http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz en-us Sun, 24 May 2026 00:09:55 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/104584/sharing-is-caring/ Featured article excerpt by NZ House & Garden, May 2023 issue.'Home, now superbly beautified and reconstructed in places, was once a tired old farmhouse in nearby Hinuera, 30km away. Juliet loves old houses and is well aware of the advantages of being wed to a builder. So, there was no convincing required when Sean returned  from work one day saying some clients had offered him an old bungalow for removal.'Words written by Monique Balvert-O'Connor. Photographs by Tessa Chrisp.... Wed, 17 May 2023 10:27:10 +1200 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post104584 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27153/Create-a-bedroom-that-s-right-for-both-sexes/ Original article written by Bea Taylor on Stuff, here The master bedroom often sees two worlds, and design styles, collide. The battle between the 10 floral throw cushions and the wall of comic book posters can result in a space that's mismatched, or overtly feminine or masculine. "Because the female member of the family is more likely to decorate the master bedroom, it probably tends to be more feminine," says interior designer Victoria Bibby from Bibby and Brady. "Most... Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27153 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27152/Why-an-Home-magazine-editor-s-house-wouldn-t-feature-on-Homed/ When your job is to write about decor trends and the country's most gorgeous houses, it's expected you'd live in a photoshoot-worthy home yourself. But while the Homed team routinely scrutinise other people's houses for publication-worthiness, our own abodes often wouldn't make the grade. I cast a critical eye over my place and came up with five reasons it wouldn't be featured in Homed. THE WALLS ARE BARE I love art and have the odd piece hung up but have far too many bo... Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27152 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27151/Disguise-a-low-ceiling-with-these-tricks/ Original article via Stuff here "I'd like to think there are a couple of advantages of having a low ceiling," says interior designer Juliet Coleman of Juliet Coleman Interiors. "It would be easier to paint and those cobwebs would be far more reachable." Small advantages aside, it's a good idea to mitigate the hemmed in feeling of low ceilings with a few design tricks. Tip One. Start with lighting. You'd think spotlights are the way to go, says Coleman, but there are plenty of other options. ... Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27151 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27150/Awarded-Best-of-Houzz-2017/ ... Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27150 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27149/NZ-House-Garden-2016-Bedroom-of-the-Year/ A fun and lively bedroom created for a teenager. Bright, bold, masculine colours with the use of wood and rope for added texture and warmth. Project Year: 2016Project Cost: Less than NZD 1,000Country: New ZealandPhotographer: Lou Kibby, Cambridge... Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27149 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27148/Mr-Ralph-Lighting-Feature/ Jules and Shane Coleman have created the most classic, rich and homely space - a relocated bungalow that has been transformed and sits looking at the surrounding hills just outside of Cambridge - Jules has a background in interior design which shows in her eclectic and clever use of new and old light fittings - we refurbished some lovely old lights for her and she chose some amazing new fittings from us to complement the spaces.... Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27148 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/post/27147/Kid-Inspired-Creativity-House-and-Gardens-finalist-2015/ This fun, stylish bathroom designed with kids in mind really caught the judges' eye: A room with personality that reminds us bathrooms don't need to be boring," they said. The primary users are the three children, aged five to 14, of Cambridge homeowner Juliet Coleman. "I wanted a room that was not too childlike that would grow with the children," says Juliet, who took her design cue from her 10-year-old son's paintings.  ("I've always loved them - the colours, the shapes"). They were also ... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.jcolemaninteriors.co.nz/blog/#post27147