Renovation

Renovating your home is an opportunity to refresh, expand and renew. Here's all the inspiration, ideas and information you need to get started.

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Stepping into the past – ornate cabinetry detailing architecture, timber floor, flooring, hearth, home, interior design, living room, furniture, LSA Architects

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Renovation and addition creates open, airy living zone at back of home

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Lock and unlock your door from afar!

With her busy schedule mum and photographer Tarryn has no time to drop everything to find her keys every time she walks in the door, but now she doesn’t need to. In fact, with the Yale Assure SL digit...

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How to build the ultimate sustainable home

Whether you just want to cut back on your power bill or you’d like to do your bit for the environment, here’s all you need to know about building a lean, green home

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How to create perfect lighting zones in your kitchen

Ever wondered how to elevate your kitchen from merely great to a true showstopper? Here's how to create the ultimate kitchen lighting

Bathroom renovation creates a contemporary feel, but keeps bathroom, countertop, floor, flooring, interior design, room, sink, wall, gray

Renovations: How to make your bathroom look bigger

Got a small bathroom? We've put together a few of the best ways to make the most of these small spaces

Architect Eva-Marie Prineas prioritised the owners modest renovation architecture, countertop, daylighting, floor, furniture, home, house, interior design, kitchen, product design, table, white

How to update your kitchen without spending a fortune

Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new

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Avoid these mistakes when beautifying your bathroom

We love a good renovation project, especially in the bathroom. But things can still go astray. Here's some of the most common issues Kiwi DIY'ers run into.

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Owners use landscaping experience to give city garden major rehaul

The owners of this renovated home used their experience as landscapers to majorly change their outdoor space.

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Oh those Summer nights

Don’t let the name fool you, a heat pump keeps your home cool and comfortable for a great night’s sleep.

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6 renovations that can increase the resale value of your house

Anyone who's dabbled in the property market understands that even small renovations can mean big gains in the sale price of your home. Here are 6 renovations you may want to consider

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Holiday home renovation with new addition, Poggenpohl kitchen, large deck, vertical louvres

1950s bach retains its charm, but gets new extension, contemporary kitchen, monopitched roof, stacking doors, large terrace

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How to transform your living space in 7 easy steps

Dakota Murphey has put together a step-by-step guide to help you get rid of the old and bring in the new in your living room

How to update your kitchen without spending a fortune

Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new

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As part of this renovation of a 1950s architecture, timber flooring, Hardie & Thompson, hardwood, home, house, wood flooring, Kitchen, Higham Architecture

Renovation creates large open-plan living space and opens interior to the backyard

This home renovation emphasises natural materials and sustainability with the wrap-around living area feature in recycled wood left over from the upgrade

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Zero to hero

Even when you know a renovation is essential, it's not always easy to work out exactly how, what or where to make changes to improve your home. See Brian Jones Architectural home renovation.

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Place in history

Once the home of Australia's first female lawyer, this heritage-listed property has been rebuilt to better suit the needs of a growing family See more