When Ryan and Nadine first laid eyes on their future home, it was more of a time capsule than a… more
The best way to promote a forward-thinking way of living is to become your own client. Which is exactly what… more
A house may not be able to wear red socks in support of Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign,… more
Situated at the end of a lovely cul de sac in Hamilton, not far from the river, Lisa’s home is… more
Situated at the end of a lovely cul de sac in Hamilton, not far from the river, Lisa’s home is… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
When people decorate or build a bach, they often feel able to make bolder material and colour choices than they… more
It’s often the last colour decision you make for an exterior – the roof. Just because the roof is the… more
Hardly a week goes by when someone doesn’t knock on the door of the McDonald home and ask what colour… more
Returning from England twenty years ago, Antanas and Tara had just enough money for a house deposit and insurance.
Settling in Cambridge they…
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For anyone that thinks black and white is boring, it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to… more
Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
Situated at the end of a lovely cul de sac in Hamilton, not far from the river, Lisa’s home is… more
Their Tauranga home was still in its original 1960s condition when David and Jenny discovered it – solid, but dull.… more
In late 2007, needing more space for their growing family, Emma and Peter purchased an arts and crafts bungalow… more
The end of spring marks the beginning of a trying time for homeowners. Thanks to our favourable climate, many of… more
This Christchurch home has new street appeal with a fresh coat of Resene Element and zesty Resene Hot Toddy on… more
This stunning holiday retreat is a delightful story to end the year on. Crafted by the talented team at Studio2… more
With a sky-blue Resene Tsunami front door and an interior palette of seven sandy paint shades, Nathan and Tushka's relaxed,… more
It's hard to believe that when Stuart and Melissa bought their stylish home, it was badly dated and in a… more
When Debbie first bought this Dunedin house, it was an unloved villa that had been converted into three small flats. "They… more
Surrounded by lush subtropical gardens, John and Margie's home sits high on a slope overlooking the calm waters of Orakei… more
Surrounded by a lush subtropical garden, the house sits high above Orakei Basin, giving it fantastic views. The exterior is painted in… more
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
The 1922 bungalow is now painted in Resene Half Napa, with Resene Ironsand on the roof and window frames. more
The previous owner of Gerard and Shelley's home was a builder who, in the process of doing it up, decided… more
When the beach, sea, bush and landscape so dominate your
outlook, it’s best not to fight it. Rather, to embrace it.…
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Everyone knows that renovations can easily blow out financially. You think you have the numbers right, you think you have… more
Bored of naked furniture? Does the timber look not fit your style? Just paint it. Painted furniture is the new craze… more
What do you do when you have an obsession with all things Bali but live in the Wairarapa? Do as… more
The exterior of the house is finished in Resene Quarter Napa and Resene Double Napa with a roof in Resene… more
This front door in Resene Pohutukawa which sits alongside rich cedar weatherboards in a Wellington addition designed by Herriot +… more
A grand old home is the perfect canvas for strong Resene colour… but has posed a few problems for its sustainability-aware owners.… more
To be told by your painter that the job is such a pleasure because it doesn’t conform to the “mainstream… more
It could be tempting when designing the interiors for a showhome to just go bland, bland, bland. But when Lee-Anne… more
Marlborough couple David and Kirsty Wraight live and breathe building. But not just any building. Their specialty is in creating… more
A church-like entrance-way greets visitors to the house, which the Wraights describe as a mix of cottage and farmhouse styles… more
It’s hard to believe the house is just two years old with its deep colonial-style verandah. The weatherboards are Resene… more
The house exterior was designed to blend with the West Coast bush, so is finished in Resene Limed Gum on… more