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Feb 11

Arohanui Cabins, Mangawhai

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 →
  • February 11, 2019
Dec 11

Kip & Co, and a Christmas Table

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 →
  • December 11, 2018
Nov 22

Tanya Blong. Artist Q&A

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 →
  • November 22, 2018
Nov 07

Roomie x Sealy – Summer Styling

  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 →
  • November 7, 2018
Oct 23
Sep 26

Opal and Sage: New Creative Business Q&A

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 →
  • September 26, 2018
Sep 11
Aug 22

Making a Mood Board – super easy samples

  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 →
  • August 22, 2018
Jul 19

The Kitchen Table Edit

  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 →
  • July 19, 2018
Jun 26

Roomie X Sealy. Winter Styling

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 →
  • June 26, 2018
Jun 19

June Favourites

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 →
  • June 19, 2018
May 31

Mood x Roomie: Project Kickstarter.

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 31, 2018
May 17

Wilson & Dorset: Design Q&A

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 →
  • May 17, 2018
Apr 08
Mar 07

Lighting – Our guide to table lamps

                                                      Table Lamps - needless to say we believe lighting (in general) to be one of the deal breakers on an interior space -... read more →
  • March 7, 2018
Feb 14

Hot Summer. Cool Bedding.

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 →
  • February 14, 2018
Dec 08

Summer Holiday Edit

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 →
  • December 8, 2017
Nov 22

Kaolin

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 →
  • November 22, 2017
Nov 09
Oct 17

Dulux Forecast 2018: Escapade

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 →
  • October 17, 2017