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Krista proves old needn't mean ill
Flying in the face of the assumption that all old houses are cold and damp, one woman and a team… more
John and Debbie's White House
We don't usually feature homes painted entirely white. When we do, many of you lament the lack of colour, but the fact… more
Home projects to tackle over winter
When the days get shorter and the weather keeps us indoors, it’s the perfect excuse to finally tackle those home… more
Mike and Mel’s divine Edwardian villa
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
Paint it P.I.N.K. for the Breast Cancer…
Breast cancer effects one in nine New Zealand women but is most treatable when it’s found early. The Breast Cancer… more
Create a complementary colour palette worthy of…
If you can remember back to your days in primary school, you might recall learning that complementary colours are hues… more
Marcelle and Simon’s colour-lover’s villa
When advertising executive Marcelle Baker came to designing the interior of her renovated, century-old villa in Onehunga, Auckland, colour… more
Debbie Turns Three Grotty Flats into a…
When Debbie first bought this Dunedin house, it was an unloved villa that had been converted into three small flats. "They… more
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck…
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories… more
Gerard and Shelley Renovate a Half-Missing Villa
The previous owner of Gerard and Shelley's home was a builder who, in the process of doing it up, decided… more
From cot to college: managing multiple bedroom…
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
Jonathan gives a typical Ponsonby villa a…
Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more
Our love affair with outdoor living
We just love our outdoor living, and not just at this time of year, but in all seasons. We build… more
3 foolproof schemes for character homes
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
A space of her own
Gone are the days of women putting up with being told that dens, garages, basements and sheds are “just for… more
Alun and Julie's Country Manor
Alun and Julie's six-bedroom home may look like an English country manor from the outside, but their contemporary furnishings, and… more
White is white is white – right? Wrong. When you’re decorating, there’s white (which you can buy as Resene White)… more
Dave and Clare go bush with colour
A can-do attitude and a talent with colour meant that this family’s limited home-building budget didn’t affect the amazing results… more
Michele's Dream House
Michele has lived in her “bungalow with a contemporary twist” for 8 years – the longest she has ever lived… 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
Gently does it for Nick and Nancy
Soft aged colours all look like gentle reflections of the same thought process in this labour-of-love villa. Owners Nick and… more
Vanessa and Richard's coastal crusade
A former rest home that was a maze of cubicles has been relocated and reborn as a serene and beautiful… more
Kurt and Paula find peace on earth
When long-haul pilots Kurt and Paula Schultz set about creating a quiet coastal retreat, they initially went for bold, bright… more
Michael brings coastal charm to character villa
What was once bordering on a student flat aesthetic has been transformed into an elegant home painted in coastal-inspired Resene… more
Michael brings coastal charm to character villa
What was once bordering on a student flat aesthetic has been transformed into an elegant home painted in coastal-inspired Resene… more
Mike and Mel’s divine Edwardian villa
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
David and Kirsty go back to the…
Marlborough couple David and Kirsty Wraight live and breathe building. But not just any building. Their specialty is in creating… more
2 ultra delicious vintage-style kitchens
Most kitchen are shiny and new – right? That’s how we like them – right? Yes, but that doesn’t mean… 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… more
5 important things to take into account…
Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… 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?… 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… 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… more
Bridget and Caroline's Green Renovation
"From the moment we saw this house, we loved the spacious living room and kitchen areas with their glorious outlook… more
Bye bye summer
It’s official. Daylight saving is over and we’ve had a bit of rain this past week - summer is fading… 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… more
Don and Russell's Devonport Darling
When Don and Russell came across their three-bedroom Devonport villa, it was looking pretty unloved. But the pair, who had… more
Myles and Bianca's Stylish Sanctuary in the…
Myles and Bianca originally bought their Ponsonby home as an investment, planning to do it up and move on, but they… more
Jason and Jodie's Romantic Country House
"It looked like a house dumped in the middle of a paddock," says Jodie of the first time that she… more
Joanna and Greg's dreamy plantation-style villa
Doing anything in a residential heritage zone is tricky. It’s hard enough when you’re renovating, but becomes especially difficult when… more
