Habitat by Resene
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From the runway to your room
Colour fashions go in cycles – no surprise to anyone, but they also flow from one area of our lives to another. First, they appear ... more
What a difference a door makes
Such practical household fixtures – doors. They plug the person-sized hole, keep out the weather, and inside they keep out the noise and give privacy. ... more
Luke and Casey's character bungalow goes grey ...
When Casey and Luke Muraahi first moved into their 1930s stucco bungalow, Casey imagined repainting the interior in lots of bright colours. Instead, they went ... more
Sally stays true to green
Often when renovating a house, it’s out with the old colour scheme and in with the new. However, such was Sally Fitzsimmons’ love for Resene ... more
coastal blues
Resene Lucky Pointis a true indigo blue with a strong violet tone.
Resene Lucky Point
Resene Breathlessis a cool blend of blue, lilac and grey with an inspirational and airy ambiance.
Resene Breathless
Resene Half Hammerheadis a nebulous slate and blue grey, urbane in style.
Resene Half Hammerhead
The popularity of deep coastal blues in the home shows ... more
We tromp all over them, often without a second thought ... more
Lynn amazes with nature-inspired art
If you’re feeling a bit stressed out, take some time ... more
Give your indoor plants and succulents the love they deserve ... more
Stylist Kate Alexander is right in the autumn mood – ... more
Kitchens: is it blue for you?
Why is blue such a well-loved colour? Well, it’s soothing, it’s peaceful and it’s versatile. You have deep inky blues, light airy blues, dusky duck ... more
Cameron brings the wow factor in green
When Cameron Grindlay of Dwelling Architectural Design was asked to design this new build in Dunedin, he immediately knew that it needed to stand out ... more
Bold outlook
Love home exteriors with a bit of oomph? These homes are no wall flowers, painted and stained in bold Resene colours – they might even ... more
Why be blue?
How many reasons do you need to fall in love with Resene inky blues? We give you three very good ones. We asked stylist Kate ... more
Colin and Jenny’s slice of Bali paradise
In the garden of Colin and Jenny’s home, peace and tranquility reigns. Fronted by a Balinese-style home, painted in Resene Coyote and fitted with bargeboards ... more
To paint or paper?
Not so long ago if anyone had suggested you wallpaper your walls, you would have thought they were mad. Wallpaper was an old-fashioned concept best ... more
Jane and Rory bring modern earthiness to ...
After the Canterbury earthquakes left their house damaged, Jane and Rory were 50/50 on whether to renovate or rebuild their 1929 bungalow. The Christchurch couple ... more
Amanda’s beachy modern take on mid-century
When designer Amanda Neill helped renovate a 1970s architect-designed apartment in an Auckland beachside suburb, she skilfully combined the owner’s love of mid-century style with ... more
Imagination inspires 3 kids’ rooms
When it comes to kids’ bedrooms, parents tend to have a bit of fun with the decorating scheme… but Zoe and Mark Hembury went above ... more
Kaye and Dwight's heavenly new build
Kaye Coyne and Dwight Whitney have a tradition of calling their properties Tengoku, after the Japanese word for ‘heavenly’. Having spent some time in Japan, ... more
Sweeten up study time
Kids heading back to school can fall into two camps... either they are excited to return to the rhythm of the school year, or they're ... more
Heather goes coastal cool
Imagine the dream Kiwi bach… chances are it would closely resemble this Coromandel Peninsula beauty. The four-bedroom holiday home was styled by Heather Kirkwood, who ... more
Our favourite homes from 2017
Every week, we feature a home that uses Resene colours in interesting and beautiful ways, and at the end of each year we take a ... more
Dining goes soft and citrus
Whether your dining room stands alone or is part of an open plan living area, it's always nice to have something that differentiates it from ... more
Jen's serene, Scandi-style design
When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took her inspiration from ... more
Enviable outdoor living
The summer months call for us to head outdoors and spruce up our exteriors. Whether it's a splash of colour or a bigger renovation, from ... more
