New Zealanders love their villa renovation projects with more and more of them taking up the challenge to transform these character homes into something special

An internationalist Queenstown home, a Waiheke cabin for the creative at heart, and an Auckland bathroom inspired by dappled light on a forest floor took out the top honours at the 2023 Interior of the Year Awards.

Architecture firm Maud creates a family home for hospitality professionals built around a generous kitchen, outdoor room + pétanque green!

Eight villa renovations in Auckland and Wellington deliver more than meets the eye, and a considered symbiosis between old and new.

I had no idea how beautiful the homes in New Zealand are. Auckland has suburb after suburb of beautifully restored tradition wooden houses...

New Zealanders love their villa renovation projects with more and more of them taking up the challenge to transform these character homes into something special

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The villa is a timeless New Zealand style that, when renovated, can look every bit as good as the day it was built.

New Zealand farm, print There are 4 size options: A4: 21 x 29.7 cm ~ 8.3 x 11.7 inches A3: 29.7 x 42 cm ~ 11.7 x 16.5 inches A2: 42 x 59.4 cm ~ 16.5 x 23.4 inches A1: 59.4 x 84.1 cm ~ 23.4 x 33.1 inches This is the paper size, there is a slim white border around the print so the print is slightly smaller. I have chosen Epson, archival matte paper and inks for their brilliant colour and detail. The print has my signature on the front and my full name on the back. It is carefully sealed in a stiff cardboard envelope or tube. All my images are copyright Ellen Giggenbach. My passion is to create images that are unique and joyful with a big splash of colour! thank you for visiting! Ellen

Lodge-hopping down the eastern coast of New Zealand is the best way to make sense of its strange landscapes.

Rusticated (rustic) Gisborne is a traditional bevelled rustic style of weatherboard, commonly used on villas and bungalows on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

Inspired by hexagonal patterns which are prevalent in nature, this embroidered viscose linen features hexagonal shapes with irregular lines that have a hand drawn feel.

david maurice of LTD architectural has completed 'back country house', a property in new zealand that establishes a close connection with its surroundings.

Phormium Tenax (New Zealand Flax Purpureum) - Upright wide, purple bronze foliage, provides a stunning focal point for any landscaping project for the garden or pots. Hummingbirds love to feed on orange nectar-rich blossoms. Phormiums are salt tolerant making them ideal for planting in coastal areas. Native to New Zealand, Phormium tenax grows large tufts of broad, sword-shaped, stiffly ascending leaves. It does best in moderate climates and is a perfect companion for palms, bamboos and tree ferns. It is extremely tolerant of wind and can take coastal exposure as well as light freezes. The Purple New Zealand Flax may take a while to grow from seeds, but it will be worth your efforts. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 7 - 10 Height: 60 inches Foliage Color: Purple Flower Color: Orange Soil Requirement: pH 5.6 - 6.5 Environment: Full sun Moisture Requirements: Grows in dry, moist, or even wet soils For more check us out here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnderTheSunSeeds

This enchanting villa is painted in Resene Half Periglacial Blue, with the front door painted in Resene Blanched Pink. Trims are painted in Resene Black White.

Take a tour through the grand Auckland home of Sido Kitchin, editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day and New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

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New Zealanders love their villa renovation projects with more and more of them taking up the challenge to transform these character homes into something special