Colour

Ōwairaka Mount Albert, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 29

Bright Eyes

Pac Studio overhauls a 1940s plaster box in Ōwairaka, crafting a cheerful family retreat with a colourful connection to the garden.

Wānaka

Issue 27

Colour Field

Embracing bold strokes and a love of the outdoors in an artist’s home and studio in Wānaka.

Westmere, Tāmaki Makaurau

Issue 26

New Dawn

Wayne Conway and Kate Sylvester transform their 1950s brick-and-tile home in delightful fashion over two decades.

Ōtautahi Christchurch

Issue 24

Sure to Rise

Architect Mike Callaghan believed he’d found his family’s forever home in Ōtautahi when a blank slate around the corner beckoned.

Ruby Bay, Nelson

Issue 23

Tipping Point

A dramatic weathered jewel by Parsonson Architects drops anchor on the hilltop above Te Mamaku Ruby Bay.

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 23

Strength of Character

An updated colour scheme led to so much more in this sumptuous heritage villa refurb by Pac Studio in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Gonville, Whanganui

Issue 23

Pool House

A new home by Patchwork Architecture has transformed the former Gonville Swimming Baths in Whanganui into a contemporary family compound.

Manuakau, Tāmaki Makaurau

Issue 21

Fair Ground

An elevated take on affordable architecture, these new terrace homes in Manukau build on a bold community vision.

Maungawhau Mount Eden, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 20

After Glow

Pac Studio resolves and extends a heritage bungalow in Tāmaki Makaurau with delicate screening and a warm heart.

Beach Haven, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 20

Primary Residence

A 1980s cabin in the woods is transformed into a cathedral of colour on Tāmaki Makaurau’s North Shore.

Tamahere, Waikato

Issue 15

Park Life

Right off the bat, this private cricket pavilion presents clean lines, impeccable craftsmanship and a sense of community.

Te Hemo-a-Te Atonga Havelock North

Issue 14

Depth of Field

Architect Gerald Parsonson plants an urbane family home in a field near Te Hemo-a-Te Atonga Havelock North.

Beach Haven, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 13

Just Right

A sensitive renovation by architect Mike Hartley unlocks the potential of his family home in Beach Haven, Tāmaki Makaurau.

Waiheke Island

Issue 13

On Form

Somewhere between city home and bach, this prefabricated Waiheke Island house by Hamish Stirrat is one out of the box.

Karori, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Issue 11

Bright Spark

Peter Shaw combines bold design moves with elements of Californian mid-century modern architecture in a home he built himself.

Ōtautahi Christchurch

Issue 10

In Sync

A family home in Ōtautahi Christchurch finds harmony between sustainability and style.

Tairua, Coromandel Peninsula

Issue 09

A-Frame

Natalie Parke and Dom Glamuzina challenge expectations with a compact bach on the hill at Tairua.

Sandringham, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 08

What'll it be?

Pac Studio transcends planning strictures and a property bubble to create a sublime minor dwelling

Ponsonby, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 02

Master Suite

Above his new gallery in Auckland, David Alsop has created a home, surrounding himself with meaningful pieces.

Te Aro, Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Issue 03

Light up the Room

With open spaces and striking colour, a young architect couple rehabilitate a cookie-cutter apartment that came with great bones.

Grey Lynn, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 03

How to Have Fun

Malcolm Walker reworks the house of Philip Clarke and Jane Wild around a beautifully eccentric collection of furniture and art.

Sandringham, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Issue 01

Behind the Scenes

With complex geometry and optical illusions, Pac Studio adds a warm space to an Auckland villa that instantly feels like home.

Ōtautahi Christchurch

Issue 01

Central Planning

A young architect couple plays with colour and volume to create a home for themselves, and one to rent

Mt Maunganui

Issue 07

Around the Block

Evan Mayo finds unexpected inspiration in a decidedly suburban setting at Mount Maunganui.

Hataitai, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Issue 07

Down the Hill

Sam Kebbell designs an unpretentious wooden house in Hataitai with neighbours and community in mind.

Kitchen Guide 01

Here & Now

Taste Makers

The days of the white kitchen seem to be largely behind us, with new home’s and renovations embracing the opportunity to add a layer of sophistication, interest and – crucially – colour. Here are some fresh takes in some of our favourite recent kitchens.

Issue 27

Here & Now

Feel the Love

A luxurious range of carpeting inspired by the bold, rich colours of Te Aroha.

Issue 27

Here & Now

Step on It

Città releases a hard-working staple in a range of rich colours that bring a spot of warmth to the home.

Issue 24

Here & Now

Retro Specced

The Dulux Heritage Collection connects old buildings with the landscape they sit in.

Issue 15

Here & Now

City House Country House

The perfect urban palette, as inspired by two markedly different developments, and a palette inspired by plants, rock and sea.

Here & Now

Sugar Rush

Live the sweet life with playful artworks and candy-coloured accoutrements.

Issue 09

Here & Now

All Well and Wood

When architects in the Here Awards experiment with colour, texture and new materials, timber holds it all together.

Issue 09

Here & Now

Colour on Show

Dulux announces the winners of its Colour Awards 2021. In short: this is a time to be bold and brave.

Issue 08

Here & Now

Colour Wheel

Ben Daly reworks his mother’s 1980s kitchen with bold colour, a streamlined layout – and a little time.

Issue 02

Here & Now

Life in Colour

Ann Shelton and Duncan Munro meticulously restore the original modernist colour scheme in their 1950s home.

Issue 03

Here & Now

Joy Division

With a little genius, Patchwork Architecture unlocks living in a tiny apartment.

Issue 04

Here & Now

Mobile Home

Exploring the possibilities of the humble caravan.

Issue 04

Here & Now

Hall Together Now

Katie Lockhart designs a colourful new eatery in a colourful part of uptown Auckland.

Issue 01

Here & Now

Howzat

A private cricket pavilion at Point Wells

Issue 07

Here & Now

Domestic Chaos

Art, objects and botanicals celebrate the season.

Issue 06

Here & Now

Clean Living

A new range of bathroom accessories brings relief to those with chrome fatigue.

Issue 06

Here & Now

Mise En Place

Playing with memory and function in a kitchen inspired by Hong Kong.

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