Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

When all the rage was for minimalist white
interiors, Ian and Sharon couldn’t quite see that decorative approach fitting
with their mellow… more

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

The original timber beams are in part of the new living space, which glows with the wheaten tones of Resene… more

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

The kitchen was designed to have echoes of farmhouse style with botanic print blinds, timber floors, a butcher's block style… more

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

A casual dining table and chairs, from Danske Mobler, is tucked into a corner of the kitchen, below an artwork… more

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

The dining corner features a Rose & Heather table and leather chairs, along with a banana palm artwork by Mark… more

Ian and Sharon's classic mellow bungalow

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…

Plush charcoal carpet and a black Resene Nero balustrade give the old stairs a modern look. The space under the stairs… more

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For An Old Bungalow

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…

The exterior of the house is painted in Resene Half Ash and Resene Double Ash. more

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For An Old Bungalow

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…

A black Resene Nero wall and a bright red armchair give the living area a bold, contemporary look. more

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For An Old Bungalow

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…

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

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For An Old Bungalow

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For…

With black outdoor furniture and a glass fence, the swimming pool area continues the contemporary look. more

Chris and Liz's Bold, Modern Choices For An Old Bungalow

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…

With a cream (Resene Buttermilk) and green (Resene Rivergum and Resene Bush) palette, the exterior of the house is true to its… more

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow to its Original Style

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…

Don and Liz's 1908 bungalow needed a full restoration when they bought it 15 years ago. They were determined to get the… more

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow to its Original Style

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…

"We love sitting in the big, open lounge area looking at the subtropical garden," say Don and Liz. They painted… more

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow to its Original Style

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…

This Victorian-styled bedroom, painted Resene Rock Blue, features white cast-iron bed frames and white lace covers. more

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow to its Original Style

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow…

The master bedroom is painted in "cool, restful" Resene Mantle. more

Don and Liz Return Their 1908 Bungalow to its Original Style

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern…

The exterior of the house is painted in Resene Surrender and Resene Sidewinder. more

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern Style

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern…

With spacious living areas and a north-facing aspect, Rohan and Justine saw the huge potential in their 1920s bungalow when… more

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern Style

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern…

The master bedroom is painted in Resene Heathered Grey. more

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern Style

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern…

One of the boys' bedrooms is painted in Resene Bison Hide. more

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern Style

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern…

The en suite bathroom is painted in Resene Black White. more

Rohan and Justine's Family Home with Modern Style