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Izabela and Ninan’s dream home with Indian Ink to Tom Thumb
25 Feb 2026
This is a family home where bold decisions met careful planning, and where colour plays a defining role in shaping both mood and identity. Designed by the homeowners themselves and…
Holiday inspired interiors – for a getaway at home
04 Feb 2026
If you’ve been dreaming of that big escape, or perhaps you just didn’t get a break from work over the Christmas and New Year period, then we’ve got you. Until…
Grounded coastal living in the South Island
04 Feb 2026
At first glance, Michelle’s home feels quietly confident, settled into its coastal setting with ease. But the story really begins back in 2010, when her and her husband Peter bought…
The Resene Black White refresh that brought this villa back to life
29 Jan 2026
When Amy and Ashton, two young lawyers, bought their Birkenhead home two years ago, they knew they were getting something special. The house was an old villa, with “beautiful artistic…
Beauty on the inside; inspired by the outside
06 Jan 2026
A simple, modern take on the traditional Kiwi bach where owners Tanja and Brett could feel like they were on holiday all the time was the brief to architect Noor…
Could this be New Zealand’s brightest and boldest home?
17 Dec 2025
There’s certainly nothing shy about this Nelson home. It’s a celebration of colour in its bravest form thanks to the daring Resene palette that graces every surface. Joyful sunshine tones,…
Step into a home in harmony with nature
10 Dec 2025
Discover Waraki House on the Waimea Estuary - a serene, sustainable home by architect Jo Monaghan where Resene paint colours and natural materials blend beautifully with nature.
Nature and wellbeing provided…
A home that thrives in the dark
03 Dec 2025
This Sydney bungalow, refreshed and expanded with the help of Resene, leans into the dark side in all the right ways. Wrapped in deep, saturated tones like the earthy stone…
Pink walls and Pohutukawa dreams
12 Nov 2025
This much-loved Dunedin cottage has been recently renovated with a thoughtfully chosen Resene palette including a sweet, pastel pink and a spicy, rich red, bringing new life and personality to…
A fresh take on a Wellington heritage home
04 Nov 2025
In the heart of Wellington’s Aro Valley, this new home bridges the gap between history and modernity in the most elegant way. The site had long stood empty, an overgrown…
A family home full of surprises
01 Oct 2025
This is a home that brings together family comfort, design innovation and the versatility of striking Resene paints and finishes. Mike Callaghan, who designed this home for his own young…
Your seasonal guide to entertaining at home
01 Oct 2025
There’s no better time than spring to give your outdoor spaces a lift. While the days slowly get longer and warmer your patio once again becomes the perfect place to…
Charming colour, bold wallpaper and rolling hills in Kaiwaka
25 Sep 2025
Burnside Residence in Takahoa Bay, Kaiwaka is a striking architectural home that perfectly showcases how Resene paints, finishes and bold wallpaper can bring together a modern home in harmony with…
Seven years and one beautiful home
11 Aug 2025
“I can’t tell you how nice it is to live in a finished home – that we’re about to sell!” It’s the kind of line that captures the bittersweet end…
A sea breeze of colour: Where light, warmth and the coast meet at home
23 Apr 2025
This petite yet personality-packed home may sit modestly on a small coastal site, but step inside and you’ll find it brimming with light, clever details – and a Resene colour…
Beneath the mountain’s gaze: A home built for the view and the future
10 Apr 2025
Architect Sophie Bishop has brought a dark and moody dream home to life at the foot of Maungarei, Mount Wellington, using bold Resene colours in a design that embraces its…
Bright ideas and bold hues by the sea
18 Mar 2025
When Desiree and Geoff found their home, it was love at first sight – or at least, love at first sea view. While the stunning outlook stole their hearts, the…
The artful home of Rachel Rush
12 Feb 2025
When Rachel and Graham set out to build their dream home, they had one goal in mind: to make a vision they both shared a reality. With a love for…
Superior exteriors: Colour is key to creating a home with street style
15 Jan 2025
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal of a freshly painted or stained house or the sense…
Elevate your exterior and stand out in style
13 Nov 2024
Your home’s exterior is the first impression it makes, setting the tone for what lies within. From breezy coastal vibes to rich, earthy palettes, the right Resene paint colours and…
The charming transformation of a French country home
23 Oct 2024
Tucked among a grove of large trees on a generous 2200m² site, this French country home, originally built in the late 1930s as a farm cottage, boasts unique character and…
A home among the trees: The innovative design of Bell House
03 Jul 2024
It’s safe to say Christopher’s house in Whitby, Porirua presented the team at Robertson Architects a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Nestled in amongst the tree canopy sits the…
Bold colours, rich history: The revival of Christchurch's Money House
26 Jun 2024
Amidst the sleek lines of new apartments in Ōtautahi, Christchurch's rebuilt central city, a charming heritage-listed worker's home stands as a proud reminder of the city's early settlers. Thanks to…
Bold beauty: A coastal home’s black and blush colour scheme
06 Aug 2024
Piha is known for its rugged coastal setting where the elements command respect and inspire awe. Within this landscape, award winning architect Daniel Marshall of DMA has designed a stunning…
Industrial chic meets cosy elegance
28 Feb 2024
Embodying a flawless blend of loft-style industrialism, traditional cosiness and the Danish concept of Hygge, this new build’s design vision was brought to life with the power of Resene paints…
A rural masterpiece
10 Jan 2024
This interior designer with a love of animals and a master’s in art curated a beautiful palette of Resene whites and neutrals to turn a rambling rural property into a…
From 1890 to today: A home where the past meets the present in perfect harmony
07 Nov 2023
Located in one of Sydney’s most iconic heritage precincts, this terrace house originally built in the 1890s has been restored and transformed into a contemporary family home with the help…
Elegance in monochrome: The timeless beauty of the ‘mullet’ home
17 Oct 2023
When it comes to their home design, the perfect analogy for Simon and Katrina’s home would be the iconic "business at the front - party at the back." Their beloved…
A dreamy makeover for an Invercargill villa
04 Oct 2023
The charming city of Invercargill, at the southern tip of New Zealand, boasts a rich history filled with elegant villas that have stood the test of time. One such villa…
Elegant and functional: The transformation of a Christchurch home
14 Sep 2023
When Charlotte Van der Wielen, Creative Director of City Style Co., and her husband purchased a home on Fendalton Road in Christchurch back in 2019, they immediately saw its potential.…
A renovation triumph: How love, hard work and Resene colours brought a dream to life
27 Jun 2023
Standing proud on a hill in Paremata, just north of Wellington, is a house that has captured the hearts of its owners, Steve and Melody. Purchased nearly eight years ago…
Vibrant and Victorian: The story behind Clarks Beach's charming historic home
13 Jun 2023
If there was ever a home with a story to tell, it’s this one! Situated in Clarks Beach, Hayley and Chris love their 640 square metre Victorian beauty that sits…
An office transformed into a beautiful and functional family home
17 May 2023
When Tina and her family saw their now home advertised on Trade Me as an office, they saw potential right away. Upon viewing the structure, Tina immediately felt that she…
Hamptons meets the countryside: A winning combination for this converted barn house
10 May 2023
Amalia and Matt bought a barn shed in 2014 with a vision to transform it into a modern Hamptons style barn house. Using bold greys like Resene Ironsand and gentle…
A modern twist on a 1930s bungalow: Mid-century meets Hollywood glam
04 Apr 2023
In this home revisited, we saw a couple who had moved back from San Francisco where they lived in a very colourful home. Homeowners Mel and Joe wanted to ensure…
A labour of love: Restoring charm to a neglected villa
15 Mar 2023
This delightful Wellington villa had been through two major renovations before Russell and Anna Allen bought it. However, some years of ‘deferred maintenance’ from the previous owner meant the couple…
A coastal home with a creative neutral palette is renovated on time and under budget
19 Dec 2022
There’s a pocket on the eastern-most coast of Auckland where the weather is a law unto itself. Rain can be pummelling the farmland two kilometres away, while these coastal residents…
Energy efficiency and smart living in the Bay of Plenty
12 Oct 2022
Nestled in a lush avocado orchard in the rural Bay of Plenty is a modern and energy efficient home with clever technology and Resene colour at its heart.
“We were…
This award-winning house design gets a thumbs up – Resene Thumbs up that is
06 Oct 2022
What do you do when your home of 40 years isn’t ticking your boxes anymore?
If you’re like homeowners Stewart and Tricia, you build your own boxes, and then start ticking…
From 70s funk to modern haven with three different Resene greens
15 Sep 2022
When Alex and Brendon walked into their 70s home for the first time, they immediately saw charm and potential – even though the property had some quirks. When the couple…
Renovation masters Alice and Caleb at it again: A stunning Orewa home makeover
22 Aug 2022
Returning to the site of their first ever home renovation was both surreal and sentimental for DIY experts Alice and Caleb. “This is the first home we renovated and we…
Understated coastal charm in Castlepoint with Resene Sea Fog and Resene Silver Sand
03 Aug 2022
Peer out the window of this Wairarapa Coast home and you might spy fur seals, dolphins or nesting gulls. Perched on a hilly corner in Castlepoint, this home is character-packed…
Kid’s bedrooms revealed on Three’s The Block NZ
27 Jul 2022
Another exciting week on Three’s The Block NZ saw the teams create four colourful kid’s bedrooms. Bold use of the colours Resene Bounty and Resene Sea Fog saw one team score a…
Devonport villa’s refresh shows why a cohesive colour palette is key
02 Jun 2022
Sometimes small changes can make a huge difference, especially when it comes to choosing neutral paint colours. The theme of this Auckland villa’s facelift was light, bright and modern, achieved…
Inside a whimsical Nelson ‘Gingerbread House’ from the 1860s
12 May 2022
Gemma and Jeremy’s wee home in Nelson is packed with character – and characters. Flamingoes, parrots and flowers from the Resene Wallpaper Collection rub shoulders with Crown Lynn swans, vintage…
Renovation of dilapidated villa is a master class in how to use neutral paint colours
13 Apr 2022
When Bridget and Tom bought their grand old villa on top of a sunny hill in Whanganui it was never intended to be their forever home. Instead, they planned to…
Get the Bridgerton look with these Regencycore inspired trends
24 Mar 2022
Whether you’ve delved into the TV genre of period dramas or not, Regency era interiors are all the rage and are here for us to take a little opulent inspiration…
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories this year
23 Dec 2021
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories this year
As the year ends, it’s time to take stock,…
The Block NZ Auction Grand Final is here! Take a look at the finished builds
11 Nov 2021
Three’s The Block NZ has returned to our screens for The Block NZ Auction Grand Final on Sunday 14 November, and it’s worth the wait. Set in Auckland’s aspirational inner-west…
Derelict to delightful: Resene Double Foundry and Marley Stratus give this bungalow timeless style
28 Oct 2021
This 1920s bungalow has had an adventurous life. With its handsome Resene Double Foundry exterior colour and matching Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes in Grey Friars®, on first appearance…
The Block NZ’s Peter Wolfkamp creates a striking monochrome palette inside his Devonport cottage with Resene Half Merino
07 Oct 2021
The Block NZ’s site foreman Peter Wolfkamp traded the rule book for a paintbrush when he renovated his circa 1910 cottage. He and his wife Debbie rose to the challenge…
What’s black and white and red all over? This Dunedin home’s marvellous monochrome interior with pops of Resene Red Berry
30 Sep 2021
Joanne and Christopher had their work cut out for them transforming a 1970s state house for power plant workers into a monochrome family haven. With good bones, plenty of land…
Cosy courtyards and brilliant balconies on Three’s The Block NZ this week
02 Sep 2021
Week eleven on Three’s The Block NZ saw the teams venturing into the outdoors to create some jaw-dropping courtyards & balconies. With looming deadlines and tight spaces, the teams rallied…
A former sailmaker’s shed becomes a colourful home to a creative family of five
29 Jul 2021
When Bec and Zac bought a Mapua art gallery called the Tin Shed in 2013 they kept the building’s creative spirit alive as they converted it into their colourful family…
Check out these luxurious living rooms from Three’s The Block NZ
21 Jul 2021
Block-a-holics were treated to another week of creativity on Three’s The Block NZ. Living Room Week took the competition to new heights, with some of the cathedral-like spaces transformed in…
Home delivery: This shipping container has been transformed into a cosy 65 sqm family home
15 Jul 2021
Shanon and Shelley packed up their city life and shipped out– literally. The couple chased their dream of living in a shipping container to a place you’d least expect; the…
It’s a bathroom bonanza on Three’s The Block NZ this week
07 Jul 2021
Family Bathroom Week on Three’s The Block NZ proved to be one of the biggest weeks to date. The week was interrupted when New Zealand was plunged into level four…
The castle on the hill: This Whangamata home has a modern take on family living, but what’s behind the dark exterior?
01 Jul 2021
Homeowners Sara and Brendon live life on the edge. They mountain bike along steep forest trails, surf the shoulders of Whangamata’s rolling waves, and live in a house that teeters…
Three’s The Block NZ picks up the pace with Kid’s Bedroom week
01 Jul 2021
Another exciting week on Three’s The Block NZ saw the four teams create five colourful Kid’s Bedrooms. With $7000 on the line, the teams continued to up the ante treating…
A roomy rebuild in Onehunga is colour matched to the last detail with Marley and Resene
17 Jun 2021
When Louise and Eugene bought their home in Onehunga, Auckland in 2009 their four-bedroom house was squeezed into only 112 square metres. More than a decade and two kids later…
These transportable cottages provide modern living with a vintage twist
13 May 2021
David and Kirsty Wraight’s cottages aren’t just transported to you – they transport you to another time. The couple own and run David Wraight Cottages; a company that specialises in…
Creating the relaxing bach feeling at Flaxmill Bay Hideaway
08 Apr 2021
In Flaxmill Bay, nestled amongst three hectares of lush gardens and trees lies a cosy cottage that on first glance appears to be the quintessential bach. Except it isn’t -…
Choosing roof profiles: These striking homes prove there’s more to an eye-catching roof than just colour.
27 Jan 2021
Colour is a key driver when choosing your new roof, but the profile also plays an equally important role in achieving the look and style you want.
With a wide range…
A Kāpiti Coast home’s beachin' blue update
19 Jan 2021
Bold Resene blues add character to this Kapiti Coast home’s spectacular contemporary update.
When you’re building your ‘forever home,’ it can be difficult to design it in a way that’s forward-thinking enough…
A triumphant Katikati home where Mad Men and Bauhaus unite
07 Oct 2020
Rachel and Shane’s home on a hill may be known in local lore as The Blue House, taking its name from the arresting, effervescent Resene Half Smalt Blue that coats…
An owner-builder turns a dated bungalow into a dreamy contemporary home
05 Aug 2020
Looking at it now, you would never believe that Jeff and Kay’s home used to be a 1960s bungalow. “We had been living in the house behind it for five…
Jane and Pim reawaken a beauty in this Waiuku farmhouse
28 May 2020
With broken weatherboards, asbestos in the kitchen linoleum and a long list of other fixes, this century old farmhouse needed major commitment from its homeowners Jane and Pim to bring…
Kim and Isaac’s soulful farmhouse embraces the simple life
23 Apr 2020
In 2011, Kim was ready for a change and looking for a slower pace of life, so she decided to sell her beloved Auckland villa and move to a beautiful…
Trudy and Al’s imaginative home makes and takes the cake
08 Apr 2020
For those who have had the pleasure, to meet Trudy is to love Trudy. From her fabulous ‘Ink’ and Retro-chic hairstyle to her quirky Rock-n-Roll-meets-vintage-glam clothing, Trudy oozes cool and…
Kate and Dave take to the country
10 Sep 2014
Trading bright city lights for a quiet country homestead was a brave move that paid off for Kate Arbuthnot and Dave Hassan.
They made the move from central Auckland in 2008,…
Six easy paint ideas
15 Oct 2014
It’s amazing what you can do with a small amount of paint and a bit of inspiration. Take a look at some of these clever projects to get you inspired:
Summer…
Gay and Jon mix old and new
15 Oct 2014
A newly built home was the perfect canvas for a makeover using Resene white, black and grey.
House hunting is never an easy feat, and for most couples checking off the…
Amanda’s creative cultural fusion
08 Oct 2014
In her just-released book, Green Modern, Claire McCall visits houses built for sustainability, including this Coromandel hideaway that uses VOC-free Resene paint. We have a copy of Green Modern to give…
Ann and Noel mix soft with hard
30 Oct 2014
A careful blend of quiet Resene colours to sit alongside the raw beauty of plywood and concrete has resulted in a stunning home that responds to its wind-swept Wairarapa setting.
When…
Summer loving
23 Oct 2014
We love our outdoor living, that’s for sure. And now that the weather seems to have turned, it’s a good time to check whether your outdoor living is up to…
Readers share their tips
04 Dec 2014
Over the years DIYers have kindly sent in lots of tips and ideas to make decorating easier. Here’s a selection for your education… and amusement.
Note that these tips have not…
Ian and Sharon’s sand and sea-toned escape
20 Nov 2014
Faced with rebuilding a broken-down bach at Mangawhai Heads north of Auckland, Ian and Sharon took inspiration from the spectacular view of islands, sea and sand dunes for their palette…
Peter and Kathy’s contemporary cool bungalow
18 Mar 2015
After earthquake damage left their Richmond Hill home unsafe, Christchurch couple Peter and Kathy didn’t abandon the area, choosing to build anew in Sumner. It’s here where they now live…
John's design takes flight
19 Feb 2015
Take a magnificent site, adventurous homeowners, an architect known for his edgy thinking, and a palette of Resene colours… and the result is a stunning home with surprise elements perfectly…
Fraser and Sandy's exotic retreat
08 May 2015
It’s a risk of the job – when you’re a designer, your own home can become a constant work in progress. That’s true of Fraser Gillies’ home, which was originally designed…
Rick and Carolyn’s elegantly grand ‘barn’
26 Jul 2015
When Rick and Carolyn Thompson were looking for a new home, the classic lines of Customkit’s designs allowed them to create a home that’s strikingly simple… yet a little bit…
Jan’s off-the-wall home design
13 Aug 2015
This house is all about texture… and unexpected use of Resene colour. Where a bold red, yellow and grey kitchen is joined by a bright pink bathroom, a grass green…
Bright ideas: Concrete bedside table
13 Dec 2015
You'll need: Resene 10L plastic bucket, premix concrete, a jug of water, testpot in Resene Nero, 3 x wooden dowels, measuring tape, washi tape, and Resene testpots in your chosen…
Tracy revives a kiwi icon
14 Dec 2015
One kiwi icon met another when Tracy Murphy transformed her ex Lockwood showhome with Resene paint. Both Lockwood and Resene are New Zealand companies born mid last century… and both are…
Keeping it coastal – Lisa and Scott's winning interiors
10 Dec 2015
Think about the feelings you get on a sky-blue day by the sea... watching those calming hues and changing colours along the coast, as the sunshine bounces off the ocean.
Inspired by…
Michelle and Andrew show some vision
07 Dec 2015
Let’s be up-front and honest – this house is a show home. Surprised? So were we when we saw it. The assumptions we carry about show homes is that they…
Two super stylish gardens
31 Dec 2015
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 told we should strive for.
One Auckland architect and his partner…
Glenn and Mandy reclaim the bach vibe
11 Jan 2016
When Glenn and Mandy got together with their architects to plan their Taupo bach rebuild, it was a meeting of creative minds. The result is a beautifully detailed dwelling, and…
Brooke’s garden design goes with the flow
02 Feb 2016
When landscape designer Brooke Mitchell was told the brief for this garden, it was music to his ears. Especially with a stunning mountainous setting such as this. The owners wanted…
Exteriors: rebels with a cause
03 Mar 2016
There are pretty house exteriors, simple house exteriors, ones that blend with the landscape, then there are others that demand a second look. Strong, handsome exteriors that exude confidence. And…
Hayley and Darryl find peace with white
16 Aug 2016
Designer Hayley French of Crush Interior Design loves white. She’s used Resene Black White and Resene White Pointer to transform a 1980s kitset cottage north of Auckland into a calming…
Take one Resene testpot…
18 Apr 2016
Resene testpots are the handiest little tubs of colour around. For just a few gold coins you can use one, two or three Resene testpots for smaller projects – a…
Sandra and John’s designer oasis in suburbia
02 Jun 2016
When landscape designer Sandra Batley and partner John Eagleton were looking for a stepping-stone home, they found the perfect solution buried deep in suburbia – an untouched 1970s brick and…
Steve and Lynn’s slice of country in suburbia
09 Jun 2016
Getting the feel and feature of a rural lifestyle property with only a typical-sized suburban plot to play with – that was the challenge facing designer Steve Birkhead of Integrating…
Mike and Monica’s stunning modern colour fusion
03 Aug 2016
Most contemporary homes take a fairly restrained approach to colour – lots of white walls, raw concrete and artisan timbers. But architect Gerald Parsonson doesn’t run with the herd, and…
Josh and Fleur go to town with Resene colour
18 Sep 2016
The delicate stencilling throughout this Christchurch home is enough to make you marvel. The whole house, in fact, sings with creativity, painted using a wonderful array of Resene paint colours. It's enough to…
Wallpaper trends: the weird and wonderful
21 Nov 2016
Wallpaper designer Dave Abbotts takes us on a journey of current wallpaper trends.
If you look at the current landscape of wallpaper trends, the term “whatever” is apt. There are now…
Harriet helps heritage along
09 Feb 2017
With ponies in the paddock, a house steeped in history, and a loving family that resides within, the home of interior designer Harriet Di Maio is picture perfect.
Recently renovated and painted…
Julia and Alastair say yes to French romance
04 May 2017
Earthy Resene Double Grey Olive walls, dark chocolate oak floors and ceiling roses... you'd be forgiven for thinking Julia and Alastair's home is from a much earlier decade.
When the couple sold their previous…
Anya and Richard go bold with eco living
15 Jun 2017
A low energy house painted in bold Resene colour, this Wellington home is a winner in more ways than one. Chosen as the Residential Interior winner of last year's Resene Total…
Glen and Sarah find the fun in colour
13 Jul 2017
When Sarah Mallia and Glen Robertson planned their newly built house, they were very aware of creating a home that was fun and easy to live in for them and…
Owen and Mary go shades of blue
14 Dec 2017
It’s a case of classic meets contemporary in Mary and Owen’s Christchurch rebuild, where modern Resene blues bring a new feel to this otherwise traditional home.
The house was originally designed…
Cameron brings the wow factor in green
15 Feb 2018
When Cameron Grindlay of Dwelling Architectural Design was asked to design this new build in Dunedin, he immediately knew that it needed to stand out – hence the slices of…
Dean and Delia’s delightful blue cottage by the sea
19 Apr 2018
What was once a modest bach in a seaside East Auckland suburb is now an eye-catching beauty, painted in an array of Resene coastal colours.
As its been told to homeowners…
Corina and David bring colour to castle living
31 May 2018
Your home is your castle, so the saying goes. Except for Corina Montgomery and David Lawrence, their home is exactly that… a castle set on a flat 7000 square metre…
Bob’s award winning ultra efficient 'superhome'
09 Aug 2018
With a contemporary design and walls freshly painted in Resene Black White, this Christchurch home is already full of appeal. But its seamless looks hide a wonderful secret – it’s…
Stuart and Tracey’s stunning light-flooded home
06 Sep 2018
When Stuart and Tracey were making over their transitional villa in Devonport, Auckland, they turned to layers of Resene whites and neutrals to preserve the building’s character while creating a…
Bold and beautiful colour awards announced
30 Aug 2018
The winners of this year’s Resene Total Colour Award were announced at a gala evening last night, with some unexpectedly bold projects taking top honours.
From a full-on pink dining room,…
Settlers’ cottage gets a cheeky new look
27 Sep 2018
A stunning makeover of one of Nelson’s historic settlers’ cottages has left it looking rich and colourful, much like its past. Right down to the hot pink Resene Scrumptious front…
Sustainable home lets the colours flow
25 Oct 2018
Using a colour consultant helped the owners of this new build in Kapiti decorate their home in a way that reflects its wetland surroundings, which complements their environmentally sustainable approach.…
Rod and Heather’s captivating Cape Cod cottage
29 Nov 2018
With its cape-cod style architecture and fresh blue Resene French Pass exterior, Heather and Rod Claycomb’s Sand Dollar Cottage in Matarangi is a real head-turner.
The couple built the new building…
Chris and Kim’s lavish Lockwood in Nelson is the beach house of our dreams
24 Jan 2019
Four feature walls in stunning Resene Aviator spectacularly tie together an otherwise neutral space with blazes of bold blue.
Lockwood owners are often looking for inspiration to spruce up the timber…
Janice and Eddie’s brave use of bold colours pays off
30 Apr 2019
Now that their top-to-bottom renovation is done and dusted, Janice and Eddie Cowley are happy to be living their most colourful lives – thanks to a whole spectrum of Resene…
Hana and Samuel make space for six
23 May 2019
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 weatherboard at the front of…
Deborah and Stuart’s remarkable rebuild is a cut above
16 May 2019
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 near complete rebuild – decked…
Sarah’s grand and glittering Riccarton home
22 Aug 2019
Perfectly positioned down a suburban street in Riccarton sits a property of palatial means. Shrouded by a black cast iron fence and clad in silvery grey, the home is located…
A curious cottage transforms into a contemporary haven
24 Sep 2019
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 the small seaside suburb of…
Erina and Matt’s fearlessly colourful family home
02 Oct 2019
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 family.
Clad in white stucco, the…
Amanda and Steve make a massive move and end up with their dream home
22 Oct 2019
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 horse care facility. The couple…
Sarah creates an expertly coloured country chic sanctuary
11 Nov 2019
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 the perfect opportunity to create…
Kirsten and Julien’s small home has style to spare
06 Nov 2019
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 ranges and Pegasus Bay. As…
Stephanie’s post-quake overhaul honours lush surrounding
11 Feb 2020
Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, Stephanie Waterhouse was faced with a major decision: rebuild her beloved but damaged 110-year-old villa or pack up and move. However, her stunning St Albans…
Joe and Lisa’s bright and beautiful family home
18 Mar 2020
Through their building company, Byrne Homes, builder Joe and designer Lisa are no strangers to creating a beautiful home. But when it came to constructing and customising a space of their…
Douglas and Shelley’s neutral haven is filled with creative touches
25 Mar 2020
When Douglas and Shelley moved to Dunedin with their two children, Oscar and Eli, an exciting opportunity presented itself. Their north facing property showed plenty of promise, but was in a poor state – leaving full renovation as their…
A pair of heritage bathrooms clean up nicely
11 Mar 2020
Renovating a heritage bathroom is a behemoth of an undertaking. But when done right, it’s also a truly rewarding experience. It’s the kind of project which requires that perfect meeting…
