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A bungalow with a once cramped layout is now an open plan dream

A bungalow with a once cramped layout is now an open plan dream

This 1950s bungalow was run down with a cramped layout, no privacy and no outdoor living. Here’s how these homeowners completely transformed it Meet + greet Renay Robertson, 44 (founder and owner of Haven Skin Spa), and Stuart Robertson, 41 (owner of Mean Business). Problems & solutions Problem: Cramped layout Solution: Rooms opened up and […]
Open plan living extends to the outdoors at this renovated 1950s bungalow

Open plan living extends to the outdoors at this renovated 1950s bungalow

This couple made it their mission to rescue their home from dated ‘improvements’ and connect it to the world outside Renay and Stuart Robertson had been living in Wellington for almost five years when, in 2012, they decided to return to their home city of Auckland. The couple owned an investment property in Remuera, and […]
This versatile garden balances family function with mid-century design

This versatile garden balances family function with mid-century design

This mid-century home’s garden was overdue for a modern update. Landscape designer Ben Shearer found inspiration in the geometric shapes and concrete elements of the original house – as well as the needs of two adventurous kids How to create a garden that would meet the needs of a young family without compromising the elegant, clean […]
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Inside the laid-back LA style home of Soho Wines founder Rachael Carter

Inside the laid-back LA style home of Soho Wines founder Rachael Carter

Inspired by her style icons, the Auckland home of Soho Wines founder Rachael Carter brings designer luxury to life The best spot to savour a glass of wine in Rachael Carter’s Herne Bay home is the upstairs lounge. Overlooking Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour and the iconic pink Chelsea Sugar Factory, the sunroom is complete with an […]
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These Herne Bay apartments offer exquisite living in an exclusive location

These Herne Bay apartments offer exquisite living in an exclusive location

This new development brings a new opportunity to Herne Bay. Close to the city, cafes and inner-city beaches, these premium apartments are worth a look Details Address: Jervois & Lawrence, Herne Bay, Auckland Contact details Contact: Peter Tanner, 021 379 379 and Will Green, 021 685 856 For sale: Starting from $1.5m Further listing details […]
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This overgrown Herne Bay garden was transformed into the ultimate oasis

This overgrown Herne Bay garden was transformed into the ultimate oasis

This lush garden in Auckland’s Herne Bay was prompted by an unlovely outlook and shaped by the stone structures and trees already on the site This overgrown Herne Bay garden was transformed into the ultimate oasis Dilapidated fences, a high block wall and a trampoline – not exactly the kind of garden outlook most of […]
This freshly renovated Herne Bay villa is an oasis in the city

This freshly renovated Herne Bay villa is an oasis in the city

After a long stint overseas, a pair of clever renovators landed in Herne Bay and transformed an historic villa into a home fit for the modern family This freshly renovated Herne Bay villa is an oasis in the city Fraser Wallace, builder, Anna Reinstein, freelance event manager, Frankie, 6, and Jude, 2. Problem  The house […]
Family living was central to this Herne Bay villa’s makeover

Family living was central to this Herne Bay villa’s makeover

A pretty-as-a-picture villa finally gets the chance to embrace its backyard in a family-centred renovation full of feel-good vibes Meet and greet Felicity Bonham, innovation and partnerships manager, healthcare, Simon Neal, telecommunications marketing, Harriet, 9, and Isabelle, 4. Family living was central to this Herne Bay villa’s makeover “Happy, homely and comfortable” was how Felicity […]
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A beauty mogul’s warm and colourful villa

A beauty mogul’s warm and colourful villa

Beauty mogul Rowena Roberts’ Herne Bay, Auckland villa is a monument to art, cosmetics and colour They say your home is a reflection of yourself and that saying has never been more true than in reference to Rowena Roberts. They also say home is where the heart is – another phrase that is just as […]
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