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Six things to buy at op shops, according to an interior designer
It’s true what they say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure and your local op shop, thrift store or even Facebook Marketplace feed could very well be where X marks the spot. While op shop...
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The sixth 2025 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist created a stunning plum...
A burst of colour is all you need to inject a space with vibrancy. By creating a stunning plum-coloured feature wall in their living room, Nic Hall and Kiri Chivell did exactly that. They bought the...
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DIY: How to create a soft pastel striped wall for a dreamy child’s room
Soothing pastel colours make for gentle bedtimes. They give children’s rooms a sense of adventure without overstimulating them when it’s time for lights out. The best thing about these quiet shades is...
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The healing nature of biophilic garden design
Outside In co-founder and creative director Ryan McQuerry’s company creates inspiring nature-filled spaces that enhance the wellbeing of the people using them. He co-founded the business after seeing...
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The Block Australia’s Scotty Cam has sold the house he renovated on the...
In 2022, The Block Australia really branched out. That year, for the first time in Block history, host Scotty Cam did more than just talk the talk. That’s right, in The Block 2022, Scotty walked the...
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Multidisciplinary artist Lucy Hunter shares her many creative pursuits
When asked about the correlation between her art and her music, Lucy Hunter serves a simple answer: “It all comes from the same place, I think.” Glancing over the Ōtepoti-based creative’s impressive...
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Desk job: Home office ideas to inspire WFH productivity
The home office is a place where function often triumphs over form – but we believe you don’t need to sacrifice one to achieve the other. Creating a workspace that looks and feels good will mean...
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The Block Australia 2024: How the judges scored the teams’ backyard and pools
It’s raining men on The Block this week, with over 100 additional tradies heading down to Phillip Island to help the Blockheads complete their “massive” backyards. And while fresh air and nature is...
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What’s cooking? The kitchen trends we expect to see in 2025
Whether you’re dreaming of a new kitchen or planning a mini makeover of your existing space, we’ve cooked up a hit list of kitchen trends that are gaining popularity. Courageous colour The reign of...
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The best boutique Christchurch accommodation for a Garden City getaway
Planning a holiday in Christchurch? You’re close to everything in this southern city: picturesque beaches, gorgeous gardens and mountains prime for some skiing action. Start your day at the farmer’s...
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17 affordable DIY home improvement ideas to try
It’s almost inevitable. One day, you walk into your home to find your space isn’t as inspiring or exciting as it once was. It happens! Maybe it’s that feature wall you no longer love or the simple...
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Take a tour of Maddy and Charlotte’s winning house on The Block Australia
The Plan-B ring-ins ended up being anything but second best, managing to hit the ground running and submitting winning rooms week after week. Pro-renovators Maddy and Charlotte didn’t have an easy...
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Maddy and Charlotte, the show’s youngest-ever contestants, win The Block...
It’s been far from an easy ride for the Sydney sisters, but after a surprise knock-out bid, Maddy and Charlotte have taken home the win, making them the youngest-ever contestants to win The Block. As...
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Bathroom updates for small spaces and tight budgets
This year is all about making the most of what we’ve got, but that doesn’t mean a gorgeous bathroom refresh is off the table. Whether you’re spending small, or living small, we’ve got the solutions...
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Cool runnings: The best fans to beat the heat this summer
It’s another hot summer in Aotearoa, but if you can’t hit the beach or pool, then fans become an essential tool to keep your house cool. Choosing a cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling system can...
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The first winner of the 2025 Resene Weekend Transformation Awards
Talk about a memorable Christmas present. Four-year-old Addie Gittoes loves her new playground, which was designed to grow with her. It’s the perfect addition to the fairy garden and playhouse already...
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See inside the winning home of the 2025 Resene Colour Home Awards
It’s hard to believe that this is Bridgette Lawrence’s first serious foray into decorating with different colours. A big fan of a neutral palette, Bridgette decided to take on the project of...
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Revamp your interior door with this simple DIY
One quick way to update a house’s interior is to give a dated interior door that has seen better days a makeover and drag it into this decade. It’s not a challenging project and the results are well...
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Six things in your home that visitors always notice
In a perfect world, we would have endless spare hours to prim our homes to perfection when expecting guests. In the real world, we do not. You may be able to turn a blind eye to the clutter covering...
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The most charming tiny homes to book for a sweet retreat in Aotearoa
If you’re the type of traveller who loves to be surrounded by the richness of nature on your getaways, rather than lounging by the pool at a luxury resort, tiny home accommodation would be perfect for...
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