Tucked away up a long drive in suburban Havelock North is a house as flamboyant as its owner. Designed by renowned architects John Scott and Raiford Gardiner in the 1970s, the home is now occupied by Suzanne Beaumont, her husband John and their beloved Maltese poodle cross, Molly. As you walk through the garden to […]

Fashionable floors are the foundation to a blissful bedroom. Here, experts from Carpet Court offer some inspiration on how to create the ultimate in comfort and luxury, starting with a high-quality floor. The team at Carpet Court know floors like no one else. They have flooring showrooms across New Zealand and offer a free, no […]

A well-honed art collection is right at home in this elegant two-storey villa. Photographer: Rebekah Robinson.

This brand new home wasn't exactly love at first sight for the owner

Wendy Hart’s sensitive renovation of her classic 1960s family home gave it a modern edge, while retaining its retro glam appeal Hidden from the street in Auckland’s Remuera stands a striking 1960s home, which has been a haven for just two families in its 50-year lifespan. Owners Wendy and Richard Hart, their son Thomas, 14, […]

Meet and Greet Kate Gardham (stylist, tutor and interior designer) and friends Grace and Linn, as well as Oatis the dog. Budget-friendly bliss in a 1950s bungalow After purchasing her bungalow on Auckland’s North Shore, Kate Gardham looked her fear of heights square in the eye, purchased a ladder, erected a scaffold system and began […]

Vintage opulenceA melting pot of textures, patterns, materials and knick-knacks makes for a vintage-inspired bathroom. Opt for round or hexagonal mirrors and don’t be afraid to have the contents of your cupboards on show – it all adds to the ornate look. Expert advice: Install ambient lighting in the ceiling and incandescent bulbs around the […]

From gleaming metallic tubs to Garden of Eden greenery, there’s a new-season trend to suit every bathroom style.

From alternative natural tubs to Garden of Eden greenery, there’s a new-season trend to suit every bathroom style. Au naturel Natural elements are known to invoke serenity and, when combined, create the perfect bathroom sanctuary. Bring the outside in and incorporate materials like concrete, marble, stone and salvaged wood for a harmonious, organic look. Expert advice: If using […]

This Auckland artist’s work is about capturing memories. She decorates her own home with objects that inspire this reflective process.

A Cape Cod-style home in Taranaki embraces a striking monochromatic palette. Tracey Chilcott smiles to herself when people admire the beautiful renovation job she and husband Alastair have done on their New Plymouth home. The three-storey house was actually built only two years ago, but its traditional appearance has many fooled, says the passionate home […]

“When I have my breakfast,” wrote artist Bill Sutton in his journal in 1992, “I cut off a slice of bread for myself and one for the birds. We are all in it together.” It would have been a simple task for Sutton to throw the bread outside to the birds from the house designed […]

Architect Pam Ingram collaborated with graphic designer Peter Roband to renovate the Arch Hill apartment he shares with his partner Lindsay Spedding. The apartment now has a completely fresh feel without any changes to the existing footprint. “He could visualise what I was talking about,” says Ingram, “and he wanted something that was well-designed. We […]