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From renting to first home: Family shares joy of the journey
“It felt surreal ... I’ve never lived in a house this nice.”
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A villa from the street - but that’s only half the story
It’s one-off, dramatic architecture, but above all, it’s comfortable family living.
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Bathroom renovation that’s rockin’ it
Dramatic tiles, evoking a moody ambience, are teamed with curved, high-end accessories.
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When heritage charm meets beauty and function
This reinvented kitchen offers a harmonious fusion of classic charm and modern convenience.
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Goodbye cold, damp homes: New standards make homes warmer and dryer
Stricter insulation and glazing standards are setting a new benchmark for home energy efficiency in New Zealand.
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Urban oasis: An inner-city courtyard design
These tips from spatial designer Jennie Dunlop help you create relaxing outdoor escapes.
Nikki Preston
‘Scary, scary time’: Home renovation spend drops 13% as Kiwis tighten their wallets
Homeowners still wanted the work done, just on a smaller budget.
Nikki Preston
‘Mitre 10 rammo with tradies’ - builders’ phones ringing hot again as reno fever takes hold
Lower interest rates have spurred homeowners into action.
Nicola Martin
Instagram warning: Interior designer says algorithm will lead you to dull place in 2025
Experts give their design tips for next year.
Nikki Preston
Mum transforms plaster townhouses into Airbnb money-spinners
Designer Isis Winter reveals how she brought homes up to scratch on a budget.
Diana Clement
‘It was just ghastly’ - How a colour lover turned a drab home into a house of fun
Auckland interior designer Erina Emery on her 16-year passion project.
Kiri Gillespie
Will The Block NZ ever return to Kiwi screens? What former judge and winners say
Reality TV show’s demise is a “shame” but not a surprise.
Nikki Preston
Olympian Eric Murray reveals renovation therapy - ‘we lived pretty rough for a while’
Gold medallist selling the villa he upgraded with his family.
Nikki Preston
‘Hot’ Kiwi baker is selling NZ’s ‘sexiest kitchen’
Former contestant of hit TV show reveals the secrets of his luxury lifestyle property.
Catherine Smith
Kiwi flight attendant gives $20,000 prize money to widowed brother for kitchen upgrade
Winner of Coast renovation contest moves listeners with selfless act.
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IKEA v orgasms: Housing market surveys throw up weird results
Kiwis worry about storage, Brits would give up sex for a mortgage.
Nikki Preston
Film-making duo’s crazy renovation adventure: ‘Terrible’ house with bad smells and cops in the backyard
They transformed Napier dump into luxury villa.
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Builder’s Covid renovation transforms $1m plaster home he wanted to bowl
Luxury riverside home is one of Hamilton’s best, says listing agent.