Artist Hana Carpenter and her husband Samuel, a historian, live in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Like many houses in the area,… more
After six years living in a “dull and dreary” home, Franny had finally had enough and decided it was high… more
With orange as her happy colour, it’s no surprise to see it feature throughout Joanne’s home – from a beautiful… more
Alice and Caleb are certainly no strangers to a challenging DIY project – sledgehammers, paint brushes and power tools have… more
Designer Tina Stephens of Roomie Interior Design was recently given a very personal commission – to redesign both the structure… more
Black Friday is traditionally the day following American Thanksgiving and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Back… more
Homeowners Krissy and Stefan faced a very familiar story when it came to renovating their 1920s bungalow in the character-filled… more
Sometimes it seems we’ve all been struck with a lack of courage, when you drive down residential streets to see… more
When Angela and Scott moved into their Gulf Harbour home in December 2018, the home’s interior had been pretty much… more
When Angela and Scott moved into their Gulf Harbour home in December 2018, the home’s interior had been pretty much… more
Gemma and Jeremy’s wee home in Nelson is packed with character – and characters. Flamingoes, parrots and flowers from the… more
With an edgy yet polished design and a palette of Resene colours and wallpaper, the Gourley house from TVNZ’s Our… more
“Why are people so afraid of colour?” Fiona wonders. Fiona has no such qualms and has embraced the Resene rainbow… more
“Why are people so afraid of colour?” Fiona wonders. Fiona has no such qualms and has embraced the Resene rainbow… more
How do you add colour to a home without overwhelming the spaces? Paint the doors in cheerful, happy colours, of… more
Yah, the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising. It’s time to venture out of the house and reassess… more
Sick of staring at the shabby fence. Give it a smart new paint job using Resene Lumbersider tinted to whatever… more
A quirky interpretation of a classic picket fence graces the front of this bungalow, as it peeps out from behind.… more
At Habitat by Resene we get to see all sorts of creative ideas, submitted by our readers. Here’s a selection… more
What is it about our psyche that as soon as we have a higher-than-18-degrees sunny day, we look out the… more
Gary and Phil’s sensational sizzling garden
Indoor/outdoor flow – it’s the catch-cry of every real estate advert and something we’re all…
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Sometimes it seems we’ve all been struck with a lack of courage, when you drive down residential streets to see… more
The last time we featured interior designer Kelly Gammie’s Auckland home, it was decorated with a blend of dark Resene… more
Painting the house, inside or out, is something that usually sits on that endless list of home renovation or maintenance… more
All Black legend Sir John Kirwan and his wife Fiorella have a long connection with Waihi Beach so when they… more
Artist and colour consultant Kelly Southee isn’t on the fence about using colour in her Brisbane home. Originally from Upper… more
Artist and colour consultant Kelly Southee isn’t on the fence about using colour in her Brisbane home. Originally from Upper… more
Artist and colour consultant Kelly Southee isn’t on the fence about using colour in her Brisbane home. Originally from Upper… more
It’s a big, intimidating task, but painting your home’s exterior can instantly boost its resale value and has a huge… more
It was a typical first home - a humble mint and forest green ex-State house in Taranaki. Adam and Kate… more
Once a two-bedroom, 1940s brick-and-tile state house, the original form of Keith and Esther's Point Chevalier home is barely recognisable these days. After an… more
What was once bordering on a student flat aesthetic has been transformed into an elegant home painted in coastal-inspired Resene… more
What was once bordering on a student flat aesthetic has been transformed into an elegant home painted in coastal-inspired Resene… more
Much is made of the importance of street appeal when it comes to selling your house. That’s all well and… more
Huddled in a row of 18 dual townhouses built in 1972, Ann’s home is a charming example of 1970s design,… more
When Flint and Celia Collinson built their home in Hawke's Bay, they approached the project with a unique point of… more
Summer has turned our attention to the great outdoors and has had us meditating on all the innovative and colourful… more
For homeowners Maria and Roger, renovating their century-old Brisbane Queenslander helped them fall in love with the features of their… more
One of the country’s oldest homes is looking good for another century in fresh coats of Resene paint inside and… more
George and Frances have carefully restored their 1904 villa in Kingsland, keeping its classic style and polished kauri floors, but extending it… more