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Get your backyard ready for winter with...
The end of spring marks the beginning of a trying time for homeowners. Thanks to our favourable climate, many of... more
Claire and Aaron craft an eclectic dream...
Set on a large mature section nestled above Little Shoal Bay on Auckland’s North Shore is a sweet 1940s brick-fronted... more
8 colours to cosy up to this...
Starting to feel the winter blues? The mercury may be dropping, but there is a silver living: now’s the perfect... more
Jane and Pim reawaken a beauty in...
With broken weatherboards, asbestos in the kitchen linoleum and a long list of other fixes, this century old farmhouse needed... more
greens to envy
Resene Geckois a modest muted green.
Resene Green Meets Blueis a soft grey green with a hint of blue.
Resene Green Meets Blue
Resene Celticis a deep slightly murky blue green.
Give your bedside drawers an ombre update
Use your favourite Resene timber stain and paint colours to... more
The choice is clear for these cool cabins
Getting the perfect clear finish on any project can be... more
NZ Art Show pivots to online platform
Covid-19 isn’t enough to stop the NZ Art Show from... more
Thomas Oliver releases colourful new music video
At a time when we could all use a little... more
With NZ now moving to Level 2, Resene ColorShops can... 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
Claire and Dave’s modern beach house brings...
Finding the balance between beach chic and modern design can be a tricky task, but thanks to some clever designers... more
6 strategies for nailing a modern monochromatic...
What is it about interiors that are tip to toe in a single hue that makes them so striking? Sometimes... more
Paul and Sheree didn’t let distance stop...
Paul, a Chartered Accountant who now runs his own consulting firm, 5th Green, and Sheree, a legal contractor, spent 15... more
7 fresh ideas for decorating kids’ spaces
Whether you’re looking to welcome a new baby with a sweet nursery or to update a toddler or tween’s bedroom,... more
Laura and Jarred bring a colour boost...
With gorgeous colonial features, a rambling backyard and plenty of interior space on offer, it’s no wonder Laura and Jarred... more
11 decadent living room looks that will...
Ever walked into a living room that’s left you green with envy, one that exudes richness and a sense of... more
Selena and Mike give this Lake Taupo...
With a light, bright interior painted in Resene Alabaster, oodles of character and views of Lake Taupo, this newly renovated... more
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
Kim and Isaac’s soulful farmhouse embraces the...
In 2011, Kim was ready for a change and looking for a slower pace of life, so she decided to... more
Design your way to a more peaceful...
If you’ve ever had a poor night’s sleep, you know how much a lack of shut eye effects your mood... more
Emma and Peter’s beautiful bungalow reno well...
In late 2007, needing more space for their growing family, Emma and Peter purchased an arts and crafts bungalow... 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
Trudy and Al’s imaginative home makes and...
For those who have had the pleasure, to meet Trudy is to love Trudy. From her fabulous ‘Ink’ and Retro-chic... more
Take the texture of your walls up...
If you’ve been looking at your space lately and yearning for something to take it to the next level beyond... more
David and Jenny’s coastal beauty comes alive
Their Tauranga home was still in its original 1960s condition when David and Jenny discovered it – solid, but dull.... more
