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Inside a small family home brimming with playful colour and botanicals

This character cottage in Christchurch has a modern secret at the back

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Inside a stunning Nelson home built for family entertaining

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How this resourceful couple transformed an old barn into a family home

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How this striking home achieves a seamless connection to the outdoors

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You’ll want a mint green bathroom after seeing this pastel coloured home

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This glam black and white kitchen balances family practicality with style

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This elegant kitchen makes a strong case for dark green cabinets

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This home’s tropical garden is made for outdoor entertaining

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This small family home maximises space and style with clever DIY projects

Inspiring ways to customise your kitchen so it works for you

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Inside a chic kitchen designed and built by a young couple

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How this bountiful garden has colourful flowers blooming all-year round

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This elegant renovation proves why all-white kitchens are here to stay

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A converted barn gets a Nordic farmhouse new look

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How this clever couple renovated their kitchen for just $1500

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This beautiful Nelson home has 3 decks to capture all-day sun

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This candy-coloured home will convince you to paint your stairs pink

This opulent Remuera villa looks like it should be in France

A mother-daughter duo give this iconic apartment an elegant new look

How this designer used clever storage to give a small kitchen bold style

Home of the year

Now’s your chance to get your entry in for Home of the Year 2020

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How this couple gave a dark and dated Titirangi home new life

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Inside a bold blue Art Deco home with an outdoor speakeasy bar

Why this couple decided they wanted to build well, not big

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This couple gets honest about what it’s like to live in a shipping container

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The owners of this striking black clad house share their new-build learnings

How this historic building was restored and turned into a family home

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Our gardens editor shares her top 5 plants for beginner gardeners

How this small home was designed and built in response to its tricky site