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Darren and Lee's Inner-City Oasis

After living in their Californian bungalow for 17 years, Darren and Lee wanted to create a private backyard haven that… more

Darren and Lee's Inner-City Oasis
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Darren and Lee's Inner-City Oasis

After living in their Californian bungalow for 17 years, Darren and Lee wanted to create a private backyard haven that… more

Darren and Lee's Inner-City Oasis
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Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls

With its boldly patterned walls and bright accent colours, the elegant interior of Rhys and Wanda's Devonport villa is a visual delight. It took a major renovation… more

Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls
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Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls

With its boldly patterned walls and bright accent colours, the elegant interior of Rhys and Wanda's Devonport villa is a visual delight. It took a major renovation… more

Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls
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Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls

With its boldly patterned walls and bright accent colours, the elegant interior of Rhys and Wanda's Devonport villa is a visual delight. It took a major renovation… more

Rhys and Wanda's Dramatic Hand-Stencilled Walls
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6 last-minute Christmas ideas

Only seven more sleeps to go. Here are some quick and easy last minute gift and decorating ideas for the… more

6 last-minute Christmas ideas
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Kate brings Paris to the 'burbs

The smartly contemporary exterior features Resene Trojan weatherboards with black joinery and Resene Triple Sea Fog trims.  more

Kate brings Paris to the 'burbs
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

It could be tempting when designing the interiors for a showhome to just go bland, bland, bland. But when Lee-Anne… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

A unisex striped wallpaper (Room 20 8803-90) decorates the bedhead wall in the master bedroom and teams beautifully with walls… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

The different cladding styles are enhanced with colour - Resene Lumbersider CoolColour tinted to Resene Fuscous Grey for the Stria… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

Lee-Anne chose Resene Double Alabaster because of its versatility and its ability to look good with other products, such as… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

Resene Double Alabaster is a restful backdrop as the main neutral for the house. All of the ceilings are Resene… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Lee-Anne banishes the bland

Instead of running this striped wallpaper (Aurora V382-06) vertically, Lee-Anne hung it horizontally for extra wow factor. Other walls are… more

Lee-Anne banishes the bland
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Bruce and Diane’s tough beach paradise

The earthy colours of the coast and the moody tones of the sky inspired Bruce and Diane when they decorated… more

Bruce and Diane’s tough beach paradise
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Julie's multi-layered solution for a busy family

A love of black and the desire to incorporate it into the décor of this renovation at every opportunity was… more

Julie's multi-layered solution for a busy family
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William's jewel in the bush

A house that sits softly within its bush setting with privacy for its owners but which takes advantage of sea… more

William's jewel in the bush
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Chris and Leonie's face of the future

A dramatic contrast of black and white is achieved with Resene Rice Cake and Resene Blast Grey 2 from the… more

Chris and Leonie's face of the future
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Chris and Leonie's face of the future

A slatted ‘rain screen’ wall is the striking street frontage, made from sustainably milled Eco Vitex. The house, built by… more

Chris and Leonie's face of the future
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Chris and Leonie's face of the future

The best way to promote a forward-thinking way of living is to become your own client. Which is exactly what… more

Chris and Leonie's face of the future
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Eco warrior or just a really cool…

The Adachi range of fabrics from Warwick Fabrics are a perfect example of over-blown yet stylised botanic prints using acid… more

Eco warrior or just a really cool colour?