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.

Add a touch of summery blooms to your decor for a fresh, easy update.

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

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

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

A sneak peek at this year's edible, fragrant, exotic and native finery gives Catherine Smith dreams, inspiration and determination.

Golden tones make for a perfect addition to whatever colour palette you're already working with. Here are 10 of our favourite pieces to give any room an easy update.

Innovations in the health sector, newspaper print and car safety are among winning designs judged over seven categories.

Pop star Taylor Swift has purchased a $25 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Take a look around.

Trust your judgment to find the right paint.

Everything from straw to steel feature as Kiwis take on their dream designs, writes Sarah Ell.

There's more to decor than neutral hues - so why are we so reluctant to venture into the world of bright hues? Suzanne McFadden asks the experts.

Four of the country's best designers talk to Kirsten Matthew about making beautiful furniture and homewares, New Zealand's place in contemporary design, and their most favourite things.

The right barbie will make summer a squeeze.

An energy makeover helps a house go from ice to nice.

Gone are the days of using a garage just to store the car.

We kiwis love a good deck. They suit the design of most of our houses, are perfect for the casual barbecues we love so much.

Good outdoor furniture can move your living spaces outside, writes Carol Bucknell.

When Vee Kessner wanted to do a design-based degree, Kessner's mother told her she needed to get a business qualification under her belt.

The boss of the $850 million Transmission Gully project worked on one of Queensland's biggest motorway jobs before shifting here.

Much fanfare accompanied the announcement of the Tamaki urban regeneration. But progress has not matched expectation and the Government has set about rectifying flaws.

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is supporting a halt of work on two large wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.

Don’t panic, Auckland can be fixed. Greg Dixon talks to the author of a new book on New Zealand urban design about the 10 things we need to do to make it truly liveable.

A legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour will be heard in June.