Scandinavian

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

Replicate Scandinavian design at home with natural wooden finishes, soft linens, and neutral tonesThis Point Chevalier villa perfectly embodies Scandi design. Photography by Helen Bankers Calling all minimalists, you can’t go wrong with Scandinavian design principles for cosy, timeless appeal. Think beautiful wooden furniture, soft faux-fur bean bags, and windows that soak up picturesque views. […]

Natural stone, marble and wooden interiors will achieve a clean, contemporary style in your home If you’ve always lusted after the London townhouse aesthetic, look no further. This edit embraces luxe homeware style, without rubbing it in your face. A clean contemporary look is about investing in high-quality, hard-wearing materials that will stand the test […]

Modern Scandi hygge meets an elegant Japanese design aesthetic in a double pavilion new-build in Wellington.

A carefully curated selection of BoConcept furniture brings modern style and perfectly complements this Wellington home’s impressive art collection How bold Scandinavian furniture brought modern style to this heritage home Behold the bold and beautiful project recently completed by BoConcept’s Cam Dickey, who worked with the Dutch/Kiwi owners of this 1902 character home in Wellington […]

This West Auckland family home is set to stand the test of time thanks to its well-functioning layout and Scandi-themed interior design  In a nutshell… Who lives here?  Kelly Wright (owner and designer at The Little Interiors Co), husband Shane (construction project manager), Tyler, and Paige, plus Brocky the Jack Russell. Style secrets Don’t be […]

Designers Hecker Guthrie were called in to refresh this former corner pub in inner Melbourne to suit the needs of a young family A former corner pub gets a beautiful Scandi makeover Who designed the renovation? Designers Hecker Guthrie. Where is it? Melbourne, Australia. What were the key changes? A new kitchen, powder room, study, […]

This terrace home almost contains two homes in one – a Victorian-style home at the front, and a Scandinavian, minimal home at the back. And they work beautifully together The bright blue front door is the first sign that there’s something special inside this Victorian terrace house in Melbourne. Once visitors clap eyes on the light-filled rear […]

This picture-perfect villa provides the ultimate location for Christmas celebrations with family and friends. Discover how to recreate this look at home

A clever reconfiguration, embracing imperfections and lots of white paint transformed this historic Wellington house into a dream home for this busy family of seven Who lives here?  Matt Christie (manager at IBM), Sarah Christie and kids Boston, 14, Baker, 12, Anabelle, 8, Bridie, 6, and Paddy, 3, plus Kybi the Labrador, Oreo the cat […]

It was cramped and boxy with possibly the world’s smallest, darkest shower, but a determined young mum knew this ‘find’ on Auckland’s North Shore was just what she’d been after Who lives here? Tarryn Donaldson, 27 (marketing manager and Instagrammer @iamtarryndonaldson), husband Ryan, 27 (sales manager), Kylan Riley, 7, and Arden Cruz, 2, plus ginger […]

A boutique owner brings her assured sense of style to home and work – a trait, she says, that runs in the family

The co-founder of Auckland boutique Maman uses a neutral backdrop to showcase her eclectic mix of timeless French and Scandi style French and Scandi combine in this Remuera bungalow If you’ve been into Auckland’s upmarket fashion boutique Maman, you’ll already have a fair idea of what co-founder Emma Main’s home looks like. The Remuera bungalow […]

When renovating your home, there are generally two rooms that come to mind: kitchen and bathroom. These rooms make a statement about the age, style, standard and functionality of your house. Here’s how to get the most out of your kitchen renovation. With so many choices in fittings and cabinetry (and such a variance in price), […]