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A split-level house set into a clifftop took design inspiration from the rugged Taranaki coastline Meet & greet  Sally McDonald (interior designer and founder of The Arc Dept, a creative studio specialising in door hardware and custom resin designs), her husband Nick O’Dea (engineer), their children, Ted, five, Peta, three, Elle, one, and Ian the […]

Don’t let your dream kitchen turn into a disaster, here are the seven most common kitchen design mistakes – and how to make sure you avoid them Renovating or building a kitchen is a big, expensive job, so you want to make sure that whatever changes you make add value to your home and have […]

Create a simple crate storage shelf using plywood and a smattering of paint You’ll need: • 1 sheet of 2400mm x 1200mm plywood (at least 17mm thick) • Measuring tape • Pencil • Skill saw • Wood glue • Screws • Drill • 3 wooden crates • Paint brush • Resene Dusky Pink, Resene Sea […]

Bold colour choices inject personality and fun into every corner of this lively family home. See why its our sixth 2021 Resene Colour Home Awards finalist Colour choice can often be a tricky decision, but Philippa Masoe finds it intuitive. When asked why she picked the range of whites, burnt oranges, slate greys and dark […]

Hoping to create the perfect package free pantry? These professional organisers share their top tips on how to do it Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan are the founders of pantry organising service and online store, Simplify My Home. Here, they share their advice on how to get the clutter-free pantry of your dreams. What are […]