Amber and John’s Christchurch home has a youthful glow. The 114-year-old double-bay villa is resplendent with thistle-detailed cornices and blooming… more
When the new Resene The Range fashion fandeck 20 was launched recently we asked some of our stylists to pick… more
Whether you’ve delved into the TV genre of period dramas or not, Regency era interiors are all the rage and… more
Small space living is a hot topic in property circles, as many flock to the idea of downsizing and living… more
?Travel enriches our understanding of the world, delving into rich, new cultures and exploring landscapes that take your breath away. Stylist Amber… more
With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been keeping an eye out for ways to treat our friends and family… more
Many of us have a ‘happy place’ – a particular spot, town or location that makes us feel good. Your… more
There’s more family than usual involved in this four-bedroom family home outside Hamilton. The land for the house where Brett,… more
Karen’s favourite artwork – Pet Day, by Raglan-based artist Hayley Hamilton – hangs in the entrance hallway. The retro sideboard was… more
The living and dining rooms were painted in Resene Drought, to help the spaces flow together. The coffee table is… more
Last week, the winners of the NZ Interior Design Awards were announced, in a competition asking designers to create a room… more
Your home is your castle, so the saying goes. Except for Corina Montgomery and David Lawrence, their home is exactly… more
This cosy dining room with a Scandi-bent featured in the Winter 2014 issue of habitat magazine. We had two experts suggest an alternative scheme. more
Our latest shopping spree found that this season’s homewares have kept a bit of lightness in their looks – blush,… more
When local furniture manufacturer Platform 10 wanted to showcase their new ranges, stylist Amber Armitage turned to Resene colour to… more
Gone are the days of boring outdoor styling. Instead, there are a thousand and one ideas to spice up your… more
Many of us have a ‘happy place’ – a particular spot, town or location that makes us feel good. Your… more
Makeup artist Amber Carroll is used to transforming her clients for weddings and photoshoots, so when it came to her… more
Makeup artist Amber Carroll is used to transforming her clients for weddings and photoshoots, so when it came to her… more
Whether your pick is a full-on purple or more of a neutral undertone, it’s easy to find a purple to… more
There’s nothing that sets a mood in a room like blue does. An incredibly versatile colour, blue can be refreshing,… more
Having an organised home can do wonders for your mental and emotional well-being. You can still enjoy a peaceful and… more
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. You can help to support a good cause by Hosting a ‘Big Purple Dinner’… more
There's a fine line between creating a space that's visually striking and one that feels like home. Taking on this… more
There's a fine line between creating a space that's visually striking and one that feels like home. Taking on this… more
Generally speaking, cool colours are blues, greens and purples, while warm colours are reds, oranges and yellows. However, it is… more
Creating a visually appealing home that is accommodating for those who are colour-blind requires thoughtful colour selection and pairing. By… more
A well-organised home can work wonders for your mental and emotional well-being. The good news is you don’t have to… more
We knew it was a trend when hundreds of people called in to ask about the painted floor that featured… more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
Before you groan and click on to the next email or web page, give brown another chance. Brown’s had a… more
Forecasting company Scarlet Opus shared the secrets on four key looks while Nicola adds her comments and creates a key… more
The kids are back at school, and you’ve probably been back to work for a few weeks now.
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One room is bright orange, another is turquoise, a third is bright blue and the living room sports a rampant… more
One room is bright orange, another is turquoise, a third is bright blue and the living room sports a rampant… more
The shortest day of the year may be behind us (just) but we still have a few months of winter… more
Gone are the days of boring outdoor styling. Instead, there are a thousand and one ideas to spice up your… more
Will your bach be a sea of appropriately themed accessories and colours? Will it be chaotic collection of handy-me-down bits… more
We asked three Resene colour experts to pick their favourite colours from the Resene The Fashion Range 18 fandeck, with insights… more
We asked three Resene colour experts to pick their favourite colours from the Resene The Fashion Range 18 fandeck, with insights… more