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Elegant and durable, the ubiquitous Duralex Picardie glass can be found in cafes and homes all around the world Who designed the Picardie glass? No one knows but Duralex was founded in 1945 in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin on the banks of the Loire River just outside of Orleans. And it’s the Picardie glass, designed in 1954, […]

Joinery plays a big role in how your house feels. This step-by-step guide will make it easy to choose the right windows and doors for your new home A step-by-step guide to selecting joinery The joinery you choose for your new home will have a huge impact not only on how your finished spaces look, […]

Variously known as the Senat chair and Paris garden chair, it’s as much a symbol of Paris as the Eiffel Tower Where will I see one? Jardin du Luxembourg is its natural habitat, as is the Tuilleries and Palais-Royal gardens in Paris. But also the Amsterdam Zoo, Brooklyn Bridge Park and domestic gardens across the […]

Prepare to see versions of this humble chair, also known as the Committee chair and Pierre Jeanneret chair, at a shop near you A brief history of… the Capitol Complex office chair Who designed it? It all starts with Le Corbusier, the legendary 20th-century Swiss-born architect. In the 1950s, he was tasked with creating the […]

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner started small by painting vases before going all out with eye-catching murals Soothing pools of colour that uplift and bring a sense of joy were the impetus for the home of the Your Home & Garden 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards winner. The murals were painted by Jasmin […]

Bold colour choices inject personality and fun into every corner of this lively family home. See why its our sixth 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist Colour choice can often be a tricky decision, but Philippa Masoe finds it intuitive. When asked why she picked the range of whites, burnt oranges, slate greys and dark […]

Get inspired for your next renovation with our round-up of 2020’s best benchtops, coolest cabinets and sexiest surfaces Choosing cushions and rugs is lots of fun because it’s easy to swap them as the seasons change. But picking permanent fixtures like benchtops, tiles, taps and flooring is a more high-stakes pursuit. Choose well and you’ll […]

Get inspired for your next renovation with our round-up of 2020’s bathroom trends; the best benchtops, coolest cabinets and sexiest surfaces Choosing cushions and rugs is lots of fun because it’s easy to swap them as the seasons change. But picking permanent fixtures like benchtops, tiles, taps and flooring is a more high-stakes pursuit. Choose […]

A palette of blues and greys has given this Oamaru homestead a modern new look When the Simpsons bought their house in Oamaru five years ago, the colour scheme was far from what they’d dreamed of. “The entire house was a sea of beige and yellow – apart from one pink bedroom,” says Tessa Simpson. […]

The aesthetic importance of curtains and blinds can be overlooked, but they should take a bow for their visual appeal, privacy and sun protection Every show needs curtains, and at Colour My Life they came in the form of dramatic teal velvet from CurtainStudio. The beautiful fabric gives the cool, calm colour an added layer […]

Understanding these four simple design philosophies will help you create a home that makes life easier and more comfortable From large and luxurious to small and simple, a well-designed home can come in many forms. But the essence of great design boils down to one thing: it makes you feel good. Danish design has come […]

Want a kitchen that blends so beautifully into your home, it feels like part of the furniture? The new generation of kitchen tech is here to make your vision a reality

Planning a new build or renovation and think your project could inspire others in their dream home journey? You could be the star of our next My New Home series We’re on the hunt for a new-build or renovation to follow in our series My New Home. Featuring in Your Home and Garden magazine and […]

Get an insider’s look at Simply You’s Colour My Life event at Mantells on Tamaki Drive in Auckland. Limited tickets to Wellington’s event held this Friday, September 20, are available now It was the perfect spring day to start the social season with Simply You’s hotly-anticipated event, Colour My Life. Taking over the recently opened […]

Annaliese Murrell of BoConcept discusses why The Osaka sofa is the perfect option for people who love design and want to personalise their interior The Osaka sofa “This iconic sofa has its own style and look, but it shares one very important detail with all the other BoConcept sofas – it is fully customisable. You […]

This expert guide will show you how to take inspiration from nature and design your interior using the latest paint and wallpaper combinations Resene ‘Fast Forward’ Taking cues from nature to guide our interior style is a popular way to decorate.  As summer leaves turn gold and amber beneath sweeps of grey-blue sky, Mother Nature’s […]

Whether you’re after a luxe velvety, botanical look or a modern and graphic monotone vibe, James Dunlop have the fabric updates you need to make it happen. See each look below Photography by: Emily Andrews. 1. Jardin of Eden Pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s enchanting Marrakesh retreat, Jardin Majorelle, with this new collection by […]

Here’s your chance to secure your tickets to Simply You’s hotly anticipated event, Colour My Life. Find all the booking details below Simply You’s hotly anticipated event Colour My Life is back and better than ever in 2019, taking over Auckland and Wellington during the month of September. Join the Simply You team for a […]

Don’t leave your window treatments as an afterthought. This roundup of the latest trends and tricks will help you choose and hang curtains the right way Curtains, blinds and shutters are more than just a way to block the light when you’re having a sleep-in. They’re also an opportunity to add a stylish finishing touch […]

A hidden oasis that blurs the border between in and out Concealed by dense bushland and a mirage facade, Outhouse bathroom is precisely as Madeleine Blanchfield Architects intended; a space with minimal impact on the surrounding landscape that creates the illusion of being outdoors. Located in Kangaroo Valley, Outhouse bathroom services a small, nearby cabin […]

Drift off to the sound of IKEA furniture names narrated in a soothing Swedish accent We know that the sound of rain on the roof, waves crashing or whales talking can help us drift off to sleep but what about the narration of names of IKEA furniture pieces? With 56% of Aussies struggling to get […]

From exhibitions and experiences to the latest homeware updates, we’ve rounded up all the latest interior news to satisfy all your design cravings                  Paintings by Grace Wright in the Parlour Projects stand at last year’s Auckland Art Fair. 1. Auckland Art Fair Celebrate emerging and established artists […]

The last finalist in the 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards, this mid-century Wellington home used muted tones of Resene blue and green as the final flourish in its recent renovation Lara Maher, 32 (stay-at-home mum), Ben Maher, 34 (foreman/builder for Planit Construction), Charlotte, 3, and Ollie, 6 months. When Ben and Lara Maher bought their […]

Calling all architects, interior designers, colour consultants, stylists and students; entries are open for this year’s Dulux Colour Awards. Read about the categories and corresponding prizes below Entries are now open for the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards, which invites New Zealand and Australian based design professionals and students including architects and interior designers to submit […]

Four interior designers have come together with Sealy to produce entire bedroom looks to be auctioned off to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand These four designer bedroom looks will be auctioned off for charity Dreamed of falling asleep in a room designed by the likes of Alex Walls or Evie Kemp? […]

Get an inside look at the intimate private dinner at the incredible Noble Souls display by Timothy Oulton at Milan Design Week The Noble Souls sofa range brings a whole new level of luxury to lounging A magical dinner held beneath the warm glow of mesmerising Timothy Oulton glass pendants set the tone for a […]

After returning from Milan Design Week, the team from Dawson & Co share their experience and reveal what colours, textures and materials trends are influencing upcoming homeware Dawson & Co. share the Milan Design Week trends that inspired them For the fifth year running, Dawson & Co director Scott Fisk has found inspiration in the […]

Now in its 15th year, the London Design Festival is a celebration of creativity and innovation. We round up our favourite displays from the event Our favourite exhibits from the London Design Festival Every year, the design world turns its eager eyes to the London Design Festival (LDF), one of the world’s most influential design events […]

It’s inspiring to see homeowners use neglected spaces to create ingenious storage ideas or nooks. Here are 20 examples that will blow your mind! 20 clever nooks and storage ideas to steal [related_articles post1=”42951″ post2=”41135″]

Ever thought of enlisting the help of an interior designer but felt a little intimidated or confused? Homes to Love NZ sat down with three top interior designers to quiz them on the process and find out what they do, what they cost and why you need them What does an interior designer do? An interior […]

Step inside this lush London Airbnb that has created an immersive experience with Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year for the first time A London Airbnb brings the 2017 Pantone colour of the year to life If you didn’t already know Pantone’s colour of 2017 is ‘Greenery’. It’s a shade the colour experts say offers hope […]

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced their 15 favourite designs, which just so happen to be some of ours too The New Zealand Institute of Architects names its 15 favourite designs Each year the New Zealand Institute of Architects chooses the country’s best buildings. A jury of architects (including a practitioner from abroad) […]

Each unit in Japan’s Greendo Apartments is burrowed into the Takamatsu mountainside These Hobbit-like homes in Japan are a lesson in sympathetic design Architect Keita Nagata has created an apartment complex that fuses the natural environment of the Japanese region of Takamatsu to the needs of these purpose-built units. To replicate the flow of the […]

Bright, zesty and perfect for inspiring a much-needed fresh start to the new year. Discover Pantone’s colour pick for 2017 Pantone announce the colour of the year for 2017 For over 50 years Pantone have been the world-renowned authority on all things colour and every December they announce the highly anticipated Colour of the Year winner. Choosing […]

A beautifully innovative forest home that’s more than meets the eye. See inside this retirement home designed by Tokyo Architect Issei Suma The Japanese forest home that’s enchanted the design world You could easily mistake this magical abode for a luxury retreat on Airbnb, but this complex of five teepees is in fact a retirement […]

It’s no surprise Instagram’s new California office is an aesthetically pleasing, highly grammable work space  In early October, photo sharing app Instagram revealed their new office in Menlo Park, California. This newly refurbished building celebrates the app’s sixth anniversary and marks its move from parent company Facebook’s headquarters. Ian Young from architecture firm Gensler was tasked […]

The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” certainly rings true for Paul Roest from Industrial Design NZ. Story by Debbie Harrison A man with a plan You’ve probably seen some of Paul Roest’s wood creations without realising it. He’s crafted tables, chairs, bar leaners, entertainment units, shelving, bedside tables and office furniture for […]

Stylist Kate Alexander has been enlisted as a creative consultant on new DIY tv series Creative Living. Homes to Love NZ sat down with Kate to quiz her on all things interiors Kate, what’s your styling and interior background? After decades as a practicing graphic designer I made the switch to interiors. I felt the […]

Taking full advantage of its position at the entrance to a brand-new mall, this cafe welcomes shoppers with its warm, friendly vibe and just a hint of Alpine ski chalet The Food Crew The Food Crew has been refuelling shoppers since the day Auckland’s NorthWest mall in Westgate opened last October. The warm, inviting space […]

Treasures sourced from all over Asia are displayed thoughtfully in this Wellington homeware store and they won’t cost you the earth It’s hard finding a slot in Tania Siladi’s diary. Not only is the Wellingtonian co-owner of Dragonfly Restaurant and the Asian Food Republic range of fresh and vac-pac foods, she’s also raising four children. […]

From Moroccan tea glasses to bespoke furniture, Homes to Love digital content producer Saru Krishnasamy shares her most coveted items Words by: Saru Krishnasamy.  [related_articles post1=”50200″ post2=”47559″]

From a rose pink couch to silky sleepwear, Homes to Love digital editor Johanna Thornton shares her most coveted items Words by: Johanna Thornton [related_articles post1=”47286″ post2=”48643″]

What does the most expensive home in San Francisco look like? It looks like this American property on sale for $28 million USD. Key stats 7 bedrooms 7 bathrooms 9,095 sqft 3 car parks 3 powder rooms $28 million USD The property is listed through Neal Ward Listings. [related_articles post1=”37803″ post2=”35864″]

A New Zealand-owned company is revolutionising the printing world with their UV inkjet digital technology which allows for textured printing with a 3D effect. Think bricks that look and feel like actual bricks! We catch up with Janah King from The Print Tank to ask her how it all works Janah, where did the idea for The Print […]

After 18 months of brainstorming, sourcing, samples and swatches, the first Your Home and Garden for Farmers homeware range is finally in store! The Your Home and Garden for Farmers range is not just beautiful, but functional and affordable. The Winter 2016 range includes tableware, kitchenware, bathroomware, bedlinen and gorgeous decor pieces in a sophisticated […]

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena is the recipient of the 2016 Pritzker Prize. He discusses the inspiration behind his work in this compelling video   “The most simple verbs – studying, eating, meeting resting – those verbs in the end make our lives. And those verbs happen in nouns – offices, schools, houses parks. Architecture tries to give the […]

Alejandro Aravena of Chile has been selected as the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. We take a look at his work, which includes remarkable buildings in Chile, China, Switzerland and the US. Aravena, 48, is an architect based in Santiago, Chile. He is the 41st laureate of the Pritzker Prize, the first Pritzker Laureate from Chile, and […]

A Canadian architecture studio has created The Story Pod, a little black box that opens by day to reveal a charming little library Designed by Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB), this public mini-building in Newmarket, north of Toronto, is a community-supported lending library where visitors can take or leave something to read. There is built-in seating […]

Danish architecture firm Lumo Arkitekter has designed a series of tiny shelters installed along the coastline aimed at encouraging outdoor tourism These basic, but downright charming, cabins designed by Lumo Arkitekter are part of a series of 50 shelters offering campers, trampers and surfers respite from the elements. Built as part of the Shelters by the […]

Cushions are an easy and cost-effective way to add an instant update to your interior. We’ve rounded up some top expert tips for styling with cushions Vanessa Nouwens, stylist How many cushions do I need for my couch? The number of cushions for your couch really depends on your style and preference. If you like traditional-style […]

From the famed feature wall to the shiny leather couch, there are some trends that come and go… and then come back around again. Here are some of our fave nineties-style decor trends that still light our fire Trend tracking 1 Blackboard walls Some interior designers say the blackboard wall should be avoided at all costs, […]

As they gain a strong following across the country, Napier design duo Bibby + Brady make their new home in one of the city’s iconic art deco buildings The Story In a place famed for its architecture, it seems only natural that a Napier duo who transform and enhance people’s homes is based in one […]

Meet the Lotus Bud, the latest addition to the Lotus Belle glamping family With camping season just around the corner, glampers will be pleased to hear that tent connoisseur Lotus Belle has just released a smaller and lighter version of the  signature ‘Lotus Belle’.  Weighing in at just 26kgs with a 2.7m diameter, it’s a travel size Lotus Belle […]

Wondering what to get the men in your family for Christmas? Lucky for you the Your Home and Garden stylists have been on a shopping spree The Blokey Guy Clockwise from bottom left: Estwing hammer, $68, and Craftsman wrench, $19.98, both Mitre 10. Jandals, $35, from Superette. Wooden bottle opener, $26, from Paper Plane Store. Izola […]

Next editor Sarah Henry’s Morepork by Spark home security system means she can head to her caravan on weekends without worrying about everything at home If there was one word to sum up my weekdays it would be hectic! Monday through Friday is a revolving round of ‘to-do’ lists, washing, meetings, searches for missing socks, deadlines, supermarket visits, […]

Jamie and Hayden from The Block NZ: Villa Wars unveiled their black kitchen on last night’s episode and were met with disapproval from the judges and viewers alike With black cabinetry, black polished floorboards and a graffiti mural splashback, the kitchen unveiled by Jamie and Hayden was never going to be everyone’s cup of tea. Hayden […]

This homeware store stocks whatever its customers want, need or ‘crave’ for their homes When Jude Turner was looking for a new business venture six years ago, she couldn’t find exactly what she was looking for. “We’d look at existing businesses and I’d just want to change so much, in the end I decided it […]

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 […]

Homes to Love chatted to Davina Harper, a Dulux colour and design specialist, about which colour schemes sell at auctions and how The Block NZ: Villa Wars teams’ choices stack up Davina, what paint colours did the teams choose and what is your assessment – did they nail colour combos overall? Sarah and Minanne Interiors:  Dulux ‘Remuera’, […]

The New Zealand Institute of Architects has awarded its premier individual honour, the Gold Medal for career achievement, to Stuart Gardyne, a director of the Wellington firm architecture+ The New Zealand Architecture Awards’ Gold Medal is the highest level of professional recognition a New Zealand architect can attain. For Gardyne, it acknowledges an accomplished career during […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Eco-friendly’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today If you’re thinking about building, buying or renovating use the ANZ home loan calculator to work out how you can achieve it. Visit anz.co.nz/homeloans for more information.

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, […]

Summer has arrived in stores with the latest homeware ranges embodying colour, fruity shapes and shades of the sea. Here are some of favourite decor pieces of the moment

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Eco-Friendly’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today 5 rules for eco-friendly homes Defining an eco house can be like nailing jelly to the wall – thanks to changes in the building code most […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Eco-friendly’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today The days of having just a ‘vegetable’ garden are over – include fruit trees and perennial herbs in your landscaping. They’re beautiful and productive. Build a […]

With million-dollar properties selling at the rate of 25 per day around New Zealand, this new range of micro houses by Japanese company Muji could hold the answer to the housing crisis Better-known for its sleek homeware and apparel, Japanese company Muji has now teamed up with top international designers to develop tiny homes. Muji enlisted English product and […]

Top New Zealand fashion designers take on the task of creating a garment using upholstery fabric and the results will surprise you   Some of New Zealand’s best textile brands and fashion designers are set a task like no other. The mission? To create a bespoke outfit entirely from interior fabrics. Teams from Zambesi, Trelise Cooper, […]

Teams on The Block NZ: Villa Wars were given an epic task – to style a bedroom for the flip cover of Your Home and Garden magazine, with the best cover shot chosen to appear in the upcoming January issue. Each and every issue, Your Home and Garden magazine style and photograph some of the most […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live under the theme of ‘Small Homes’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today Owning a home with small living areas can be hard, especially with a growing family. If this is you, your courtyard could be your savior. Treating […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live under the theme of ‘Personalisation’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today Personalising a house is about more than switching up the furniture and going in for a new coat of new paint. It’s about shaping your home around the things […]

The Block NZ winners Alex and Corban have opened a pop-up homeware shop in Auckland’s Takapuna Your Home and Garden contributors and stars of The Block NZ 2014 Alex and Corban Walls have opened a pop-up store in Auckland’s Takapuna, as a follow-up to their popular online store. “Corban and I have been busy little bees […]

With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘personalisation’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today It can take a lot of research and time to create a home that looks exactly how you want it. We’ve created five rules for personalising your home to […]

The winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards have been announced and the results are stunning The winners of the New Zealand Architecture Awards have been announced with the top award, the 2015 New Zealand Architecture Medal, going to the new Blyth Performing Arts Centre at Iona College, Havelock North, designed by Stevens Lawsons Architects. This year’s Architecture […]