Sara Hughes, who is taking part in The Living Room project in central Auckland, shares some of her favourite things.

Claire Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Design Folio magazine, is in Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile. Here, she shares some of the pieces that reflect the upcoming directions for the year ahead in design. For more information, see the Design Folio blog.

A change of home and lifestyle allowed a family to create a décor to suit.

Claire Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief of Design Folio magazine, is in Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile. Here, she shares some of the pieces that reflect the upcoming directions for the year ahead in design. For more information, see the Design Folio blog.

Liz Light checks out Singapore waterfront's audacious architecture.

Tim Webber plays with form in his designs. He tells Viva what else he's into.

The enigmatic Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is to work in Britain for the first time.

When Cherie Jeffery and Paul Jenness built a barn-style home, there was no debate about how it would look.

An Auckland family is taking a relaxed attitude to home improvements, creating a colourful paradise.

The key trends for home decorations from this year's IMM Furniture Fair.

Stylist and creative director Dan Ahwa is the man behind the looks at this week's New Zealand Fashion Festival.

Building a contemporary home in the country and yet close to Auckland ticked all the boxes for a couple with two children.

"It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland.

I am an interior designer, not a landscape designer.

Two Kiwi icons from the fashion and music worlds share how they came to express their creativity in a whole new medium.

Cameras play a big part in Mark Hill's life. Viva finds out what else makes up the surf label brand manager's list of loves.

How important is the right environment for inspiration? We visit three creatives in their work spaces - no fluorescent lights in sight.

A Westmere couple decided to expand on a theme rather than change their bungalow's character.

Sydney-based New Zealand artist Alexi Willemsen returns home for her latest exhibition.

Set designer John Verryt shows Viva a few of his favourite treasures.

Renovating a former power substation held many challenges for an Auckland couple, including choosing paint.

We came here because we are big fans of the original Shaky Isles in Kingsland and wanted to check out their new "branch" in the Britomart precinct.

Viva steps inside two stylish homes in one of Auckland's coolest new loft apartment complexes.

Art with a conscience is Tiffany Singh's passion. We find out what else the artist is into.

Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.

Leading interiors stylist LeeAnn Yare shares her top finds at the Decoration + Design Sydney 2011 exhibition.