Your Home and Garden

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Green and sunset colours adorn this blanket chest because lots of colour makes this artist feel happy

Meticulous organisation and attention to the small details paid off with this home extension

Content creator Skye Ross found the perfect Haier appliances to enhance her family’s life every day

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Murray Churchill transformed his outdoor area into something great for him and the local fauna

A mid-century Auckland home is reconfigured to make it more functional for a young family

Don’t just paint a room, drench it in colour – it’ll look all the better for it

Connect with the laundry appliances that will enhance your life

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The world of second-hand furniture is a vast maze of treasures and trinkets.

Connect with the appliances that will enhance your home life

Ready to start renovating, Kate Kelly chose a verdant shade to liven up her bathroom and old furniture

Add elegant accents to your décor with this timeless shade.

You can enjoy your own bounty of homegrown vegetables by following this easy garden guide for what to harvest, plant and sow in March

Lavish some time and attention on a tired door and marvel at the difference

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner’s work on her holiday house proves that a shoestring budget is no obstacle to true creativity

A Dunedin back garden has been turned into the ultimate fun zone for this lucky pre-schooler

A Valentine notwithstanding, spread the love at home.

Gentle sorbet shades are the key to opening the door to the land of Nod

A couple of keen renovators have used bold colours to personalise their new home

A renovation pro tackles her most personal project yet – a forever home for her parents

Does bathing beneath a leafy canopy float your rubber ducky? We’ve devised a comprehensive list of things to bear in mind before install your outdoor shower or bath.

Barren spot? Hideous shed? Steep slope? Our expert Carol Bucknell diagnoses common garden problems and offers fast, easy cures.

Transform an old piece of furniture into a cool home entertaining statement

A contemporary home on a Christchurch estuary provides its owner with an outlook that’s always changing

Let your eyes drink in the bold, beautiful colour choices in this couple’s kitchen and wine cellar

The Shark MessMaster vacuum is making Shelley Ferguson’s life easier

Over the past four months, we’ve asked readers to select the nation’s favourite interior products. Here’s what’s hot in kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom spaces.

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Creative ways to wrap a gift voucher

Dr Michelle Dickinson has teamed up with floorcare leader Shark to revolutionise the way you clean

Once lined wall-to-wall with dull Seventies plastic, this bathroom has been transformed into a black, white and pink room of teenage dreams

Your birth month can influence your interior design style, helping you curate your home

No old, battered tins of shortbread in sight, thanks.

If a real Christmas tree isn't available to you this year, try one of these alternatives.

A shed on the garden’s edge became a healing renovation project

A perfectly composed cheeseboard is the perfect finish to any meal these holidays. Or, skip the main and go straight to the cheese

With so many vacuum cleaner options available, we break down which options are best for you

Impress even the pickiest of recipients with these Christmas gift ideas.

This couple’s first build is an absolute blinder

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A dynamic mother-and-daughter team were up for the challenge when a 70s brick house at the Mount needed a magical makeover.

Lynelle and Josh Olson had always dreamed of travelling through the South Island, so when the opportunity to adopt a dilapidated caravan came along, they couldn’t believe their luck

Make cleaning time easier with these cleaning tools

It's time to stop putting off these cleaning jobs

From flora to fauna, wallpaper can transform a room with very little effort Wary of wallpaper? Dont be. While the term may conjure images of the eyewatering patterns that dominated 70 bungalows here in Aotearoa, when used correctly, wallpaper can transform a space – taking it from plain to fabulous without much effort at all. […]

A murky green-black shade adds a chic touch to this Taranaki rental

With just a bit of wallpaper, you can upgrade a lampshade and personalise it to your space.

How many of these tidy habits can you tick off?

Cladding sets the tone for your house as well as protecting it from the elements. We’ve rounded up the top options to consider before you dive in When planning a home renovation or new-build, many of us will spend hours umming and aahing over different shades of white paint or selecting the perfect kitchen benchtop […]

Keep food fresher for longer while saving on your power bill with Haier’s new energy efficient refrigerator freezer. And one lucky person will win this new refrigerator freezer valued at $2,199! Haier’s newest 70cm Bottom Freezer fridge (model HRF420BEC), is the country’s most energy efficient fridge with a market-leading 8-star rating*. It operates at 59.9 percent […]

Whether it's wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

An Auckland architect’s home is all about sun, family life and views of the zoo.

This side table has a wonderful home-crafted look to it like it has been cobbled together from odds and ends found lying around the garage. It’s precisely this Frankenstein feel that gives it such charm If you love the character and uniqueness that comes with handmade furniture, this DIY project is perfect for you. This […]

How one architect sustainably built his dream home with a kitchen to match.

Art is a fantastic way to add life and personality to your home. Use these easy tips to create a gallery wall that will uplift and inspire Creating a gallery wall has become one of the most popular home decor trends over the past several years. It is the perfect solution for the indecisive among […]

Let us be your guiding light and create ambience in your home with the best table lamps available to shop now Photography: James Moffatt If overhead lighting commands attention, lamps are the gentler partners that bring calm to your home. Table lamps throw mood lighting while providing task lighting where needed. Here at Your Home […]

They call it The Can House – a compact family home built inside a ’can’ or shipping container lined with warm plywood, clever storage and ingenious ideas

This new-build makes a bold statement on the outside, but inside it’s warm, welcoming and designed to create the ultimate Kiwi childhood.

Enter your details below and you are in the draw! Make laundry time easier with Haier’s 10kg Front Loader Washing Machine with UV Protect and 9kg Heat Pump Dryer with Steam Refresh. And one lucky person will win both the front load washer and heat pump dryer valued at $3,998! Haier’s 10kg Front Loader Washing […]

It can’t just be us who take to our bedrooms in winter. Make it a space full of creature comforts

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner couldn’t fit in with their neighbours — so they went all out instead

Enhance your home improvement game with this list of toolbox essentials – whether you’re a budding builder or DIY dab-hand Whether you’re renovating the guest bathroom, installing floating shelves of just making minor repairs around the house, having the right tools makes all the difference. A well-stocked toolbox can save you time and frustration and […]

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama Transforming a space into a personalised oasis often requires a touch of creativity and resourcefulness. In this project, we are taking wallpaper and reimagining it as a stunning framed print, adding a unique flair to any room. With just […]

This May gardening to-do list is packed full of the best winter blooms, tips for Mother’s Day, and how to protect your plants in frosty temps Autumn bliss: The gardening chores to tackle in May There is a certain urgency in the air. As the last month of Autumn, May signals your last chance to […]

A Whanganui villa enjoys a colourful revival using maximalist magic A few years ago, Danny Breaker bought his century-old villa in the beautiful city of Whanganui. For the past 20-odd years, the house was used as a student rental, and he says, “There had been little love given to the house in those years and […]

In terms of design, laundries used to be way down on the list of priorities after the kitchen, bathroom and living space. Until recently. Now, we’re all about creating a great-looking space that can be admired in the same way as a bathroom upgrade. At the heart though, laundries are still the workhorse of the […]

When it comes to your garage, selecting the right door is paramount

It’s not always about the price tag, so try these affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas Since becoming a mother, I’ve learned how complex, messy and relentless raising children can be. Chances are, if you’re a mum, you’re nodding your head while reading this. Despite its beauty and life-giving experience, being a mum requires us to […]

Create a bespoke bedroom that’s as unique as you are, with Harvey Norman’s fully customisable range of New Zealand-made furniture Just as no two people are completely alike, one of the most personal rooms in your home – the bedroom – should be a unique reflection of you. Harvey Norman’s huge range of bespoke bedroom […]

Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural Add some fun and a sense of playfulness to your outdoor area by painting a colourful mural. All you need now is a cooling cocktail to sit back and appreciate your artistry. You will need: Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer Resene […]

Introducing New Zealand’s first and only* refrigerator with an 8-star energy rating These days, just about every decision we make – whether it’s being an enthusiastic recycler to using your reusable cup religiously – comes back to our individual desire to lessen our impact on the environment. We all want to play our part in treading […]

Wall-to-wall wood is given a modern makeover Lydia and Richard Rayner dreamed of renovating their Lockwood home in Auckland for many years, but the thought of the effort required was enough to keep the pair putting off their plans. However, with the arrival of their newborn baby, they finally decided to tackle the project and […]

This candy-coloured home makes you smile whether you’re inside or out.

Make each day a sweet one for your child with these gentle, dreamy colours

A new ecosystem of smart kitchen appliances saves you housework, time and money – and looks great too No longer hidden away behind closed doors, today’s kitchens are the design highlight of our homes. Of course we expect them to function well, but we also want them to look beautiful and reflect our personal style. […]

A New Plymouth home serves up a stylish array of delightful pastel tones Bridget Rook’s house is a pastel wonderland, like something whipped up and displayed in a Parisian macaron shop window. But it took hard work and effort to make the home such a delight, with Bridget doing all the painting herself at her […]

Brush up your painting skills and brighten your wash days There’s no two ways about it, doing laundry is a chore so why not inject a sense of fun into it with a quick refresh? I painted a striped ceiling, used blackboard paint to make a blackboard, stencilled a word onto the wall, then added […]

Our 2023 Resene Small Room Awards winner had some fantastical fun with tropical wallpaper This year’s Resene Small Room Awards grand winner is something straight out of Harry Potter: a hidden bathroom-turned-library, accessed only via living room cavity sliders. Inside this magical world, a fantastical feature of Resene Wallpaper Collections 36630-1 leaps out at visitors […]

A dated Christchurch house is transformed into a stunning modern home

An Auckland couple were inspired by the 'tiny house movement' and began a DIY journey to build a home on wheels.

An iconic Wellington house shines just as bright, years on Designed by iconic Aotearoa architect Roger Walker, Mary and Michael Donn’s 1977 Wellington home is a burst of sunshine in the often-cloudy city. When it came time to paint the exterior, the couple initially planned a white facade with a contrasting trim. However, Roger strongly […]

Upgrade your home by installing a refurbished backyard caravan to use as a retreat, sleep-out, office space or party-ready cocktail bar.

The before and after images of Olympic rower Eric Murray’s year-long DIY transformation of a grand old villa in Cambridge Over the last few months we have shared content of Eric Murray and his partner Thea Lyle’s journey as they tackled the ultimate DIY challenge of bringing a 1912 villa into the 21st century, while […]

A hidden library nook becomes a leafy refuge Purchased during 2020, Lisa Foote spent several months last year extensively renovating her “special gem” of a Christchurch home. “Our goal was to lighten and brighten our once dark home and to include some unexpected pops and surprises,” she says. Her library, which was once a bathroom, […]

This party starter is built for home entertaining

A Wellington apartment gets a maximalist makeover From clothes to interiors, the maximalist trend has been sweeping the board. For a fine example of this aesthetic, look no further than the cosy ’60s Wellington apartment owned by Carrie Lagerstedt. “My choices were inspired by the maximalist trend and my own love of bold, quirky choices,” […]

We reveal the results of Olympic rower Eric Murray’s year-long DIY transformation of a grand old villa in Cambridge Meet & greet: Eric Murray (sports coach and business development manager) and partner Thea Lyle (teacher). The property: Four-bedroom 1912 villa in Cambridge. Some days, Eric Murray and his partner Thea Lyle just stand in their living room […]

Here’s how to paint your home green – whatever colour’s in the paint can Whether you’re painting your roof white to combat climate change, trying to reduce the paint smells that trigger your kid’s asthma or wondering how best to wash your paintbrush, there are a lot of reasons to think about the environmental impact […]

Inspired washer and dryer technology delivers a laundry list of benefits for switched-on renovators Laundry appliances are the workhorses of the modern home – quietly chugging away in a back room or a hall cupboard, making busy lives easier. Now new innovations in design and technology have made them smarter, more user-friendly and better-looking than […]

A colourful Nelson home stands out on a character-filled street When Bonnie Slade and Jason Callister moved into their “1980s fibre cement board box” home on a heritage street in Nelson, they knew they couldn’t match the character features of the other homes in their neighbourhood. “So, we went with an architecturally designed ‘complete opposite’ […]

Part two of our series following in the wake of an Olympic rowing legend as he transforms a grand old villa in Cambridge

Resene’s paint experts help you get the results you want every time Need help with your painting projects? Don’t pick up a paintbrush without consulting Resene’s vast vault of how-to advice, which is easy to access online, in person or on video. Where to find it 1 The Resene website is a wonderland of free resources […]

Stumped for a gift? Try these thoughtful Christmas presents We’ve collated some of the best Christmas gift ideas that anyone would love. For those who desire a thoughtful experience or love all things beauty and homewares, these great gifts will help you tick off your Christmas shopping list. Beauty of Christmas Clinically proven, sustainably packaged, […]

A Milton hallway evokes daffodils and pine trees Ahallway is a much-used, often neglected space when it comes to care and colour. For Alice Blake, it was a wonderful chance to brighten up her Milton family home, with bursts of green and yellow using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen. “Looking out our hallway window we see […]

Christmas spent together – that’s the real bargain, but you can also make it a stylish dining experience that won’t break the bank with The Warehouse Set the scene for a cherished festive meal with a beautiful seasonal tablescape. Not only will the table be a feature of the many Christmas photos (#Xmas 2023), it’s […]

Lifted and shifted from its original position, this renovated heritage home now has a level of sophistication the owners adore.

Gifts they’ll love that don’t break the bank  Are you seeking an affordable yet thoughtful gift for your loved ones this Christmas? These gifts under $50 will delight and impress your friends, family and co-workers. Whether they’re home decor enthusiasts, beach holiday lovers, food connoisseurs or appreciate life’s little luxuries, we have something for everyone. […]