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Fiona Hugues creates a magical Kiwi Christmas at her Whitford farmhouse, surrounded by family, friends, and a collection of loveable animals.

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Bold geometrics is the colour story theme of this Wellington home, which won the overall prize in the Resene Colour Home Awards 2014. Gemma Burrows couldn’t wait to transform the plain, impersonal white walls of her Wellington home. “I like bright colours,” says Gemma, “which you can tell by looking at my clothes and lipstick […]

New Plymouth couple Kirsty and Craig Jones transformed their once 1980s-style dining area into a botanical oasis perfect for entertaining. Snapshot Who lives here? Kirsty Jones (mum/floral designer/cake maker), Craig Jones (creative director/graphic designer), Finley, 7, William, 6, August, 3, and Marcello, 6 months. Location Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth. The goal To create a bright, […]

Stylist’s advice: “Add tartan prints to a base of browns and beige to create a room reminiscent of a traditional English country manor,” says Louise Hilsz.

Stylist’s advice: “Combining old and new interior looks is a great way to capture this city vibe and create an interesting, industrial feel,” says Louise Hilsz.