Advice

Look forward to the chilly winter mornings with these tips As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, coaxing yourself out of bed in the morning can feel like a daunting task. When it’s dark, gloomy and raining outside, it certainly seems that winter mornings are designed to keep us snuggled up under […]

Nothing beats jumping into a pool on a hot summer’s day. Here’s what you need to know about installing your own before making the leap While there are many appealing factors to owning a pool it’s not all plain sailing. Pools allow you to have that resort-at-home vibe without the need for travel and becomes […]

A new build can be a daunting task. We’ve pulled together five essential tips for a stress-free start  5 essential first steps to getting a new build off the ground 1. Set your budget. There’s no point buying an expensive piece of land if you can’t afford to build on it. Talk to your bank […]

It can be hard to get access to good-quality fabric and wallpapers that you see in magazines. Alex Fulton helps us track down where to go for the designer goods The best online fabric and wallpaper suppliers in New Zealand Where designers get all their fabric goodies from can seem like a mystery – and […]

Alex Fulton finds a way to integrate a troublesome TV nook and helps a reader track down some designer goods that will fix this ‘dead space’ How to fix the dead space around your TV with clever styling The problem is that the nook the TV and unit occupy is smaller than the sofa. That’s […]

Interior expert Alex Fulton says this is the only rule you need to remember when styling your home’s interior This one easy style hack will transform your interior I think styling comes down to equal parts instinct and knowledge. Quite often I listen to that instinct when I’m trying to work out why something works […]

Your collection of treasured knick-knacks can easily slip into the realm of clutter. Here are some quick tips to help you showcase your special pieces How to stop your collections looking like clutter Look for iconic, locally made pieces and everyday items that can easily be upcycled to add vintage flair to your home. Use […]

Vintage enthusiast Fiona Ralph give us three fail-safe items to shop for, that can easily be upcycled to give your home a unique edge New to secondhand shopping and unsure what to look for? Keep your eyes peeled for quality, New Zealand-made items that will stand the test of time. Look for iconic, locally made pieces […]

Interior design expert James Treble serves up his top 8 tips and considerations to help you create the perfect kitchen design Kitchens sell houses! It’s an old saying, and one that every real-estate agent will agree with. Whatever the size of your home, the kitchen is a room you spend heaps of time in. It’s […]

If you want to update a dark kitchen on a budget or if you’re looking for something with a bit of a wow factor to heat your home, Alex has the answers Do you have any suggestions for a dark and old kitchen that don’t involve spending heaps of money? Working out how you live […]