bathroom renovation

Once lined wall-to-wall with dull Seventies plastic, this bathroom has been transformed into a black, white and pink room of teenage dreams

Part two of our series following in the wake of an Olympic rowing legend as he transforms a grand old villa in Cambridge

Lifted and shifted from its original position, this renovated heritage home now has a level of sophistication the owners adore.

From high fashion to highly functional, here’s what we’ll be wanting in our bathrooms Has there ever been a more exciting time to renovate a bathroom? Style watchers are spotting a plethora of stunning trends that seem likely to last well beyond 2023. The key to their longevity is that they’re all built around one […]

Consider these 10 essential tips if you want to makeover your bathroom for under $10,000 There are a few reasons why you might give your bathroom a facelift. Maybe a big reno will cost too much and you simply want a short-term fix, or perhaps you need to give it a spruce up for sale […]

An ’80s house gets a contemporary update that makes the most of its compact footprint Meet & greet Erin (lawyer) and Ryan Drew (marketing team leader). The property A small 1980s home, converted from two bedrooms to three, and modernised. Small in size but big on charm, Erin and Ryan Drew’s Auckland home not only […]

You can turn a small space into a beautiful bathroom if you employ some clever trickery… Making a small bathroom both functional and stylish can be a challenge. But it’s definitely not impossible! There are a few fail-safe tricks that will help maximise a tight space, trick the eye and give the illusion of scale […]

Pull off a flawless bathroom renovation with Mico’s top 10 tips 1. Consider the lights Poor lighting in a bathroom could spoil all your hard work by casting shadows or making the space feel too cold and clinical. Talk to your Mico consultant about what lights would suit your budget and needs. 2. Plan plenty […]

Planning a bathroom renovation? Whether it’s a full overhaul or a clean and simple lift, Mico have the inspiration and the expertise Phoenix Vivid Slimline tapware at Mico The Budget: Before you begin planning your new bathroom, it’s worth ascertaining what elements are essential and where you’d like to splash out. Figure out how much […]

YH&G editor Kristina Rapley reveals the results of her epic bathroom renovation with Mico Bathrooms – a beautiful blue-green retreat with brass details Meet + greet Kristina Rapley, 32 (editor of Your Home & Garden), and Ashton Lines-Sherwood, 32 (country manager, Starleaton NZ), plus Blue the chocolate Lab and Bell Belles the cat. What didn’t […]

We’ve asked these experts for their top tips on bathroom renovations. Here are some useful insights to know before you embark on your own renovation Jeremy Wynn-Harris Managing director of builderscrack.co.nz Keep costs down by eliminating tiles. Keep the walls simple with paint and opt for vinyl or laminate flooring. A heat-pump hot water cylinder […]

Design the perfect stylish bathroom with Mico’s expert service and quality products Designing a bathroom is all about finding a balance between your dreams, your functional needs and your budget. Bathrooms need to work efficiently but ideally, they also need to give you a little bit of enjoyable me-time amid a busy day. Take time […]

Two showstopping windows rescued from Trade Me make an incredible centrepiece in this Devonport home’s elegant bathroom makeover. Two windows rescued from Trademe add major character to this bathroom Who lives here? Melissa Boshier, 55 (former lawyer, sometime legal researcher and casual interior designer), Peter Tomlinson, 64 (lawyer), Luke, 17, Dom, 15, and Heath, 13, […]

A bathroom renovation can run the risk of being a tad bland, but with the right vanity, storage and seating you can create a space that’s uniquely yours 3 pieces of bathroom furniture every home needs If you’re planning a bathroom reno, you’ve probably got your gorgeous new shower and bath all picked out, complete […]

A tired bathroom in Kaiapoi gets the luxe floor-to-ceiling tile treatment. Get inspired by the before and after pics and discover this family’s renovation story Snapshot  Who lives here? Kerry Stevenson, manager/director, Ben Stevenson, builder, Knox, 6, and Frankie, 3, plus pugs Gavin and Moe. See how this tired bathroom in Kaiapoi received a luxe […]

Minimalism rules in this simple scheme perfect for a beautifully modern home. We show you where to shop and how to style this look How to give your bathroom a minimalist look that’s not boring Having a neutral colour scheme doesn’t have to be boring. By using the right mix of materials and adding interest […]