It was a typical first home - a humble mint and forest green ex-State house in Taranaki. Adam and Kate… more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
Faced with the renovation of a small inner-city Brisbane cottage, its interior designer and architect owners had to create clever… more
While John and Linley's Coromandel beach house may look sleek and modern these days, in fact it has a long and… more
While we might go by the strict confines of a calendar year, other processes ebb and flow with much less… more
Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes the casual appeal of those styles… more
So many of our city suburbs and small towns were populated in the middle of last century. We needed houses… more
With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been looking for imaginative ideas for colourful gifts that are locally made using… more
Amidst the architectural history of Christchurch, this home is a rare example of the 'Christchurch School' modernist style, designed by… more
New seasons bring a welcome change in the weather, inspiring us to update everything from refrigerator and pantry staples to… more
One kiwi icon met another when Tracy Murphy transformed her ex Lockwood showhome with Resene paint. Both Lockwood and Resene… more
Once upon a time, little girls were indulged with pastel pink fairy or princess rooms. Little boys had blue rooms… more
A house that sits softly within its bush setting with privacy for its owners but which takes advantage of sea… more
The day after Lara Bui and Isaac Weston bought their 1970s home in Matua, Bay of Plenty, in 2010 they… more
When you buy a house that was built in the late 80s, and hasn't been renovated since, it should come… 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
Using a fresh green palette with neutrals has won a Resene Total Colour Award for interior designer Kim Forkert of… more
Using Lego as colour inspiration for your house may seem unusual but when you have two boys with large collections… more
With views of the rolling Kapiti Coast, natural scrubland and wide skies, the owners of this beach house at Peka… 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
White is white is white – right? Wrong. When you’re decorating, there’s white (which you can buy as Resene White)… more
We’re all looking for ways to make a statement, add some individuality to our interiors, and be a bit different… more
With a seven-year-old boy and six-year-old twins, life for Cushla and Richard Waites is as busy as you’d imagine, but… more
When Bridget and Tom bought their grand old villa on top of a sunny hill in Whanganui it was never… more
A new home that combines character and charm, and a stunning palette of Resene colours is the result of a… more
Transform your home into a serene sanctuary with the soothing shades of Resene greens. From subtle pastels to vibrant tropicals,… more
With spacious living areas and a north-facing aspect, Rohan and Justine saw the huge potential in their 1920s bungalow when… more
Driven by her vision for a hip beach barn, Alex Fulton, an admired interior designer, took on the challenge of… more
Rooted in family history spanning four generations, the brief for this home was to breathe new life into the residence… more
There's a fine line between creating a space that's visually striking and one that feels like home. Taking on this… more
"We bought this property 10 years ago," explains Vera of her Waiatarua home. "It had an older house on it that… more
Helen and Phil’s Auckland home exudes life and warmth, so much so it almost wouldn’t surprise you to find a… more
Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes the casual appeal of those styles… more
A cohesive colour scheme is a sure-fire way to ensure your space feels well-considered and carries a unified look. But… more
Gary and Mandy have lived in their 1920s bungalow for 20 years and in that time have renovated it both outside… more
So many of us think of neutral paint colours as white or cream but neutrals don’t just stop there. When… more
Queensland couple Michael and Amanda bought a home in Brisbane’s Bridgeman Downs, ripped out the carpets, stripped the wallpaper and… more