Richard took over the business in 2017 and is responsible for overseeing the running of both stores. He spends time at both stores most days, but also enjoys getting out on the road to do measures and installations.

Prior to owning the business, Richard spent 11 years working in Commercial Construction in Auckland and Papua New Guinea.

The Bay of Islands is now firmly home, and what gets Richard out of bed every morning is the privilege of living in this paradise and dealing with the awesome community who also call this place home.

Renée is co-owner of the business and assists with advertising and marketing.

You may occasionally see her in store or making the odd delivery, but she spends most of her time looking after her and Richard’s three young children and their dog, Lola.

Renée loves the Bay of Islands and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Jo has been with the business since 1997 and previously worked in a number of retail outlets, including a paint shop in Australia. Life before retail saw Jo and her husband operate their own business for over 20 years.

Jo spent a number of years working at both the Waipapa and Kaikohe stores, and is now based primarily at our Kaikohe store, where she enjoys assisting customers with her paint expertise.

Alex started with the business in 2009 and since then has made a positive impact on many of our customers. He is a master at paint matching, really knows his product, and is our automotive paint specialist.

You will find Alex in the Waipapa store, enjoying interactions and light-hearted banter with our valued customers.

Caraline is the curtain queen, with over 35 years sewing experience. She started with the business in 2003 and loves the people she works with, as well as interacting with customers - many who have become close friends after meeting her in the shop.

Caraline has an obsession for fabric and the best part of her job is seeing something she has created come to life and the way in which it can alter the entire look of a place. It makes Caraline happy to know she has produced a quality product that a customer will enjoy for years to come.

Atawhai joined the business in 2023 and slotted in seamlessly. She has a great rapport with the team and to her the best thing about working here, is the people she works with.

Atawhai quickly picked up all things paint, is extremely proactive and uses her knowledge and initiative to help our customers with their decorating and DIY needs.

In a previous life, Atawhai was a baker, and outside of work she keeps busy with her family and their sporting commitments.

Belinda came on board in 2024, where prior to this she spent four years gaining expertise through roles with Spotlight and Curtain Studio. Belinda enjoys working with clients and thinking outside the square to help find creative solutions to jobs that are a little less ordinary.

Before working in the field of window furnishings, Belinda was a hospitality professional who was involved in many refurbishments, where she honed her interior decorating skills.