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The following is an edited extract from The Coastal Garden by Phaidon

For a family of avid surfers, a property with a view overlooking an iconic surf break in Santa Cruz is a close second to actually catching that perfect wave.

If you’re a host (or hostess) with the mostess, you’ll know that being able to whip up a tipple at a moment’s notice is a luxury worth investing in. A well-appointed bar cart is a must-have, gracing spaces from the living room to the office and even wheeled out to the deck or courtyard for al fresco dining.

A bar cart isn’t just about looking chic. It allows the hos...

Ange Demchy’s family never knows what she is going to return from her regular Saturday morning op-shopping trawl with. All around their Waikato River-edge home are collections and displays of treasures Ange has fossicked from local op-shops: gol...

Winter is the most of grim of seasons, but there’s a silver lining – or perhaps a golden glow. When it’s bitterly cold outside, your home can be a cocooning nest of comfort. Turn your attention indoors and follow these

Bathrooms can be one of the most expensive rooms in your home to renovate, but creating a space that feels stylish and functional doesn’t have to blow the budget. The key is knowing where to spend, where to save and pl...