Seattle's an economic engine, a leader in sustainability and a hub for culture and creativity, writes Dr Ann Bartos and John Mauro. It could easily be Auckland.

Beautifully designed architechture from the 2013 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

When Ben Crawford and sister Libby renovated the winning house in the first series of The Block NZ, one of the most distinctive features was the weatherboard wall in the living room.

Martino Gamper does extraordinary things with chairs - and awkward corners.

Pop poppet Ruby Frost, 25, talks about her creative influences and reveals just who is paying for that hair.

Working on seven of her own homes has given an Auckland interior designer plenty of practical experience.

Ali McIntosh is surrounded by beautiful objects at home and at work.

White paint on floors lends sparkle and energy to a formerly drab space

Recycled materials and inexpensive character touches kept the costs down on this charming renovation

A London couple find the nirvana they longed for on Waiheke Island.

Recycling character furniture helped give new life to a former state house

A timber slat doormat stays looking good for longer.

The top 10 things you can do to get the best price for your property.

Where once this bungalow’s interior was cramped and gloomily dark, clever remodelling has opened it up to the sun’s rays

Walk into a Redcurrent store and it's a sensory overload: a rainbow of colour, beautiful smells and interesting textures.

Jazz up your outdoor space with a homemade piece of wall art, says Justin Newcombe.

Building developer Cooper and Company has opened a new retail precinct in the $1 billion Britomart area near Auckland's waterfront.