Interiors

Custom iron and glass walls bring light and visual connection – just one refined touch in a renovation and extension creating new living/dining/kitchen at rear of home

Carrying textures, tones, and materials through the interior harmonised this interior – statement storage elements hide clutter and add impact

In a search for space, this new home heads underground – plantings add a natural touch in the gym, which otherwise continues the semi-industrial vibe

Grey brickwork cladding comes indoors in this home, greeted there by a grey hearth, grey ultra-comfortable furniture and even grey carpet underfoot

Bringing refinement, open-plan/sectionable living and showcasing a terrace and view to die for – this apartment interior creates an enviable eyrie

For this penthouse interior, curved forms join clean-lined bronze and glass finishes to faintly imitate the snaking River Thames below

Furniture, shelving, cabinetry all celebrate wood in this apartment, with the wooded trail continuing into the flooring and built in storage for the walk-in wardrobe

Congratulations to the winner and finalists in the 2022 TIDA International Interior of the Year – from leading designers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, China, Europe and USA

With its elevated position, this home offers panoramic views of Los Angeles – stone accents and wood floors keep things natural and grounded

The contemporary new ground floor kitchen in this high-end, designed-from-afar renovation includes eye-catching, flaming torch-like pendants

Interior design briefs come in all forms – here, key guiding words from the homeowner put others off, while they allowed this designer to shine

Affordable, NZ made and luxurious underfoot – here are some key considerations when choosing a wool carpet from Bremworth 

Sparkling chandelier meets rustic dining table – the finishes are both in keeping with the historic home and in-tune with modern interior design

Individual spacious, view-centric apartments and flowing, upmarket shared spaces in Auckland's The CAB accentuate the Modernist building's heritage

The built-in wardrobes in this bedroom may once have held previous owner Cher's famous 'nude' dress that she wore when accepting an Oscar

It's not just weather that can make things cool – this bedroom, part of a wider interior makeover, is transformed with a tactile headboard, a cosy area rug and soft furniture 

Space planning, adroit lighting, in-tune colours, custom furniture and even the essence of nature – this media space verges on the therapeutic

Making an entrance need not stop at the floors and walls – here an artistic villa's reception skylight appears to capture koi in 'flight'

There can be no hesitation guessing this room's functionality – a large television with lose-yourself, laid-back seating all trained on it

Curves, custom furniture, natural materials and texture hold sway in this interior, leading a seamless flow from inside to out, accentuated by stacker doors and high-pitched ceilings

With structural walls removed and replaced with a steel beam, natural light flows right through these once dark, enclosed spaces

This study adjoins a formal living space but is separated by sliding glass door leaves – retracted here – giving the space privacy when needed

Dripping chandeliers and a decidedly rustic dining table share space in this much-viewed sumptuous inner-London interior 

Materials play a part in this bedroom's presence, including Prega Wave curtains in fabric Voil Petelli, by Donatelli; and bed linen and decorative pillows, by Casa Almeida 

 Responding to a Brutalist concrete exterior, this interior celebrates raw materials, textured surfaces, simple silhouettes and geometric forms 

Never mind back to the Moon, why not explore space with the magical light and volume-implying properties of mirrors – here fronting walls of storage

Carpets are not born equal – natural wool carpets from Bremworth tick every box from longevity, to quality, to sustainability, to all important warmth & touch 

Past, present, and the timeless world of art are reconciled in this interior redesign of a stunning 1912 residence on the Island of Montreal 

Pale wood floors and treads, a transparent glass bannister and see-through riserless stairs all contribute to this home's refined, visually expansive interior

Falling from a ceiling-high pelmet, well above the window frames, these drapes add elegance and also accentuate the height of the interiors

These white stairs appear to grow out of the white wall and might be suitable for Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves – Cher lived in this apartment and designed many features

Congratulations to Gavin Hepper of Concepts by Gavin Hepper, winner of the 2022 TIDA Australia Interior Design of the Year – a family home with sense of harmony throughout

Congratulations to Jennie Dunlop of Dunlop Design, winner TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year. See more of this classic interior in a heritage home

 A grand greystone is sensitively restored to honour its history, yet with reinvented interiors to satisfy the specific, modern-day lifestyle of its inhabitants

A beautiful Prime Grade American Oak Floorex floor over a piped underfloor heating system sets the scene for this character-rich kitchen 

... and he definitely wants his look back – the look for this steam room owes much to the inclusion of the owner's Tree of Life Iznik tiles acquired on holiday

Responding to its Italian owner, this  interior features fresco wall finishes, custom elements with multiple functions and moments of colour 

Western red cedar covers the floors and ceiling of this gabled home's interior – in part a celebration of the owner's business in the timber trade

This home digs into the sloping site to unearth additional square meterage – a CNC-milled wood partition lines the atrium and reflects geometric patterns 

This calming interior draws on the Jersey home's rich and varied landscape with each room evoking a different aspect of the environment

It might be hard to stay with the patter in this arresting dining space boasting a stone wall, elegant shelving, wild stairs, an earthy table and glass bridge overhead

Often homes continue the rustic chic of their red bricked homes indoors – here, though, the new home's cladding is modern while the brickwork adds to a semi-industrial-look interior

Fun and casual with a feeling of sophistication, this interior has touches of 50s accents, some vintage and some new with a 50s influence

An underlit breakfast nook highlights the whimsical stools as well as the sculptural form of the island itself – furniture choices have impact

Once this storage niche might have held placemats, or even candles, while today an electronic charging station is a far more useful inclusion

In this renovation, classic dark oak panelling was painted over with some hesitation in the formal dining room – this brought balance and lightness

The interior designer used the most luxurious of materials from brass, marble, crystal and velvets to create a home that is refined and opulent at every turn

A slatted dividing wall provides safety on the stair while still retaining the sense of this room's wider volume – the kitchen behind is colour matched to the stairs

The curtains behind the bedhead in this master suite conceal and acoustically soften a wall plane. Curtains to the side pull back to more dramatic effect

This walk-up apartment split into two-levels was designed on a ‘no-design’ basis and it was about finding spaces for the different interests of the couple

This interior design creates the sense of a wider space with a neutral colour palette and use of indirect light – translucent pendants included

Interior design expert/TV personality Neale Whitaker discusses the four key components to consider for home design – colour, light, functionality and mood

Dark-toned kitchen cabinetry finds a material and tonal echo in the feature open display shelving just across the way

When the Thames is your penthouse outlook, the interiors have to vie for attention – here, tactile materials, crafted furniture and artworks all play a part

Long recognised as warm and natural, wool and its benefits are now looked at with fresh eyes amongst millennial consumers, says a nation-wide Bremworth study  

This arresting room divider lets the sun shine right on through – the jury's out whether it doubles as shelving too – one of several interior architectural surprises in this home

A tired London Georgian Villa and corresponding Mews House are reinvented celebrate the past and also modern living – the two interiors, divided by garden, share similar yet subtly differing sensibilities

BT Bamboo Eco Flooring features in this reinvented, now sustainable home which is light on energy use – the bamboo floor provides warmth and texture

Almost every room in this coastal home connects with the scenery – this bedroom has glass sliders trained on the living spaces with the blue of the ocean beyond

This interior combines Oriental culture and functional considerations to create elegant spaces that also make the most of the building's structure

This wood-fronted kitchen connects with adjacent wood dining furniture, timber doors on a nearby fire surround and, yes, even the ceiling

Multiple voids to the hallway create a sense of height in the upper level of this home, with a feature timber ceiling wrapping down into the dining space below

This responsive interior for a remote Isle of Man home was briefed for, envisioned, presented, and supplied in large part from New Zealand 

With a red flue descending from the double height ceiling in this coastal living space, the gas fire helps divide the room and creates a sculptural feature in the process

This 'Perch', with a custom Eucalyptus built-in daybed tucked between bedrooms, allows for a quiet spot perfect for meditation and gazing into the trees

Salone del Mobile was back as the industry's biggest event of the year. Award-winning interior designer Penny del Castillo gives her picks for best in show

Refined timber kitchen cabinetry, a wide plank timber floor and wood furniture elements come together in this space with verdant outlooks

This attractive/pragmatic interior includes a fireplace with a wetback for water heating and the option to link it to solar panels in the future

The concrete house wasn't homely – strategic changes and plenty of storage, artwork, feature lighting and flashes of rich colour changed that

The study has a sense of separation in this courtyard home, that is unless you look in from the master bedroom just across the void

This grand top floor living & dining room features a giant stone fireplace and chimney structure that rises right up through the home

This villa celebrates a fusion of artefacts, artworks, atmosphere, and nature to encourage a poetic life, loosening up in mind and body

This study's vertical louvred window brings views, natural light and – with a touch of a lever – a cool breeze and scents of the garden

This reworked interior is now more intimately connected to the beach environment and views – a sunny reading nook and pocket sliders play their part 

A multi-purpose walnut joinery element runs through the ground floor of this home – offering a variety of interiors solutions from room division to appliance concealment

This interior design brings a sense of lightness and relaxation to a holiday bach – the new Mid-century Modern feel evoking the beachy feel the owners desired

Close in proximity and sharing the sparkling blue ocean views, the kitchen and dining table in this interior are also connected by their pristine white and wood tones

A dull interior of a 90s home is transformed into a cohesive sequence of light, open spaces, dotted with bold statements throughout

For this penthouse ensuite, the existing enclosed shower had been hard to access – now a curved wall divides the room, achieving the ideal wheelchair turn circle

A unifying textured ceiling, timber joinery, designer furniture and pops of colour all come together to create this upmarket interior

While this interior is as intriguing as it is eclectic and artistic, it still doesn't fight for attention with the expansive sea views

For this new home interior, concrete slabs split the formal living and functional areas – with sculpture and water views straight ahead

When the subject of flooring comes up, do you ever think about simply heading for the woods? These great floors will provide inspiration

If you thought this designer dining table was in petrified wood, you'd be excused – designed by John Houshmand, it's cast in aluminium from a giant slab of oak

For this nursery, the custom wallpaper mural and frameless corner window overlooking the atrium garden reinforce the feeling of living amongst the trees

Home has taken on a sanctuary-like feel in recent times – here's a heads-up on inspiring décor trends that will ensure staying home is a pleasure

Here, kitchen and dining table share more than scale. The pared back cabinetry has a furniture feel, linking to the dining setting, while shelving connects with the wood dining table 

The interior of this pool house (and the home opposite) features wood posts and wood ceilings – a natural extension of the surrounding trees

Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the 2021 TIDA International Interior of the Year – from leading designers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and USA

In the dining room of this NY penthouse, the expansive lacquered table is accompanied by bespoke dining chairs from Troscan in Rubelli featuring Charles Schambourg upholstery

Deep in thought might take on a new meaning in this airy study space – the transparent acrylic floor offers a giddying perspective on the living area below

Well one clue is that if either of the big name owners of the iconic apartment were singing in the shower, then the neighbourhood would open its windows to listen

Oh contraire! Unless the ideas of filtered, diaphanous light and relaxed daytime privacy are also out of favour. A sheer wall has a different meaning in this bedroom

In proportion with the adjacent island, this plank-formed, living edge dining table brings a rustic element to the modern kitchen and living area

Just grabbing a bottle from this wine cellar would likely intoxicate the senses – note: when the lines all look parallel you know you've had enough

In harmony with its industrial setting, this one-off kitchen and connected living spaces with relaxed furniture show how bespoke design can beautifully reflect any kind of interior

Custom furniture, a bold colour scheme, and refined decor choices come together to create a relaxing and practical living environment

This spectacular wall sculpture made of poured and mirrored glass is pretty appropriate in a lavish high-rise apartment with Manhattan at its feet 

This apartment makeover includes free standing shelving that provides storage and creates areas of use without losing the sense of the greater space

It’s hard to find a better location than a home on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean –  in response, the interiors are soft and tranquil

For this refurbishment of a Georgian-style residence, custom lights and chandeliers at strategic points help build on the sense of a rich history

A baton wall, textured plaster curved wall and concealed lighting all come together to give this surprising powder room real presence

The interiors of this mountainside home are a treasure trove of gem‐like materials juxtaposed with warm wood and splashes of bright colour

Here, the homeowners have options when it comes to snatching 40 winks, with their master suite including a built-in day bed with hidden storage

It seems putting on the pounds is the new black when it comes to furniture design – well here's the skinny on this growing trend

This mesmerising design scheme for a private London penthouse accentuates sightlines to city icons and references luxury super yacht design inspired by the owner’s love of sculptural forms

A striking bioethanol marble fireplace warms this lavish room and gives intimacy to the space. Is this your idea of a sustainable lifestyle?

Glass-look acrylic floors on the mezzanine level of this master suite are not for those afraid of heights (also not suitable for dressing gown-only attire)

The brief was about being brave and working with owners who have an eye for design and detail – and the results more than delivered

Oh, if I must. How much reading would you get done when the outlooks are this gorgeous? For this reading nook, built-in bench furniture provides storage for if your Kindle's broken 

Interior design is the finishing touch on your new home, but tackling it alone can be overwhelming – these great insider tips will get you started

Several sculptural lighting pendants are served up in this apartment transformation – none more striking than the one over the starburst dining table

How grabbing is this wallpaper? There are many examples of papering a design to dramatic effect. We've compiled some favourites for you

Congratulations to Di Henshall of Di Henshall Interior Design, winner of the TIDA Australia Interior Design of the Year for this colourful interior revamp

Congratulations to David Sweatman of Space Studio, winner of TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year. See more of this interior with the feel of a five star hotel

This interior fit-out of a spectacular ocean-side home doesn't skimp on rich and varied finishes, including timber cladding, and richly coloured mosaic accents 

Wallpaper is one interior finish option – but another is white paint, making the ideal backdrop for art that can be changed in and out on whim

What could be more welcoming than this dancing fire in a feature wall which itself echoes the home's cladding – your heating can be a feature as well as a utility

Our bedrooms are most appealing come sleep time, aren't they? These examples, however, offer a dreamy vision even with eyes wide open 

All the views and none of the climate negatives are the result of this design, where glass walls and no walls seem interchangeable and even the furniture has an alfresco feel

For this entry space, a riserless timber staircase precedes the use of wood throughout the interior and lets a dramatic feature behind shine

Whether viewed on approach through glass cladding or from the interior, the stairwell in this seaside home has a strong sculptural impact

Three staggered renovations keep pace with a growing family's needs – ultimately achieving a Scandinavian feel interior with robust surfaces

With this home's public spaces located upstairs to maximise sea views, it leaves the bedrooms just a sliding door away from sand and surf

This apartment has undergone a radical transformation – dramatic lighting choices include the Affinity Modular pendant over the dining table

Luxury may be an over used word but it more than applies to this arresting, fit-for-a-queen private home interior by Studio Marco Piva

Have a spectacular view that you don’t want to obscure? Choose low-lying furniture such as the Minotti Leslie low lounge chair in this penthouse interior

Well, to be clear, a coffee table with an exotic finish – one wild piece among many in this super high rise apartment interior by Drake/Anderson

Big is beautiful in the interior world right now, and these soft and round pieces bring a whimsical and 70s inspired atmosphere to any space

Quirky Karelia armchairs from the '70s, designed by Finnish designer Liisi Beckmann, provide ripple-effect seating in this artistic interior design for an NY penthouse

This luxurious apartment soaks in the views and could potentially bake under the sun's rays, too – enter in-ceiling drop down blinds for total control

Just as that loved watercolour looks better in a frame, so a framing surround over this servery space adds to the appeal of the kitchen beyond

This ocean-facing master bedroom has a curtain-clad wall – for a soft aesthetic and to help with sound control in a space with hard floors 

Want more dedicated space allocation but not more rooms? A partition wall neatly separates dressing area from bedroom in this design

Interior design expert and tv personality Neale Whitaker shares his informed perspective on key design factors that make your interior shine

For many of us an indoor pool is the ultimate luxury. A comprehensive home renovation has seen this underground space shine afresh

Not at all. In reality, the generous use of wood in this home – from ceiling to kitchen to table top – is warm and welcoming, not cold and lost

This contemporary home's use of vertical timber screening at entry and over the outdoor room runs on into the feature interior stairwell 

Winter is cranking up and considering your heating for this year and for next makes sense. Here are some dramatic fireplaces to fuel your imagination

Generous plywood wardrobes and a long window seat with internal drawers together have storage covered in this semi-industrial look bedroom

For this interior, Strandboard’s low weight to density ratio made it an ideal light and strong material option – both underfoot & overhead

A few steps from kitchen to dining? But what about in terms of looks? Here are some examples of how designers really make that connection flow

With pale decor and walls of glass to let the views take precedence, this living space is lighter than air. Enter a counter-balancing weightier element – a chimney breast clad in exotic stone-look tiles

A modern dining table takes its palette design cues from the adjacent black and wood kitchen for an harmonious all-in-the-family appeal

But, baby, look at me now. This dramatic renovation/addition creates a three-level interior flooded with natural light

For this interior design, cool floors, warm colourways and leathery textures contribute to a timeless look that 'will always feel like home'

The floor is your home's largest surface – with the biggest impact. A Kährs wood floor adds a warm, natural character to your interiors that you'll appreciate every day – available from The Wooden Floor Company now

The fresh interior palette of this renovated home has a definitive '50s feel with a Noguchi coffee table, Eames lounge chair and starburst style mirror

The open, seamless boundaries between interior and exterior for this South African game lodge have the effect of immersing guests in their environment rather than placing them on a removed spectating platform. 

This renovation increases the home's sense of space in part through pale wall and decor treatments and the choice of low, neutral coloured furniture 

The interiors of this Mid-century modern home are substantially modernised while retaining character features of the original architecture

Making the most of its setting, this interior opens up to the outlooks like a viewing platform – light-filled entertaining spaces are the result

He likes a very clean, modern aesthetic, while she prefers a bit of an exotic, travelled look – the outcome is an eye-catching interior

Why do many homes have white walls, besides to keep the interiors light and sunny? Well white's also an ideal backdrop for art and furniture

An interior makeover blends with the era of the home and avoids fighting with the 1990s home's striking views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables

There are many ways to warm up your interior. In this home, a sunken lounge provides cosy seating, while a wood ceiling brings visual warmth

Top tip: use area rugs on your main flooring surface to help define different zones, as with the seating area in this open penthouse apartment

Good sleep is vital to our health, good humour and productivity. However, not everyone slips easily into dreamland. These tips may help

Make sure you get the balance right and keep the design features simple, and you can create an interior with a mix of materials and colours

The house plans for this home included a lot of living space and open areas that gave the interior designers a challenging task but a great opportunity to design and fill the interiors with creative, refined joinery

Antique blue-and-white tiles and a burbling fountain in a sunny courtyard set the scene for this seaside home with a Spanish Colonial in spirit. A neutral palette and natural materials ideally suit the beach house

4 The Kingsway is a neoclassical mid-rise condominium, styled as an iconic Parisian apartment building. These sumptuous interiors include kitchens and bathrooms by Cameo Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry  

This hip Tribeca studio reflects two preoccupations of the owner – collecting works by celebrated artists and enjoying audiophile-quality sounds

Engineered wood floors are durable, healthy, quiet, affordable, oh, and beautiful, as with this Kahrs Oak Nouveau Black floor, from The Wooden Floor Company

Keeping your interior cool in summer is as costly as keeping it warm in winter? Not if you think passive. Discover the three green strategies used here

First the noted interior designer recommends the noted architect, then the contemporary interior design marches to the tune of the sculptural architecture and beachfront setting

Which interior design trend is the most popular? One way to find the answer is to put the question to social media. A consultation of Instagram searches finds out the result #informative

In this harbourside apartment makeover, immovable pillars are clad in a rich-toned veneer. These elements are underlit to give them lightness and also act as nightlights

An imaginative take on home offices inspired by five of the world’s most influential fashion houses. Would you be able to get any work done?

Boasting the hyper-realistic look of worn marble, Casa Italiana's new 3D Velvet tile range take things even further, featuring naturalistic veins and depressions that are simply a pleasure to touch. There are 3 options

In this project, an existing master suite was completely transformed. Now, a previously dark rear space is bright and open 

Three families unite to buy a three-storey villa that needed to be reconstructed, with a goal to live there together yet apart. Separate floors and material choices bring individuality

The right lighting can have a powerful impact on your interior design. The sculptural, star-burst lighting pendants in this living space, part of an upmarket lakeside home, were sourced by the owners overseas

Right from the entry, the warmth and natural charm of wood flooring draws you forward. Then there's the wood front door, stairs and cabinetry. 'Would' this look suit your interior?

Relaxed and airy, this interior design for an environmentally friendly Manhattan Beach home combines strong, clean masculine lines with softer feminine layers

While adults might mull over the finer décor points, children just want to say “wow!” Here, a child furniture specialist reflects on some great statement furniture options that will bring your child's room to life.

Many things have changed in the past months – in terms of sociability and even working from home. Here are some achievable ways to make your dining area a relaxing, comfortable and versatile part of your interior

Inherently functional staircases in both traditional and modern residences have been transformed into artistic statements by architect Richard Landry

From broken stone to natural elements of rattan and cane, this year it’s all about embracing raw-looking designs with crisp white interiors, says a prominent property stylist 

This home is well set up for the rugged indoor-outdoor lifestyle associated with rural living, making extensive use of porcelain tiles along with other products from The Tile Depot – all installed by the home owner

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Modernist house with simple, cube-like exterior, designed by architect Dan Wheeler and interior designer Sherry Koppel to house large art collection.

Through the years, the world has been graced with many legends be it in music, art, fashion or literature, whose legacy still inspires today. But how would these figures have addressed modern design? Here, some iconic figures' bedrooms are reimagined for today

This inner-city Melbourne apartment with spectacular city and park views from the expansive glass wrapped walls demanded a makeover, having not been renovated or improved for over 20 years. The before and after images reflect a radical transformation

It’s almost inevitable that a carpet will get stained at some point. No matter how careful you are, it only takes one spilt drink or accident from your pet to cause an unsightly stain. Fortunately, removing stains is often easier than you think. Here are 5 tips for common stains.

Designing in the clouds – this 418m² apartment on Manhattan's Billionaire's Row looks down on Central Park. The lavish interior design includes artworks, many bespoke, by celebrated artists together with exquisite settings, furnishings and furniture chosen by one of the top interior designers in the world

Converting this 50m² one bedroom apartment into a home for a family of five was an exercise in diagnostic thinking – together with a master class in space shuffling

The choice of natural materials, strong indoor-outdoor connections and an interior design featuring solid, relaxed furniture and finishes all come together to give this modern Australian farmhouse a sense of connection to its wide open surroundings

These relaxed private spaces form part of a resort style home reflecting a natural, tropical ambiance. The evocative interior design and one-off character pieces seen throughout are by respected designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens

Forget cheap imports, bringing woodworking experts RH Cabinetmakers on board to craft your kitchen, wardrobe, laundry or bathroom cabinetry ensures a stylish, lasting solution

Shaped to an extent by governing zoning requirements, this family home has dramatic, flowing interiors that connect with the generous outdoor space 

Mid-Century Modern gets a new twist in this suburban home. The exterior boasts a strong composition while the interior features light-filled volumes 

This relatively compact, semi-detached home has been given an English, classically elegant aesthetic. Natural light and a sense of spaciousness were also part of the design brief

You can't add space to an apartment – but could you make better use of the existing space? That's exactly the outcome for this clever rethink of an existing dated layout.

With a light, sophisticated palette, this home's interiors maximise natural light and external views to the pool and yard. The double height family room has a cathedral like presence

The interiors of this mountainside home are a treasure trove of gem‐like materials juxtaposed with warm wood and splashes of bright colour

Want to decorate your home with colours that won't fall from grace over time? Here, UK home buyer experts Goodmove offer some tried-and-true advice

The entry to this home features serene shoji-like, dark-framed frosted glass doors, contrasting white walls and a wall sculpture by artist Don Service.

Around the corner from London's Hyde Park, two upmarket townhouse front doors open to a combined, transformed lux interior 

With extensive glazing and exterior materials running into the interior, this living space has the feel of an outdoor room. Above the fireplace, a bedroom wing is clad in the same cedar panels as the exterior. Concrete floors and steel elements also appear indoors and out

A sculptural stair is just one strong, dextrous move in this refined transformation. To update an existing home in Forest Hill, Toronto, Reigo & Bauer executed a total renovation and interior design that unifies formerly disparate areas, modernising them functionally and aesthetically

This was our top interiors story of 2020. Read the full story to see why it was a hit with our readers. 

All around the world we can’t get enough of houseplants – with more than 4 million posts on Instagram a fair indication! So what plant tops picture popularity? The clickable cactus scooped the polls with 23 million posts. See how your favourite flora rated.

Working from home comes with many benefits – but you need to to make the most of the design of your home office to avoid the downsides.

This interior responds directly to the homeowner's brief for robust, but elegantly grand. The thoughtful interior design fully utilises the volumes of space crafted by the architect, with the use of high-quality materials ensuring durability and longevity

Pantone has revealed its Colour of the Year, and it may not be quite what you expected. 

The interior design brief for this villa makeover was for modern spaces while maintaining refined character villa details and finishes for a warm, sophisticated and luxurious feel. The reinvented bathroom, kitchen and living space have all been transformed

Lighting choices can make or break your interior – an expert shares some illuminating tips as what to do and what to definitely not do

While the other side of this blade wall forms a bedhead, this side is all about the shoes. The blade wall provides a storage solution as well as offering glimpses on either side to the bedroom beyond and sea views beyond that

Set on high with stunning beach views, this home reflects a minimal, raw material palette which is echoed in the interior design. Italian and New Zealand signature pieces contribute to the elegant, relaxed ambience

A home office trained on a great river view may not be conducive to putting your head down. Still, maybe that view is worth a failed paper or two...

Wow! Clever behind-the-scenes design allows this curvaceous limestone staircase to appear to hang and twist in mid air. Explore the rest of this breathtaking clifftop home

This kitchen in a dramatic mountain home is set back to provide uninterrupted lines out to the scenery. From this vantage, the long benchtop and choice of rich Oak Tobacco Grey, wide plank flooring lead the eye out to the spectacular landscape

This formal lounge in a home by O’Neil Architecture is a double-height volume – accentuating its importance in the home and optimising views of mature willows on the property.

Congratulations to Armstrong Interiors, winner of TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year. See more of this sophisticated apartment-style interior

For this master bedroom, the cathedral ceiling was re-engineered so that the bed could be relocated to improve harbour views. Existing niches were furnished with daybeds and storage.

MVRDV designed a small office and residential building using a gridded rack system to cover the building’s entire exterior in a variety of plants. The look and feel of the 'planted' facade also impacts the cool, airy interiors

A new home by the lake makes a statement but it is the interiors that really respond to the views – the dramatic great room in particular

Organising the space planning in a Y or propeller shape ensured this home met all of the owner’s specific requirements while making the most of the spectacular views

It's well known that heat pumps are the most energy efficient form of electric heating for New Zealand homes. However, they are also an efficient way to keep your home cool and comfortable over summer. Here we answer some questions around having one efficient heating and cooling appliance, rather than buying two

The homeowners wanted the kitchen to be in keeping with the clean-lined home it forms part of.

Greeting you just inside the entrance to the home, these stairs have a dramatic, sculptural quality. Designer FuTung Cheng cast each of the 160kg concrete treads, which were then post-tensioned into the concrete wall and cantilevered out to give a floating effect. The wire balustrading plays no structural role in the design.

OK, so you’ve done your best with your beautiful front garden and attractive street-facing cladding – now it’s your entry space’s turn to wow your guests. Here are 10 ways to make your entry space look more dramatic, upmarket and welcoming

Cool, luxurious and with stand-out artworks, this harbourside apartment's elegant interior matches its outstanding view  

So your views are to die for, let's celebrate with a lively interior. Truth is that's the last thing you want. This home makes the absolute most of its breathtaking outlooks by introducing a pale decor subservient to the scenery.

The sculptural, star-burst lighting pendants in this living space are a natural match for the airy interior and natural setting. They have the added advantage of drawing attention to the gabled home's high ceilings

Following on from an upstairs rethink, this renovation opens up the ground floor of the home front-to-back with a deft reworking of the existing rear spaces

From architecture to artwork, the design team behind the minimalist interior of this penthouse apartment strove to honour the ethos of place and time. See how quality craftsmanship and contemporary style meet in this impeccable home

Need help to select quality, long-lasting furniture for your home? Here's how to buy pieces that will stand the test of time

The next best thing to having more spacious interiors is looking like you have more spacious interiors. Here are four ways to visually grow your interior without a major renovation. Already have generous spaces? These tips can make them seem even grander.

Prior to this master suite rethink, only the bedroom took in the sea views. But that's all changed now. 

A major renovation project is not just a chance to replace a dated decor scheme – even more important is the opportunity to right the wrongs of the original space planning and circulation pathways

Sophisticated apartment interior also has a relaxed beachfront vibe in keeping with the seaside setting

For this bathroom, the timber is a favourite of one owner while the blue is a favourite of the other – the rich-toned wood even makes an appearance as the ceiling

A quality rug will bring your interior to life with one gesture – Bremworth offers Custom, Readymade and Handcrafted rugs exclusively in 100% natural New Zealand wool 

A custom sculptural skylight looks down unblinkingly on the users of this otherwise windowless but now light-filled bathroom

This Matakana home is the picture of refinement with Floorex Engineered European Oak Leather wide plank flooring playing a starring role

These interiors celebrate contrast and layering – highlighting the beauty of each element and material – while a concrete aggregate floor connects the all

When you are a skilled woodworking team that crafts carpentry-quality storage solutions for throughout the home, every piece is custom designed for its situation

When a surfer, in this case an All Black giant, builds a bach they want it to be chic, relaxed and low maintenance – this design, with key tile and flooring selections from The Tile Depot, delivers

Elements include a Meso side table; Gubi chair; Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy; a Frigerio Smart coffee table and a vintage cane chair

A guest's inquisitive touch of the lounge's beautiful bespoke walnut wall storage cabinetry reveals the host family has square eyes after all

The great thing about one season arriving is you can look ahead to plan for the seasons that follows. Here Warmup New Zealand Founder and CEO Paul Fielding responds to commonly asked questions about the increasingly popular option of underfloor heating for both tiled and carpeted areas of your home

Don't need the daily hassle that comes with that open roaring fire? There is another way to utilise your redundant fire box to the good

Brave and daring, The Barnhaus has been innovatively designed to ensure that every room is used every day and no space is wasted.

Plaster wall and ceiling mouldings  are restored to create a refined setting for this apartment that started life as local council chambers

Want your interiors to connect with your home's outlooks? Beyond the swivel mirrors in this master ensuite, an Elitis wallpaper in the dressing room picks up on the more metallic hues of the harbourscape beyond

After living in their apartment for over a decade, this family of four decided it was time to renovate. The result is a practical home that uses colour to create separate yet connected spaces

Looks can be deceiving – that's definitely the case here. Hiding behind this historic villa's traditional facade is a much more modern home, thanks to its contemporary extension

The upstairs in the central block of this home takes in spectacular mountain and lake views – and fair to say there's more than a nod to the many trees on the site

Babe Ruth once walked the floors of this apartment but it's unlikely he would recognise it now. A transformative interior design interwoven with exotic wall treatments and artworks has given this riverside eyrie a rich, opulent air

This home came out tops as our most popular renovation story of 2020. Step inside to see why. 

After years of muddled renovations and ad hoc alterations, Bijl Architecture stepped in to overhaul this inter-war cottage

Standing tall amongst mature trees, this home on an awkward site, boasts simple, robust materials; an adroit layout, with minimal site disturbance; and several sustainable strategies

Hidden behind the original facade of a former shop is a beautifully considered family home. Discover how it manages to make a dramatic statement while treading lightly on the land

See how the alteration of this contemporary home in City Beach, Australia, was designed to maintain the charm of its 1960s Commonwealth Games village history

Ruby red brick and oh so pretty but if the ceilings are low and outdoor links limited then a solution is called for. Who would have thought removing a floor could add so much more?

There's a lot to consider with home lighting – from design to avoiding glare to incorporating contrast. Not to worry, we've got advice from a lighting professional to guarantee a positive outcome for your interiors

With deep, deep foundations, great street presence and a build height respectful of rear neighbours, this home responds to its environment in several ways

Love that heritage building but unsure whether it could ever be fit for modern purpose? Constraints can bring out the best in architectural thinking as this elegant cottage transformation reflects

Once compartmentalised and claustrophobic, an existing master suite has been transformed, with lightness and openness achieved in several ways

Ever wondered if we could live a more connected lifestyle where like-minded people live shoulder-to-shoulder in an atmosphere of mutual creative stimulation? As the largest co-living property in Southeast Asia, lyf Funan Singapore is an excellent working example

Walls of glass, deep overhangs and prominent parapet bands create a horizontal emphasis in this rural home

A restrained yet exotic palette, recessive wall planes and significant artworks combine in a sumptuous interior that connects with its harbourside outlooks

An industrial modern home for a family of eight cleverly caters for everyone to be together or in their own individualistic spaces

Rich teak wood joinery provides an elegant, open connection between this master bedroom and its upmarket ensuite