Fabulous Finishing
Understanding colour, having good taste, and knowing how to select individual elements to create a beautiful and inviting whole is not something that can be taught. It comes from the heart, it is innate and, combined with attention to detail plus a natural empathy with clients, it leads to an interior design house of the […]
Take a Seat: Resene
Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read as we seek to escape the hectic world beyond the front door. This space has a soft, beachy, eco vibe that would work with any interior from the bach or tiny home to a renovated mid-century home or new build. […]
Merry Christmas!
Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong has been sharing her top tips for creating successful interiors throughout 2019. This issue, she simply wants to wish all her readers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. “Enjoy the break with your family and relax!” she says. “It’s been a fabulous year and I thought I would […]
Organising your house for Christmas
Having a home that is well-prepared for Christmas partying is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Something you have forgotten to do, buy or organise can easily chomp away at your sanity. So we’ve put together some fail-safe tips to get you through the silly season. Prepare the festivities It’s time […]
New Neutrals: Resene
Our concept of what a neutral colour looks like is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges and greys – some surprising new neutrals are in the mix. Among them are a range of terracotta shades, from subtle apricot tones all the way through to sun-baked clay. While not […]
Touch of gold
Nothing delights the eye quite so much as the glitter of gold. Wherever gold is, gloom is dispelled. Be it the ring on your finger, the scarf around your neck, or the coverlet adorning your bed, there’s something about gold. Here are a few ways to get a touch of gold in your home this […]