Inspiration
Using black in your interior may feel intimidating, but it’s a shade that can create a variety of aesthetics in the home. It can be modern and dramatic, add a touch of elegance or serve as the perfect complement to a range of colours and materials. All it takes is a bit of know-how and you’ll be able to put together a well-thought-out, stylish interior design scheme.22 NovElevating Your Interior Design with Black
Keeping up with the latest design trends can come at quite a cost over time. One way to stay in style without having to switch things up so often is to create a timeless look for your home.22 SepYou Can’t Beat a Classic White Interior
If you are looking to make a contemporary style statement in the kitchen, you can’t look past the growing trend for black appliances.08 JulBlack is the Next Big Thing for Creating
On-Trend Kitchens
Wallpaper is now back on trend and has started to make a return in interior design – especially when they are also available as easy-to-peel and stick variant. It allows you to be creative with a colourful feature wall and put a real personal mark on a room.30 JunBe Bold With Colour in Your Home
Whether renovating or updating a few things here and there, there are countless ways you can transform a space. One of the easiest ways to inject your own personality into the home is through the use of colour.02 MarMake a Style Statement with the Colour Red!
Have you ever looked at a heat pump’s outdoor unit and thought “if only there was a way to hide that big ugly box!”17 JanCan a Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Be Made to Look More Appealing?
One question that we often get asked is whether there is a heat pump solution that is able to heat or cool a number of individual rooms in a home at the same time, at different temperatures. The answer is yes, and they are called Multi Room Heat Pumps.16 DecWhat are the Benefits of a Multi Room Heat Pump System?
One question that we often get asked is whether one outdoor unit can heat more than one room, at the same time. The answer is yes!07 NovIs There a Heat Pump Solution that can Heat Multiple Rooms in a Home with Only One Outdoor Unit?
16 OctWhat is the Difference Between a Single Room Heat Pump System and a Multi Room Heat Pump System?
With the dusk of 2017 having just passed, let’s look ahead to colour trends for 2018.The trend towards saturated colours will lend itself to playful combinations reminiscent of Rococo Revival styling. 04 DecWhat’s on Trend – 2018 Colour Trends with Resene
We can all do our bit to live a more eco-friendly, energy efficient lifestyle.Making a few lifestyle changes, whether big or small, can have a positive impact on the environment, and on your wallet!05 JulEcoCore Your Home – 5 Tips to Live More Energy Efficiently
In this fast-paced world, interior design is the perfect way to create a relaxing oasis we can escape to – our home.The home is your place to create a sense of comfort, spaciousness and peace.07 Feb4 Top Kitchen Tile Trends for 2017
Colour has a big impact on our lives; the clothes we wear, the homes we live in and the mood we feel.There will always be colours you’ll love, but it’s also great to pay attention to what colours are on trend. 18 JanBreaking the Rules of Colour – 2017 Colour Trends with Resene
Summer is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to freshen up your home.Whether renovating or updating a few things here and there, there are countless ways you can transform a space.23 NovRenovating? 3 Ways to Make a Style Statement with your Heating
Nikki McNamara from Stylemaker gives us her insight on a key interior design trend for 2017 - channel an endless summer vibe by bringing the outdoors in.10 Nov5 Interior Design Tips to Bring Summer Style into Your Home
Nikki Morris, Resene Colour Specialist or Resene Colour ExpertWe as a nation have become more confident in our colour use and rather clever with the way we are adding it into our homes and life.15 Dec2016 Colour Trends
Complementing their homes eclectic style and paint colours, are three Mitsubishi Electric silver Designer Series Heat Pumps.Smillie and Grant's Taupo home. 03 SepThe Henderson’s Home
Trends IdeasFor home building, renovation, interior and landscaping ideas visit myTrends.19 MarBen Trethewey
Nikki Morris - Editor of Habitat MagazineResene is a one-stop-shop for your next decorating project. Resene provide quality colour and paints, decorating accessories, and professional advice.18 DecResene
Director of In Haus DesignIn Haus Design enjoy working closely and comprehensively with our clients making their visions a reality.26 MarJoneen Rodgers
Interior DesignerCharlotte Minty Interior Design started in 2003 and is based in Brooklyn, Wellington.27 FebCharlotte Minty
Director at Stockwell DesignPauline Stockwell Design is a bespoke design company specializing in the design of kitchens, bathrooms and interiors.30 NovPauline Stockwell
Designer and Director at DeLorenzo DesignDebra DeLorenzo is an interior designer and textile artist. She has won many awards for interior design, and her artworks have been exhibited around the world.23 NovDebra DeLorenzo
DIY Design Competition WinnerWith an eye for interior design, Rennee enjoys the challenge of styling a house on a small budget!16 NovRennee Lawrence
Director at Crosson, Clarke, Carnachan ArchitectsConstantly striving to understand what is motivating the world around us.09 NovKen Crosson
Interior Designer and DirectorMal Corboy has been designing in Australia, New Zealand and the US for over 18 years and is New Zealand‘s most awarded International designer.02 NovMal Corboy
Interior DesignerDedicated and skilled at finding the best local and international design solutions26 OctJoanne Richards
Paul Rolfe Architects create beautiful spaces and environments with an experienced understanding of what constitutes excellent design.19 OctPaul Rolfe
Director of Anita Thomas InteriorsAnita Thomas Interiors incorporate architectural elements and decorating aesthetics in harmony with client aspirations.12 OctAnita Thomas
Masters in Architecture graduateWilliam Conway designs with longevity and adaptability in mind. His work is a showcase for his creative flair and functional style.05 OctWilliam Conway
Senior Designer at Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd.CAA create beautiful spaces and environments with an experienced understanding of what constitutes excellent design.21 SepCraig South
Designer at FurnishsceneFurnishscene create effective interior design solutions that maintain comfort and practicality14 SepBridget Coles
Director of Daniel Marshall ArchitectsDMA responds to context and living through the organisation of space, sculpting of form and the materiality of that form.07 SepDaniel Marshall
Director of First Light Studio LtdThe First Light house - exemplifying Kiwi values: a strong connection with the landscape, a hands-on DIY mentality and outdoor socializing.24 AugBen Jagersma
Interior Architect at Bonham InteriorBonham Interior strive for excellence in the creation of timeless interiors.17 AugJason Bonham
Owner/operator’s of Tussock Construction Ltd.Tussock Construction provides a complete and personal landscaping service.13 AugTim & Rachel Fransen
Fashion Designer for WORLD & Dulux Colour Ambassador10 AugDenise L `Estrange-Corbet
Managing Director of German KitchensDesigning, selling, importing and installing Poggenpohl® & ALNO® German manufactured Kitchens since 1991.03 AugDamian Hannah
Designer at YellowfoxAn advocate of great design, Yellowfox is an inspiring group of designers who live to be challenged... and to challenge.27 JulTeri Donnelly
Director at Sorted ArchitectureSorted Architecture draw on Central Otago`s spectacular environment to create award winning innovative spaces.20 JulSteve Humpherson

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