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Get your dining room ready for holiday ...
It’s only a matter of weeks until Christmas feasting commences, but before you pull out your stretchy pants, you might want to turn your attention ... more
Melanie and Andrew’s Waitara home is a ...
After moving into their 1990s home, Melanie, her husband Andrew and their three kids Alex, Sam and Lucy, faced quite the conundrum. The nearly 17 ... more
Getting a cohesive holiday look need not ...
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, why not take the same positive approach to your festive flair? Before you go crazy at ... more
Jen and Dan’s blissful master bedroom sets ...
When Jen first moved to New Zealand from her native Scotland in 2005, she hoped and dreamed of the day that she and her husband ... more
festive favourites
Resene Log Cabinis a rural appealing deep green.
Resene Log Cabin
Resene Silver Chaliceis a pewter grey, conservative and restrained.
Resene Silver Chalice
Resene Pohutukawais a spicy rich red inspired by the New Zealand Christmas tree.
Resene Pohutukawa
Alison Leeder’s home office is the ‘pink’ of perfection
When interior designer Alison Leeder moved into her 1950s house ... more
Editor’s Picks: A dining room that’ll take you from day to night
Now that December is here, I’m sure I’m not the ... more
Hide gifts away from curious eyes (or prying fingers) with ... more
Holiday gifts for him, her and the home
With the festive season sneaking up, our minds quickly turn ... more
You don’t need snow this Christmas to build your own ... more
5 bach bedroom decorating ideas so you ...
If there’s one place you should be guaranteed absolute serenity and a comfortable sleep this summer, it’s your bach. Low maintenance décor paired with cool, ... more
Mia and David’s award-winning modern Kiwi-meets-Scandi-chic Canterbury ...
After their Christchurch home was devasted by the February 2011 earthquakes, Mia and David were forced to start again from scratch. Originally from Sweden, Mia ... more
6 tips to get your exterior looking ...
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and when it comes to your home’s exterior, the same rule applies. more
Sarah creates an expertly coloured country chic ...
When Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space was hired to provide a full interiors concept on a new build in Canterbury, the leafy rural setting became ... more
10 designer tips for making a dark ...
A well-lit space isn't just more inviting, it can also improve your overall well-being by boosting your mood and lowering your stress level. But just ... more
Kirsten and Julien’s small home has style ...
Perched on the upper slopes of Mt Pleasant Hill in Christchurch is a petite two bedroom home with sweeping views to the alps, Kaikoura mountain ... more
Get a worldly, well-travelled vibe with one ...
As summer approaches, so does travel season – and one of the best parts about travelling is picking up quirky things along the way. But ... more
Amanda and Steve make a massive move ...
Homeowners Amanda and Steve found the perfect piece of land in the heart of the Waikato with the intention of developing a Clydesdale stud and ... more
Beachy looks to bring to your bach
Summer is just around the corner so now’s the ideal time to get your bach ready before you get bogged down by the pre-Christmas rush. ... more
Lizzie’s cute cottage glows like a jewel
Sometimes a momentous event will spur us into action. That was the case with Lizzie Cook of Christchurch when earthquake repairs gave her the opportunity ... more
7 surprising uses of exterior colour
Sometimes it seems we’ve all been struck with a lack of courage, when you drive down residential streets to see home after home painted in ... more
Sven and Fuailelagi find happiness with their ...
Inspired by Island Bay’s rugged southern coast, Sven and Fuailelagi Heger wanted their renovated home to have materials and a Resene colour palette that was ... more
Colour lessons from a showhome
How many times have you looked at photographs of a showhome and sighed with envy? They always look so, well, perfect. Not to mention tidy ... more
Erina and Matt’s fearlessly colourful family home
With an unashamedly eclectic home and an eye on budget, designer Erina Emery and husband Matt have created a fun and colourful home for their ... more
One living/dining room, three ways
Decked out in a range of beautiful coastal Resene blues, designer Annabel Berry’s open plan living and dining area was one of the most popular ... more
A curious cottage transforms into a contemporary ...
When a shack-like cottage changed hands in New South Wales, Australia, it was the subject of much curiosity. Formerly owned by a well-loved character in ... more
