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From raw industrial design to feminine floral chic, everyone has different tastes. How do you appeal to two different taste aesthetics?... more
08 September, 2015
You'll be blown away by the relaxing styles that are being embraced by interior designers, making the ensuite an indulgent and calming space... more
25 August, 2015
One of the latest interior design trends is to mix and match the old with the new in a tasteful way... more
23 August, 2015
Feel welcomed into your home, sweet home from the second you park your car... more
06 August, 2015
Determining which shade of paint best suits a specific space should be done not only by considering the area and its particular use but the individuals who will be using it as well... more
07 August, 2015
Designing or decorating a playroom is a great way to offer a space that not only lets kids be kids and have some fun playtime, but also helps them learn and grow... more
01 August, 215
With these five decorating ideas and interior design tips, you might just fall in love with your ex-shoebox apartment... more
30 July, 2015
Travel from region to region and country to country and you’ll often find slight variations in colour preferences... more
19 July, 2015
With bathrooms you can afford to be a little more courageous with colour... more
18 June, 2015
Sophisticated patterns and colour palettes are more appealing, and as they hit their mid teens, children, especially boys, start to show a preference for darker colours.... more
08 December, 2014
Originally designed for purely practical reasons, curtains are a key part of your room's colour scheme... more
29 October, 2014
Studies have shown that the colour on our office walls can have a significant impact on our productivity and wellbeing... more
10 September, 2014
A style that represents strong, no-fuss lines, deep colour tones and finespun fabrics... more
06 July, 2014
Colour has the power to transform not only our homes but the way we feel. It can stimulate or subdue, motivate or mollify... more
13 June, 2014
Choose your joinery colour wisely and you can enjoy it, and the flexibility it gives you, for years to come... more
17 April, 2014
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... more
10 April, 2014
Is your home buyer friendly? When it comes to selling your house, first impressions count... more
06 April, 2014
Doors and windows are a hardworking part of your home... more
02 April, 2014
Painting tired furniture is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to revive a room’s décor... more
15 December, 2013
Interior designers use colour to create certain atmospheres and psychologists may use it to influence moods... more
29 November, 2013
It’s no secret that colour has the power to transform our emotions... more
18 November, 2013
When it comes to decorating, choosing the right paint colour can be a daunting exercise... more
14 October, 2013
Where to start – how to pick colours that are going to work for you and your home... more
17 September, 2013
Fashion and decor reflected the dirtier colours and minimal look of Gothic, Grunge and Hip Hop... more
30 August, 2013
This era was all about major changes both industrial and economic... more
24 August, 2013
A decade of radical change, rebellion, vibrancy and a desire for freedom – of any sort... more
07 August, 2013
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... more
03 August, 2013
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?'... more
16 July, 2013
Give your outdoor space a fresh face with some clever, budget-friendly decorating tricks... more
10 July, 2013
We love wood. Many people have panic attacks if others suggest painting over it... more
03 June, 2013
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... more
12 April, 2011
Learn how to choose the right lighting for your home... more
04 December, 2010
When it comes to decorating children’s spaces, it helps to see a room through the eyes of a child... more
27 December, 2009
When it comes to decorating, adding femininity to a room need not mean girlie or over-the-top pink... more
17 June, 2009
We are often asked about colour contrast and how to figure out what is enough of a colour contrast... more
10 April, 2009
Bright, invigorating colour schemes can boost energy levels when you have a lot of cooking and cleaning to get through... more
06 December, 2008
An exterior facelift instantly transforms the look of a home, and a fresh coat of paint is all that’s required... more
17 October, 2008
Learn how to choose the right furnishings for your home... more
30 September, 2008
Before you choose a Resene roof paint system, check the condition of your roof... more
15 December, 2007
Smart redecorating ideas to help you save time and money... more
04 July, 2006
Vastu is somewhat of an Indian equivalent to Feng Shui, based on related elements but interpreted in a different manner... more
03 June, 2006
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects us through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences... more
19 February, 2004
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... more
10 February, 2004
View a collection of articles from the Abode magazine Colour Masterclass series which detail a range of inspiring colour palettes and colour schemes... more
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