Smooth sailing: RESENE

Everyone needs a place to call their own, including adults. Just a having a corner of a shared bedroom or lounge to read and relax when you need some time out can be of major benefits to your mental health and make sure your relationships continue to be smooth sailing.     If you have […]

Olive and let live: RESENE

Colour plays an undeniably important role in interior design. Each hue has the power to set the tone, mood and general ambiance. It also has the power to both give the illusion of space or make a space seem smaller than it is. Taking a brand-new-to-you hue onto your room’s major surfaces – your walls, […]

Setting the bar high: RESENE

An intimate corner with an elegant bar cart and a cosy, layered blue setting makes for the perfect sophisticated spot. What is better than entertaining with a tipple from your own home bar? To make your space elegant and sophisticated, layer tonal blues and incorporate metallic accents.     FURNISHINGS: Bar cart from Wooden Horse; […]

Natural attraction: Resene

Encourage sweet soothing sleep with a bedroom painted in soft character neutrals, filled with natural texture and a warming palette of colours. Bohemian-style has really enjoyed its time in the sun. Traditional boho style is a delightful mix of pattern and bright colour to create perfectly undone – but totally done – spaces.   PAINT: […]

Zesty Ziggurat: RESENE

If you have a long span of wall, such as in an open plan living/dining room or hallway, you might be at a loss for how to make it interesting. While adding artwork is one option, it could be difficult to find enough pieces – or the right mix of pieces – to fill the […]

Space to stash: Resene

Many homes don’t have a dedicated mudroom, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a place to stash your stuff right after you walk in the door. This simple and stylish entryway is designed to keep things tidy and takes up next to no floor space.     PAINT: Wall in Resene Moonlight; floor in […]

Whatever the weather: RESENE

Rain or shine, you and your kids or grandkids will never get tired of looking at cheerful room adornments. And you, too, can create your own accessories to dress your child’s room with your favourite colours.   Wall in Resene Thorndon Cream; cloud mini mural (at ceiling) in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream; floor and shelf […]

Pretty in pinks: RESENE

It has been the darling of recent times: Millennial pink has appeared in all walks of life from clothing, products, accessories, hair and makeup, and interiors. And these sweeter truer shades of pink are now morphing in two directions – to dusky peaches and nudes, and to soft fresh lilacs.     Back wall in […]

’80s for the ’20s: RESENE

With the cyclic nature of fashion and design, ‘80s looks are a hit and retro design elements coupled with vintage vignettes are currently all the rage. That is because classic items like rattan, vintage artwork and hanging dome pendant lamps adds charm and character to modern spaces. Styling Gem Adams | Photography Wendy Fenwick   […]

Citrus goes full-bodied: RESENE

This rich warm dining space is a sophisticated take on a classic citrus. Rather than use the fresh, light colours normally associated with a citrus-inspired scheme, this one opts for a richer, full-bodied look instead.   The orange rear wall is in Resene Twisted Sister while the accessories are in softer, more muted shades such […]