Makeover

Two sisters and their husbands created a luxurious weekender with multi-seasonal appeal from summer to winter

This farmhouse makeover was all about working through the quirks of an old home.

Advised to bowl this old Auckland house, its new owners opted for a transformation of epic proportions.

Seven essential questions to ask yourself when choosing paint colours Whether it’s for a new build, a renovation or just a room makeover, choosing paint colours can be a daunting exercise. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. What is the room going to be used for? Different colours evoke different emotions, so a […]

A poky Sydney apartment is opened up and revamped to meet its owners’ brief of a ‘timeless and elegant Park Avenue pied-à-terre’ A cramped apartment is transformed with Park Avenue inspired style When interior designer Melissa Koch’s parents bought an apartment in the upmarket Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay last year, they all knew it […]

The bathroom of this home was once a bland, beige box until a roll of statement wall paper and new accessories helped to brighten its look A bland bathroom is given a fresh new look for under $500 Who lives here? Audra and Grant O’Donoghue, Abby, 8, and Isaac, 5, plus Karen the cat. What […]

As a queen of colour and pattern, it’s only natural that Kelly Coe would stamp her new home with her signature style. Take a closer look at the luxurious makeover that made the Coe house feel like home Meet and greet Kelly Coe, clothing designer for Augustine, Nathan Coe, director of Augustine,  Indiana, 7, Demi, 5, and […]

This resourceful family used their talents, and those of their family and friends, to turn a tired, retro bach into a cool, cohesive home A frumpy and forlorn bach is transformed into a forever home Who lives here? Shelley Down, blogger and small business owner, Corey Down, tiler, in the process of becoming a police officer, […]

This achievable exterior makeover proves a basic suburban home with dated aluminium windows can have street appeal with a few simple updates Turning a plain, dated home into the smartest on the street This house could be in any suburban street in New Zealand. It’s neat and tidy, looks in solid condition and it’s probably […]

Peeling floral wallpaper and peach cabinetry have been replaced with a sleek and sophisticated look in this stunning bathroom renovation At a glance Who lives here? Matt, 32 (key account manager), Theresa, 31 (teacher), Levi, 4, Louis, 2, and Chase the dog. Where is it? Sunny Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa. Lived here for… Two and a […]

Matt and Theresa were the lucky winners of the Your Home and Garden Then & Now makeover with Mitre 10, which saw them awarded a bathroom makeover worth $12,000 The makeover package included a full bathroom  solution covering everything from the cabinetry to the tiles and installation. Their Stanmore Bay, Whangaparoa bathroom was transformed with: •Nouveau Mador freestanding bath […]

A dark, dated bedroom is transformed into a light and lovely space with a Mid-century modern makeover by interior designer Tina Stephen The problem The room was dated and dark, with awkward small wardrobes, commercial-style blinds, old carpet and brown veneer doors. The brief Lighten the space and create simple luxury with layered textures and quality […]

The Block NZ winners Alex and Corban share a project close to their hearts –  the makeover of their very own office and studio space Snapshot Alex Walls: “Last year, Corban and I took over the lease of an old Korean karaoke bar on Auckland’s North Shore, as a base to run our businesses from. When […]

A budget of $10,000 and some fab styling and shopping skills helped The Block NZ winners Alex and Corban transform this once empty shell into a functional office space Styling Alex says: “The office is a creative, collaborative space as well as the main distribution centre for our online store, so it’s been very tricky […]