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Nature-inspired interior ideas: Bring the outdoors in…
There’s nothing better than a seamless indoor/outdoor flow during the warmer months; the breeze flowing through your lounge or opening… more
David and Kirsty go back to the…
Marlborough couple David and Kirsty Wraight live and breathe building. But not just any building. Their specialty is in creating… more
Dave and Anna's Bright Bungalow
Like many 1920s bungalows, Dave and Anna's home suffered from a serious case of light deficiency. When they first moved in, eight years… more
Glen and Marion’s sea-inspired steel bach
When people decorate or build a bach, they often feel able to make bolder material and colour choices than they… more
Meet the super neutrals: smoky and delicious
So many of us think of neutral paint colours as white or cream but neutrals don’t just stop there. When… more
John and Linley's Quirky Coromandel Beach House
While John and Linley's Coromandel beach house may look sleek and modern these days, in fact it has a long and… more
Try these on trend hues to paint…
With many of our best laid plans long since out the window, we’ve hunkered down at home and rediscovered a… more
9 stylists weigh in on the hottest…
We’ve found ourselves in the midst of a unique time in history that has thrown us all for a curve.… more
10 designer tips for making a dark…
A well-lit space isn't just more inviting, it can also improve your overall well-being by boosting your mood and lowering… more
Craig and Wu Li's Minimalist Apartment
When Craig and Wu Li first bought their home in New Plymouth, it was an old butcher’s shop with three-metre… more
A Sanctuary of Sea, Sand and Stone
With views of the rolling Kapiti Coast, natural scrubland and wide skies, the owners of this beach house at Peka… more
Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow
When all the rage was for minimalist white
interiors, Ian and Sharon couldn’t quite see that decorative approach fitting
with their mellow…
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How to dip your toes into braver…
Stylist and creative director of Places & Graces, Kate Alexander, shares her tips on how to embrace a variety of… more
Mark and Jennie's Red and Black Cottage…
Set in dense West Auckland bush, Mark and Jennie's once diminutive cottage is now a bold statement in modern house… more
Jodie's Brooklyn Renovation: Red, White and New
"I really couldn't ask for much more in a first home," says Jodie of her Brooklyn townhouse. Built in the… more
Gary and Mandy's Vibrant Red, Purple and…
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
Andrew and Paula's Green House
Andrew and Paula's Taranaki home was once a modest 1920s farm cottage. They bought it in 1997, attracted by the… more
Sweeping aside the stereotypes
A flyer for a local furniture store came through the mail the other week, proudly proclaiming its special senior citizens… more
Amy’s family adds some edginess
With an edgy yet polished design and a palette of Resene colours and wallpaper, the Gourley house from TVNZ’s Our… more
Kathy’s crew go bright and breezy
Light, bright and breezy with a subtle palette of Resene colours, the Wardlaw house from TVNZ’s Our First Home is… more
Kathy’s crew go bright and breezy
Light, bright and breezy with a subtle palette of Resene colours, the Wardlaw house from TVNZ’s Our First Home is… more
Kathy’s crew go bright and breezy
Light, bright and breezy with a subtle palette of Resene colours, the Wardlaw house from TVNZ’s Our First Home is… more
Our favourite homes from 2017
Every week, we feature a home that uses Resene colours in interesting and beautiful ways, and at the end of each year… more
Aquas are splashing into interiors right now
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment for walls, painted furniture, accents and accessories.… more
6 unexpected ways to use wallpaper
For some people, the idea of using wallpaper can carry a number of preconceived notions along with it. Those who… more
7 quick ways to perk up your…
While you’re stuck inside waiting out the last of winter, now is the perfect time to tackle some interior projects… more
From cot to college: managing multiple bedroom…
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
A transitional villa in colours of the…
“Why are people so afraid of colour?” Fiona wonders. Fiona has no such qualms and has embraced the Resene rainbow… more
Townhouse undergoes creative transformation with Resene wood…
When Katherine bought her two-story townhouse in 2113, she almost needed to wear sunglasses indoors, so bright was the interior… more
White is white is white – right? Wrong. When you’re decorating, there’s white (which you can buy as Resene White)… more
Step into the future with these smart…
Technology has progressed leaps and bounds over the years, so it should come as no surprise that paint also boasts… more
5 classic colour combinations that work virtually…
From peanut butter and jelly to nuts and bolts, there are some combinations that you can never go wrong with.… more
Greg and Tanya's Unique Tree House
With a huge open fireplace at its heart, Greg and Tanya's sunny home in Little River, on Banks Peninsula, is about… more
Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…
Don and Liz's 1908 bungalow needed a full restoration when they bought it 15 years ago. They were determined to get the… more
Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…
Chris and Liz's two-storey bungalow in Lower Hutt had been largely restored when they bought it five years ago, but they wanted… more
A historic Mount Eden villa gets the…
When interior designer Clare Kitching set about creating a new Resene colour scheme for her mother Raewyn’s late-1800s villa, she… more
Hip ways for hallways
Open the door, come inside and walk on by. Oh no you don’t. That entrance foyer and hallway that you… more
10 designer tips for making a dark…
A well-lit space isn't just more inviting, it can also improve your overall well-being by boosting your mood and lowering… more
9 steps to devising a colour scheme…
A cohesive colour scheme is a sure-fire way to ensure your space feels well-considered and carries a unified look. But… more
9 steps to devising a colour scheme…
A cohesive colour scheme is a sure-fire way to ensure your space feels well-considered and carries a unified look. But… more
