Breezy Summer Interiors
After an eight-year labour of love, Robin is now living within her dynamic eco-neighbourhood Earthsong.
As the new year kicked off, thousands of Kiwi were searching for their dream home.
Explore 2025’s bold home trends, from maximalism and retro vibes to organic decor and mismatched furniture.
How these two purchased their first home in Auckland.
Learn how to display your books and style shelves to showcase who you are.
Some projects are just meant to be done in summer.
Take a peek at these before and after shots!
Ramp up your garden this summer with these garden ideas for 2025.
How this radio DJ and sexual-wellbeing facilitator turned their studio mezzanine rental into their dream home.
How to keep things nice and chilled at home.
Give your home a refresh for the new year.
Enter this cosy, light-filled apartment in an iconic historical building in Wellington.
How this kaikaranga (weaver) enjoys their home in Avondale, Auckland
Check out their cute and cosy apartment in Newtown, Wellington.
When not competitively skating around the world she’s sunbathing in her plant jungle with partner Miles and cat Mango.
Art, Matilda and their three tamariki are enjoying their home in Warkworth, Auckland.
When Anthony moved to Aotearoa from busy London, he dreamed of a home where friends and family could relax and feel joy.
Create the perfect outdoor space.
House of the Dragon is back! Will you survive the Dance of the Dragons?
Home buyers want to sit around the fire this chilly winter
Delve into some serious creativity with the enduring appeal of loft apartment interior design.
Explore these beautiful, creative dwellings full of artful design moves and clever planning.
Here are five examples worth exploring if you’re starting your bungalow design journey.
Here’s what you need to know about designing an outdoor bath area.
From designing with colour to adding decadent texture, and turning small spaces into alluring sanctuaries.
Here are four of Aotearoa’s best lakeside and beachfront baches.
Promising spectacular views and extreme weather conditions, check out New Zealand’s alpine architecture.
On the divide between suburban street and wild dunescape, Brian White carves a retreat from a singular form.
This couple wondered if they could live well on a 65 square metre footprint. As it turned out, they could.
This kitchen in Mt Eden, designed by Joanna Hoeft, blends contrasting elements to create an inspired space.
Pac Studio deploys light and fun through materials for a bungalow extension
This small but perfectly formed home for two is shaped by Waiheke Island’s flora and fauna.
These two Wellington couples decided to build two homes on a site where most would struggle to fit one.
We spoke to landscape architect Alex Traut of Natural Pools NZ
A Featherston passive house designed for and by its occupant, Swedish architect Josefine Watterson.
Warm materials, open design & flexible living, these six kitchen trends take inspiration from the best in the business.
Smartly dressed & designed for its location, this understated sleek black box fits effortlessly into the landscape.
We take a look at a 1950s stucco house in Paekākāriki, that's been transformed into a modern weatherboard family home.
These eight villa renovations offer a glimpse into the myriad of ways in which the villa can be modernised.
A finalist in the Home of the Year 2016, this Auckland home makes kitchen design look simple.
With a young family, the brief for this Wānaka holiday home was simple: something that resembles a DoC hut.
Design in a modernist setting, this kitchen achieves a stunning statement whilst maintaining essential practicality.
An architect and artist design a vivid, adaptable Awhitu Peninsula studio as a place to retreat and create.
The allure of living well in smaller spaces has never been more achievable.
Ben Daly turns a plain 1950s railway cottage into something personal and magical, without losing its original spirit.
This compact abode is cut from the cloth of the traditional A-frame and woven with a decidedly modern spin of colour.
Here are five stunning clifftop homes where the house and dramatic surroundings combine to striking effect.
Living in smaller spaces is a reality for many. With this comes the need for clever design solutions.
A champion of space-efficient building it was only natural that this young Christchurch designer would build two homes
In her open plan Auckland apartment, Sarah Hopkinson has nailed warehouse-style living. She discusses her space.
Until relatively recently, fireplaces were similar in function and aesthetics.
You need flooring that works hard in a demanding environment as well as looking good.
James Walkinshaw of Xanthe White Design used some simple but effective ways to transform this Pt Chev home.
The bathroom in this Waiheke Island home is the epitome of style.
A soft spiral staircase helped achieve the perfect balance in an industrial Waiheke home.
The kitchen of this hilltop home in Muriwai is visible from afar.
This home by Herbst Architects combines rusty allusions to local farm buildings with a proudly contemporary form.
This central Auckland home delightfully reimagines city living.
A private tramping hut in the Orongorongo Valley embodies the spirit of the people who built it by hand 56 years ago.
We pick the best Kiwi holiday destinations for this cute couple
Joey tells Trade Me Property about his journey into interior design and men's mental health awareness.
Ash and a close-knit group of friends are creating community in Eastbourne, Wellington.
Andie and Atom told Trade Me Property how they came to be in their Newtown kāinga (home).
Jess, Bill and Ginny told Trade Me Property how they decided to team up and buy a home.
Our experts offer lighting tips and trends to enhance your space.
From a toddler to pre-teen, we've got the latest trends for you to consider.
Here’s how to enhance the spaces in your home with a cohesive lighting plan.
Here’s a few things to consider when it comes to designing eye-catching green walls.
What are some of the best external cladding options for New Zealand weather conditions?
Here’s what to think about when you embark on your garden design project.
Here are some stunning ideas to create sleek, immersive interiors in your Lockwood home.
If you’re choosing an off the grid lifestyle, the first consideration will be, what type of dwelling do you require?
Want to maximise your small bathroom? Here are some clever design tricks to make the room feel spacious.
We break down the most to least expensive options for a new bathroom floor.
We look at how to utilise the uniqueness of Art Deco style in a modern way.
Consider these small changes to bring your modernist home into the future.
Rather than extending the footprint of your house, why not consider an outdoor room?
Choose from a range of panelling materials, profiles and applications to elevate your interior spaces.
Explore these award-winning small homes that were designed on a budget and tread lightly on the land.
Be inspired by these cleverly designed Aotearoa tiny homes
These homes are a testament to honouring the environment through clever architectural design.
Far from exposing clutter, open shelving in the kitchen can deliver a taste of luxury to suit all aesthetics.
One of the more enduring interior design schemes is Scandinavian Design.
A low-maintenance garden lets you toil less and enjoy your outdoor space more. Here are five easy low-upkeep ideas.
Explore stunning backyard swimming pool design ideas from compact plunge pools to luxurious infinity pools.
Get the contemporary casual look of Hamptons style décor with these five key elements.
Immerse yourself in these five incredible villa and bungalow renovations.
Bring island vibes to your garden. Learn how to plan, plant, and maintain your own lush paradise.
Explore modern barn house living in NZ—functional, cost-effective, beautifully designed for contemporary lifestyles.
Explore four stunning splashback ideas to modernise your kitchen with stylish and functional design options.
As an island nation, we Kiwi are familiar with coastal homes. Get inspired by these designs.
5 reasons you should consider building a log house.
The interior trends of 2024.
Creating connection in the city.
Five tips to elevate your space.
An often overlooked part of a cohesive interior scheme.
The golden rules of kitchen design.
The focal point for entertaining.
Elevate your interior with greenery.
Simple Ways to Add Personality to Your Rental Space.
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