Interior inspiration

Combine old-world seaside elegance with strong natural hues The Mediterranean provides some fabulous inspiration when it comes to home decor.  Bring beautiful blue accents in which pair beautifully with neutral tones – we’ve round up some of our favourite blue and teracotta tones to give your home a bit more of a coastal feel. Jai […]

The 22 interior trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year 1. Taste of Morocco Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and textural embroidery. Team them with decorative tiling, intricate lantern […]

The decorations are up and the kids excited to spend Christmas in their mid-century inspired home To say the least, this was an ambitious project – a couple with three young children deciding to tackle their vision of designing and building every corner of their home. And so it was that Megan and Mike Fishwick […]

Designer Toni Brandso from Material Creative suggests clever ideas for lovely living room design We’ll assume most living rooms need to be places for family to come together for a night of TV, as well as spaces for having friends over and a decent conversation. As with all rooms, you need to decide what the […]

A serene home in Taupō unites breezy neutrals, soft textures and furniture with relaxation in mind. Meet & greet Selena McWilliam, business owner and interior designer, with daughter Jordyn, 11, and Burmese cats Polar and Egypt. When Selena McWilliam and Mike Austin first visited the empty 942sqm section at Botanical Heights in Taupō, they were […]

Exposing clutter can be scary, but these kitchens prove open shelving doesn’t have to mean more mess. Take a look below It’s not uncommon to think that displaying your tableware and cooking supplies on open shelving can create a visually more cluttered space, when in fact it does the opposite. Open shelving can actually make […]

Add sun-baked warmth and an earthy feel to any space with tones of terracotta and clay In Italian, the word ‘terracotta’ translates to ‘baked earth’, which perfectly sums up the warm, natural character of this pinkish-brown hue. While not for everyone, terracotta has the power to add instant warmth to any home. This workshop will […]

An unexpected move into a new-build in Auckland’s Beachlands was the catalyst for a fresh approach to life for this busy family The Bannisters are no strangers to lifestyle changes – this is their third time in the pages of Your Home and Garden in three years! We first met them in West Auckland at […]