Build & Renovate Today

28/12/2025

Thinking about opening up your home in 2026?

Knocking down walls can transform a space - but also comes with surprises.

Learn the key things to check before you start.

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Thinking of going open-plan? Learn what to check before removing walls — from structural risks and consent rules to noise, heating and smarter hybrid layouts.

23/12/2025

Designed to be felt, not just seen.

Kaboodle’s 'Down to Earth' range pairs natural tones with timeless design, creating interiors that feel grounded, calm and completely at home.

Read more here: https://buildandrenovate.co.nz/kitchen-trends-kaboodle/

10/12/2025

Your home doesn’t need to match to feel intentional.

Discover how texture and tone can bring unity to even the most collected spaces.

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Learn how to create a cohesive, stylish home with mismatched furniture and décor. Interior designer Sam Tuuta shares tips on texture, colour, storage, and balancing personality in your space.

08/12/2025

From cozy bedrooms to home theatres, picking the right TV makes all the difference.

Get tips for screen size and viewing distance that fit your home and lifestyle.

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A guide for choosing the right TV size for your home to ensure an optimal viewing experience in living rooms of any size.

04/12/2025

Who says happy hour has to leave the house?

Learn how to design a home bar that’s as practical as it is Instagram-worthy.

Check out all the tips and tricks on our blog:

Practical tips on installing a home bar from space and location to design and style. Including information about functionality and features to consider when installing a home bar.

02/12/2025

A cleaner home can also be a greener home!

Discover how eco-friendly cleaning and mindful decluttering can refresh your space while caring for the planet.

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Cleaning renews and rejuvenates a home; it's a chance to breathe new life into our homes. By decluttering, organising, and deep cleaning, we create space for positive energy and a fresh start.

30/11/2025

Planning your next build or renovation? Learn how to turn a house into a home that stands the test of time.

Architect Philip Graham says the secret to a lasting home is simple: beauty, functionality, and a design that’s uniquely yours.

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Explore the philosophy and craft of Philip Graham from Salmond Reed Architects, blending timeless elegance, functionality, and heritage in New Zealand’s residential and commercial architecture.

27/11/2025

Minimalism is out, colour drenching is in! 🌞

Transform your home by painting walls, ceilings, and trims in the same hue for a bold yet calming look. It’s a fun way to refresh a space and express your style.

For tips on picking shades and layering tones, read the new post on our blog:

Explore the fun décor trend of colour drenching. It’s all about bold, beautiful harmony that quite literally drenches your walls, ceilings, trims and doors n the same hue for a look that’s cocooning, confident and surprisingly calming.

24/11/2025

Dream home in progress…stress levels rising?

Learn practical tips to stay sane, safe, and smiling while your home gets its makeover. Because surviving a renovation is an art in itself.

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Living through a major home renovation is always a challenge. Here are some useful tips for surviving the challenges that can arise when renovating a home.

20/11/2025

Your 2026 outdoor oasis starts here! 🌿

From flexible spaces to clever shade solutions, discover the garden trends Kiwi homeowners are loving.

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Queenstown landscape architect Jude van Brandenburg, shares her observations from the field and discusses how clients are adapting their gardens in 2025 and what may be on the horizon for the years ahead.

19/11/2025

Wish your garage did more than just store stuff?

With a few smart ideas, you can turn it into a clean, organised, and stylish multipurpose space.

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Maximise your garage space with creative storage, vertical solutions, and practical zoning. Transform your garage into a functional and stylish space for work, play, and storage.

17/11/2025

Craving calm in your kitchen?

Kaboodle’s new ‘Down to Earth’ range brings nature-inspired colours and textures to the heart of your home. Think clay, stone, moss, and sand. Timeless tones designed to create calm, grounding spaces.

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Backed by two years of global and local trend research, the new Kaboodle kitchen range is the result of the Kaboodle team tracking shifts in international design thinking. This has resulted in a carefully curated palette that feels timeless yet undeniably current.