From simple designs and geometrics to the bold use of natural colours, Japanese design aesthetics bring a calming influence into our interiors. This Japanese-inspired home office from Resene is a beautiful example of earth-toned minimalism.
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New horizons
Just a stone’s throw from the lake and town of Wānaka sits this exquisite forever family home, immaculately built by SMBC Architectural Builders.
A landscape for living
With vistas to the Southern Alps, parklands, streams and lakes, this characterful contemporary home from Metzger Builders enjoys a rural setting in Clearwater, just minutes from central Christchurch.
Character features
Architectural features such as cornices or mouldings can add character, but homes without these can be just as alluring. Resene shows us how to add interest and amplify walls with colour and design features.
Be bold
Whether building new or renovating your existing property, you might want to start thinking ahead to your interior design. Lena Doull from Dwell Interiors shares her insights on creating an interior that complements your personality and contemporary trends.
One way or another - dark luxe
Here a luxuriously earthy palette of Resene Bronze with bespoke art in Resene Bullion bring a natural sophistication to the Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 from Frobisher, with accessories in natural materials and tones.
One way or another - blush brunch
The Charlie Dining Table by Maison 55 at Frobisher provides the inspiration for a blush-themed brunch, with a contrasting backdrop of Resene coral tree and a playfully painted arch in Resene prairie sand with warm brass and rattan accents.
One way or another - Country Kid
Alex Fulton brings a sophisticated cool palette of Resene Green Spring and Resene Paddock to create a calm kid’s bedroom with The sleek New Zealand made 1970s Scandi Chair from Craftbuilt Industries.
One way or another - Modern town
Here, Alex Fulton sets the stage for the 1970s Scandi Chair from Craftbuilt Industries with a backdrop of Resene Double Concrete and artwork textured with Resene SRG Grit while accessories in Resene KamIkaze and Resene Burnt Crimson provide a playful contrast.
A new world of interiors
For lovers of Hamptons and coastal style, the new Oneworld Collection showroom in Christchurch is a destination for classic luxury.
Destination home
With Christmas just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to stop in at Housekeepers Design in Oamaru – a destination for all things homewares and clothing, wrapped up in one of the town’s most gorgeous historic buildings.
The great escape
Interior designer Lisa Storer’s modern farmhouse outside Johannesburg blends rustic warmth with industrial simplicity to create a happy home for her family.
One way or another - Mondrian
Alex Fulton turns her expert eye to styling the Mayfair Houndstooth Occasional Chair from Frobisher in this colourful, Mondrian inspired space, with primary colours of Resene Turbo, Resene Resolution Blue and Resene Havoc.
One way or another - Black and White
Alex Fulton takes colour curation to the next level styling this locally made houndstooth chair from Frobisher against dramatic monochromatic layers of Resene Black and Resene Eighth Black White.
Beautiful from every angle
Laying out a room has never been easier, with BoConcept’s new collection featuring the Bergamo sofa and the Fiorentina dining table.
Olive and let live
While greens, in general, have been coming back in a big way, olive green is the perfect middle ground, lending its warming character to this stylish living space from Resene.
Spring refresh
With the onset of spring comes the deep urge to refresh and rejuvenate our homes and create new moments within them. Katy Husband from Feather and Oak Interiors shares her insights on how to prepare your home for the season.
Sun-day style
Whether your outdoor area is big or small, creating an outdoor patio that’s stylish, welcoming and cosy, will not only make this area an extra living space, but a destination.
Form and function on show
Millen has opened a new showroom filled with an inspiring range of products for your bathroom.
One way or another
Colour guru and interior stylist Alex Fulton works her magic on the Madras Link Ponte Brass Console table from Ballantynes, against a backdrop of Resene Double Kalgoorie Sands and resene eighth kalgoorie sands.