Mangawhai does not need much of an introduction, one of the most beautiful spots a stone's throw from Auckland. We recently stayed at the Arohanui Cabins, a few minutes from the village, and we were super impressed. So much so, it has inspired a new feature for the Roomie Blog... read more →
Feb
11
Dec
11
With Christmas well and truly upon us, we though it time for a pretty & special giveaway. Recently I styled a home for the Your Home and Garden Christmas Issue, and when working through the concept, could... read more →
Nov
22
We discovered Tanya Blong's work at a recent home feature shoot for Your Home and Garden, and after a quick stalk on Instagram we began following her work. The vibrancy of colour first caught our eye, and the bygone aesthetic of the her 'The Bathers Collection' stayed with us. With... read more →
Nov
07
With the days getting longer, we start to do away with the ‘turn down’ process of closing blinds early and lighting fires and we can enjoy more time outdoors with the evening light and warmth. Changing our routine is intrinsically linked to the changing of the seasons and we... read more →
Oct
23
Thanks to a long and sunny weekend, we are all feeling a little brighter and ready for summer. Here are a few of our favourite things to set yourself up for those long summer days. New colourways... read more →
Sep
26
We chat to Daniela about her new company Opal and Sage. Tell us a little about the journey for your business so far, leading up to launching your name and Social media? While taking a road trip through the South Island late last year, I purchased an Opalite which is... read more →
Sep
11
Blush is still very much on our radar, esp this peachy pink. Mix and Match with customisable... read more →
Aug
22
We work predominantly online with clients via our e-design service, making suggestions via a visual mood-board, and a private Pinterest board. The beauty of the service is that we can work with clients all over the country, via email and... read more →
Jul
19
Obsession about the kitchen table during winter is at an all time high. Serious Hygge happens, and we start gathering around the table for big bowls of minestone and sourdough, apple crumble and lashings of custard. And wine of course. Here are a few of our favourite pieces for... read more →
Jun
26
Creating a calming yet beautiful environment within a bedroom can help to improve your overall quality of sleep, yet many people are lost when it comes to styling a room to best suit the season. When the winter months approach we intrinsically begin the process of hibernating; think warm fires,... read more →
Jun
19
Winter is well and truly here, all the cashmere, all the time is pretty much status quo at Roomie. Here are a few of our current favourite homewares to hit the shelves, adding an ever so soft winter palette with plenty of texture and depth of colour. [caption id="attachment_5952" align="alignleft"... read more →
May
31
A few new things are happening at Roomie HQ this winter. One is teaming up with the goodfolk at Mood Design, working closely with their kitchen clients, helping integrate their kitchen designs into their homes through colour, lighting, spatial awareness and furniture choices. We offer a chance for clients to... read more →
May
17
We recently visited the concept store of Wilson & Dorest in Wanaka. Owner Amanda Dorset chatted to us about running a creative business, and how to rethink the tradition living room. Where do you find your inspiration?: Our designs reflect the raw beauty of the stunning environment we are... read more →
Apr
08
Mar
07
Table Lamps - needless to say we believe lighting (in general) to be one of the deal breakers on an interior space -... read more →
Feb
14
Ekk, summer is a changeling this year, from lovely summer nights, to this seriously humid Feb weather which is wreaking havoc with sleep. With night time survival on our minds, we are advocating a dedicated sort out of sleeping spaces, starting with the most important topic: Bedding. While linen has... read more →
Dec
08
In a lieu of a Christmas gift guide, wreath workshops and the like here at Roomie HQ, we have put together a little summer escape edit - celebrating a little 'me' time, and a few of our favourite self gifting homewares. ... read more →
Nov
22
Newly formed Kaolin, brings together seven New Zealand Ceramicists under one umbrella, we chat to Rachel Carter about how it all came together. What ignited your love of ceramics and how did it all begin? I’d always been one of those kids who was always creating something, but I didn’t... read more →
Nov
09
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Oct
17
If we were to choose one of the four from the Dulux 2018 Colour Forecast (impossible, yes) then, just quietly, we choose Escapade. Friendly Pinks (they are the new neutral, yes yes they are!), moody blues and that lingering mustard (phew). Far off exotic destinations are... read more →