Home renovation advice
When it comes to home renovations, the Refresh team has done (and seen) it all! We’re more than happy to share our experience and expertise – and you’ll find loads of helpful articles, photos, videos and more on our website.
If you’re interested in a specific renovation topic, select from the categories below. You’re also welcome to ask in person about your potential renovation. If you’d like to talk with one of our friendly team members, please get in touch.
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The right LED lighting for your home
Sourcing the right LED lighting for your home can be a daunting process if you are unsure of what you are looking for.
Renovations that lower your power bill
Create an energy efficient home while planning your renovation by learning about where to place priorities to achieve maximum energy savings when renovating on a set budget.
Bathroom renovation design tips
The bathroom is traditionally the smallest room in the house. Donna White shares her interior design tips for turning it into a fun and functional space.
Everybody’s Stool by Carly Flynn
From broadcasting to choosing fabrics, Carly Flynn ventures into a clever recreation of a new and improved childhood stool.
Choosing the right tapware for New Zealand conditions
Good design is about both function as well as form, and choosing the right tapware to suit your water pressure is key to reliable operation and optimal performance.
Protect wet area rooms with GIB Aqualine
Ever thought about where all the water is used in your home? Perhaps it would surprise you to learn that over one third of your water usage (about 40%) is consumed in the bathroom.
Try out your colours with Resene Colour View
See how colours look in your home and room settings with the all new Resene Colour View.
Wood styled porcelain tiles from Heritage Tiles
With the introduction of wood styled porcelain tiles manufactured through HD digital printing, homeowners can now reap the benefits of porcelain tile.
Buying to renovate
Our specialists share their insight on what to look out for when buying a do-upper.
Renovating to reduce your energy bill
A surprising 75 per cent of the energy used by home electronics is consumed when they’re turned off but still plugged in. This could add up to 5 to 10 per cent to your energy bill.
Find the right colour scheme for your exterior
When your canvas is literally as big as a house, you want to ensure you get the paint colours right.
Water Saving Tips
Ever thought about where all the water is used in your home? Perhaps it would surprise you to learn that over one third of your water usage (about 40%) is consumed in the bathroom.
Pull out pantry solutions from Hafele
The CONVOY from Hafele is a family of seriously stylish cabinets, guaranteed to become one of the favourite features of any home; but it’s what you don’t see that makes it really special.
Top tips for planning a laundry renovation
Planning and forethought are the keys to creating a laundry that looks good and works hard every day of the week.
Re-upholstery advice
If you would like to breathe new life into your furniture and think it would be nice to have reupholstered, here's what you need to know and plan for and what you should look out for when choosing fabric to ensure you make the right decision.
Understanding interior design principles will give you the edge
A well designed home exudes a feeling of cohesion; everything feels just right. There’s a magic ingredient – subtle, yet powerful – that will help you achieve this. It’s called ‘rhythm’ and is a key interior design principle. By Donna White.