Happy, fun, sassy, playful, optimistic and energetic. Orange is such an irrepressibly cheerful colour, and makes most of us smile.… more
Infuse your home with the calm and beauty of nature by embracing earthy tones, leafy patterns and lush greens. Nature-inspired… more
Interior designer James Peters helped convert an inner-city villa into a retro yet contemporary space, with a rich Resene colour… more
A place to gather, get cosy and be creative... Six living rooms that are, simply, loveable. more
What is it about interiors that are tip to toe in a single hue that makes them so striking? Sometimes… more
There was no staying neutral for Helen and Ian Ivess when they made over their home exterior and garden. Instead… more
There was no staying neutral for Helen and Ian Ivess when they made over their home exterior and garden. Instead… more
There is nothing quite like opening the front door of your home and feeling your whole mood lift. It’s the… more
After looking back at some of the most inspiring exteriors we’ve seen over the past year, and now that summer… more
Such is the beauty of this Christchurch home’s exterior, that strangers leave notes in the letterbox exclaiming how much they… more
It’s been a classic of the home decorating for as long as most of us remember – Resene Spanish White.… more
After Tim and Amanda Parker bought a two bedroom 1960s weatherboard home in New Plymouth, they spent six weeks renovating… more
Shades of pink and wine are always among current design trends, but there is a whole spectrum of shades within… more
Michele Powles and James Winton’s basic 1950s bungalow was in a sad state. Its skin was peeling and its tongue… more
Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite… more
The oft-repeated phrase ‘bring the outdoors in’ always has its merits. Plants calm, clean and reduce stress, so much so… more
Here we are in mid-July and yes, it’s cold outside! Just the time to introduce warm colours to your home… more
Designer Tina Stephens of Roomie Interior Design was recently given a very personal commission – to redesign both the structure… more
At first glimpse, Corrine and Emanuel’s Wellington home, freshened up in Resene Eighth Friar Grey, looks like another neutral-infused bungalow.… more
We sure felt that crisp telltale breeze that signals the start of autumn blowing in with the beginning of April.… more
Now that their top-to-bottom renovation is done and dusted, Janice and Eddie Cowley are happy to be living their most… more
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” So said… more
Nutty, leathery, rich and smooth – there’s something about bronzy and terracotta browns that warm the soul. These are the… more
Stylist Sarah Heeringa shows us how to use warm colours and luxurious textiles to create the cosiest winter lounge retreat.
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Not long ago this gorgeous mellow-toned room would likely have been awash in millennial pinks but here there’s a subtle… more
Although the spectacular house at 38 Franklin Road in Auckland’s Freeman’s Bay neighbourhood started her life as a gracious family… more
Although the spectacular house at 38 Franklin Road in Auckland’s Freeman’s Bay neighbourhood started her life as a gracious family… more
When it comes to repainting your home, chances are your colour palette will include some off-whites – whether that’s just… more
As the days sizzle on and the sun stays out to play, it’s hard not to be inspired to surround… more
Ply, planking, slats and veneers in any depth of colour… timber has a certain feel that can’t be replicated. It… more
After the Canterbury earthquakes left their house damaged, Jane and Rory were 50/50 on whether to renovate or rebuild their… more
For Kay, building her first home was a life-long dream. With a background in pottery and the help of her… more
Midnight and navy blues that look like they came straight out of Mariana Trench are making some serious waves in… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
New seasons bring a welcome change in the weather, inspiring us to update everything from refrigerator and pantry staples to… more
After living in their Californian bungalow for 17 years, Darren and Lee wanted to create a private backyard haven that… more
Fearless use of Resene colour lifts Lian Bruce’s house way beyond the one-neutral-fits-all philosophy. Feature walls of the Papamoa house… more
This tranquil home is a perfect reflection of its Japanese and Kiwi owners - Yuki Fukuda, a sustainable living advisor,… more
Orange is a great non gender specific colour for any child’s room, no matter what their age. Here, Jenny and… more
Still wedded to the idea of a white kitchen? These colourful kitchens might change your mind. more