Gone are the days of women putting up with being told that dens, garages, basements and sheds are “just for… more
After looking back at some of the most inspiring exteriors we’ve seen over the past year, and now that summer… more
The main living room is the space that Howard and Vanja say they get the greatest satisfaction from. “It has… more
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
Artist Hana Carpenter and her husband Samuel, a historian, live in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Like many houses in the area,… more
Using a fresh green palette with neutrals has won a Resene Total Colour Award for interior designer Kim Forkert of… more
No matter how old the kid, they’ll love a secret place to play or hang out. This loft space was… more
Another view of Kyla Wilson’s room. She chose Resene Powder Blue because it is “a beautiful vintage blue”. The trim… more
Timeless colours were clear winners in this year’s Resene Total Colour Awards, announced last night.
The Residential Interior award went to…
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Designed as a showhome for Masonry Design Solutions (MDS) to demonstrate the quality of their handiwork, this impressive property overlooks… more
The Hamptons are a long way from Canterbury - 15,000km away to be precise – but homeowners Nick and Sarah… more
Choosing the right colour palette for your home can be similar to selecting the perfect ingredients for a culinary masterpiece.… more
They say first impressions matter, and when it comes to your home, its curb appeal sets the stage for what… more
"It doesn't look like much from the road, does it?" says Linda of the 15-year-old plaster and aluminium house that she,… more
The house's Resene Rhino exterior harmonises with the wild heather growing around it. more
When all the rage was for minimalist white
interiors, Ian and Sharon couldn’t quite see that decorative approach fitting
with their mellow…
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The dining corner features a Rose & Heather table and leather chairs, along with a banana palm artwork by Mark… more
It’s the colour that’s had the most profound change in status in decades, if not centuries. Green. This simple adjective… more
A shared background in design was definitely an advantage when Glenn Peters and Penny Hornsby took on the task of… more
Little Violet’s bedroom with a four poster bed that’s just perfect for this particular princess, has walls in Resene Heather,… more
Homeowners across the globe are spurning the safe option of choosing white or cream for their ceilings, and opting for… more
The short answer is yes. With its misty white walls, timber accents, hints of rustic elegance and monochromatic good looks,… more
With its cape-cod style architecture and fresh blue Resene French Pass exterior, Heather and Rod Claycomb’s Sand Dollar Cottage in… more
What do you do when your home of 40 years isn’t ticking your boxes anymore?
If you’re like homeowners Stewart and…
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Red and orange tones dominate in the master bedroom. The duvet cover (in a “gorgeous fabric”, says Margaret) comes from… more
The original wallpaper was recreated by Sans Pareil Screenprint, using Resene Gold, Resene Jumpstart and custom-made Resene Sans Pareil Medium… more
A cityscape by New Zealand artist Fiona Holroyd Whyte hangs on the living room wall. The lines of the windows,… more
Karen’s favourite artwork – Pet Day, by Raglan-based artist Hayley Hamilton – hangs in the entrance hallway. The retro sideboard was… more
The Resene Magik wall perfectly complements a large painting by artist Christine Mathieson. more
After spending eight and a half years living in London, often in small flats with just a few pot plants,… more
Ask Steve and Gaynor what they love about their home, and you're in for a long list. While waxing lyrical about their stunning… more
"We bought this property 10 years ago," explains Vera of her Waiatarua home. "It had an older house on it that… more
This semi-rural Christchurch cottage has all the charm and whimsy of a character home but all the ease of a… more
Bill, a professional artist, got to keep his long-time art studio with its distressed blue door. more
There’s one thing a villa of grand proportions can handle, and that’s colour. In fact, to go the other way… 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
Who says the littlest room in the house has to be boring? Artist
Val Griffith-Jones treated hers to a striped paint…
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The sun is shining, we’ve emerged from our houses and into the garden… If you’re like us, you’ve winced a… more
Soft aged colours all look like gentle reflections of the same thought process in this labour-of-love villa. Owners Nick and… more
Interior designer LeeAnn Yare recommends bright and beautiful objects for the home. more