With shorter days and chillier evenings setting in, it's the perfect time to cosy into a new armchair.

Kim Dotcom has recently downsized to a harbourside apartment that he says he likes a lot more and is "like a tenth of what we had at the mansion".

Tracey Strange talks to four design-savvy Aucklanders about their preferences in home design.

LeeAnn Yare is an interior stylist, writer, pilot and mother.

Think conservation, think kakapo and kiwi. But birds aren't the only natives under threat

Algae can be used to create light - even in places with no sunshine - which actually removes carbon from the atmosphere, writes Sam Judd. One lamp absorbs 200 times more than a tree.

Last week it was a puddle. Today, the internet is abuzz over a cushion. Here's why.

For a playful decor update, look to the lolly jar and add pops of candy pink, mint and yellow to create a room that looks good enough to eat.

The next couple of months will see us outdoors more than any other time of the year.

A pop of colour can lift the mood of a room. Here are 10 of our favourite pieces for a cheerful decor update.

For many Kiwis, summer's greatest draw card is a camping spot to get away from it all.

Ten fresh pieces to give your decor an instant lift.

Here are 10 items to give your decor an instant lift. Ahoy!

Here are six interior fashions that should be approached with caution.

Organisers of the flower show that cost Christchurch City Council $516,000 last year want public money from Auckland to start a new, multimillion-dollar garden event.

Have you spotted the work of E Mervyn Taylor in your city?

Winner of NZ Cafe of the Year praised for its "remarkable' setting and "unmatched" coffee.

Avoid the pine needles, allergies and decorations with these great alternatives to the traditional Christmas tree.

Our homes are becoming smaller, more adaptable and smarter -- all of which are reflected in the latest design trends.

Rather than tinsel and mistletoe, try these 10 festive pieces for some sophisticated Christmas decor.

The world's coolest restaurants and bars have been announced.

These ten dark pieces are a great contrast against white and neutral palettes, giving the room a touch of elegance and class.

Take the chance to poke about in cream of others' landscaping crop.