event being held at Mantells On The Water in Auckland’s CBD With special guest speakers including Resene colour expert  Sarah Gregory, Design Ambassador for Carpet Court Jane Carolan, Hair stylist and Joico ambassador Nic Apaapa, and a cake decorating course from The Caker’s Jordan […]

Your Home and Garden’s summer homeware range has just landed at Farmers! Homes to Love caught up with Farmer’s assistant buyer Melissa Dos Santos to uncover the new range… A little bit about the range With summer fast approaching, it’s the ideal time to start freshening up your home. The new Your Home and Garden range features […]

It takes a lot of work to corral six men, six different sets and enough stylists, photographers and editors to pull it all together! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at Your Home and Garden’s ‘man-style’ shoot… Take our fun quiz and read the full story: [related_articles post1=”54790″ post2=”54675″]

Seeing the finished image in the magazine, you’d never guess so much time and effort goes into capturing one shot. Here’s a little preview of how a magazine page comes together… Your Home and Garden loves: Arty Nooks Grouped together in carefully curated spaces, your treasures tell a story and come alive when put on display […]

You’ve arrived in Melbourne and eaten your way through the many cafes, enjoyed a cocktail at a laneway bar and feel you’ve done it all – but there are plenty of tours that will show you another side of Melbourne and its regions Eight of the best Melbourne tours Be taken through some of Melbourne’s most […]

From a shortlist of 17 incredible projects in the ‘House’ category in the World Architecture Festival awards, three are from New Zealand. All three of these projects have featured in HOME magazine and on Homes to Love…  Three New Zealand homes named in World Architecture Festival The World Architecture Festival recognises the best architecture from across the globe with […]

The World Architecture Festival is the largest international gathering of architects consisting of an awards, conference and exhibition. Of the 17 projects in the House category, three of them are from New Zealand. All three of these projects have featured in HOME magazine and on Homes to Love. This year’s festival will be held for the […]

The first apartment ever to open in the Eiffel Tower has been unveiled, built in celebration of soccer championship the UEFA Euro 2016. Watch the video of its creation below! The apartment was constructed in just 48 hours by HomeAway – the sponsor and providor of fan accomodation for the champiosnhop.  French interior designer Benoît Leleu […]

Need a little styling inspiration for when entertaining this winter? Join Fiona Hugues of Gatherum Collectif at Un Deux Trois in Auckland’s Herne Bay. She’ll share some of her essential tips for styling a table. It’ll be all you need to make your winter soirees truely wonderful! The event will take place from 5.30pm, starting at 6pm, on Wednesday June […]

Academy Award winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin has collaborated with Mokum on Paradiso, a new fabric collection which celebrates tropical colour and exuberance. Paradiso is Martin’s third collection and first indoor/outdoor range for the James Dunlop Textiles brand and is influenced by her work on the recently opened Faena Hotel in Miami, which […]

Welcome to The Colour Issue of Simply You Living, your go-to guide for all your home décor and design inspiration. Many people avoid using colour in their home because they are uncertain, even nervous, about how to make it work or because they prefer a more neutral palette, but we are challenging you to add […]

Art enthusiasts will be in their element at the upcoming Auckland Art Fair, due to take place at The Cloud on Queen's Wharf

Colour blocking needn’t be confined to your wardrobe – the Simply You Living team prove it’s just as appropriate for interiors in this behind-the-scenes video See more in the magazine, on sale 23 May.

Homes to Love caught up with Freedom Furniture’s New Zealand buyer Myelz Moss to chat about their recent collaboration with cult Australian print designers Blacklist Q+A with Freedom’s  Myelz Moss Myelz, how did the collaboration with Blacklist come about? After working with a local candle supplier for quite some time over in Australia, we had thought it […]

The 2016 Auckland Architecture Awards reveal that one housing category remains relatively weak in quality even as its quantity is rapidly increasing, and that’s apartments In this year’s Auckland Architecture Awards the housing category was hotly contested, with a huge number of quality homes to choose from. While the housing awards were plentiful, the judges […]

Auckland best buildings have been announced in the Auckland Architecture Awards 2016, ranging from a pink bike path built from an old motorway, to an idyllic small housing project Winners in the Auckland Architecture Awards announced Reworked heritage buildings, a new and already much-loved library and a small mausoleum are just a few of this year’s recipients of Auckland Architecture […]

As Auckland’s median house price creeps above $800,000 for the first time, we take a look at what $820,000 will get you in today’s overheated property market The stats -The median price of the more than 3000 houses sold in Auckland last month rose $70,000 to $820,000, the first time it’s broken $800,000 -The city’s median price was up from […]

A once neutral-toned Lower Hutt home has been given an injection of colour and personality through the use of bold paint and wallpaper choices and clever, cohesive styling First impressions can be deceiving. From the outside, this 1930s former state house looks like many others in the surrounding Lower Hutt streets. But pass through the […]

 Environmentally conscious entrepreneur Graham Hill set out to fit 92 square metres of functionality into his New York apartment, measuring only 39 square metres Digitally-savvy Graham Hill turned this design challenge into a competition which he hosted on a crowd-sourcing website. The response was amazing, with over 300 entries submitted from all over the world. […]

One of New Zealand’s most distinguished and magnificent properties was on the market – previous residents include Kim Dotcom and the Crisco family The stats Designed by: Renowned architect Graham Price Location: Coatesville, Auckland House area: 2,375²| Land area: 22,635 hectares of land including a private, manicured parkland with sculptures, native plantings, vineyard and even a lake and […]

After 18 months of brainstorming, sourcing, samples and swatches, the first Your Home and Garden for Farmers homeware range is finally in store! The Your Home and Garden for Farmers range is not just beautiful, but functional and affordable. The Winter 2016 range includes tableware, kitchenware, bathroomware, bedlinen and gorgeous decor pieces in a sophisticated […]

The biggest interior trends of 2015 offered something for everyone – jewel tones were back in favour, as were more muted pastels; pattern took off and simple Scandi looks remained strong. Put simply, the trends of 2015 covered it all [related_articles post1=”38748″ post2=”32142″]

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena is the recipient of the 2016 Pritzker Prize. He discusses the inspiration behind his work in this compelling video   “The most simple verbs – studying, eating, meeting resting – those verbs in the end make our lives. And those verbs happen in nouns – offices, schools, houses parks. Architecture tries to give the […]

Alejandro Aravena of Chile has been selected as the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. We take a look at his work, which includes remarkable buildings in Chile, China, Switzerland and the US. Aravena, 48, is an architect based in Santiago, Chile. He is the 41st laureate of the Pritzker Prize, the first Pritzker Laureate from Chile, and […]

Meet the Lotus Bud, the latest addition to the Lotus Belle glamping family With camping season just around the corner, glampers will be pleased to hear that tent connoisseur Lotus Belle has just released a smaller and lighter version of the  signature ‘Lotus Belle’.  Weighing in at just 26kgs with a 2.7m diameter, it’s a travel size Lotus Belle […]