black and white

A Napier couple with a passion for acing a project have reinvigorated their 1910 villa for 21st-century living, but with a stylish splash of art deco glamour

A strong black and white palette is softened with natural textures, plants and earth-toned furniture A black and white colour palette will never go out of style. But mixing in different textures, forms and styles can keep it from getting boring. We’ve rounded up 11 pieces that would fit perfectly into a black and white […]

Elegant and sophisticated, but also welcoming and family friendly – this renovated charmer in Wellington has it all. meet & greet Sean Bennett (explosives detection dog handler), Laura Bennett (financial crime analyst), son Harper, 10, and daughter Frankie, eight, plus Muffin the rabbit and Maddie the dog. the property Four-bedroom, two-bathroom renovated 1920s bungalow in […]

Opposites attract with luxurious black and white decor  Photography: Helen Bankers Are you wondering whether black and white decor is in style? Black and white is a timeless aesthetic renowned for its simplicity, sophistication, and its ability to create a striking contrast.  Think of an elegant black house with a crisp white walled living room […]

Check out these 10 inspiring black and white bathrooms which prove a simple colour palette is anything but boring 10 black and white bathrooms that prove monochrome style is timeless While bathroom trends can run the risk of becoming outdated, a black and white colour scheme proves timeless. With tricky colour ruled out, monochrome allow for stunning […]

Create a bold statement and discover how to experiment with pattern and texture with our guide to black and white bathroom style Ideas for your bathroom: Create a timeless statement with Black and White Sticking to a black and white palette gives you the freedom to mix patterns and tones. Here we have used black, […]

Interior stylist Susanna Vento’s minimal yet playful touch transformed this small apartment in Finland White painted floors, walls and ceilings with graphic pops of black and natural wood accents complete the scene in stylist and interior designer Susanna Vento’s Helsinki, Finland apartment. At just 61 square metres and comprising of three rooms – one main […]

Summer has almost gone but you can keep the memories alive all year round with these easy photo projects. Get inspired by Instagram and have them printed square at Warehouse Stationery Products to use: Hanging Photo Mobile 12 4×4 photos $4.20 instore or $4.80 from Printicular (total costs for 12 photos) | Scissors $1.99 | 12×12 […]

A tired 1960s weatherboard home has been transformed into a modern bohemian dream Buying a house can be a difficult process, but when the home of your choice is more ugly duckling than beautiful swan it makes the process that much harder. Fortunately, Tim and Amanda Fitzsimmons are very good at recognising the potential of […]

An ex-rental in Auckland’s Beach Haven with a once-tired weatherboard exterior has been transformed into a modern bohemian dream In a nutshell Who lives here? Amanda Fitzsimmons (full-time mum and stylist/artist for Rococo and Rose), husband Tim (portfolio manager), Phoebe, 9, Archie, 7, and cats Frankie and Romy. What attracted you to Beach Haven? Originally, it was […]