From stone basins in Bali to pink sinks in Japan, some of our best bathroom ideas are found on the road. This month we share our top six bathroom tips, from getting the tile edge right to going bold in the powder room, plus the handmade basins we're loving.

Lighting is the fastest way to lift a dated home. An Auckland interior design studio on how to choose it, plus three New Zealand lighting brands we love.

Off-the-shelf furniture asks your home to compromise. Custom made doesn't. From sofas and armchairs to bench seats and headboards, every piece is designed around your dimensions, your materials and the way you actually live. Inside our August edit: a Mount Eden bungalow furnished from scratch, our top picks from local designers Woodwrights and Kovacs, and the fabrics we're loving right now.

Part Two of our Kitchen Designer's Guide, current-project moodboards, July in photos, and our biggest tip for anyone building or renovating.

Two kitchen looks taking centre stage in 2026, the behind-the-scenes moodboards and custom furniture we've been working on, June in photos, and a sneak peek at the technical kitchen guide landing in July.

May brought a lot of good things. The Laundry Edit is finally on the blog — eight honest design questions answered from someone who has lived through three very imperfect laundries. We also made it to Bali, which was everything we needed it to be. Plus, the month in photos and a very exciting introduction: meet Gus, the Sayer family's new cat, who has already made himself entirely at home.

This April, we’re marking a special milestone as Hello Saturday turns 10. In this month’s newsletter, we’re reflecting on the journey so far, sharing a few highlights from NZ Design Week — including guest speaker Tom Dixon, Linehouse, and Design Restaurant from Hong Kong — and rounding things out with a simple month in photos capturing what has been inspiring us lately.

We’re sharing some of the interior design questions we’re asked most often by clients, along with our thoughts and advice.

Designing a home is about more than selecting finishes or following trends — it’s about creating spaces that reflect personality, support everyday living, and tell a story. In this refreshed blog, we take you inside one of our latest projects: a mid-century inspired kitchen renovation. Through thoughtful planning, material selection, and layered detailing, we explore how designing with personality and purpose can transform a functional space into the heart of the home.