Then and Now

This sweet, nature-inspired nursery is just one part of this couple’s renovation and subdivision project in Auckland’s Mt Wellington Snapshot Who lives here? Rachel Barthow, 31 (social worker and design student), Matthew Barthow, 34 (television programmer), and Zanthe, 7 months. Background What did you do to prepare the nursery for Zanthe’s arrival? We knocked down the […]

Their original kitchen had “too much storage”, so with warnings from family members falling on deaf ears, they chose a new kitchen design that was small and modular, and with less storage Background Where do you live? Otahuhu, Auckland. Why did you decide to purchase your home? We were looking for more space and a […]

Constraints such as ‘time’ and ‘ankle surgery’ were mere molehills for Jen Hayes, who completely overhauled her Auckland apartment in six months Jen Hayes gave her Auckland apartment a major makeover for $45,000 Who lives here? Jen Hayes, 25 (engineering student and construction manager). The project Most people complain that home renovation is a long, […]

A tired old house has been transported into the 21st century by opening up the living area and giving the interior a clean monochromatic sweep A dated Dunedin home gets a monochromatic makeover Who lives here? Victoria Bithell (owner of makeandco.co.nz and assistant at MintSix), Stephen Bithell (builder) and son, Harrison Where is it? Kaikorai, […]

This 1910 Wellington home underwent a total renovation and now has a brand new front facade with major street appeal Snapshot Who lives here? Janet Hunt (manager Wesley Gardens Boutique Bed and Breakfast) and Dennis Hunt (engineer). Where is it? Kelburn, Wellington. Lived here for… Five years. Janet, Which rooms have you renovated? All rooms. […]