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By honouring the past, the owners of this Victorian cottage have created a home that will see them well into the future

Great lighting transforms a room, enhancing your interior decor and creating an inviting ambience. It can also be a dramatic conversation piece, says Peter Leong, general manager of Lighthouse Lighting

An architect's connection to this heritage cottage aided a restoration that does not compromise modern living

This award-winning coastal property has been given a new lease of life with a Rockcote cladding system

An extensive renovation to this city house has given it a strong street presence and created a private sanctuary for the owners

With its marble-patterned porcelain tiles and cantilevered wood-veneer vanity, this family bathroom makes a big statement

Removing walls and adding windows not only improved the light in this bathroom, but also created a better flow and a more open feel

Originally hidden away in a small box-like room, the kitchen in this apartment is now an integral part of a more spacious, contemporary living area

Now you see it, now you don't by day this remodelled bedroom becomes a sleek, self-contained home office

For those contemplating revamping their home, help is at hand in the latest technical resources published by BRANZ

This kitchen was given an individual look with appliances from the Smeg collection

The rest of your house has a designer's touch why leave your bathroom out in the cold? Candana offers refined, water-efficient bathroomware