About Open House Room

Open House Room is an independent home and interiors publication founded in New Zealand.

What we cover

We explore how people plan, furnish and improve their homes, with a strong focus on Australia and New Zealand and a broader interest in furniture, lighting, materials, renovation and practical living around the world.

Our guides consider measurements, compatibility, materials, installation, care and everyday use alongside design choices. Region-specific advice is identified as such; information relevant to a New Zealand home may not always apply unchanged elsewhere.

Our editorial approach

Our editorial approach combines practical planning, product knowledge, design observation and carefully selected external references. The aim is to create useful resources that remain relevant beyond a single trend or season.

We may reference retailers, makers and product collections when they add context. No one brand determines what we cover. Commercial references and relationships are addressed in our Editorial Policy and Partners & Commercial Disclosure.

Where we started

Our first guides focused on bathroom and kitchen decisions for New Zealand homes. Those articles remain part of the publication. As our coverage grows, we are extending the same practical approach to furniture, lighting, materials and home planning for a wider readership.