Bedroom

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Sam and Emmett featured in their winning kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Sam and Emmett’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bed Bedside table Copper […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Emma and Courtney featured in their kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Emma and Courtney’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bed Blue desk stool Blackboard […]

Don’t worry if you missed last night’s room reveal – we’ve found some of the pieces that Dyls and Dylz featured in their kids’ bedroom this week on The Block NZ to help you create a similar look Watch the judges comment on Dyls and Dylz’s kids’ bedroom Get the look Bedside table Duvet set Pendant […]

Homes to Love caught up with interior designer Vic Bibby from Bibby + Brady for her top tips for buying the right size rug for a space  Vic, why is rug size so important? A rug helps to define a space (especially useful in open plan living) and unifies your furniture. It should also be beautiful and enhance […]

Do you open your wardrobe doors to a chaotic mess? It’s time to make a change Are you often struggling through piles of clothes to find your favourite dress or the mate to your shoe?  You may have reached a point where you don’t wear most of the items in your wardrobe but hold onto them anyway. Whatever […]

It’s time to get cosy! We’ve rounded up 10 ways to get your bed winter-ready 1. Layer it up! Adding layers is the easiest way to create warmth, and achieve a great-looking bed at the same time. Add a throw to the end, fold a nice quilt halfway, or add a waffle-weave blanket on top […]

A dark, dated bedroom is transformed into a light and lovely space with a Mid-century modern makeover by interior designer Tina Stephen The problem The room was dated and dark, with awkward small wardrobes, commercial-style blinds, old carpet and brown veneer doors. The brief Lighten the space and create simple luxury with layered textures and quality […]

As the temperature drops, we chat to linen expert and Wallace Cotton owner Paula Wallace about how to transition you bed from summer to winter – and what the ideal winter bed looks like How do I transition my linen in those awkward months between late summer and autumn/winter without totally swapping my bedlinen out? […]

Every super-awesome kid deserves a super-awesome bedroom – but it has to be easy on the pocket as well as on the eye. Try this Batman-themed cave on for size Most kids go through a phase of wanting a totally themed bedroom. Whether it’s their most-revered superhero or a cartoon character from their favourite TV […]

Beauty and wellness Thearapist Sietske Koorman lives in an apartment and studio space she rents with her partner, Marcel. We chat to her about her bedroom style…     Q&A with wellness therapist Sietske Koorman Sietske, what do you love most about your bedroom? I love Scandinavian style and am inspired by the pastel shades, the wood […]

Whether it’s to read, rest, sleep or snuggle, sometimes there’s nothing better than relaxing in bed. Take inspiration from this real-life bedroom and make your own the space the sanctuary you dream about and deserve Oversized florals make a dramatic statement in this stylist’s bedroom Event stylist Alanna Haysmith lives in an Auckland villa with […]

A New Plymouth couple paint a room in shades of pink that are fit for a princess At a glance Heidi and Kris Herbert purchased their 2.8-hectare lifestyle block in New Plymouth last August, providing more space for their two children, Bren, 3, and Ivy, 2. The four-bedroom home was in dire need of a […]

We’re taking it back to basics with a mattress on the floor and things never looked better How to work this look Opt for luxurious linen that completely covers any hint of mattress Create some height with Euro cushions and throw pillows Add a pop of colour with a throw Anchor the bed with a […]

This gorgeous scheme for a girl’s room allows plenty of scope for growth This room cleverly combines soft pink with a wall of metallic gold stripes to create a girl’s haven that can grow with her. Rather than opting for an overwhelmingly pink theme – which has a limited life span – soft dusty pinks […]

On the lookout for a child’s bed? This gallery of bunks, beds and more has something for everyone Create a kid’s room packed with persobality and style For a room that can easily transition to suit a young child or teenager, stick to a neutral backdrop and classic wooden floors and add personality with accessories. […]

Studying will become top of the agenda with a colourful workspace makeover like this one Ideally every teenager should have a space where they can study, research or do creative projects. Much like a child’s bedroom, a study space needs to evolve over time. The most important thing to consider in creating a study space […]

This quirky, colour-drenched home is the perfect backdrop for a fabulously festive Christmas From the street this home is fairly unremarkable. The pretty, turn-of-the-century villa painted in Resene ‘Half Villa White’ isn’t too dissimilar to many other homes on the street. However, it’s the front door, painted bright pink (Porter’s Paints ‘Carnevale’) and bearing a […]

This two-year-old’s room has an aviation theme and just the right amount of colour Whose room is this? Charlie, 2. Who created this scheme? Mum Ana Dermer (owner of graphic design business Woolly Lemon Creative and photographer). Where is it? Pt Chevalier, Auckland. Ana, what are the key changes you made to Charlie’s room? I […]

We’ve been shopping for a sweet spot to lay your head and found these pretty and practical pillowcases Tips for pillowcases Mix and match – a plain pillowcase looks great when paired with a patterned Euro pillow and vice versa. Try keeping your duvet in a simple shade and pair it with bold pillowcases, or go all […]

Homes to Love chatted to Annabel Berry, director of multi-disciplinary design agency Design Federation, about her latest venture – a collaborative range of headboards Annabel, how did this range develop? I started with headboards after multiple conversations with clients who either couldn’t find interesting options or who were looking for ways to style their bedrooms that […]

It’s possible to give a shared bedroom an individual feel using cool and contemporary paint effects Designing for two Decorating a shared children’s room can be tricky, as the occupants are bound to have different ideas about how it should look. Search for some common ground between the two – a theme, colour or object […]

Discover a new range of dreamy bedlinen to add to your Christmas wish-list Jane Forbes and her business partner Mel Alessi of Feliz have designed a range of bedlinen inspired by their travels through South America. With names like ‘Cha cha cha’ and ‘Copacabana’, this linen will inject a bit of fun into any bedroom scheme, […]