Your Home and Garden

Your Home and Garden shows you how to create a home that reflects your personal style. From decorating tips to easy DIY craft projects and expert gardening advice, it is packed with inspiring and affordable ideas for when you are renovating, building or simply updating your home.

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Social club • Interact with Your Home and Garden any time, anywhere – we’d love to hear from you!

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Your Shopping • New products, places, trends and looks we love

Fresh finds • What’s new in the homeware scene from our place to yours

Family fun planner • Make the most of the warmer autumn days at one of New Zealand’s beautiful beaches by taking your family on a day of adventure. Here’s eight fun, easy outdoor games we’ve chosen for you.

Potted colour • Give your indoor plants dreamy new digs with pretty pots in shades of pink, white and concrete

Fair & square • Glossy or matte tiles with handmade effects in oceanic hues of green, grey and blue reflect nature at its best. Say ‘so long’ to the subway look – geometric grids and stacks are the way forward

Wood & white • Contrast the warmth and texture of wood with the neutral softness of white furnishings for a modern bedroom with a cosy cabin feel

Mother’s Day done different • Think outside the box this Mother’s Day and surprise her with something she’ll open in awe

Gifts with love

Mover & maker • Meet Miranda Osborne, the creative mind, design visionary and business brain behind go-to Christchurch furniture brand Ico Traders

THE SPRINT TO THE FINISH LINE • With just weeks to go, Oliver and Ella are beginning to worry that their new home isn’t going to be ready in time.

Build timeline • We follow Oliver and Ella’s home build over a six-month journey – from dream to reality

HOW TO BRING YOUR HOME ALIVE WITH COLOUR • Seven essential questions to ask yourself when choosing paint colours.

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Meet the family

GET SORTED! • If you’ve ever lusted after a walk-in wardrobe, read on to find out more…

AHEAD OF THE TRENDS • Here’s a sneak preview into future flooring fashions.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR • How to choose an air conditioner to heat and cool your home

Golden gate • A sunshine-yellow front door welcomes visitors to this chromatically courageous home, winner of our 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards

YOUR Homes • Creative and inspiring New Zealand homes with heart

TWIN PEAKS • Nestled at the base of a mountain range, this Queenstown home is designed to accommodate a revolving-door guest policy as well as the adventures of two busy little boys

SHOP THEIR STYLE • Age-softened vintage rugs, old French chairs and family treasures take the edge off a brand-new build

ALL WE NEED • This family’s knack for design and a thoughtful approach to city living have turned a humble Auckland unit into an example of what’s possible when we prioritise substance over size

SHOP THEIR STYLE • A mixture of meaningful objects, vibrant textiles and savvy bargains gives this home a unique style signature

Evolution in style • An unexpected move into a new-build in Auckland’s Beachlands was the catalyst for a fresh approach to life for this busy family

DAWN’S TOP TIPS

SHOP THEIR STYLE • Satisfying bursts of colour, classic shapes and touchable textiles give this mainly neutral-toned home a distinct personality

In the bedroom • Bedrooms should be cool, calm and collected – but with a twist that’s entirely your own. Not sure where to start? Follow our steps for a bedroom scheme you’ll love.

HOW TO layer pillows

BEDROOM TREND TIPS WITH JADE

YOUR Renovation • Expert advice on...