Paint & Wallpaper

This contemporary interior and indeed the scenic outlooks both achieve double impact with the inclusion of a mirrored wall – while finger prints need not apply the visual outcome is undeniable

The youngest son had gone on an African safari with his family and fallen in love with the animal life there – so the owners knew this Bellewood wallpaper mural, from Rebel Walls, would be a perfect fit for his room

Here, indoor and outdoor living are separated by an airy circulation corridor featuring board-formed concrete to one side and wall sliders to the other

A feature panelled wall in this guest bedroom connects with panelled elements in other areas of the interior, for a flow on effect and cohesion throughout the home

Powder rooms are often both discreet and surprising – this powder room has its entry door in the same demi-round timber panelling featured down the length of the lobby 

Guests lucky enough to be allocated this bedroom are steeped in nature – from the views, to the olive headboard to the wall cabinetry and ceiling in rich wood tones

Interior designer on island home makeover: "We used the marble and textured wallpaper to create a bespoke featured wall behind the bed – emulating the cliffs that surround the island." 

Designer: I had used Weathertex Weathergroove as a feature on my fireplace wall and wanted to run it through more of the house and decided it would look beautiful in the bathroom.

Existing limestone walls bring an earthy grace to the interior of this modernising renovation – blink once and you might think you were outdoors

Get ready for uplifting and soothing colours in our homes and commercial spaces – that's the prediction of the latest Dulux Colour Forecast

This master bedroom strikes a dramatic chord – scalloped walls were built and wallpapered, and a custom reeded velvet bedhead introduced 

If you like your bedrooms white and fluffy, then this atmospheric place of repose might leave you wakeful – advice from designer: Don't be afraid to be different!

A Buddha (the awakened) wall mural exudes serenity in this individualistic bathroom – why not make your private space, an inspiring space?

For this art-focussed apartment, a wall separates living from entry and bedroom access with the end graced with a tall vibrant artwork

Renovating designer on this ex garage now ADU: "The space is so small that the varying colours give visual interest and depth to help define the areas as separate."

Timber boards line this bedroom's walls and run across the ceiling, too – the uniform finish when combined with the monotone palette has a calming feel

Here, ensuite and master bedroom alongside are a picture in white – an appealing contrast and complement to the blue of the ocean

Here, the homeowner wanted exposed concrete wall panels on the interior of her home to be in line with its industrial look exterior

'Exotic vibe' would be an understatement when describing this immersive powder room featuring The Inside kingfisher wallpaper

Renovating architect on this ADU (accessory dwelling unit) interior: ”The space is so small that the varying colours give visual interest and depth”

Did the wall finish take its cue from the island finish or vice versa in this organic-feel kitchen? Either way, we think the pairing is a handsome one

Graceful hanging material strips are backed by a mirror wall and matched with shafts of sunlight in this sophisticated master bedroom

This bathroom has a lot going on in terms of ideas and aesthetics – one feature is its way of delineating space without sacrificing a sense of space

Water colours, ceramics, line drawings, limited edition prints and embossed graphics enliven what could have been a dark and narrow hallway

As it turns out, the floor is in concrete-toned carpet but the walls and ceiling illustrate how a concrete finished room need not lack refinement

Keeping things natural in this family room, the interior designer added a chartreuse grass cloth wall surface and bespoke wood bookcases

A feature of this home is a curved glass courtyard corner which gently repeats in the opposing curved white wall on the interior

With structural walls removed and replaced with a steel beam, natural light flows right through these once dark, enclosed spaces

Materials play a part in this bedroom's presence, including Prega Wave curtains in fabric Voil Petelli, by Donatelli; and bed linen and decorative pillows, by Casa Almeida 

Will your interior pass muster when neighbours and friends call? A bold blue wall in the stairwell adds a pop of interest to this interior space

This home digs into the sloping site to unearth additional square meterage – a CNC-milled wood partition lines the atrium and reflects geometric patterns 

In this renovation, classic dark oak panelling was painted over with some hesitation in the formal dining room – this brought balance and lightness

This wood-fronted kitchen connects with adjacent wood dining furniture, timber doors on a nearby fire surround and, yes, even the ceiling

For this nursery, the custom wallpaper mural and frameless corner window overlooking the atrium garden reinforce the feeling of living amongst the trees

As part of this renovation/expansion, the new rear addition includes black walls – the addition brings light into the centre of the home, off-setting the dramatic tone

This master bedroom exudes character, in part due to its dramatic wall tone – only a light-filled space, such as this parental retreat, can work with such a dark hue

This spectacular wall sculpture made of poured and mirrored glass is pretty appropriate in a lavish high-rise apartment with Manhattan at its feet 

Owned by an architect, this home's renovation is intended to teach his children what architecture could be, showing its materiality and the humanity of construction trades – unpainted ceilings included

A baton wall, textured plaster curved wall and concealed lighting all come together to give this surprising powder room real presence

Cream painted classic mouldings were retained and contemporary versions introduced in this renovation of a grand two-storey Queenslander

How grabbing is this wallpaper? There are many examples of papering a design to dramatic effect. We've compiled some favourites for you

The interior of this home is black to create a cave-like aesthetic – and by contrast the colourful sea and land outlooks shine all the brighter

Wallpaper is one interior finish option – but another is white paint, making the ideal backdrop for art that can be changed in and out on whim

Dryden WoodOil is a water-repellent, non-filming, timber protector – a true migrating oil that penetrates deep into the fibres of the timber

Why do many homes have white walls, besides to keep the interiors light and sunny? Well white's also an ideal backdrop for art and furniture

The brief for this powder room was simple. It had to be beautiful and functional. Together with natural stone surfaces, a Gio Ponti vanity mirror and shimmering Baresque wallpaper, it achieves this and so much more. 

The ground (and grandest) level in this historic townhouse has been transformed – turning the previously cramped and partitioned space into a free-flowing living-and-dining area

This relatively compact, semi-detached home has been given an English, classically elegant aesthetic. Natural light and a sense of spaciousness were also part of the design brief

Want to decorate your home with colours that won't fall from grace over time? Here, UK home buyer experts Goodmove offer some tried-and-true advice

Babe Ruth once walked the floors of this apartment but it's unlikely he would recognise it now. A transformative interior design interwoven with exotic wall treatments and artworks has given this riverside eyrie a rich, opulent air

Pantone has revealed its Colour of the Year, and it may not be quite what you expected. 

OK, so you’ve done your best with your beautiful front garden and attractive street-facing cladding – now it’s your entry space’s turn to wow your guests. Here are 10 ways to make your entry space look more dramatic, upmarket and welcoming

This master bedroom, and the spaces behind it, feature golden tones and luxe finishes – the wallpaper included

Contemporary, extremely spacious and built to the highest quality, this showhome benefits from Resene finishes inside and out

So you chose the location for its views, why not maximise that connection at every opportunity. Part of a home overlooking a mountainscape, this study has a topographical wallpaper map of the wider geographical area

Finished in powder blue and defined by the warm tones of a Southland silver beech wood ceiling and an American oak floor, this kitchen exudes a serene air

Pale wall and floor tones let the timber elements stand out in the master bedroom and ensuite of this home by designer Janik Dalecki

Soft surfaces ideally suit a master suite. They do, but not exclusively. Check out this bedroom's clean, contemporary semi industrial palette of concrete and plywood

A strong splash of colour from the de Gournay wallpaper in this powder room creates a bold highlight while adding to the subtle Asian design influences that the owners like

High, ornate painted ceilings and beadboard wall finishes in adjoining interior spaces are continued into this kitchen, creating a strong connection despite the drop in floor level in the kitchen area.

Dark tones in this home’s living zone balance the natural light that floods into the room. The darker hues also make the room feel cosy at night

Often homes continue the rustic chic of their red bricked homes indoors – here, though, the new home's cladding is modern while the brickwork adds to a semi-industrial-look interior

For this renovation, the stair to the second storey addition is concealed behind a timber screen, allowing light to filter through into the new living room – the long existing entry hallway has been retained

With worn brickwork indoors and timber floorboards (or similar) overhead, this interior forms part of a new home with many surprises

Operating as a fire surround on the other side, this dark-stained cedar blade wall doubles as a space divider between living area and kitchen

Want your interiors to connect with your home's outlooks? Beyond the swivel mirrors in this master ensuite, an Elitis wallpaper in the dressing room picks up on the more metallic hues of the harbourscape beyond