Listen and win: Should you attempt your own interior design, or is that a recipe for disaster?

​Listen to episode 5 of the podcast by hitting the play button above, or check out more episodes here.

Experienced renovator Hannah Kang has done her own interior design on two beautiful old Wellington villas, and interior designer Carley Lloyd says the most important thing is to just pick a room and start.

But do you feel ready and qualified to do your own interior design?

When it comes to the finishing touches on a renovation – paint, soft furnishings, artwork, furniture, lighting – we could all do with some expert or experienced guidance.

Check out this episode of Stuff Homed’s podcast First Rung: Reno 101 to find out how to make sure your space looks effortlessly stylish.

As well as talking to Kang and Lloyd, we catch up with well-known artist and upcycler Maiko Nagao, and hear some top decorating tips from paint expert Jay Sharples.

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If you're looking for a bit of an extra help with the finishing touches for your own reno, you can enter our competition and be in to win a Resene prize pack worth $675.

Download and listen to the episode, then answer this question: From which year does Maiko Nagao's home date? Tell us your answer here.