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This new build in Northland embraces simplicity in its design

Designer Hannah Whitehead finds balance in a newly built home that prioritises simplicity Meet & greet Hannah (creative) and Dylan Whitehead (mechanic), Frankie, seven, Leo, four, and Riley the retrodoodle. If there was one word Hannah Whitehead kept returning to when picturing life in her family’s new build, it was ‘calm’. The creative lead at […]
This Tutukaka family home proves concrete and steel can be comfortable

This Tutukaka family home proves concrete and steel can be comfortable

Cosy texture, midcentury pieces and warm timber give this tough Tutukaka home of concrete and steel a comfortable family feel This Tutukaka family home proves concrete and steel can be comfortable Marcelle Flude, owner of The Beauty Room, Tutukaka, Brendan Flude, forestry health and safety manager, and Marlow, 8, plus Burmese cats Boston and Poppy […]
This seaside estate brings industrial style to the coast

This seaside estate brings industrial style to the coast

Following a whirlwind career overseas, John Fulton and his family returned home and brought their internationally acquired style to their seaside estate. We step inside their cool, concrete home in Northland When John Fulton returned to New Zealand after 17 years spent mostly in London – with stints in Athens, Houston, Mexico City, Turkey and […]
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How a Northland family achieved architectural style on a budget

How a Northland family achieved architectural style on a budget

This clever couple have built their dream home in Northland by balancing cost effective materials with architectural style. We get the details on their new-build tips How a Northland family achieved architectural style on a budget Best lessons learned? Don’t sweat the small stuff – some of the things I freaked out about during construction […]
Building new in Whangarei Harbour was a dream come true for this family

Building new in Whangarei Harbour was a dream come true for this family

This family has a deep connection to the land and sea of Parua Bay, in Northland, where they’ve spent the past few years building the home of their dreams Meet and greet  Annwen Thorne, spatial and interior designer, Kane Thorne, 41 builder and project manager, Bella, 15, Pippi, 7, and Lennox, 4, plus Bear the […]
This robust new-build near Tutukaka is a minimalist’s dream

This robust new-build near Tutukaka is a minimalist’s dream

The owners of this ultra-simple home near Tutukaka achieved their goal by building exactly what they needed and no more Meet and greet Marcelle Flude, owner of The Beauty Room, Tutukaka, Brendan Flude, forestry health and safety manager, and Marlow, 8, plus Burmese cats Boston and Poppy and rabbits Odin and Thor. This robust new-build […]
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Classic Kiwi bach do-up helps to reveal a hidden coastal gem

Classic Kiwi bach do-up helps to reveal a hidden coastal gem

This Northland beach holiday home is given a new lease of life, with its owners making use of junk-shop finds, salvaged timber and upcycled objects Meet and greet Vanessa Owen, designer and boutique bach developer, Richard Owen, renovator and boutique bach developer, Reef, 9, Milli, 17 (horse riding instructor), Poppy, 21 (superyacht crew), and Dione, […]
This classic Kiwi bach has been given a new lease on life

This classic Kiwi bach has been given a new lease on life

This classic Kiwi bach in Northland has been given a new lease on life, discover the renovation story and find out how you can shop the look This classic Kiwi bach has been given a new lease on life – The property is leased and in a gated beach suburb. Did this mean there were […]