DNA Design Blog
Colour and design inspiration – China
Nadine is always in search of colour and design inspiration. Travel has always presented new inspiration and new perspectives. Sourcing ideas from culture, fashion, art, history, food and the people. With this recent trip to China, I have observed the juxtaposition of old and new, bold and subtle, daring and…
Read moreWinner of the Resene Total Colour Awards August 2019
Nadine has won the prestigious Resene Total Colour Awards August 2019. Resene flew the award winners to Auckland NZ for the awards night. Winner of: Colour Maestro Residential Exterior for Glo Apartments Erskinville. Nadine at the Resene Colour awards 2019
Read morePhuket Old Town 2018
Shines with personality with beautifully preserved shophouses, the colour, the energy and the colour!! I love how travel inspires design. I am always in awe of how various cultures engage with colour.
Read moreTHT Colours of Spain Design Tour
The Heartful Traveler’s ‘Colour of Spain’ design tour was an incredible opportunity to explore the vibrancy of Spanish design, gastronomy, architecture and culture. From the cosmopolitan Barcelona, to the traditional and historic Granada and the glamorous San Sebastian the tour guided us through the traditions and developments in Spanish design…
Read moreInterior Design Ideas for Small Living Rooms
Small living rooms certainly come with their limitations, but there’s plenty of plus points too! For one, you don’t need nearly as much furniture to create a luxurious, cosy space. But it’s also possible to make your living room feel bigger than it really is. So here are a few…
Read moreHow to Choose Exterior House Colours
What’s the first thing a visitor to your home sees? The exterior of your home makes the first impression, and it stands to reflect yourself and your neighbourhood too. Changing the colour scheme of your home is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make it look great. …
Read moreColour Palette Advice
Colour Palette Advice Colour is in our DNA. And it’s a good thing, too, because truly excellent colour design adds a massive amount of value to an interior design project. With an almost unlimited number of colours to choose from, it takes an expert knowledge to understand how a Timeless…
Read moreTexture Schedules
Texture Schedules You can get absolutely everything right in a room, from the colour scheme to the furniture, lighting to positioning, yet somehow still miss the mark. Almost always, if you’ve nailed each of the aforementioned aspects of interior design but still fallen flat, it’s because you’re lacking texture. Texture,…
Read moreInterior Design
Interior Design The DNA interior design service begins with a consultation, designed to build a thorough understanding of your goals, budget, and vision. We believe in combining aesthetic beauty with practical functionality to meet these conditions. We offer interior design solutions for a wide variety of clients, including: Property owners…
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