This month's homes will inspire you to think of your interiors in a different light

From the team at NZ House & Garden [NZ House & Garden] [NZ House & Garden - From the Editor]( Hi {NAME}, We see it all the time: that dedicated vision homeowners have to get the look and feel of their place exactly the way they want it. But it also takes hard work and an eye for the items that fit the style, along with an understanding of how to achieve an overarching cohesiveness. Patience is also part of the formula because it can take time to find the right piece. Then when it all comes together it appears seamless, even effortless, to the onlooker. Our cover house in the June issue – on sale today – is one such home where all of the above has happened and the result is magical. Homeowner of this tiny Wellington heritage apartment, Tracy White, fitted it out and furnished it largely from Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace finds. Before she fixed on the look she wanted Tracy spent a day sitting in it and observing the light. She discovered the lounge got little sun so she made the bold decision to paint it a dark inky blue to set the mood. The notion of a traditional gentlemen’s club was formed and accordingly, carpets were pulled up to reveal the original mataī floors. She has created a genuine bolthole that smacks of an innate understanding of what it takes to make a historic space both liveable – in a practical sense – and yet completely cocooning and relaxing. Emma Post and Andrew Halliwell’s Mt Eden bungalow is all about having space for both family and a terrific art collection. Art is another layer that makes a house feel like a home and yet so many people find it hard to know what they like and where and how to get it. Emma loves art and has been gradually collecting over the years. Statement pieces anchor each room with a strong emphasis on New Zealand artists. Carefully chosen designer furniture completes the picture. This issue is one worth spending time on as it’s full of ideas and inspiration on how to progress your own style. Happy reading. [Naomi Larkin] Naomi Larkin Editor [Naomi Larkin] Naomi Larkin Editor     In our June issue   Luxe city bolthole in Wellington The stylish revamp of a heritage inner-city apartment reflects its owners’ attention to detail. It took eight months to renovate the 60m² one-bedroom apartment, which started by painting the living area a cocooning dark inky blue. The furnishings were largely found online and repurposed as much as possible, paying homage to the building's rich past. It features in our June issue, out now. Expat Kiwi's Lake Tahoe cabin A New Zealander and his American wife indulge their love of the outdoors at their California holiday home. The two-bedroom low-slung pine cabin was built in 1963 and hunkers neatly into its snowy landscape. The couple designed an entirely new look for the interior, giving it a simple, warm and cosy Scandinavian-influenced style with the light-filled open-plan living area at its heart.   How a historic Manawatū beauty got its dazzling new look Light-handed and sympathetic updates have honoured the rich pedigree of a grand home near Marton. Overton is a Tudor-inspired Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Category 1 beauty built in 1884 and has nine bedrooms and four bathrooms. Its current owners have undertaken necessary restorative work, freshened the decor and added a few contemporary touches. See it in our new issue, on sale now.   Sponsored content Light up your art Whether you like modern or old world, Bardsleys has wall lights to light your favorite art. Hinkley’s Arti is simple elegance, in three sizes and two finishes. And the Arti arm articulates to shine in the right spots. See the collection of picture lights from Hinkley and Visual Comfort, in stock and by special order. 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Let go of the perfect and embrace the philosophy of Wabi-sabi at Freedom. [Shop now](   A magical alpine garden in Arrowtown Creating their dream property in the Wharehuanui Hills has been full of surprises for a family who didn’t expect to fall in love with Otago. The sprawling garden, surrounded by mountains, makes you feel as though you’re in an old English landscape painting with its stands of majestic trees, undulating lawns and tranquil ponds. “We look out of the window every day and say ‘wow’.” You'll find it in our June issue, available now.   Special Feature: Fabrics This year's soft furnishings embrace layering, textures and muted earthy colours. In our new issue we look at the latest trends, from light and layered and bold hues to feel-good textures. 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