Catherine Steel

A plan to build in Tolaga Bay changed when this homeowner chanced upon an unpolished gem

Curated maximalism and a bold use of vibrant colour is a feast for the eyes in this interior designer’s spacious family home in Auckland

What’s a young couple supposed to do when they find the right house at the wrong time?

Creating a child-friendly garden was a priority for this Auckland couple

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A downsizing move became a more ambitious project than anticipated for a retired Auckland couple and their wider family.

Leaving a tiny apartment in Auckland for a big house in Blenheim came with so many blessings.

One step inside Philippa Atkinson’s Herne Bay villa and it’s crystal clear how much art means to her. Paintings by New Zealand artists Tony de Lautour and Heather Straka greet you at the entrance and works by other artists, both celebrated and less well known, line the walls throughout the rest of the home – […]

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?I am really stimulated by patterns and colour. I’m never worried about throwing things together and challenging things to work.I enjoy being around things that are visually lively – gardens, artwork, fabric shops, galleries, cities, clothing stores. I am also inspired by my travel experiences and try to bring […]

The Marimekko printmaker and textile designer draws on her Finnish culture, wildlife and folklore for design inspiration.