Living area

Lifted and shifted from its original position, this renovated heritage home now has a level of sophistication the owners adore Home Profile Meet & greet: Haesley Cush (real estate agent) and his wife Aleesha, their daughter Vivienne, 10, and sons Louie, eight, and Teddy, six. The property: A 1920s five-bedroom property that’s been extensively remodelled. […]

How to make your home a welcoming retreat this winter with affordable styling ideas and a few clever tricks As the weather cools and we spend more time inside with our loved ones, it’s natural to want to make your place a cosy space to retreat to this winter. That’s why creating a comfortable, warm […]

Creating a room that looks and feels like ‘you’ can seem a little daunting. Stylist Amber Armitage shows how a simple step-by-step approach can produce the ideal balance of style and personality 1. Start with a neutral foundation + Many of us dream of a clean, minimal aesthetic and this look can certainly feel like a […]

Christmas has always been an exciting time for this Auckland stylist. See how her renovation helped to showcase her festive flourishes and discover how you can get this look at home Meet + greet Vanessa Nouwens, Your Home and Garden stylist and interior designer of Nes Design, Peter Nouwens, CFO and business manager of St Cuthbert’s […]

A revamp of this Auckland home’s living areas has a created beautiful blank canvas to showcase the clever owner’s Christmas style Having a Christmas-ready home was key to this family’s revamp Vanessa, what were the best lessons learned? To never take on a renovation when you are time poor. We started ours the first day […]