Renovations

Thinking outside the box worked for this creative couple who went door-knocking in search of their new home

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.

It’s your property that’s being renovated or built so you should be able to turn up unannounced, right? Not necessarily That hackneyed phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is a bit outdated and isn’t always welcome in the renovation and building sector. Consultants and tradies alike are finally putting boundaries in place so consider this […]

How to beat product shortages, unstable pricing and supply chain problems in your home remodelling If you’re thinking about renovating your home, you may be wondering how you’re going to navigate the long lead times and constant price increases you keep reading about. Ultimately, it all comes down to planning – which is the 101 […]

Have you completed a stylish renovation? Your Home & Garden’s Renovation of the Year awards, brought to you by COLORSTEEL®, are looking for the best in New Zealand renos. Top prize will take away $10,000. See how to enter below The Reno of the Year entries are now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. […]

To help you get in the game, we’ve scoured the listings and rounded up seven of our favourite do-ups for sale right now in the Dunedin area Get in the property game with our favourite 7 Dunedin do-ups Too often when searching for a home you’re faced with someone else’s expensive makeover which is not […]

Whether you need a foot in the door or you want to grow your assets, this collection of do-ups from across New Zealand have serious potential Climb the property ladder with these 7 do-ups from across the country There are two main categories of house hunters – those who go to open homes and fall […]

After a long stint overseas, a pair of clever renovators landed in Herne Bay and transformed an historic villa into a home fit for the modern family This freshly renovated Herne Bay villa is an oasis in the city Fraser Wallace, builder, Anna Reinstein, freelance event manager, Frankie, 6, and Jude, 2. Problem  The house […]

For this Auckland family, a large, functional laundry was essential for their home. We discover the process behind their monochromatic design Meet and greet Mark and Rebecca Davidson, Molly 7, and Harry, 4. An Auckland home gets a generous black and white laundry We wanted enough space so we could do anything laundry-related in the […]

Before you get stuck into your bathroom renovation there are a few things you should consider. Alex Fulton has rounded up some important do’s and don’ts Do’s and don’ts of undertaking your own bathroom renovation Do plan your bathroom. This means doing some thinking and research about how you want your bathroom to work, who […]

A villa in serious need of TLC got a second chance when the section next door opened up. See how this family used the extra space to create their dream home Meet and greet Andrea Alston, co-owner of Two Smart Cookies, and Paul Alston, CEO of Cavalier Bremworth, Jack, 14, Charlie, 12, and Amelia, 10, […]

Your Home and Garden chief sub editor Stephanie Attwater’s dream reno is for a veranda. We discover the short and long term solutions For now and forever solutions for a wrap around veranda “I’ve always been taken by those beautiful, wide porches on old North American homes, with wicker furniture and iced tea on tap. If […]

Your Home and Garden deputy editor, Kristina Rapley would love to have a walk-in pantry. We discover what her short and long term options are  For now and forever solutions for a walk-in pantry or scullery “I love cooking and I also love having a tidy kitchen – but those two things don’t always mix […]

Your Home and Garden art director, Shani Luckman’s dream is to have a mezzanine. We get the quick-fix and long-term solution worth saving for For now and forever solutions for a mezzanine floor Shani wants to maximise space in her house. She’d like to create the look of a high-pitched ceiling, under which she could […]

Your Home and Garden features editor, Fiona Ralph would love an open-air bathroom. We discover the get-it-now options and long-term solutions For now and forever solutions for an open-air bathroom “I love showering outside or bathing under the stars while on holiday. A rustic, open-air bathroom sheltered by palm fronds would bring a delicious dose […]

The dream reno project of Your Home and Garden’s senior designer is a window seat. We discover the short-term and future-proof solutions For now and forever solutions for Catherine Wilkinson’s dream reno project “A daybed or window seat would be the perfect sun-drenched spot to snuggle up with my cats, a glass of wine and […]

Your Home and Garden editor-in-chief, Shelley Ferguson shares her renovation dream along with tips on how you can achieve this project at home too For now and forever solutions for Shelley Ferguson’s dream reno project “Like many women, I’d love a Carrie Bradshaw-style walk-in wardrobe, but even a little extra storage would help. With two kids […]

Although it wasn’t love at first sight, a confident DIY attitude helped this Auckland family give their tired 1970s home a relaxed, holiday vibe Meet and greet Bridie Zaloum, account manager in the fashion sector and owner of online homewares store For Home, Tony Zaloum, high-school science teacher and also working on a project for […]

Actress and fashion it girl Chloë Sevigny has sold her fabulous New York Park Slope apartment, after it was listed for briefly late last year Chloë Sevigny’s chic $3.9M Park Slope Home Actress and fashion it girl Chloë Sevigny has sold her fabulous New York Park Slope apartment after it was listed briefly in late […]

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, […]

Carolyn Frizelle-Smith and her team give a Christchurch charity headquarters a bright and uplifting makeover after encouragement and advice from interior expert Alex Fulton Q&A with Carolyn What is the villa used for? It’s the Oxford, Christchurch, base for Youth With A Mission, a non-profit Christian organisation where I’m a team leader. Describe the space […]

Olympian and Australian World Cup snowboarding champion Johanna Lyle spotted an original condition Victorian-style 1920s house for sale in Brunswick, Melbourne, and was determined it would be the next home for her family. After securing the property at auction, the family immediately launched into a seven month renovation, transforming the home into a contemporary four-bedroom […]

Here, we quiz Troy Jury of Qualified Building Solutions (QBS) on price, timeframes and roof shouts 1 What questions should people ask when phoning a builder about a potential job? The first question should always be: “Are you licensed and what is your licence number?” Followed by, “Are you available over my ideal timeframe?” Also, […]