Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
Renovating a heritage bathroom is a behemoth of an undertaking. But when done right, it’s also a truly rewarding experience.… more
Five years ago, Sarah inherited her 1903, four-bedroom Wellington villa from her parents. “I knew the house and area well… more
Five years ago Tracey and Malcolm moved into their dream home – a converted 1963 Baptist church, designed by Oliver… more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
The best way to promote a forward-thinking way of living is to become your own client. Which is exactly what… more
For the smallest room in the house, we sure give our bathrooms a lot of attention. Are they purely practical?… more
It was a typical first home - a humble mint and forest green ex-State house in Taranaki. Adam and Kate… more
In an age where it can sometimes feel like trends change even faster than the weather, classic design styles and… more
In 2011, Kim was ready for a change and looking for a slower pace of life, so she decided to… more
It’s official. Daylight saving is over and we’ve had a bit of rain this past week - summer is fading… more
When Chris and Janet Gardner renovated their sumptuous looking villa, their interior design problems were solved in one fell swoop… more
1. Resene Black White
There’s something about this colour that homeowners love. The answer is possibly in the Resene description of…
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With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been looking for imaginative ideas for colourful gifts that are locally made using… more
The previous owner of Gerard and Shelley's home was a builder who, in the process of doing it up, decided… more
15 years ago, when Kathy and Greg Chiles purchased their Edwardian villa in Dunedin’s Belleknowes neighbourhood, they were drawn to… more
When it comes to their home design, the perfect analogy for Simon and Katrina’s home would be the iconic "business… more
Located in one of Sydney’s most iconic heritage precincts, this terrace house originally built in the 1890s has been restored… more
When you buy a house that was built in the late 80s, and hasn't been renovated since, it should come… more
The curtains were Sarah’s best bargain: just $2 a metre from Spotlight. “I remember walking in the store not looking… more
When Howard and Vanja first bought their home in Westmere 15 years ago, “it was cheap!” How times have changed… more
It's hard to believe that when Stuart and Melissa bought their stylish home, it was badly dated and in a… more
When Debbie first bought this Dunedin house, it was an unloved villa that had been converted into three small flats. "They… more
Once a two-bedroom, 1940s brick-and-tile state house, the original form of Keith and Esther's Point Chevalier home is barely recognisable these days. After an… more
Chris and Liz's two-storey bungalow in Lower Hutt had been largely restored when they bought it five years ago, but they wanted… more
Alistair's architecturally designed home sits perched above Narrowneck Beach, giving it wide sea views and a direct view of Rangitoto Island. The contemporary design… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
Using a fresh green palette with neutrals has won a Resene Total Colour Award for interior designer Kim Forkert of… more
This current interpretation of the butterfly chair uses the original’s true Argentinian look with a leather cover (colour Bordeaux). The… more
A shared background in design was definitely an advantage when Glenn Peters and Penny Hornsby took on the task of… more
Debra DeLorenzo is no stranger when it comes to interior renovation and design. As an interior designer by trade, there’s… more
Debra DeLorenzo is no stranger when it comes to interior renovation and design. As an interior designer by trade, there’s… more
Renovating a heritage bathroom is a behemoth of an undertaking. But when done right, it’s also a truly rewarding experience.… more
When Tineka and Sam first set eyes on their 1990s Helensville villa a year ago, to put it lightly, “it… more
The serene feeling in the luxury hotel, The Marlborough, comes from both its exquisite colour palette as well as the building's… more
When Nathalie and Ross bought their 1970s era Lockwood home in 2019, they knew they had bought a quality home… more
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories… more
It was the elegant character of its street frontage that made Malcolm and Gay fall in love with their house… more
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal… more
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal… more