How this 1920s bungalow was renovated into a modern family home
A fresh face for a new chapter
Explore this Provence-style Waiheke Island retreat
This Waiheke Island holiday home comes complete with vineyard vista
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Inside a coastal home built in harmony with the land
Expect the unexpected in the New Plymouth home of multidisciplinary artist Anneke Moore
This renovation turned a Wellington home into a year-round retreat
The renovation of this Ōwhiro Bay family home has made everyday life even better – and warmer – than previously
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The colourful 1970s home that became this couple’s forever sanctuary
By being intentional and following their gut
rather than thinking about resale value, a couple turned their first home into their forever home
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Inside a 1910 Grey Lynn villa transformed into a light-filled family home
Once dark and unwelcoming, an Auckland villa goes from drab to fab with clever renovating and restoration
Step inside this Californian bungalow with a built-in art studio
Handmade treasures, rich colours and robust finishes speak volumes in this ceramicist’s inner-city family home
La Casa Bianca: Inside this Mediterranean-inspired home
A couple’s time in Europe and the relaxed, modern Mediterranean way of life helped influence their new-build
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The case for year-round outdoor living
A well-designed outdoor space is more than a summer luxury
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Inside an organic minimalist coastal home
Kick off your shoes, sit back and enjoy this contemporary yet relaxed beach retreat with its hint of retro cool
Painted with personality: Inside a folk art-filled home
A maximalist, vintage dream
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Step inside this contemporary Scandi-industrial home
Achieving connection and openness while still having privacy called for some smart solutions for this new-build
Why it’s time to upgrade your bed for a better night’s rest
If your bedroom isn't set up for quality rest, you're missing a major piece of the wellbeing puzzle.
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See inside this coastal Bali-inspired home
Custom designs add character to this relaxed forever home
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How to choose the right pillow for your sleep style
Protectors, pillows, duvets and sheets - how to build a bed worth sinking into.
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The sweet life: Inside a personality-packed modern farmhouse
Home to a young family embracing life on the land
The Block NZ winners Alice & Caleb Pearson’s most ambitious project yet
Inside the completed coastal living properties
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Why custom, New Zealand made furniture is the ultimate home investment
There's something deeply reassuring about furniture that's made by hand close to home.
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Take a tour of this Nordic barn-style family home
Timing, good connections, and a positive attitude led to the home of their dreams
Among the vines: Inside this one-of-a-kind modern country home
Contemporary design with the warmth of rural living
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Jayne Kiely’s expert laundry & garage design tips to add value to your home
In part three of our eight-part series on adding value to your home, our expert looks at the importance of the laundry and garage.
How stylish & smart bedroom furniture can transform your sleep sanctuary
Discover how stylish bedroom furniture can transform your sleep sanctuary. Explore the latest smart designs and clever storage solutions from Harvey Norman.
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Inside a vintage-filled Hamilton home that started with an unexpected purchase
A trip to buy kitten toys resulted in a six bedroom acquisition
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How this Christchurch townhouse was designed to feel like a heritage home
A new-build brings together the beauty and details of a classic character home with all the comforts of modern life
Breakfast at Tiffiney’s: Inside a Napier villa filled with art deco charm
A Napier couple with a passion for acing
a project have reinvigorated their 1910 villa for 21st-century living, but with a stylish splash of art deco glamour
A collector’s dream: Inside a farmhouse filled with unique treasures
A century-old house on a former apple orchard is the perfect backdrop for a lifetime’s worth of collected treasures
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Inside the restoration of a 100-year-old Muriwai villa
Tossing up between living in Auckland or Vancouver came down to a list of requirements
Step inside the stunning revival of this 1925 bungalow
The Gatsby era inspired the opulent restoration of this Roaring Twenties bungalow
Inside a Taupō Bay home designed to disappear into nature
Most weekends, a family escapes to their happy place – a home they built in the Far North
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This Greenhithe home nails the art of bringing the outdoors in
On sunny days, this young family's Auckland home becomes the ultimate example of indoor-outdoor flow
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Style & suds: A sneak peek at Art and Matilda’s laundry midway through its transformation
The Green's laundry is transforming into a serene oasis they're looking forward to spending time in.
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How interior designer Danielle Barclay reimagined her 100-year-old Auckland villa
Crafting beautiful spaces comes naturally to interior designer Danielle Barclay, but redefining her own home was a much more personal project
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Kitchen confidential: Art & Matilda’s new Haier appliances are bringing the heat
The Green family can’t wait to cook up a storm using Haier’s latest product range
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Kasia Stanicich’s dream Christchurch home features a makeup studio
Meticulous planning and family ties brought the content creator's build to life
Inside a light-filled bungalow renovation on Auckland’s city fringe
After years of waiting and setbacks, a dark bungalow was transformed into this family’s perfect forever home
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A 1960s Glendene home has been transformed into a light-filled family haven
To create the ideal family nest, a young family had to contend with some unwelcome wildlife
Expert tips to create a stylish and organised laundry on a budget
Experts tell how to turn the workhorse of the home into an organised and stylish space you’ll want to spend time in
Flow & form: An expert’s guide to designing a stylish kitchen that doesn’t scrimp on function
LaBella Kitchens’ Louise Robertson shares her top tips for nailing function and style in your kitchen design
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Inside a sustainable Nordic-inspired home in rural Canterbury
Embracing the quiet and calm beauty of Finnish design, a barn-style new-build rises in Canterbury
How Real Housewife Chyka Keebaugh merged two apartments into a chic Melbourne penthouse
Merging two apartments into one huge space means all the more room for entertaining
for this sociable couple
Inside a stunning art deco revival in Western Springs
Hands-on management made sure the rebuild of this art deco home was accomplished a couple of weeks before deadline and under budget
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This dusty pink kitchen is the heart of Hercules Noble’s Auckland villa
Thinking pink added the kitchen-sink drama
to the home of self-taught private chef and social media sensation Hercules Noble
Inside MAFS expert John Aiken & Kelly Swanson-Roe’s restored Victorian home
This 19th-century family home in Sydney was love at first sight
Inside architect Amy Hendry’s holiday home in Tata Bay
A sprawling holiday home designed to accommodate and grow an architect’s extended family
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A 100-year old Auckland bungalow gets a Scandinavian-inspired revival
A tired Auckland bungalow was slowly and thoughtfully polished into a rare gem after a five-year glow-up
Minimalism takes centre stage in this modern Wainuiomata barn
Being intentional and choosing neutral colours was the key to creating a calm, minimal environment for this family
A sustainable, energy-efficient barn-style home in the bush
Built for low-tox, family living, this passive solar house sits on 40 hectares of land.
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Inside an Ellerslie villa where English charm meets curated cool
From wainscoting to William Morris furnishings, the decorative details in this breezy Auckland home bring together the old and new.
A waterside wonder designed to maximise the extensive views
Years of dreaming and careful planning have gone into the creation of this spectacular riverside home.
A hidden Ponsonby garden brimming with wildflowers and whimsy
Wild landscaping, dreamy botanicals and Mozart sonatas mingle in a secret urban Auckland garden.
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Home on wheels: Six stunning caravan makeovers that’ll inspire your next adventure
Explore some of the best caravan transformations on Your Home and Garden.
Inside a modern Northcote Point home perfect for a family of four
It was out with the old and in with the new when an Auckland family switched their villa for a stylish modern build.
Impeccable style and attention to detail characterise this family’s forever home
Discovering a glimpse of the sea while standing on their home's roof, this family decided adding another storey was an absolute must.
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These Kiwi actors found their dream home in a Beach Haven, mid-century gem
A mid-century split-level property set in the bush still inspires awe in the couple who bought it six years ago.
Build me up Butter Cup: These classic car enthusiasts take to the road with their butter yellow caravan
Geoff says the hardest part of the remodel was “fitting everything we thought we needed into a small space”.
TV host Jayne Kiely has turned her St Heliers house into the ultimate family abode
As host of Location, Location, Location, Jayne Kiely learnt a few things about what and what not to do when it came to her own home.
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Ginamarie Riley of Ornament shares her classic Christmas decor
Stylist and homewares store owner Ginamarie Riley shares her holiday traditions, old and new.
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
Scandi-style Christmas decorating works a treat in this Mt Eden home
Interior designer Catherine Evans shares her Christmas decorating tips.
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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
This bright Whangaparāoa home radiates joy and positivity all year round
Uninhibited use of colour and pattern delivers a home that’s merry and bright – and not just at Christmas
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
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A 70s brick home transformed by an epic mother-daughter duo
A dynamic mother-and-daughter team were up for the challenge when a 70s brick house at the Mount needed a magical makeover.
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.
Three Birds turn a Sydney bungalow into the ultimate Cali cool family home
The Three Birds team converts a Californian bungalow into a Cali Cool family retreat
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The Block Australia judge Darren Palmer takes us on a tour of his Bondi Beach home
As an interior designer and judge on The Block Australia, it’s no surprise Darren Palmer’s own home is a winner
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 sub-tropical paradise of exotic fruit and fauna, just south of Auckland
Olympian Mohan (Mo) and Niru Patel have nurtured this garden over two decades
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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
Inside a Wellington Japandi-chic home that blends beauty and function
Modern Scandi hygge meets an elegant Japanese design aesthetic in a double pavilion new-build in Wellington.
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
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Inside the quirky Auckland barn-home with brass doors & pink kitchen
This North Shore barn-style home channels the metro glamour of a New York loft, within a quintessentially Kiwi rural setting
This New Plymouth villa has been restored to its former glory, with a few contemporary touches
A DIY couple have worked wonders, taking a turtle approach to the hairy problem of restoring a run-down villa.
Set the scene: Inside Tracy Grant Lord’s thoughtful Auckland apartment
Old and new worked in agreement when an acclaimed scenographer moved from a historic lodge and into a city apartment.
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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.
See inside this pavilion home with a sunken firepit and a wine cellar
Indoor spaces meld seamlessly with the outdoors for relaxed, year-round living
Viarni Bright’s thoughtful transformation blends sustainability with style
Four years of hard mahi and a two-week reno transformed this former Bachelor NZ winner and her fiance’s lifestyle block
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This whimsical Ararimu farmhouse is complete with a Hobbit home
Designed around a charming Ararimu farmhouse, this landscaping couple has created a wonderland for the whole family to explore
Seasoned renovators share their top tips, and their latest transformation
Saving a crumbling Palmerston North villa was a labour of love for this pair of professional renovators who had a clear vision for their heritage home.
This new Long Bay home perfectly displays the owners’ various collections
One couple’s Auckland home has everything they could ever want, including a ‘cyclone bunker’ and display space for their sizeable collections
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Step into a whimsical, picture-book garden, inspired by English woodlands
Step into the picture-book whimsy of a English woodland-inspired garden in Christchurch
Inside Jena and Tyler Koefoed’s Scandinavian-inspired Auckland home
A love of Danish furniture runs deep and true in the hearts of these homeowners
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
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Visual vitamins: Inside Tuscany Hamel’s colourful and creative home
This Christchurch townhouse is a 24/7 serotonin boost, with every corner delivering a shot of colour, humour and vitality
Inside a coastal renovation inspired by Nancy Meyers’ romantic comedies
Taking inspiration from soulful film sets, a couple prepped their coastal home for its close-ups
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.
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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
Home cooked: Foodie Gretchen Lowe used small, strategic changes to revive this Grey Lynn villa
A light spruce was all this Auckland villa needed, while retaining its honest warmth, which is as nurturing and welcoming as a home-cooked meal
From city to country: This couple infused this rural retreat with joy and rigour
Masterfully transformed, this contemporary country home has been opened up to new life.
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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.
Content creator Danni Duncan and her husband Alex show us around their ’60s home
After sharing her home evolution on social media, Danni shares her favourite vintage finds.
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This 1960s Khandallah home gets a modern update
A Wellington home gets a dramatic update with an extension that has kerbside appeal
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An architectural designer and her builder partner added personal flair to this former state house
This crafty couple found the perfect balance of practicality and beauty.
Rachel Soo Thow of The Lit List shows us around her personality-packed townhouse
The Auckland townhouse Thow shares with her partner Samuel Crabtree is a curated treasure trove of nostalgia, graphic skate decks, books galore and iconic design pieces.
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This moody ski weekender was designed to emulate the aesthetics of luxury hotels
Inspired by boutique accommodation, this apartment is a luxurious home with a hotel feel
This beachy, handcrafted Waihi home is a calm oasis
A Waihi couple are grateful for the calm after the storm as they enjoy their handcrafted home.
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
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A maximalist home marries vibrant colour with mid-century style
A family opts for a maximalist home with interiors providing a spectacular show of lilac, green and yellow
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.
