In recent times it’s been a very brave soul indeed who decided not to use white or off-white cabinetry in… more

Two key words in one feature – kitchens, and vintage. They’re both topics you love. Sleek all-white kitchens are out.… more

When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took… more

When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took… more

A change of season may not be a good enough reason to influence your style decisions, especially when it comes… more

Having a glamorous kitchen isn’t everyone’s cup of chai. Some of us prefer a humble rustic flavour, a cluttery vintage… more

With a lot of elbow grease, a huge dollop of imagination and some old 1940s cabinets, Rennee and Bryan Lawrence… more

With a lot of elbow grease, a huge dollop of imagination and some old 1940s cabinets, Rennee and Bryan Lawrence… more

With a lot of elbow grease, a huge dollop of imagination and some old 1940s cabinets, Rennee and Bryan Lawrence… more

It’s a case of classic meets contemporary in Mary and Owen’s Christchurch rebuild, where modern Resene blues bring a new… more

What was once a modest bach in a seaside East Auckland suburb is now an eye-catching beauty, painted in an… more

After six years living in a “dull and dreary” home, Franny had finally had enough and decided it was high… more

After six years living in a “dull and dreary” home, Franny had finally had enough and decided it was high… more

Ever been struck by paint paralysis? Anyone who’s been overwhelmed by choosing paint colours can tell you it’s a real… more

This year we’ve featured some stellar kitchens painted in Resene, styled to perfection and showing the different ways to create… more

Five minutes north of Whangarei in the beautiful, scenic township of Kauri sits a quaint and traditional brick and mortar… more

In 2011, Kim was ready for a change and looking for a slower pace of life, so she decided to… more

Returning to the site of their first ever home renovation was both surreal and sentimental for DIY experts Alice and… more

When Lindsay and Chris first bought their home in Christchurch, it was a bungalow that had been split into two… more

When renovating, most people try to make their kitchen and bathroom appear bigger and more modern by painting them light… more

When Debbie first bought this Dunedin house, it was an unloved villa that had been converted into three small flats. "They… more

While John and Linley's Coromandel beach house may look sleek and modern these days, in fact it has a long and… more
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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So you thought blue was just for the boys? Think again. Apparently it’s the least gender-specific colour around. It’s also… more

Go on, admit it. At one time or another, you’ve looked at a French-style interior and just wanted it. Now.… more

As the days sizzle on and the sun stays out to play, it’s hard not to be inspired to surround… more

This kitchen is extremely personal – and fun - thanks to the place names that are laser printed onto the… more

Lynn Plom of Elite Kitchens and Cabinets designed this amazing retro kitchen for her bach – which is an old… more

Still wedded to the idea of a white kitchen? These colourful kitchens might change your mind. more

Still wedded to the idea of a white kitchen? These colourful kitchens might change your mind. more

A shot of Resene yellow paint and its close cousin, orange, are creating a splash as accent colours around the… more

Michele Powles and James Winton’s basic 1950s bungalow was in a sad state. Its skin was peeling and its tongue… more

Colour blocking is exactly what it sounds like – a design technique that groups blocks of colour together. It’s a simple way… more

Designer Tina Stephens of Roomie Interior Design was recently given a very personal commission – to redesign both the structure… more

No surprises, but it seems you've been most keen on the gorgeous summery homes we've featured on the website. Here… more

Light, bright and breezy with a subtle palette of Resene colours, the Wardlaw house from TVNZ’s Our First Home is… more

Gary and Phil’s sensational sizzling garden
Indoor/outdoor flow – it’s the catch-cry of every real estate advert and something we’re all…
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Most contemporary homes take a fairly restrained approach to colour – lots of white walls, raw concrete and artisan timbers.… more

This was a home of two halves. On the inside, the muddled and fragmented layout meant you walked straight into… more

Will your bach be a sea of appropriately themed accessories and colours? Will it be chaotic collection of handy-me-down bits… more

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