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All lined up
When it comes to deciding on a design and colour palette for your home, incorporating strong lines within the aesthetic can make such a bold ... more
Emma and Henry’s Pt. Chev bungalow gets ...
With two children and another on the way, Emma and Henry were rapidly outgrowing their three-bedroom traditional 1930s bungalow in Auckland’s Pt. Chevalier neighbourhood. The ... 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 remember the wallpapers of their ... more
Maurice & Marije build a scenic alpine ...
On what was an unoccupied and solitary patch of land in the alpine mountains now sits an uncomplicated cabin, positioned effortlessly among nature. It’s the ... more
The new classics
Resene Inside Backis a staunch, masculine greyed green.
Resene Inside Back
Resene Pohutukawa is a spicy rich red inspired by the New Zealand Christmas tree.
Resene Pohutukawa
Resene Bunting is a deep navy school blazer blue that goes even deeper than classic navy.
Resene Bunting
From wreaths to stencils, the humble pinecone is such a ... more
Jasmine’s vibrant urban jungle mural brightens up Tauranga laneway
What was once a bland and ordinary concrete wall tucked ... more
Three’s The Block NZ recap: master bedrooms and ensuites revealed
This week on The Block NZ the teams created four ... more
A whale of an awareness project
Ngātoro the Bottle Whale was created by Lorella from Rethinking ... more
Grab a few of your favourite Resene testpots and create ... more
4 considerations for creating a home office ...
As we continue to handle more and more of our business responsibilities on portable devices, homework is no longer just a concept for school-aged children. ... more
Sharon crafts a colourful haven for two
Sharon Skylark loves colour. If she had to choose a favourite, it would be red, but then it could also be turquoise, or pink. “Turquoise ... more
The dream of the 80s is alive ...
The 80s heralded a raft of brave new styles full of glitz, glam and electropop hues. Though the economic times that inspired those trends have ... more
Oliver and Ella’s six-month journey to their ...
Known for playing Mike Galloway on Shortland Street, Oliver Driver embarked on a new role in 2018 when he decided to build his dream home ... more
On trend: moody blues
Midnight and navy blues that look like they came straight out of Mariana Trench are making some serious waves in the design world. Today’s on-trend ... more
Kay’s whimsical wallpapered Morrinsville home
For Kay, building her first home was a life-long dream. With a background in pottery and the help of her architectural designer son and builder ... more
5 common colour decorating dilemmas (and how ...
A lot can go wrong when trying to pick the right colours for your home, even with the best of intentions, but some predicaments pop ... more
Annabel and Simon’s new wave of coastal ...
When interior designer Annabel Berry and her husband Simon built their house on the outskirts of Oamaru, they chose a coastal theme for their décor. ... more
How to make a mudroom when you ...
The transitional space between outdoors and in, a mudroom functions primarily as a dedicated zone to keep everything you need for your comings and goings, ... more
A simple palette looks superb in this ...
Those on the lookout for a new place to call home in the Cambridge region will be pleased to learn that Sentinel Homes has just ... more
Black and white and fab all over
There's a phrase in interior decorating that claims that "every room can use a touch of black." Using black can be a great way to ... more
Kathy and Greg’s character villa gets a ...
15 years ago, when Kathy and Greg Chiles purchased their Edwardian villa in Dunedin’s Belleknowes neighbourhood, they were drawn to its character, sunny north facing ... more
Hana and Samuel make space for six
Artist Hana Carpenter and her husband Samuel, a historian, live in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Like many houses in the area, theirs was a three-bedroom 1940s ... more
Throw a bonbon-themed birthday bash
Each child looks forward to their birthday celebration all year long, and every parent wants to do what they can to make it memorable. However, ... more
Keeping with the classics
In an age where it can sometimes feel like trends change even faster than the weather, classic design styles and colour combinations will always be ... more
Deborah and Stuart’s remarkable rebuild is a ...
Tucked into a steeply sloping section, this impressive Nelson home was born out of what started as a simple alteration but ended up as a ... more
