New Zealand

Have a spare few million? These luxury estates may be fit for the rich and famous, but we can still have a peek inside.

The best shops and restaurants to visit on a weekend in sunny Mount Maunganui.

Tracey Finch’s love of a long, hot Kiwi summer is present in all her work

Give the quintessentially Kiwi gift of retro charm and timeless character this Christmas  Kiwiana style is a beloved and timeless interior aesthetic. It’s best described as a little bit shabby chic and kitsch, with pops of retro charm, warm colours and cosy patterns. In fact, there’s nothing more quintessentially Kiwiana than art and gifts which conjure […]

Step inside New Zealand’s best contemporary interiors and prepare to be inspired. Our Spaces, a new coffee table book curated by Alana Broadhead, showcases how simple design choices can make a big difference Refined yet relaxed, modern yet modest, New Zealand interiors achieve the artful balance of pared-back beauty and Alana Broadhead‘s new book, Our […]

As New Zealand’s creative scene continues to flourish, we introduce you to some of our favourite local weavers, jewellers, ceramicists and designers 6 of our favourite local designers you need to shop right now As New Zealand’s creative scene continues to flourish, we introduce you to some of our favourite local weavers, jewellers, ceramicists and […]

Spectacular views with outstanding architecture and design, you need to book a special staycation at one of these boutique hotels The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Hawke’s Bay A cluster of farm buildings nestled on a rugged coastline hides a luxury accomodation secret. The 5-star Owner’s Cottage, on the site of New Zealand’s top golf course, has […]

Whether you’re new to Instagram or a long-time lover you’ll appreciate this round-up of 15 of our favourite New Zealand Instagram accounts # 1 @yourhomeandgarden Who: Your Home and Garden magazine Why: Get your magazine fix daily with beautiful ‘grams from Your Home and Garden. Learn how to grow a great lawn in our current issue. ???? […]

 A farming family decided to start from scratch rather than renovate – the results are a modern farmhouse that’s everything they dreamed of and more  “I’ve never really thought of myself as having a certain ‘style’ but for this home we wanted to go for a modern country look,” Sarah explains. “I wanted to mirror […]

Kerikeri-based Gwyneth Hulse Design was crowned the winner of the 2015 Etsy Design Awards. Designer Gwyneth Hulse shares the inspiration behind her designs, and her tips for running a small creative business Gwyneth, how would you describe your products/aesthetic? We’re a boutique woodwork business in Kerikeri, specialising in jewellery and small homeware. Our aim is to showcase […]

Take an industrial designer, add a graphic designer with interior flair and the result is the impeccably curated Wellington interior store, Room99 For graphic designer Lisa Delany, it was a no-brainer to go into business with her industrial designer husband Grant Macdonald. “In 2005, Grant bought Ferndale Furniture, a 20-year-old joinery firm in Petone. His […]

Artist Lydia Batts creates beautiful botanical-inspired artwork from her peaceful studio in Epsom, Auckland. Homes to Love NZ caught up with her to chat about her obsession with plants, and what’s next for Leden Design At just 23 years old, Lydia Batts has nailed the art of capturing the simple beauty of nature in her work. Her botanical […]

 Interior designer Jackie Jones has worked wonders with paint at her two bedroom bach in Matarangi  In a nutshell Who lives here? Jackie Jones (interior designer), husband Jeremy Patston (lawyer), Emily, 15, Matt, 13, Caitlin, 12, Sophie, 11, and Lucy, 7. Jackie, when did you get interested in interior design? I’ve loved it since I was a […]

A home in the Bay of Plenty hills offers the lifestyle change this once inner-city family was craving Who lives here? Maree Wilkinson (wedding, fashion and portrait photographer), Matt Swanberg (company director), Jett, Milly, and Frankie the dog. Maree, how would you describe your interiors style? Industrial, but with a feminine touch and featuring a diverse […]

An old bach and a new home live in harmony, all set up for family gatherings and a laid-back lifestyle Nestled in a rural outpost on the Tauranga Harbour, Rae and John Buchanan’s Ongare Point home is flanked by a pohutukawa-lined reserve and a row of modest baches, with grandstand views of Matakana Island. In […]