Between the wires of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes, a landscape mural painted in Resene Sour Dough, Resene Woodland, and Resene Artefact creates a tranquil space.

For a deeply luxe, cosy cocoon-like office space, try the juxtaposition of rich and muted tones in your zone. Here the soft dusk tone of Resene Matchmaker and the lilac moonlight grey of Resene Ghost create an elegant mood to match the CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk from Ballantynes.

Have you felt it, that incredible desire to leave our shores? Have you dreamt of sitting by a pool somewhere tropical, looking at the sights in any of the capitals of the world or foraging through markets in southeast Asia? If you have, you’re not alone.

Soft greens and warm neutral colours combine in this relaxed coastal living room. The wall in Resene Half Villa White is a complementary neutral to the battens in Resene Bud. Olive trees and toetoe bring instant coastal cool, while layers of accessories in various neutral and green tones create an inviting natural environment for the Thomas Bina Blaine media console from Frobisher.

How relevant it feels to look at what constitutes a milestone given I’m approaching two, both of which are deeply personal and equally significant. The first is the completion of my 28th year in the real estate industry, having started at the age of 32, and the second, you can probably guess if you add those two figures together!

With sunset hues, terracotta and peach tones work together to create cosy, relaxing spaces. Here the earthy backdrop of Resene Sunbaked and playful pattern in Resene Roxy create a cocoon-like reading corner with a mid-century vibe thanks to the curved white Betty Bouclé Chair and West Elm Mid- Century Acorn Bookcase from Ballantynes.

When I found this place, it was a long term rental. It had been badly treated, smelled bad, was stained, dirty, and even had broken chairs in the back yard… it was perfect.” Edd Coomber’s 1977 two-bed townhouse is well on its way to something well past its original glory, with dark, moody accents, key lighting details, and a no-nonsense, modern approach to space and light.

Three soft colours, Resene Cashmere, Resene Twine, and Resene Lone Ranger, create a calm space and a soothing layered effect to match the texture of Betty Bouclé Occasional Chair by Le Forge from Ballantynes. Accessories have been used to mirror the curves.

My once-green fingers are now long gone, replaced with a team of trusty helpers who arrive monthly to mow, sow, and sort things that I would have once relished (a big ‘thank you’ to them for the job they do!).

The Oxford Terrace house is located in the heart of Christchurch, along the Avon River and overlooking the Oi Manawa National Earthquake Memorial. The site is on the southern side of the river, with perimeter walls on the east and west boundaries.

Nothing says indulgent luxury quite like the combined shades of chocolate and gold, embodied here with a wall in Resene Bronze and handmade art in metallic Resene Bullion.

Firstly, I’m excited at the prospect of a year that’s brighter and kinder – and for me, a little quieter. I’m also furiously reading about two subjects in particular. The market, yes, that most important of subjects when your working existence depends on it, and happiness.

This elegant brunch setting has an effortless sophistication. Golden shades in glass, brass, and rattan complement the warm blush tones of Resene Coral Tree and with contrast from Resene Prairie Sand mean this is a warm and inviting space.

While the footprint of the original dwelling continues on, a strikingly different aesthetic emerges in this Young Architects project, winning National Winner for Residential Interiors in the recent ADNZ Resene awards.

I’m totally biased when it comes to living in and loving my hometown, but the thought of summer in the city – especially this summer and this city – feels particularly enticing.

The owners of this Ōhoka property were at the ‘Love it or list it’ stage when they embarked on an exciting project to renovate and extend the house. They describe the results as ‘something very special’.

Designer Alex Fulton pushes outside the normal of neutrals with a striking setting to pay tribute to Mondrian’s ideals and quest for dynamic tension and impactful style. It is time to get our Mondrian on!

I’m intrigued and drawn to wedding pictures. I like the story they tell, the promise they offer for the journey ahead and the fashion snapshot they offer, travelling through the various decades.

Heritage as a word has connotations of history, age, presence, and value. Heritage properties themselves sit easily within this definition, but there’s an additional word that should be added to discussions about heritage – responsibility.