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Makeover a room that you seldom use – Ideas for decorating

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

If you have a room that ‘just doesn’t feel right’, you need to identify why you don’t enjoy spending time in that space. It may be the colour scheme, lack of natural light, unsuitable or disliked furniture, or the complete … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Window treatments to help protect furniture from the sun

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

The trend for floor to ceiling glass in modern homes creates stunning light-filled spaces, but our harsh sunlight can cause extreme fading and damage to interior fabrics and floor coverings, particularly on the north and west facing aspects. New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Add value to your property by creating an outdoor room 

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

No matter where you live in New Zealand, an outdoor room provides an extension of your interior living space, whether it’s an apartment with a small balcony or a rural retreat with unlimited space. As summer approaches, we all want … Continue reading →

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Paint colours – Using Warm colours to beat the winter blues

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

When temperatures drop we’re drawn to warm, inviting interior spaces that feel intimate, relaxed and welcoming. What is it that pulls us in – the interior paint colour of a room, the size of a room, the furniture arrangement, or … Continue reading →

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Colour schemes – Timeless interior colour schemes using neutral colours

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Inspired by nature, neutral paint colours vary from bright white through to ebony and black, with the range in between including subtle and stronger shades of brown, ochre, earthy green and grey. Diverse in colour from light to dark, and … Continue reading →

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Finding the perfect off-white paint colour for interiors

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

Just want “designer white”?! Trying to find the perfect off-white can be a challenge – who knew there were so many different subtle cool and warm undertones? Does that small colour swatch you loved on the fan deck or another … Continue reading →

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Ali’s angle on interior design… time for a change

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

We thought it was about time to update the Alizarin space. So here you have it – our newly designed website. Thanks to the great creative teams at Duffy Design and Maple Marketing, we’ve got a new look! The layout … Continue reading →

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