Before and After: The Transformations

1. A Minimalist Lounge Comes to Life

Before: A neutral-toned living room with a beige couch and wicker chairs felt airy but lacked a strong visual element. 

After: The addition of the Lion Rock print introduced warmth, depth, and a connection to New Zealand’s natural beauty. The earthy tones in the artwork harmonized with the room’s palette, making the space feel more inviting. 

To learn more about Lion Rock - Piha, please head to the Piha regional website: https://www.piha.co.nz/lion-rock/

2. A Dull Entryway Gains Personality

Before: A sideboard against a plain gray wall looked modern but uninspiring. 

After: The striking Hine-āhua print brought the space to life with its bold, Māori-inspired portrait. The intricate moko kauae details and deep gaze added a cultural richness that made the space feel purposeful and engaging.

To learn more about Māori Culture, please click the link to the 100% New Zealand website: https://www.newzealand.com/nz/maori-culture/

3. A Contemporary Living Room Finds Balance

Before: The room had sleek furniture but felt stark and incomplete. 

After: The Moutohorā print added a perfect splash of color and movement, drawing the eye and softening the modern aesthetic with its expressive brushstrokes.

To learn more about Moutohorā, Whale Island, please click the link: https://www.moutohora.co.nz/

4. A Monochrome Room Becomes a Statement Space

Before: Dark tones and modern furniture created a sleek yet somewhat cold atmosphere. 

After: A gallery wall featuring multiple Willa Black prints introduced contrast, storytelling, and vibrancy, turning the space into a bold, sophisticated sanctuary. Find our more about these New Zealand History inspired Poster Prints.

To learn more about New Zealand History itself, please visit the NZ History website: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/

5. A Large Wall Takes On Another Dimension

Before: The low set modern furniture and the large high-studded grey wall looked inviting and warm but felt unfinished. 

After: Willa Black's print The Curve added a new dimension, drawing the eye to its swirling core. Custom printed and framed in a square shape, it accessorised the wall perfectly and the light colour tones subtly blended in with its interior surroundings.

Want this wall colour? It's called Resene Black White, if you're interested in more colours, click the link: Resene's Top Twenty Colours

6. A Fun Space Takes on a Nautical Theme

Before: A bright inviting space with unique furnishings such as the pallet daybed on wheels needs art to compliment its quirky elements.

After: This Willa Black print, The Blue Whale, in an abstract watercolour design, instantly added a nautical accent and the matching of the blue hues in the print to the blues of the furnishings made for a harmonious space.

Interested in similar soft furnishings? Head to Coastal Style and see their collections: https://www.coastalstyle.co.nz/

4. A Black Kitchen Highlighted with Black Artwork

Before: A black kitchen wall and cabinets needs more colour than just a white bench and neutral dining table.

After: Aside from inserting interest and evoking imagination, this piece from the "What can you see?" series, has added contrasting colours but the black focal point brings it back in line with the dark theme of the room.

Want this wall colour? It's called Resene Pitch Black, if you're interested in more colours, click the link: Resene's Top Twenty Colours

Why Willa Black Prints Make a Difference

• Color & Contrast: The artwork adds necessary warmth, brightness, or contrast to neutral or monochrome rooms.
• Focal Points: A strategically placed print draws the eye, adding structure and purpose to an interior.
• Timeless Appeal: Unlike trendy décor, these prints carry lasting significance and aesthetic value.

Final Thoughts

Willa Black’s prints prove that art isn’t just an accessory—it’s a transformative element in interior design. Whether enhancing a minimalist space, adding cultural meaning, or creating balance, these artworks turn houses into homes filled with depth, history, and beauty.