Haven

Haven is a brand new home and living magazine for a brand-new world. With many of us spending more time at home than ever, our homes are our safe haven from the challenges we face beyond our front doors. Step inside the pages and stay awhile. We celebrate everything that makes a house a home — inviting spaces, inspiring people, delicious food, and homes with heart.

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IN THE NEXT ISSUE…

EDIT Whakatika • A born-and-bred Cantabrian spoils us for choice when it comes to her favourite haunts in the Garden City, an Auckland painter reinvents the shifting Coromandel landscape, and we get all cosy with warm wood, luxurious velvet and gorgeous coloured glass.

Christchurch MY HAVEN • Isabelle Weston, daughter of Kiwi legend John Britten, takes us on a tour of her favourite eateries, shops and museums in the vibrant Garden City.

Revolution blues • Deep blue takes on an alluring attitude when in play with glam golds, warm woods and ever-so-soft home furnishings.

First-home help • New app First Home Coach aims to demystify the house-buying process and set first-time buyers on the right path. Founder Matt Taylor shares some insights.

NOTEWORTHY • Bright, shiny things and stylish discoveries.

CATCHING UP WITH… • Lizzie Bisley, Surrealist Art exhibition curator at Te Papa Tongarewa

Glass house • From dusky-coloured pitchers to ocean-hued vases, everything looks good through rainbow-tinted glasswares.

CURRENT CRUSH… • The Hotel Britomart, Auckland

Lost in the landscape • An enduring bond with Coromandel and a desire to connect with nature on a daily basis are key to an Auckland artist’s immersive paintings.

LIVE Te Oranga • Every home tells a story and this month we bring you tales of a relocatable Hawke’s Bay house filled with art, a divine art deco do-up that hums with colour, and a modernised Mt Maunganui bach with hand-carved family furniture.

THE APPLE ORCHARD • In a little love nest among fruit trees just outside Hastings, art, food and friends are always in season.

HEART of GOLD • When a busy Wellington couple revamped this art deco home in Ngaio, they used colour to create the perfect backdrop for sophisticated yet inviting family living.

Home grown • Hand-carved furniture and meaningful mementos bring a sense of warmth to this bachy Mt Maunganui home.

TRANSFORM Whakahuri • Step inside a foodie haven filled with art and colour, turn Easter into a flourish of florals and frippery, take your kitchen to the dark side, plus whip up a chic bedside shelf with a few simple tools and some well-chosen paint.

Taking the floor • An Auckland couple replaced everything including the kitchen sink when they added an extension to the rear of their Pt Chev bungalow.

Grant's decor tips

Shelf esteem • Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme, with our step-by-step instructions.

Back to BLACK • There’s nothing quite like using black in interiors. It adds an element of drama that few other shades can match. Although it’s still an unusual choice for a kitchen, this simply adds to the boldness.

REMAKE THE WORLD • Meet the inventive designers transforming unwanted curtains, carpet and timber into desirable decor.

Fade to FLORAL • This Easter we’re in the mood for something old, something new, something crafty, something we grew… Inspired by the bounty of the garden and the nostalgic return of time-worn floral prints, these freshly picked ideas are sure to inspire your holiday celebration.

Homemade Easter • Something handmade by you is always a delightful talking point for observant visitors.

EAT Kaingia • With its golden light and hints of a frost, autumn is all...