Budget

Give your home a high-end look without going into heart-stopping debt. Yes, it is possible to create beautiful spaces on a limited budget

No money? No worries. Try these 10 hot tips for refreshing your home for zero dollars Photographer: Will Horner Everyone deserves a beautiful home, no matter what their budget is, but sometimes there’s simply not a cent to spare. Put your wallet back in your pocket and rejoice. We’ve got 10 totally doable tips for […]

Hard work and a savvy budget has helped this first-time homeowner transform her ’70s brick unit one room at a time. See the before and afters below When Rebecca Hall clapped eyes on the 53sqm 1970s Huntly brick unit in New Plymouth, she saw the opportunity to star in her very own The Block NZ, […]

Follow our guide to making your home 100% chill-proof this winter, whether your reno budget is humble or humungous Save: Stop draughts The older your house, the more likely it is to be leaking warm air through cracks, gaps and disused or degraded fittings. Common problem areas include unused chimneys, cracks between floorboards and old or […]

Want to renovate but not sure of the cost? Here’s how to work out what you can afford and whether it’s worth your while doing it 1. Start how you plan to finish Work out what you want from your home and write down what you’d need to make this a reality. If your goal […]

This Orewa family used clever budgeting and plenty of planning to build a bespoke beachside house for the price of a standard design How this family gave their new-build luxury style on a budget Kirsty Walters, product manager at Mighty Ape, Tim Walters, renovation design and build consultant at Refresh Renovations, Eva, 8, and Isabella, […]

Thanks to careful planning and research, this determined young mum bought land and built a stylish new home in Mangawhai on an enviable budget Meet and greet Jessica Whiting, art director and owner of Oh Gosh; ohgosh.co.nz and Grace, 11, plus Jasper the pup and Primrose the cat. Jessica’s design secrets  Trust the experts. Don’t try to […]

For a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gesture on a budget, we suggest a picnic basket filled with some simple favourites, and prepared with love You will need A basket A tea towel or piece of fabric A flower – any stem will do Milk Homemade cookies. Try ones of these recipes for Butter Choc Chip cookies, White and […]