26 Jun 2024
Throughout history two contrasting styles have captured the attention of homeowners and designers – minimalist and maximalist. Each offers a unique approach to aesthetics, space and individual expression and it…
07 Nov 2023
When it comes to home design, bathrooms often take a back seat to more frequently visited rooms like the kitchen or living room. But, in our quest to create the…
06 Sep 2023
Creating vibrant and functional spaces for kids and teens can be an exciting endeavour. These areas are not only where they study and play but also where they express their…
23 Nov 2022
Have you ever walked into a room and it’s felt a little, well, lifeless? While the minimalist white Scandi style has been the ‘style du jour’ since the noughties, the…
13 Oct 2022
Creating a guest room that goes that little extra mile with thoughtful touches and considered design, helps ensure your guests feel completely welcome and at home while they’re staying.
It can…
07 Apr 2022
While minimalist styles have dominated interior trends over the last few years, its polar opposite trend, maximalism, is revelling in its return. Farewell muted colour palettes, white walls and restrained…
02 Sep 2021
If primary colours remind you of long days in the classroom, then these colourful red, blue and yellow interiors are here to give you a whole new perspective. With Resene’s…
04 Mar 2021
The action packed racing of the 36th America’s Cup is sure to dominate New Zealanders’ hearts and minds as it sets sail. If you’re feeling a yearning for the sea…
17 Dec 2020
There’s nothing like getting away from it all to shed the stresses of everyday life. A change of scene with a vacation at a bach, crib or holiday house creates…
11 Nov 2020
The possibilities of blue seem to continue ad infinitum. In one’s bathroom, it has the ability to turn your space into a true at-home sanctuary, calm and unwinding and perfect…
04 Nov 2020
A great media room is the sum of its parts, from the materials and colours it harbours to its curtains and, of course, its screen. It’s about those considerate details.…
14 Oct 2020
When Alastair and Demelza bought their 1950s home, a brick-and-tile nestled in Dunedin’s Anderson’s Bay, it was a shell of its former self. For many years, the home had lived…
09 Sep 2020
Restful, relaxing and reassuring, blue hues have long been used to create tranquil spaces in our homes. A colour that calls to mind the sea and the sky, it’s ideal…
08 Jul 2020
If you’re wanting to make a statement in your space, lending an ear to the old adage ‘a little goes a long way’ could be just the ticket. For those…
26 Sep 2017
We’re all looking for ways to make a statement, add some individuality to our interiors, and be a bit different from everyone else.
So, we set a challenge for stylist Megan…
05 Dec 2018
Homeowners Krissy and Stefan faced a very familiar story when it came to renovating their 1920s bungalow in the character-filled suburb of Westmere, Auckland. The house had great bones but…