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Taking your minimalist space to the next…

Minimalism is more than just a design trend – it’s a way of life that celebrates simplicity, functionality and the… more

Transform a room with colour: 3 interior…

It can be overwhelming or even downright intimidating figuring out how to incorporate colour into your home. Perhaps there’s a… more

Finding your style: Minimalism vs. Maximalism in…

Throughout history two contrasting styles have captured the attention of homeowners and designers – minimalist and maximalist. Each offers a… more

Your guide to pulling off a monochrome…

Sometimes ‘matchy-matchy’ is good thing. Monochromatic design is an incredibly effective and timeless way to bring elegance to your home.… more

Home design ideas to help you brush…

While we’re all fond of blocks of bold colour, or swathes of sophisticated neutrals in our interiors, sometimes they might… more

Black and White – 6 modern takes…

Is there a more classic colour combination than black and white? This pared back palette lends any space instant sophistication… more

Painting the perfect picture: Timeless home exterior…

Choosing the right exterior colours for your home is more than just a design decision – it’s about creating a… more

Invite the sun in and relax with…

Although travel is once again in full swing and the lapping waters of foreign lands may be calling, why not… more

Jonathan gives a typical Ponsonby villa a…

Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more

Seeing how wonderful the decorative features of a heritage home look after their extensive preparation and repainting is what keeps… more

A country bungalow gets a second life…

When Chrissie and Tony Kavanagh moved to Cambridge with their two daughters, they loved the heritage feel of the Waikato… more

Cottage-like charm of former state house brought…

The potential of this 1970s former state house in Wellington’s Hutt Valley was immediately obvious to Liam and Taylor Archibald… more

Beyond the shore: Coastal chic with Resene…

If you dream of waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the soothing scent of the sea, why… more

The artful home of Rachel Rush

When Rachel and Graham set out to build their dream home, they had one goal in mind: to make a… more

The artful home of Rachel Rush

When Rachel and Graham set out to build their dream home, they had one goal in mind: to make a… more

Castlecore: A regal take on home interiors

It’s easy to see how the allure of castles and palaces, with their opulent charm and timeless grandeur, finds its… more

Let these top hallway picks lead your…

Hallways are more than just a thoroughfare between rooms. They are your home’s first impression, and quite likely the most… more

Brett and Karen's Family Affair

There’s more family than usual involved in this four-bedroom family home outside Hamilton. The land for the house where Brett,… more

Keith and Esther's Sunny Beachside Home -…

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

Ann and Noel mix soft with hard

A careful blend of quiet Resene colours has resulted in a stunning home that responds to its wind-swept Wairarapa setting. more

Bright ideas: Concrete bedside table

You'll need: Resene 10L plastic bucket, premix concrete, a jug of water, testpot in Resene Nero, 3 x wooden dowels,… more

A garden recreated

In the Spring/Summer '17 issue of habitat, we feature an impressive potager garden that keeps its homeowners fed with delicious organic fruit… more

Jonathan gives a typical Ponsonby villa a…

Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more

Getting a cohesive holiday look need not…

As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, why not take the same positive approach to your festive flair?… more

Philip and Jane’s glamorous villa looks pretty…

While it may have served previous life as a modest bungalow, Philip and Jane’s 1920s Auckland home has since seen… more

Get your backyard ready for winter with…

The end of spring marks the beginning of a trying time for homeowners. Thanks to our favourable climate, many of… more

This striking Alexandra home makes a case…

During the design of their new home, Ian and Lynda had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. In… more

48 hour bedroom updates that will transform…

Two days is all it takes to revive your bedroom with a lick of Resene paint and a whole new… more

A country bungalow gets a second life…

When Chrissie and Tony Kavanagh moved to Cambridge with their two daughters, they loved the heritage feel of the Waikato… more

A country bungalow gets a second life…

When Chrissie and Tony Kavanagh moved to Cambridge with their two daughters, they loved the heritage feel of the Waikato… more

Ten inspiring wallpapers to bring rooms to…

Wallpaper is one of the quickest ways to add character and make a space feel elegant and composed. If a… more

Resene blues for every room – and…

When it comes to designing with colour, blue is one of the all-time classics. There is a blue to suit… more