Habitat by Resene
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TV couple’s stunning renovation
Being part of an intense and demanding reality TV show like The Block might put some contestants off renovating for life. Dynamic Australian husband and ... more
Maurice and Marije’s colour-cosy holiday cabin
Tucked away in the Ohakune mountains, this holiday cabin brings together modern design and rustic aesthetics – making it a dream place to escape to ... more
Colours go dark and twisted
Dark colours can be a little intimidating for home decorators. Nobody wants to be left with a gloomy, depressing or unwelcoming room. But to avoid ... more
Fiona’s exquisitely detailed homage to heritage
So often older homes are given a millennium makeover with rooms opened up for open-plan living, a modern kitchen… and then we paint it all ... more
Spring greens to try
Resene Laurelis a distinctive bay tree green, worthy of acclaim.
Resene Laurel
Resene Wild Willow is a bright pistachio green.
Resene Wild Willow
Resene Pale Leafis a calm misty green, natural and uncomplicated in spirit.
Resene Pale Leaf
Last Sunday on The Block NZ, the teams tacked the ... more
Colour pops revive second-hand finds
Turn a bland wooden bowl into a fun statement piece, ... more
Botanical motifs and designs are blooming right across this season’s ... more
How many times have you rolled your eyes and complained: ... more
Are you in need of some décor inspiration? Do you ... more
Corrine and Emanuel’s bungalow goes bold with ...
At first glimpse, Corrine and Emanuel’s Wellington home, freshened up in Resene Eighth Friar Grey, looks like another neutral-infused bungalow. Take a second look and ... more
Michael brings coastal charm to character villa
What was once bordering on a student flat aesthetic has been transformed into an elegant home painted in coastal-inspired Resene colours thanks to its homeowners ... more
Off the wall decorating ideas
In a decorating slump? Wanting to get stuck into a new project for the home? If the ideas are running dry, these five easy decorating ... more
3 easy-peasy ideas for kids’ rooms
When it comes to decorating kids’ rooms, it’s a really fun time to let your imagination loose and get creative with colour schemes and ideas. ... more
Gemma and Sam’s fabulous farmhouse renovation
It’s always exciting to see the renovation of an old farmhouse, and this Gisborne home is no exception. Built in the 1930s, and recently given ... more
How to create a tone-on-tone scheme
Put one stylist and a load of paint into a room, give her the task of creating tone-on-tone tabletops, and this is what you get. ... more
Christine and Andy go for striking yet ...
When Christine and Andy were deciding on a new scheme for their 15-year-old builder’s spec home in Papamoa, the choices were fairly simple – a ... more
Corina and David bring colour to castle ...
Your home is your castle, so the saying goes. Except for Corina Montgomery and David Lawrence, their home is exactly that… a castle set on ... more
Ben and Kate bring harmony to their ...
When Ben and Kate Campion set about building their new home, they not only based it on the look of a character Californian-style bungalow but ... more
Seasonal switch-outs: 1 colour 4 ways
Some paint colours are just made for flexibility. White is one of them, and black and charcoal are others. We took Resene Nocturnal, a black-charcoal, ... more
Blair and Becs go Scandi and stylish
Husband and wife team Blair and Becs McDonald seem to have found the perfect formula for creating beautiful homes, completing several successful building projects over ... more
More vs less – which one are ...
Are you a minimalist? Or a maximalist? Take a look at these different versions of the same room – which one appeals to you most? ... more
Joanne and Chris bring beachy brights to ...
With orange as her happy colour, it’s no surprise to see it feature throughout Joanne’s home – from a beautiful barn door painted in Resene ... more
Bathing in colour bliss
Two bathrooms, both painted in rich Resene colour and each boasting an individual style. When it came to creating these beautiful bathrooms, the designers went ... more
What’s on trend for whites?
White paint colours are the mainstay of many interiors and for a long time now the go-to whites of the decorating world have been clean, ... more
Franny’s home goes from blah to bold
After six years living in a “dull and dreary” home, Franny had finally had enough and decided it was high time to bring more of ... more
