Alex Walls

Soft gold and burnt orange Christmas decorations are a sophisticated pairing. Alex Walls shows us how to give this retro colour combination a modern take A Kiwi Christmas has no sleighbells ringing, chestnuts roasting on an open fire or Jack Frost nipping at your nose. However, there is a warm glow from our summer sun […]

Take your cue from nature for this subtly opulent dining setup where tangy citrus stands out amongst earthy tones Feeling wintry Sometimes the motivation to entertain in winter can be hard to muster, but with so much lovely seasonal produce on offer, cooking up a feast to share with friends or loved ones is well […]

Chillsome nights are all the more delightful when there’s something dark and cosy waiting for you at bedtime. Alex Walls shows us how to create the ultimate moody bedroom Hunkering down for winter is something I look forward to every year. I love the idea of extra cosy layers on the bed, hot soups, soft […]

With her second baby on the way, Alex is picturing a beautiful dusky pink nursery. She reveals what she learnt from designing her first nursery for little Austen I’m pregnant with our second baby and can’t wait for the day I can set up a nursery in our newly built home (which is still in […]

It seems like a small, insignificant space, but the guest toilet may just be one of the most used rooms in your home. Here’s how to make it a comfortable space to be in The guest toilet, I’m sure you will agree, is not the most glamorous spot in the house. But as insignificant as […]

Sink into warming cinnamon tones this season and create a cosy corner, perfect for a cuppa and some quiet reflection Dare I say it? Winter is coming. And with the noticeable drop in temperature, we start to head back indoors with thoughts of firesides and cosy layers. Fresh from winter colour planning for our A&C […]

Velvety tones of chocolate brown and caramel create a bedroom retreat that’s perfect for autumn breakfasts in bed  Cosy in cocoa Get ready to hit ‘snooze’, because with darker mornings on the horizon, it’s time to start curating a cosy new bedlinen look that will make you feel happy to snuggle down for those longer […]

Alex Walls shows us how to get down to those accounts or await the next flash of genius in this minimalist – yet calm and comfortable – home office

Whether it’s for during the day or for an after-sun set-up, Alex Walls shows us how to turn a sparse patio into a summer entertaining spot There’s no need to trek for miles to find a tranquil spot at the beach or park when you can create a cosy and comfortable picnic possie in your […]

A recycled Mini car showroom provided the raw materials Alex and Corban Walls needed to build a stylish Whananaki holiday home for sharing with family and friends Meet and greet Alex Walls, designer and director of Alex & Corban, Corban Walls, engineer, and Austen, 6 months. Recycled shipping containers become the ultimate getaway in Whananaki […]

Bring the colours and textures of the coast into your home and create a relaxing lounge area where summer is always just around the corner Alex Walls creates a coastal inspired lounge just in time for summer Warm, balmy days will soon be with us, which means we can start looking forward to coastal getaways […]

The earthy, nature-inspired colours of the 1970s inspire this month’s relaxing boudoir, which is anchored by a clever DIY artwork Alex Walls on how a clever DIY artwork can help to pull a room together Sometimes the best style inspiration can be found in the past. This bohemian bedroom is my throwback to the 1970s, […]

This snug corner has a rugged vibe created with materials only a few steps removed from their raw state Alex Walls shows us how to create a cosy nook with natural materials Living in New Zealand, we’re spoilt by our remarkable natural surroundings. Even if you live in the middle of a city, you’re never […]

Give yourself a calm send-off and a soothing return home with a simple, clutter-free entryway that reflects your style How to style your entryway to make a great first impression Think of an entryway as the first impression your home creates; a little taster of your interior style. Rather than just a place to toss […]

‘A cosy night in’ is the upside to darkness and pelting rain. Here, comforting layers are lifted by a serene, moody blue How to embrace moody colours and comforting layers in your home Winter has well and truly set in and so too has our mood for hunkering down and staying warm indoors. With this […]

Think outside the clean white box and try some contrast, bold colour and unexpected materials in your bathroom. Here’s how to do it successfully. How to use bold colour and materials in your bathroom like a designer While the focus of a bathroom has traditionally been more on function than form, we shouldn’t forget that […]

Alex dreams up a natural nursery inspired by the colours of some cute felted toys, and shares her tips on how to design a top spot for a teeny tot How to create a nature-inspired nursery that your baby can grow into So… you find out you’re pregnant. It’s an exciting, joyful time (although it […]

With no room for a traditional Christmas tree, Alex came up with this delightful festive scheme that’s perfect for a small space  Step inside Alex and Corban’s cosy Christmas style I love Christmas! I always have. When I was younger, we’d get to the first week of October and I’d start planning how I was going […]

Have you got an awkward space you don’t know what to do with? Alex Walls says a slimline settee sitting area might just be the answer How you can make the most of a small awkward space People often ask me for advice on what to do with small or awkwardly sized spaces in their […]

Supporting Kiwi-designed products has never been so easy – or so inspiring. This bedroom scheme by Alex Walls showcases some of our finest local homewares Alex Walls shares her favourite Kiwi-designed products you need to know For such a small country at the bottom of the world, the talent and creativity that comes out of […]

Close your eyes and feel the warm desert breeze on your face, Alex Walls shows us how to create a Palm Springs-inspired chill-out zone How to style a space inspired by the Californian desert This room reveal is all about relaxation and features perhaps the most casual styling I’ve ever done. Inspired by the ‘Palm […]

Finding the right piece to make a colourful splash in a family bathroom is all about research and creative thinking, says Alex  How to add colour to your bathroom with Alex Fulton Adding colour into a neutral space such as a bathroom is about balance and being clever with your colour palette. It’s also about planning […]

Alex Walls shows us how to combine deep hues, soft furnishings and a dash of the Milk Way to create the perfect base for a gender neutral bedroom Alex Walls creates a neutral nursery inspired by the galaxy As baby Austen gets bigger and a lot more mobile, we have started to contemplate the next […]

Create a rich chiaroscuro effect with deep, earthy tones contrasted by pale, simple furniture and objects to brighten the mood How to mix earthy tones and minimalist accessories with Alex Walls If you had told me a year ago that I would be presenting a room reveal featuring a purple wall and a terracotta-coloured floor, […]

Olive linen, hints of pink and richly patterned ply create a relaxing sanctuary at this much-loved family beach house in Northland Alex Walls from The Block NZ puts an earthy twist on a bach bedroom This month we are sharing a sneaky peek of our family beach house, which was built a few years ago […]

From The Block NZ to The Bloc in Mt Eden, this creative couple have soared to new heights since their reality TV win, and the proof is in their newly opened homeware store Alex and Corban’s homeware store at The Block Collective After the success of their pop-up store last Christmas and steady sales online, […]

We catch up with all the previous winners of The Block NZ to find out how the show changed their lives, what they’re doing now – and if they’ve lifted a paintbrush since! Libby and Ben Crawford, 2012 Entering The Block NZ competition in 2012 can’t have been an easy decision. Given that it hadn’t […]

Alex Walls from The Block NZ presents one living room in two different colour concepts. Which one do you love? Why Alex Walls is loving these looks Right now I am super-excited about all the beautiful, dark and moody tones of green that have appeared, and I just could not wait to showcase one of them […]