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The perfect kitchen island: where form and...
If you're planning a kitchen renovation or are in the process of designing a new home, you'll probably be thinking... more
An owner-builder turns a dated bungalow into...
Looking at it now, you would never believe that Jeff and Kay’s home used to be a 1960s bungalow. “We... more
10 unique ways to enliven your floors...
When it comes to floors, we often forget that a paintbrush is a great option for giving them a colourful... more
Greys and blues transform a Sandringham bungalow...
Interior designer Jennifer Domett of Domett Design knows the power that colour has for connecting spaces. She recently pulled together... more
on the note
Resene Rolling Stoneis a mossy free spirited grey.
Resene Rolling Stone
Resene Botticelliis a crisp and icy 'blue eyes' blue.
Resene Botticelli
Resene Bowieis a clear litmus and cyan blue.
Create your own retro striped sideboard
Bring some bold hues into your home with this retro-inspired... more
6 white wallpaper designs that make a stylish statement
Whether you have a dark or small space that you... more
Meet the five Brick Bay Nohonga 2020 design challenge finalists
Over the last five years, Brick Bay’s successful ‘Folly’ competition... more
Resene goes red for Cure Kids Red Nose Day
Buy any red Resene testpot between 13-31 July 2020 at... more
Enter your creative DIY projects in Resene’s Upcycling Awards
If you’ve got a penchant for upcycling, or maybe are... more
How to use your art as inspiration...
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to finally settle on a wall colour only to be stumped on what to hang... more
An earthquake-damaged home gets a modern makeover
Ask Emma what the best decision she made during the renovation of her 1950s earthquake-damaged Christchurch home was and her... more
Transform your garage into a space you...
For most of us, if we’re lucky enough to have one, a garage starts off as a place to park... more
A 1920s family home makes an elegant...
Justine had a very straight forward design brief for her 1929 home; ‘return to elegance’. “It was a very beautiful... more
These eight mini mural ideas will transform...
If you’re wanting to make a statement in your space, lending an ear to the old adage ‘a little goes... more
An old bungalow is brought back to...
Jason knows when to trust his instincts. When he first set eyes on this 1920s Californian bungalow in the heart... more
The ins and outs of painting in...
Painting the house, inside or out, is something that usually sits on that endless list of home renovation or maintenance... more
Kelly Gammie gives her Auckland home a...
The last time we featured interior designer Kelly Gammie’s Auckland home, it was decorated with a blend of dark Resene... more
Three spectacular garden sheds that do more...
For most, a shed is a basic garden structure where we might keep our lawnmower, potting mix or general outdoor... more
A Helensville villa gets a charming pastel-coloured...
When Tineka and Sam first set eyes on their 1990s Helensville villa a year ago, to put it lightly, “it... more
These design pros tell us which three...
As we enter a new season, it’s natural to want to change things up around the home. What better than... more
This striking Alexandra home makes a case...
During the design of their new home, Ian and Lynda had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. In... more
Soothe your stress with these relaxing colour...
There’s something to be said for stepping inside your home and feeling relaxed and soothed from the moment you open... more
See how this 120-year-old Wellington villa finally...
When Hannah and Tim first set eyes on, what was at the time, the worst house on one of Wellington’s... more
Get your backyard ready for winter with...
The end of spring marks the beginning of a trying time for homeowners. Thanks to our favourable climate, many of... more
Claire and Aaron craft an eclectic dream...
Set on a large mature section nestled above Little Shoal Bay on Auckland’s North Shore is a sweet 1940s brick-fronted... more
