12 vibrant kitchens that bring a burst of colour to your home
Bold and bright, or pretty in pastel, these colourful kitchens are a show of spectacular imagination Photography by Alana Landsberry In the age of millennial modern, the kitchen has become a neutral...
View ArticleDiscover Kayu Studio’s new boutique Mount Maunganui accommodation
Mount Maunganui design store Kayu Studio has expanded its horizons with Kayu Casa, an Airbnb allowing guests to experience their favourite pieces Kayu Casa’s dining room is complete with the Citta...
View ArticleThe new Breville InFizz Fusion can carbonate juice, tea, wine, water and more
Carbonated drinks are about to get a whole lot more exciting thanks to the Breville InFizz Fusion The Breville InFizz Fusion can impressively carbonate juice, tea, wine and flat soda What new kitchen...
View ArticleLiving well: How to build positive momentum in your life
Surround yourself with positive people who support and uplift you, as they will help you stay on the right track Photographer: Jordi Salas I’m sure you have experienced those days when life sings with...
View ArticleThis backyard caravan is serving inspiration for summer al fresco
Upgrade your home by installing a refurbished backyard caravan to use as a retreat, sleep-out, office space or party-ready cocktail bar Here’s why a backyard caravan should be your next summer...
View ArticleThe fourth 2024 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist is a burst of sunshine
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...
View ArticleFive swimming pool ideas for small backyards
As our backyards shrink, the small pool trend grows – here are five inspiring ideas if you’re contemplating putting one in Photography by Bridgid Arnott Have you always thought you don’t have enough...
View ArticleFrom earthy tones to pastel delights: The exterior paint trends 2024
Future-proof your home with this year’s biggest exterior paint trends This house is painted with Dulux colours Cardrona on the exterior, The Remarkables on the fascia and Masterton on the door. Whether...
View ArticleSummer staycation: Shop outdoor living inspired by holiday hotspots
Have a summer staycation with inspiration from holiday hotspots — and a good old Kiwi backyard movie screening The Amalfi Coast While sitting poolside on a sunny day, your abode could echo the clear...
View ArticleThe 2023 Resene Small Room Awards winner creates a magical hidden library
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...
View ArticleHow to create a sustainable home with small, incremental changes
If you find the word “sustainable” overwhelming, associate it with fringe living or think eco-warriors are going to come after you for doing it wrong, then rest assured because making even one change...
View ArticleHow to brighten up your laundry room
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...
View ArticleWe review the new Cricut Maker 3 for all craft enthusiasts
Decorations, stickers and cake toppers are about to get a crafty upgrade with the Cricut Maker 3Dubbed the ultimate smart cutting machine, crafts are about to get a lot more fun and exciting with the...
View ArticleInside the real-life English manor where Saltburn was filmed
A little-known medieval mansion sets the scene for writer-director Emerald Fennell’s debaucherously divisive film, Saltburn Saltburn is the hot film on everyone’s lips right now. It’s spawned numerous...
View ArticleStyle forecast: The interior design trends we’ll be seeing in 2024
Feather your nest in style in 2024, as we share the trends the design experts are flocking to this year Photographer: Brooke Holm What interior design trends will we see in 2024? Now we’ve all heard of...
View ArticleHow to create a zero-maintenance rocky garden oasis
Poor soil conditions don’t necessarily mean a poor garden. Turn your wasteland of rubble into a pretty paradise Photo via Getty Images Gardeners are constantly exhorted to improve their soil...
View ArticleGardening expert Mary Lovell-Smith shares February’s best gardening tips
Your late summer gardening is a great time to plant seeds for the months ahead, as it’s traditionally the hottest time of the yearApricot is one of the many stonefruits in full swing in February. What...
View ArticleHow to master the layout of your home, according to Feng Shui
How to style your home to make it feel as good as it looks, according to an expertAccording to Feng Shui principles, adding curved furniture into your living space promotes a smooth flow of energy The...
View ArticleCoriander punch: Our gardening editor shares fresh ideas for common plants
While there may be little new under the sun, there are new ways – or ways new to us – to use many of our common plantsDahlias are not only a statement piece in a summer garden, but also a delightful...
View ArticleHow local photographers Alex and Sony turn wanderlust into art
Get swept away by the dreamy, sun-kissed creative works of Alex and SonySony Nuth and her husband Alex Hall (below) are big fans of travelling and have amassed a huge archive of photographs from their...
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