vintage furniture

 The world of secondhand furniture is a vast maze of treasures and trinkets.

Whether it’s wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your secondhand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks Vintage furniture can sometimes need a little TLC before it’s displayed in your home, and pieces you’ve had for a while may also be ready for a spring clean. A quick wipe-down […]

From vibrant colours to distinctive decor, here’s how to make your home a maximalist haven. In 2023, design trends are moving away from pared-back minimalism and towards interiors that reflect individual expression and make bold style statements. Homeowners are experimenting with vibrant colours, rich textures and distinctive shapes to create this whimsical yet elegant maximalist […]

Originally looking to build anew, an existing house’s plentiful garden and beach access proved irresistible Meet & greet Dorothy Anderson (grandmother) and Hugh Gladwell (lawyer). The property A four-bedroom, renovated ’80s home in Mahurangi East. Dorothy Anderson loves her new kitchen. She’s cooking in it while we chat as she prepares to celebrate her husband […]

A modern Auckland home is treated to an 18th-century European makeover of mythic proportions Meet & greet Claire Crosbie (visual merchandiser), her two children Luke, 23, and Sophie, 21, and poodle mix Sasha. The property A three-bedroom converted barn in Auckland. From the outside, you wouldn’t know Claire Crosbie’s unassuming Auckland house looks like a miniature […]

Pack up the kids and embark on a vintage treasure hunt. Fill the boot with retro finds from these secondhand homeware shops in summer hotspots So Vintage You’ll find industrial, antique and designer finds from France in this Hastings shop (above), owned by French-Kiwi couple Korreen and Mehdi Sanssar. Sovintage.co.nz 339 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hastings. […]

Sitting on the street unassumingly, this weatherboard home is filled with vintage treasures collected over a lifetime by its creative owners Meet and greet Christine Collaine (interior designer), Todd Brady (electrician), Henri, 18, Emma, 20, and Molly, 19. The plain facade of this Auckland home hides a vintage inspired interior How much did you spend […]

Sun and space for family fun were top priorities for this creative couple, who almost single-handedly overhauled their small Nelson home Meet and greet Sam Williams, builder at Insideout Builders, Poppy MacPhedran, hair and makeup artist at Poppy Makeup Artist and founder of online store Yukiyo Natural Beauty, Jett, 7, and Nova, 5, plus cat […]

Look for iconic, locally made pieces and everyday items that can easily be upcycled to add vintage flair to your home 5 easy upcycling ideas that will give your home unique style 1. There is no shortage of small wooden stools at op-shops. A simple sand and coat of oil or paint will revive a stool […]

Two self-confessed hoarders merged their lives, families and vintage furniture collections to create a modern home with a timeless feel Meet and greet Christine Collaine (interior designer), Todd Brady (electrician), Henri, 18, Emma, 20, and Molly, 19. A 1930s weatherboard home and former bach gets a vintage makeover Christine Collaine and Todd Brady tested their […]