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Open, airy kitchen with white cabinets, hanging chair, and a person in motion. Upper loft with stairs and slanted ceiling.

This barn-style home is a bohemian sanctuary

Building a house on your own isn’t for the faint of heart, but this eight-month project resulted in a home made with love for a young Gisborne family meet & greet Joseph (construction company owner/director) and Angelique Gloistein (hair salon owner and entrepreneur), Dublin, eight, Atlas, seven, and Texas, three. the property Three-bedroom, barn-style home […]
See how this Waiheke Island bach became the perfect family home

See how this Waiheke Island bach became the perfect family home

Part-time Waiheke Islanders created the perfect family home away from home meet & greet Susannah (interior designer at Island Interiors) and Paul Matheson (financial controller), River, 12, Sunday, eight, Violet, six, and Domino the dog. the property A ’50s bach on Waiheke Island that has been variously added onto over the years. It doesn’t take […]
Living room with beige sofa, green cushions, wooden coffee table, cactus plants, wooden door, and abstract wall art.

This Italian holiday home blends modern design with natural materials

Ancient history blends with modern design and natural materials at a rustic Italian holiday home near the Adriatic Sea meet & greet Olenka Airasca (singer and interior designer), her partner Andrea (interior design) and their son Noah. the property Two-bedroom historic Salento farmhouse-turned-holiday house near Ostuni, Puglia, Italy. In the Salento countryside, with the blue […]
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This former bach is now a colourful, coastal home

This former bach is now a colourful, coastal home

After living life in fast forward, a young family has created a holiday-at-home haven where they can stop and exhale Meet & Greet Pearl Delaney-Girdlestone (One & Only and Hendrix creative director) and Cruze McFarlane (One & Only and Hendrix business director), Atlas (19 months), and Rocket the Boston terrier. The Property Renovated four-bedroom, two […]
Cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree, lit with lights, next to a sofa and wrapped gifts.

This art deco home is the perfect festive minimalism inspiration

The owners of a renovated ’50s house with cool art deco features prepare for a festive day of fun Meet & Greet  Erica Jane Wilson (artist and photographer), Colin Wilson (concrete layer) and children, Kyla, 12, Leon, 10, Mahli, five, and Nash, two. The Property A four-bedroom, 1950s art deco home in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. […]
This Danish home is a lesson in creating cosiness with feminine pastels

This Danish home is a lesson in creating cosiness with feminine pastels

Danish interior design shop owner Ann-Sophie Ulka’s home is decorated in colours that give lots of positive energy. Come December she dials up the festive cosiness factor with beautiful and feminine pastels Meet & Greet Ann-Sophie Ulka Faust (entrepreneur and owner of the interior shop Fabrek), her husband Kasper (CEO of Fabrek) and their sons, […]
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This modern coastal dream house is the perfect backdrop for a summer Christmas

This modern coastal dream house is the perfect backdrop for a summer Christmas

With its white palette, open-plan spaces and materials inspired by the ocean, this new home is a beautiful reflection of the family who live here and the perfect backdrop for a colourful ’70s-style Christmas Meet & Greet Rhiannon Swan (wedding and events planner), her husband Cameron Swan (managing director of a commercial innovation company), and […]
Modern living room with large windows, lush landscape view, cozy seating, rustic coffee table, and a fireplace.

The design of this statement Raglan home pays tribute to its views

     An artist sketched a house open to the views with a nod to the local birdlife in 2019.  Two years later, the vision was realised and he and his family moved into the home on a hill in Raglan Meet & Greet Simon Dickey (artist and photographer), Sarah Schultheiss (window dresser) and Tahli, eight […]
This family home has a moody, hotel vibe

This family home has a moody, hotel vibe

Sleek, low-maintenance and with a five-star hotel vibe was the design brief for this family home in Ōmokoroa Meet & greet Andrea Howden (construction business manager), Steve Howden (operations in construction industry), Thea, eight, Phoebe, three, and Riley the dog. The property A three-bedroom house in Ōmokoroa. When the pandemic happened in Aotearoa in 2020, […]
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Modern house with large windows, person sitting on patio with a dog, grassy lawn under a blue sky.

See inside this weatherboard home set on an acre paradise

A couple downsized to an acre paradise and built a house with everything they need in South Auckland Meet & greet Virginia and Alan Henderson, Ruby the Labrador and Lulu the Birman. 1 The design When Virginia and Alan Henderson spotted a farm that had been subdivided in Pukekohe East five years ago, they fell […]
This cottage in the woods has a seamless transition between house and nature

This cottage in the woods has a seamless transition between house and nature

Danish architecture with a Japanese twist creates a fluid transition between house and nature Meet & greet Andreas Jorgensen (landscape architect), Mikkel Hybel Fonsskov (journalist and editor at a publishing house), and Martha the Labradoodle. The property Newly constructed architect-designed cottage. The house is 72sqm with an annex of 10sqm located on a densely wooded […]
This Auckland barn transports you to 18th-century Europe

This Auckland barn transports you to 18th-century Europe

A modern Auckland home is treated to an 18th-century European makeover of mythic proportions Meet & greet Claire Crosbie (visual merchandiser), her two children Luke, 23, and Sophie, 21, and poodle mix Sasha. The property A three-bedroom converted barn in Auckland. From the outside, you wouldn’t know Claire Crosbie’s unassuming Auckland house looks like a miniature […]
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Pink sofa with cushions in a bright living room, wooden coffee table, rug, and potted plant by a window.

Peek inside this designer’s colourful home

When designer and maker Dani Dean took on a sentimental family project, both her creative compass and her heart were on the line Meet & greet Dani Dean (interior designer and design studio owner), her husband James Dean (electrician and co-founder of a warehouse space for events and creatives), and their sons, Dallas, six, and […]
A cozy wooden cottage with a surfboard, outdoor dining area, and string lights, surrounded by lush greenery.

Take a look inside this idyllic holiday home

Light and balance work with nature and a slow lifestyle at this idyllic holiday house in Denmark meet & greet Rikke Moldrup Rasmussen (Slow fashion and home textile company owner), Flemming Moldrup (writer and TV presenter), his daughter Yoko, 14, and her son Gilbert, 25, and daughter Molly, 18. the property Three-bedroom ’50s holiday cottage, […]
Outdoor patio with two people seated at a table, a dog nearby, and a modern house in the background.

This couple left the city to build their home on an avocado farm

When a couple traded their busy city life for a country idyll, they also seized upon the chance to build a new home Meet & greet Alistair Niven (business development manager for Nugreen Solutions) and Carol Palmer (grower board director for Trevelyans) and Storm the Labrador. 1 Background Alistair Niven and Carol Palmer were living […]
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This Auckland terrace is full of playful art

This Auckland terrace is full of playful art

The Grey Lynn family home of Hej Hej co-founder Alice Isles is as upbeat and playful as her fashion brand, but on a grander canvas meet & greet Alice Isles (co-owner of clothing brand Hej Hej), Mike Isles (corporate finance advisor), and their twin daughters, Madeleine and Matilda, both six, and Chewy the cat. the […]
This former rental property becomes home for two happy families

This former rental property becomes home for two happy families

Meet the people who converted the ground floor of this ex-rental property meet & greet Brendon Veysey (police officer), Tori Veysey (graphic designer), Van, seven, Cruz, four, and Billy, 18 months. The property An eight-bedroom, two-storey home in Cambridge. What started out as a bit of a joke between friends, has resulted in something a […]
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Modern two-story house with large windows, balcony, green lawn, and a pool in the foreground under cloudy skies.

This Omokoroa home has stunning views from every room

A couple finally found the view they always wanted and built a house around it Meet & greet David (consulting engineer) and Shelley Proctor (pharmacist) and Bella and Chloe the schnauzers. David and Shelley Proctor always had a house with a view on their wish list, it just took them a while to find it. […]
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This clifftop home took inspiration from its rugged surroundings

This clifftop home took inspiration from its rugged surroundings

A split-level house set into a clifftop took design inspiration from the rugged Taranaki coastline Meet & greet  Sally McDonald (interior designer and founder of The Arc Dept, a creative studio specialising in door hardware and custom resin designs), her husband Nick O’Dea (engineer), their children, Ted, five, Peta, three, Elle, one, and Ian the […]
An 1800s workman’s cottage is now a delightful family home

An 1800s workman’s cottage is now a delightful family home

A rundown cottage, which was discovered online, has been renovated into a spacious home after a lot of hard graft and help from family Meet & greet  Thom (airline pilot) and Elysia Shanks (stay-at-home mum), and James, eight, Josh, four, and Isaac, 16 months. A tiny workman’s cottage built in the 1800s and in original […]
See how this artist injected colour into her childhood home

See how this artist injected colour into her childhood home

When an artist purchases and renovates her childhood home, the result is a special and joyful place to live Meet & greet  Prudence (artist) and Damian Oliveri (building and construction company founder), Theodore, eight, Luella, four, Greta the mini dachshund and Humphrey the short-haired pointer. The property A renovated mid-century beach house. When abstract artist […]
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Colorful room with green walls, patterned textiles, a blue robe, wicker hats, vintage furniture, art, and a red table.

An Italian terrace house is bursting with colour

Artist Ludovica Basso opens the doors to her colourful stone house by the Italian Riviera Meet & greet  Ludovica Basso aka Clorophilla (illustrator). The property Ligurian stone house and art B&B in Borgio Verezzi, Italy. From the terrace of her home A Crueza, so named because “I liked this word for its sound”, Italian illustrator […]
Family of four smiling in a modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and plants by the window.

This little home by the sea is full of art

A lot of heart and a great deal of art fills this tiny, two-storey home by the sea Meet & greet Lottie Consalvo (artist), James Drinkwater (artist) Vincenzo, eight, Hester, five, and border collie Bella. Early each morning before her family rises, artist Lottie Consalvo walks her dog along the beach close to her home. […]
Modern house with black roof and pool in a green, fenced landscape under clear blue sky with hills in the background.

How this couple built a stunning pavillion-style home in Manawatū

A couple in the building industry liked a semi-rural location so much, they bought and built in the area twice Meet & greet Hayden (builder) and Ashleigh Dam (nurse educator), George, three, and Dani the cat. 1 The Design Given Hayden and Ashleigh Dam own a building company, they have a tendency to spend only […]
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Modern kitchen with marble island, bar stools, open shelving, and view of laundry room. Large windows and sliding door.

How this Olympic gold medallist renovated his Cambridge home

In search of a new challenge, Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray turned a fast-flip house into one worthy of being a forever home Meet & greet Eric Murray (business development manager and two-time Olympic gold medallist), his girlfriend Thea Lyle, and his son Zac, 10. When you’ve already conquered the world, where do you look […]
This visual artist’s home doubles as a studio

This visual artist’s home doubles as a studio

Paintings and an eclectic mix of furniture live in harmony at an apartment that is both home and studio to Cecilie Hertz and her family Meet & greet Cecilie Hertz (visual artist and owner of Atelier Absalon). The idea behind Atelier Absalon is to present art in home spaces so potential buyers can more easily […]
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This coastal home is bursting with colour

This coastal home is bursting with colour

A love affair with colour has transformed this coastal home into a blushing beauty Craving open space in the midst of lockdown, Amber Armitage purchased a small bach in beachy Mangawhai. Her “let it be” approach to paint has paid off by the bucketload, letting the small rooms remain dark and moody while the light-filled […]
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This modern family home invites nature inside

This modern family home invites nature inside

A nature-loving family are the embodiment of Scandi style, embracing comfort inside while still connected to the outside Meet & greet Elisabeth Ritola (works in the health care sector), Markku Hirvonen (aviation sector professional) and Lucas, eight. Elisabeth Ritola and Markku Hirnoven’s house, Villa Lume, was built on a plot of land by a forest. […]
This enterprising couple turned a 90’s brick house into a stunning home

This enterprising couple turned a 90’s brick house into a stunning home

It wasn’t their first choice, but a brick house with valley views proved to be the perfect fit for this enterprising couple Meet & greet Nikki and Luke Hobbs (building and interiors company directors), Australian shepherd Aya, terrier Chelsea and palomino pony Rosé. Sometimes, when one door closes, another opens, as was the case for […]
Modern wood-paneled house with large windows, people inside at a table, mountain view in the background.

Full height sliding doors maximise the views for this Wānaka home

When a Timaru family built a holiday home in picturesque Wānaka, space and views were what they most craved Meet & greet Craig Fraser, Natalie Cameron, Aggie, 10, Oscar, eight, Ellie, six, and Yogi the cavoodle. When Craig Fraser came across a section in Wānaka with expansive views of Lake Wānaka and the surrounding mountains […]
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A ’70s house lacking in charm gets remodelled with hints of Mad Men

A ’70s house lacking in charm gets remodelled with hints of Mad Men

A New Plymouth couple rewrote history to give a charmless ’70s house a large dose of right-on retro appeal Home Profile: Meet & greet: Blair (operator off-shore oil and gas) and Karen Prichard (owner/manager of Social Kitchen and Monica’s Eatery). Good bones. It’s the carrot that lures would-be renovators, motivating them to pour all their […]
A modern wooden house exterior with large windows, outdoor seating, and lush potted plants under a clear blue sky.

Take a look at this coastal home in New Plymouth

Much-loved travel mementos find new life at a coastal home in New Plymouth Meet & greet Delwyn McCurdy (real estate consultant) and Craig Hooper (truck repairs) and their two dogs, Ted and Oscar, and Marley the cat. For Delwyn McCurdy and Craig Hooper, it didn’t matter what their next house looked like, it mattered where […]
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This cedar-clad Raglan home has stunning views to the sea

This cedar-clad Raglan home has stunning views to the sea

A family exchanges cramped apartment life in Southeast Asia for a large, cedar-clad coastal home in Raglan Going from living in a small apartment in Singapore to a 400sqm home on a lifestyle block in Raglan is extreme. But, for one couple and their daughters that’s exactly what they did. “They were after a lifestyle […]
This heritage home is modernised using a monochrome palette

This heritage home is modernised using a monochrome palette

A heritage home’s contemporary update was shows how to perfectly juxtapose classic black and white Meet & greet Jess and Sam Hunter, and their daughters ranging from six to 13: Bea, Lily, Olive and Ellie, plus Willow the Labrador. After living in a 1950s weatherboard cottage for some time, interior designer Jess Hunter and her […]
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This historic Wellington apartment’s eclectic style brings it to life

This historic Wellington apartment’s eclectic style brings it to life

A passion for the beautiful and eclectic reflects the occupants of this historic Wellington apartment Meet & greet Andre Afamasaga (human rights advocate) and flatmate Paul Whiting (Ministry of Education lead). The old Aulsebrooks factory in the middle of Wellington hasn’t been making iced animal biscuits in years. Instead, the historic building is now an […]
A woman sits on a green sofa with two dogs in an art-filled living room with abstract paintings on the wall.

See how these homeowners created their dream home in Kaukapakapa

An artist plus a builder equals a perfect creative partnership to construct this cosmopolitan-meets-rural retreat from scratch Meet & greet Rae (artist) and Nick Prentis (builder) and their dogs, Dougal, Huckleberry and Beauregard. When people wax lyrical about their dream home, what they usually mean is a house that ticks all the practical boxes for […]
Modern open-plan living and dining area with glass walls, overlooking a green landscape in bright sunlight.

Take a look inside this new build inspired by a mid-century family home

An architecturally significant post-war home was the design inspiration and sentimental impetus behind this coastal abode Meet & greet Sally (town planner and project manager) and Matt McGarry (electrician and solar power installation company director), Jasper, 11, Duke, nine, Sonny, five, and samoyed retriever cross Shelby. The options are endless when you build from scratch, […]
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Bright, modern living room with pink walls, green plants, white furniture, and geometric rug pattern.

Life looks rosy in this blush-toned city apartment

Life is looking rosy for an apartment-dwelling couple who have an eye for colour and design Meet & greet Chantal Assinck (location agency owner) and Tom Klomberg (HR consultancy owner). Chantal Assinck and her partner Tom Klomberg live on the third floor of an apartment building located in the heart of a busy city situated […]
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Bright colours and bold patterns bring this country home back to life

Bright colours and bold patterns bring this country home back to life

Relocating to the country allowed an interiors stylist to create her dream maximalist home Meet & Greet: Emily (interiors stylist) and Charlie Mellor (bike company general manager). When Emily Mellor and her husband Charlie found their dream home in the countryside, it was clearly meant to be.  At the time, in summer 2015, it was […]
Take a look at this striking black-clad Hobsonville home

Take a look at this striking black-clad Hobsonville home

When a couple of empty nesters decided to downsize, it was a chance to design and build exactly what they wanted Meet & greet Kim (database administrator) and Neil Ford (programme manager for a large engineering company) and cavoodle Otten Ford. 1 The Design After Kim and Neil Ford’s three children left home – one […]
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Family standing on a porch; two children sit in a hanging chair, and two adults stand beside them in front of a modern house.

See inside this light and spacious Riverhead home

Sustainability and a love of nature are some of the design elements that inspired this countryside-loving family’s new-build Meet & greet Kate Crooks (interior designer at Kate Crooks Design), Jesse Crooks (builder and co-owner of Astute Build), Willow, six, and Siena, four. An interior designer and a builder make a handy combination. Throw in an […]
Modern patio with a pool, wooden deck, white sofa, umbrella, and plants against a black and gray house exterior.

This new build in Palmerston North takes a design cue from Bali

No strangers to renos and hard work, a Manawatū couple pooled their formidable talents to build the perfect Bali-inspired retreat Meet & greet Blair and Rebecca McDonald (residential building company owners), Ryder, 11, Indy, eight, Tilly, six, and French bulldog Zinzan. If lockdowns have taught us anything, it’s that a home you love being in […]
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Bright living room with white decor, shelves, an orange painting, and a marble fireplace.

This spacious home is an exercise in luxurious minimalism

A couple on a mission for more space found just what they needed – and it was practically on their doorstep Serendipity was surely at play when Melissa and Marc Gibson embarked on their most recent house-hunting exercise. “With the arrival of our son Hugh four years ago, we quickly realised we had outgrown our […]
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A home office with a desk, chair, and wall adorned with colorful framed artwork on a yellow background.

See inside this jewellery designer’s colourful home

Sandra Barrio von Hurter’s colourful jewellery is adored for the way it brightens up Zoom calls – and she has a home to match Meet & greet Sandra Barrio von Hurter (jewellery maker), Felix von Hurter (businessman), and Frida, one. Sandra Barrio von Hurter lives and breathes colour, from the cheeky cherries that dangle from […]
Family of four smiling and sitting on a white sofa in a living room setting.

Professional house flippers share their secret to success

A serious health crisis led to career changes for an enterprising couple who share their demo-to-reno secrets Meet & greet Tyge (project manager/ house flipper) and Christina Dellar (interior designer/house flipper), Valor, six, and Zeph, three. There are certain times in married life when you question your partner’s thinking. A very dated old bach in […]
Modern house with wood-paneled exterior, large windows, and porch with seating area set in a lush green landscape.

This Mangawhai home mirrors the easy living lifestyle of the area

Leaving the city and heading north to embark on a new build was a happy leap of faith for a savvy young family Meet & greet Joel Mowat (director of Movewell Physio), Jess Mowat (mum/teacher), Sailor, four, Xanthe, three, and Sullivan, one. For the former Auckland couple Jess and Joel Mowat, trading the big smoke […]
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Modern dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, computer screen, and coat hangers on a light-colored wall.

This new build in Northland embraces simplicity in its design

Designer Hannah Whitehead finds balance in a newly built home that prioritises simplicity Meet & greet Hannah (creative) and Dylan Whitehead (mechanic), Frankie, seven, Leo, four, and Riley the retrodoodle. If there was one word Hannah Whitehead kept returning to when picturing life in her family’s new build, it was ‘calm’. The creative lead at […]
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Person walking on a wooden deck overlooking the sea, surrounded by pergolas and greenery.

This old agricultural ruin has become a tiny house overlooking the sea

An intimate project that’s a tribute to slowness You can only get there on foot by taking an ancient Napoleonic trail through a forest that’s a tangle of chestnut trees and dense vegetation. The small house is made from stone, lime and wood, and clings to the mountain, overlooking the breathtaking panorama of sky and […]
Decorative console table with driftwood base, featuring a lamp, vases, and dried plants against a neutral wall.

Inside a Mediterranean-inspired beach home styled with one-of-a-kind pieces

Having access to some of the best global homewares meant the owners of a Mediterranean-inspired beach home were spoilt for choice. Meet & greet:  Jill & Perry Coleman (furniture and accessory retailers). Everything has meaning in Jill and Perry Coleman’s beautiful and beguiling home by the sea. Jill is a passionate collector who founded a […]
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Modern two-story house with glass walls, a patio, and a rectangular pool, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear sky.

See inside this contemporary Christchurch home with seamless indoor-outdoor flow

Meet & greet Jonathan Kennedy (architect), Fiona McIlraith (commercial manager), Jackson, eight, and Archer, one. Jonathan Kennedy has come home. He grew up on a 1600sqm Merivale site, studded with mature trees a hop, skip and jump from Christchurch’s verdant Hagley Park after his father bought the section when Jonathan was 10 and built a […]
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Black modern house with sloped lawn and outdoor tub under a cloudy sky.

This home celebrates the view with a well-positioned outdoor bath

A home in the hills above Muriwai provides the ideal rural retreat for a couple in need of an escape from city living In the quest to find balance between city and country life, Hannah Gordon and her husband Brooke found it was possible to combine the best of both worlds. Together, they have created […]
This stunning restored villa combines elegant styling with festive florals

This stunning restored villa combines elegant styling with festive florals

An Auckland restored villa has blossomed over the past three years and is now the merriest of places to be for the Goddard family. For Josh and Fiona Goddard, Christmas this year will be their most exciting yet. For the first time, they get to celebrate as a family of four, including adorable toddler Billie […]
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A modern white house with a vintage car and two people near a palm tree.

This modern mid-century new build in Byron Bay is a lesson in style

The decorations are up and the kids excited to spend Christmas in their mid-century inspired home To say the least, this was an ambitious project – a couple with three young children deciding to tackle their vision of designing and building every corner of their home. And so it was that Megan and Mike Fishwick […]
Inside artist Maiko Nagao’s newly renovated home decorated for Christmas

Inside artist Maiko Nagao’s newly renovated home decorated for Christmas

In artist Maiko Nagao Irvine’s newly renovated home DIY comes naturally – as do the Christmas decorations In 2018 Maiko Nagao Irvine and Mike Irvine’s Birkdale home in Auckland graced the cover of Your Home and Garden magazine. Small, cosy and filled with Maiko’s ingenious DIY projects and interior hacks, it was perfect for their […]
Family in a modern kitchen, preparing a meal. Child sits on a stool at the kitchen island.

This 1910 villa got a second chance with an exceptional renovation

A dark and unwelcoming Despicable Me-type villa was reanimated into an Auckland family’s dream home The calm feeling that envelops you as you walk into Chloe and Shaun Lincoln’s home belies the hard work that went into making it the serene space it is today. The 1910s villa wasn’t always this polished – in fact, […]
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Living room with large windows, vintage furniture, lush plants, and a bookshelf.

How this artistic couple gave a historical Wellington apartment new life

It must have been fate that led two globe-trotting Royal New Zealand Ballet leading lights to a neglected, historical Cuba Street penthouse apartment in Wellington Before settling in Wellington as the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s artistic director, Patricia Barker and her husband Michael Auer had only spent three days on a whistle-stop tour of the […]
This captivating Cape Town home is filled with colour and quirk

This captivating Cape Town home is filled with colour and quirk

An ’80s suburban bungalow in Cape Town was given a charming makeover by its owner Kirsten Goss with the use of colour, quirk and a disco ball Rows of cacti, china dogs, a wacky cluster of retro flush-mounted lights on the wall, and a glass cabinet brimming with vintage cameras – all before you have […]
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Two people with dogs on porch of a cottage, surrounded by plants and trees, with a glimpse into a cozy interior.

Inside interior designer Neale Whitaker’s freshly renovated farmhouse

Take a tour of style aficionado and TV personality Neale Whitaker’s freshly renovated home After 10 years of holidaying in rental properties, Love It or List It Australia host Neale Whitaker and his partner David Novak-Piper decided to take the plunge and relocate from their home in Sydney. It was here in this blessed location […]
Alt text: "Christmas tree beside staircase with wicker baskets and greenery in a bright hallway."

This charming Sussex home takes a natural approach to Christmas decor

As the weather warms in the Antipodes, a nature-loving interior designer and her family in Sussex celebrate the cosy pleasures of an English Christmas When searching for zero cost, sophisticated festive styling ideas, interior designer Maria Le Mesurier, the creative force behind WoodEdit, likes to make her home Christmas ready using nature’s best. “Dressing our […]
Modern kitchen with black tiles, gray cabinets, coffee machine, red mixer, and patterned floor.

This intriguing arts and crafts home is a testament of attention to detail

A New Plymouth couple’s arts and crafts home is the result of time, patience and meticulous attention to detail Ros McKenzie hadn’t even driven all the way up the driveway when she realised she’d fallen in love. She and husband Craig had been alerted to the New Plymouth arts and crafts home where their good […]
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Modern living room with large windows, a TV above a fireplace, abstract art, and a chair near a potted plant.

Inside a low-maintenance inner-city home designed to capture the light

An architect designed this sun-drenched home to perfectly suit a couple with plans of retiring When architect Richard Furze was approached by a design-conscious husband and wife for his professional opinion on a site in Ōmokoroa in the Bay of Plenty, his immediate response was, “Yeah, this is great.” Although it was a reasonably compact […]
An 8 year renovation turns a dated house into a dream home

An 8 year renovation turns a dated house into a dream home

A dark and dreary home is polished until sparkling light and bright. Take a tour of this inspiring renovation below When Brydhi Williamson first spotted this Alexandra home online, she was sure it was a diamond in the rough. Beneath the burgundy walls, crazy cottage wallpaper, dark wooden panelling and cluttered interior was her and […]
Bright kitchen with skylight, pink cabinets, houseplants on windowsill, books, and wooden chairs around a table.

A refurbished basement apartment is tastefully transformed

Driven by a highly refined taste and a love for plants and flowers, a TV producer has radically refurbished a basement apartment “I really wanted to create a space that felt completely separate from the bustling city outside,” says Rosie Rockel, who works in the entertainment industry as a television producer, when asked about her […]
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Modern house with glass walls, blue lounge chairs, and an infinity pool overlooking a scenic landscape at sunset.

How this opulent family home achieves its resort-style look

This opulent family home was also designed to be luxury accommodation for guests to completely relax in a resort-style setting When expats Stuart and Rochelle Wilson were living in Hong Kong for 15 years, they dreamed of returning to New Zealand to build their dream home as “a place where people came to just exhale”. […]
A woman in a blue floral dress and a man in a green shirt in a bright, plant-filled living room.

Inside an inner-city oasis inspired by overseas trips and a love of Star Wars

A well-travelled Auckland family’s light and airy home, which overlooks a valley, features beautiful reminders of their overseas trips Far-flung destinations might be off the table for now but for freelance writer Helene Ravlich and her family, every day at home reminds them of their travels. She and husband Jooles Clements bought their early 1900s […]
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How this designer transformed a derelict mattress factory into a comfortable home

How this designer transformed a derelict mattress factory into a comfortable home

Designer Lynda Gardener mixes old and new with the found and the collected to create a warm sense of whimsy in her inner-city home Lynda Gardener, an interior decorator and owner of boutique accommodation, is an avid collector. Her warehouse home is filled with countless treasures she has slowly collected throughout the years. What is […]
Bright living room with pink walls, colorful furnishings, floral rug, and large arched lamp; two armchairs by window.

A charming seaside cottage awash with pretty pastel hues

Jo Lavender and Rob Newland’s coastal cottage blends sorbet shades and vintage fabrics, for a home that’s cosy and chic After visiting a pretty coastal town a few years ago, Jo Lavender and Rob Newland fell in love with the idea of a home by the sea. They’d stayed at a local hotel recently renovated […]
A family of four stands on the porch of a white house with decorative trim and roses.

A well-loved two-bedroom cottage gets a modern makeover

There’s no place like home for this young family, who have breathed glorious new life into their cottage home What began as the chance to transform a dilapidated cottage into a dream home to be sold to another family, soon became so much more for builder Dale Cheesman and his wife Gemma Sampson. To the […]
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Cliffside modern house with ocean views, featuring a glass balcony and potted plants under overcast skies.

This striking black-clad home is designed for harsh coastal conditions

Building their dream home ensured this couple got everything they wanted, from Passive House certification to an enviable view across Dunedin The design As intrepid DIYers with plenty of renovations under their belt, Ilona and Mark Weekley wanted to start with a blank slate that wasn’t constrained by existing structures when they built their Dunedin […]
Modern house with wood siding, large windows, and a sleek entrance surrounded by greenery and trees.

Connection to the outdoors inspired the design of this dynamic home

Childhood memories of the bush and nature inspired the design of this cool home Jane Power grew up on large farm and, as an adult, had visions of waking up and looking out her bedrooom window at lots of trees, something she’s finally managed to do in her new home by award-winning architect David Boyle. […]
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Inside a lovingly renovated Victorian cottage filled with modern style

Inside a lovingly renovated Victorian cottage filled with modern style

After many years living abroad, a small but perfect Auckland cottage caught the homeowner’s eye After years of working abroad, Gretchen Young knew exactly the kind of home she wanted to live in when she returned home to New Zealand: sun-drenched, character-filled and close to all the action in central Auckland. It didn’t take long […]
Contemporary living room with wooden beams, a large dining table, TV, artwork, and plants creating a cozy atmosphere.

This Masterton home mixes grunge-luxe with industrial style and French romanticism

Industrial style, a little French country and grunge luxe is mixed to perfection in this spacious family home in Masterton Building a house from scratch isn’t an easy endeavour, but after working on their first home and loving the process, Masterton locals Danielle (Dani) and Johnny Burkhart took a gamble the hot property market would […]
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A family sits around an outdoor table in front of a modern wooden house with mountains in the background.

This Auckland family swapped city living for adventure-rich Wanaka

A would-be holiday house became a cosy home when this family decided to swap busy city life for adventures in Wanaka For a family that loves getting outdoors and having adventures, suffering through Auckland’s busy commute every working day can only be endured with a ‘grin and bear it’ attitude for so long. The remedy […]