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A question often asked is 'What colour should I paint my roof?' and mostly it is asked after all other colour decisions have been made for the exterior of the house.
Is your home buyer friendly? When it comes to selling your house, first impressions count.
Doors and windows are a hardworking part of your home.
Painting stripes on your walls can really bring a room alive, adding personality and a unique colour scheme.
You're going to be looking at those walls for a long time to come, so it's important that the job is done right.
The Western world has also adopted Feng Shui into their own environments, making it a popular interior design trend.
Learn how your colour personality can dictate your interior design.
Painting tired furniture is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to revive a room’s décor.
Interior designers use colour to create certain atmospheres and psychologists may use it to influence moods.
It’s no secret that colour has the power to transform our emotions.
When it comes to decorating, choosing the right paint colour can be a daunting exercise.
Where to start – how to pick colours that are going to work for you and your home.
Fashion and decor reflected the dirtier colours and minimal look of Gothic, Grunge and Hip Hop.
A decade of radical change, rebellion, vibrancy and a desire for freedom – of any sort.
If you're more of a decorator and less of a bookworm, you might like to try some of our favourite fifty shades of grey.
The first question I'm nearly always asked is 'How do you name colours?' followed shortly thereafter by 'How do you know which colours are trendy?'
Give your outdoor space a fresh face with some clever, budget-friendly decorating tricks.
Ever heard of a paint party? Invite your friends and get them to give you a hand.
Even something as simple as your paint choice can now have a real effect on the planet.
We love wood. Many people have panic attacks if others suggest painting over it.
Just as colour on our walls can add drama or sophistication to a room, colour above us can transform a room’s look and feel.
When it comes to decorating children’s spaces, it helps to see a room through the eyes of a child.
When it comes to decorating, adding femininity to a room need not mean girlie or over-the-top pink.
We are often asked about colour contrast and how to figure out what is enough of a colour contrast.
Bright, invigorating colour schemes can boost energy levels when you have a lot of cooking and cleaning to get through.
An exterior facelift instantly transforms the look of a home, and a fresh coat of paint is all that’s required.
Before you choose a Resene roof paint system, check the condition of your roof.
Vastu is somewhat of an Indian equivalent to Feng Shui, based on related elements but interpreted in a different manner.
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects us through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences.
Fences can have a huge impact on the way you feel about your home as they are often the first thing you see when you get home.
View a collection of articles from the Abode magazine Colour Masterclass series which detail a range of inspiring colour palettes and colour schemes.
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