A media room presents an opportunity for the whole whānau to come together for bonding time in an easy, entertaining way With technology becoming more entwined with our daily lives, it’s important to have some segregation between screens in our own homes. That can mean no phones at the dining table, but dressing gowns on […] The post The big picture: Your guide to all things media rooms appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Consider these cosy contemporary furnishings to switch up your style When it comes to making your home cosy and contemporary this winter, it’s all about soft furnishings. They’re the key to making your home look cool while feeling snug. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? “Not only do soft furnishings […] The post Light touch: What’s trending in soft furnishings appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Thinking of adding a little blush to your interiors? These beautiful uses of pink interiors add a hint of romance to the space 2023 was a big year for the colour pink. Thanks to Margot Robbie and the Barbie movie, sales skyrocketed in hot pink ensembles and home decor, as we were dreaming of our […] The post Pretty in pink: Seven inspirational interiors that aren’t Barbiecore appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Make your home memorable – for all the right reasons Photography: Babiche Martens It’s amazing how the smallest details can make all the difference in your home. Whether you’re renovating or just looking to refresh a room, here are eight clever ways to take your home to the next level. 1. Pendant lights Lighting has […] The post 8 small things that can take your home from blah to beautiful appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Texture is an important element of interior design that is often forgotten. When it comes to making your home cosy and contemporary this winter, it’s all about soft furnishings. They’re the key to making your home look cool, while feeling snug. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? “Not only do […] The post Soft touch: The cosiest throw blankets to add to cart this winter appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Find out how these feng shui tips can change the energy flow in your home Do you feel tired and lack energy regularly? Your home’s feng shui (or lack thereof) could be to blame. Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of balancing the flow of energy in spaces like the home, to encourage a […] The post 6 Feng shui tips to create balance in your home appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Choosing ‘white’ paint is the first step. Finding the ‘right white’ paint is another task altogether.  Dulux Okarito. Styling: Bree Leech, Photography: Lisa Cohen Dulux Colour Expert, Davina Harper talks us through the difference between cool and warm whites to help make your choice a little bit easier White paint has long reigned in the interior […] The post How to choose the perfect white paint colour for your home appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

We asked the experts for their reno-free tricks to stash our bathroom stuff Is your lippy collection littering the window ledge? Leaning tower of toilet paper forming an unsightly centrepiece? From bath toys to bog rolls, we expect our bathrooms to work incredibly hard in the storage department – but many of them fall woefully […] The post The expert guide to creating bathroom storage appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

The Tulip table and dining chairs still look like they’re from the future. Imagine what they would have looked like when they debuted last century Who first created the tulip table? Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen in 1958. Who was Eero Saarinen when he was home? He was an unapologetic modernist, who was almost pre-ordained to […] The post A brief history of the Tulip Table appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more

Choose the rug that’ll sweep you off your feet Rugs are an interior designer’s secret weapon as they’re able to transform a room in an instant, anchor a room, create cohesion, connect spaces and define areas. Here are some of the ways to use them at your place. Why rugs? To define a space Open […] The post How to pick the best rugs for your space, and where to buy them appeared first on Your Home and Garden ..read more