Tag Archives: Interior Design

Once there was a time when colour choice in bathroom waterware was everywhere; with avocado, shell pink, sunny yellow, dusky brown and baby blue liberally used across matching suites, often complemented by mosaic tiles in similar hues. Then those colours disappeared as stark white became the bathroom staple in basins,...

Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area.  The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning...

If you’re in the market for some reno work before summer – then we’ve got the ideas and inspiration for you! Kiwis love their homes.  We love selling them, we love buying them and above all we love to personalise and hopefully add value to them thanks to some renovation...

Award winning Devonport based Interior Designer, Amanda Neill, has extensive interior design training both internationally and locally. Having designed residential and commercial interiors for many years, her projects have been published on numerous occasions, showcasing her eclectic style.  With her extensive knowledge of colour and global interior trends, we felt...

If you’re over neutrality and want to liven up your lounge - here are four easy-to-follow tips to help you achieve the boldly patterned room of your dreams…without it looking like a kaleidoscope has burst all over your walls. For most of us, venturing into the world of pattern is...

Planning a lounge-room upgrade?  One of the biggest and most essential items is your couch.  Not as straight forward as it first seems - it takes time to get the best seat in your house sorted.  Luckily, we’ve done all the hard work for you… As many interior designers will...

Let’s look at a few of the gorgeous and current tiling trends you’ll want in your home right now! When looking to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom, you can’t go past the most effective and budget-friendly option of tiling.  Per square meter, the cost of introducing tiles into these areas...

5 ways to easily reinvigorate your kitchen on a budget A full kitchen renovation can be a big investment but if that’s not in your budget right now don’t give up!  We’ve put together 5 achievable and budget-friendly ways you can revitalise your kitchen space without having to go into...

The molten glow of metallic continues to grow in popularity in 2017, retaining its place as one of the key trends for 2017.  Whether it’s pendant light, plumbing fixture, an outdoor planter or a reclaimed furniture favourite, this warm or cool shiny tone continues to intrigue us with the way...

While a calming neutral is a homeowner’s best friend, sometimes it’s nice to throw our adult sensibilities away and embrace our childhood love of vibrant, bold colour.  You don’t have to go all-out and start painting the ceiling fushia (though if that’s what your heart desires then go for it),...

Indoor plants continue to grow in popularity, livening up or softening a rooms décor with little to no fuss.  But for the novice planters amongst us, what to look for in a plant or how to ensure our plants last (hopefully) more than a week can be daunting.  Let’s look...

Don’t be fooled, those home renovations we’re used to seeing nightly on our small screens are not real life; big or small a home renovation costs both time and money.  So, before you decide to take a sledge hammer to your kitchen wall this weekend, grab a cuppa and go...