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A makeover resulted in a functional 1970s inspired kitchen

A makeover resulted in a functional 1970s inspired kitchen

A kitchen makeover borrows from the past to forge a new, timeless way of living Meet & greet Tara Morrison (occupational therapist), Scott Jackson (CFO), and children Ronnie, two, and Margot, eight months. The property A renovated 1930s cottage in New Plymouth. Tara Morrison just can’t get enough of her kitchen. “At night we sit […]
Six ways to update your kitchen

Six ways to update your kitchen

A kitchen renovation can take months and thousands of dollars, but a quick revamp is low-cost and near effortless. It’s the “I just woke up like this” of makeovers that will transform this busy space overnight Update your appliances (or hide them away) Appliances like a toaster or kettle see a lot of daily wear […]
6 kitchen benchtop materials to consider for your next renovation

6 kitchen benchtop materials to consider for your next renovation

When it comes to your making a kitchen benchtop material comparison, do the research first. It’s one of the most hard-working surfaces in your home. Here’s help to choose your material wisely and get the best kitchen benchtop material for your needs. No longer shut away behind closed doors, modern kitchens not only where meals […]
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How to give your kitchen a custom makeover that won’t break the bank

How to give your kitchen a custom makeover that won’t break the bank

Customising the design for your kitchen reno has never been easier. Discover how this home achieved its bespoke makeover and find out how you can have one too Kitchen after. Longing to fix your kitchen’s annoying layout or change those dated finishes, but find the idea of renovating too daunting? The good news is that […]
10 pantries that will make you want to de-clutter

10 pantries that will make you want to de-clutter

Whether they’re butler’s pantries, sculleries or storage cupboards, these homes give us major pantry inspo. Check them out below Top tips for re-organising your pantry Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan from Simplify My Home share their top tips for giving your pantry a makeover: Remove Take everything out. Discard Get rid of food that has […]
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Kristina Rapley takes us inside her newly renovated mid-century kitchen

Kristina Rapley takes us inside her newly renovated mid-century kitchen

  Replacing the kitchen in this mid-century West Auckland home was all about balancing period detail with practicality Meet + greet Kristina Rapley, 32 (editor of Your Home & Garden, on maternity leave), Ashton Lines-Sherwood, 32 (Starleaton NZ country manager), and Tallulah, 1 month, plus Blue the Lab and Bell Belles the cat. Tell us about […]
Why moving the kitchen was the best decision this homeowner made

Why moving the kitchen was the best decision this homeowner made

Enlisting the help of a kitchen designer made all the difference for this family, who got their ideal bespoke space Budget $10,000 Total spend $17,000 Time frame 3 months What was wrong with your original kitchen? Sarah Ashton: Our kitchen was very small and stuck at the end of the house. I had a water […]
This glam black and white kitchen balances family practicality with style

This glam black and white kitchen balances family practicality with style

A 1990s kitchen was updated with chic black-and-white finishes and given a new, family-friendly layout Budget $45,000 Total spend $48,000 Time frame 3 weeks What was wrong with your original kitchen? Sarah Lee: The big thing we didn’t like about the original layout was that the gas hob was in the middle of the island, […]