Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Spring Grove, Higgs Rest is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern elegance.… more
Created as a display garden for a home show by landscape designer Jules Moore, this stunning Japanese-inspired garden is tranquil… more
When Christine and Andy were deciding on a new scheme for their 15-year-old builder’s spec home in Papamoa, the choices… more
Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more
When Flint and Celia Collinson built their home in Hawke's Bay, they approached the project with a unique point of… more
Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, Stephanie Waterhouse was faced with a major decision: rebuild her beloved but damaged 110-year-old villa… more
We just love our outdoor living, and not just at this time of year, but in all seasons. We build… more
Another display garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show was designed by Dunedin-based Outright Landscape Design and built by Evergreen Landcare.… more
When Paul and Rachel Steinmetz came home to New Zealand after years of living in Europe, they didn’t arrive with… more
There’s one thing a villa of grand proportions can handle, and that’s colour. In fact, to go the other way… more
A new Louvretec pergola transforms the north-facing outdoor living area. more
Yah, the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising. It’s time to venture out of the house and reassess… more
Consider a shade sail or a louvred pergola so that the sun doesn’t sizzle you or the summer showers drive… more
Funky wicker tub chairs and a chunky timber pergola add loads of character to this outdoor space designed by Yellowfox. more
A slatted day bed is suspended within the pergola and reached via key holes. The walls are Resene Aubergine and… more
A shot of Resene yellow paint and its close cousin, orange, are creating a splash as accent colours around the… more
We love our outdoor living, that’s for sure. And now that the weather seems to have turned, it’s a good… more
House painting ideas from our Habitat Plus booklet ‘1 look, 4 ways: exterior colour schemes’. more
House painting ideas from our Habitat Plus booklet ‘1 look, 4 ways: exterior colour schemes’. more
House painting ideas from our Habitat Plus booklet ‘1 look, 4 ways: exterior colour schemes’. more
House painting ideas from our Habitat Plus booklet ‘1 look, 4 ways: exterior colour schemes’. more
A far cry from its 1980s beginnings, this home has been given a contemporary facelift. more
When Rick and Carolyn Thompson were looking for a new home, the classic lines of Customkit’s designs allowed them to… 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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When Greg and Sandra decided to downsize, they gave their new home their own take on ‘neutral’. Given that the… more
In the Spring/Summer '17 issue of habitat, we feature an impressive potager garden that keeps its homeowners fed with delicious organic fruit… more
It all started with a dress. A summery number with a pattern of cherry red hibiscus and lush green leaves. And when Diane… more
Any decorating trend doesn’t occupy a moment, a month or even a year in time.
We get used to seeing fashion…
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The summer months call for us to head outdoors and spruce up our exteriors. Whether it's a splash of colour or… more
The day after Lara Bui and Isaac Weston bought their 1970s home in Matua, Bay of Plenty, in 2010 they… more
Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more
Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
When Flint and Celia Collinson built their home in Hawke's Bay, they approached the project with a unique point of… more
When Flint and Celia Collinson built their home in Hawke's Bay, they approached the project with a unique point of… 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
Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, Stephanie Waterhouse was faced with a major decision: rebuild her beloved but damaged 110-year-old villa… more
Seeing how wonderful the decorative features of a heritage home look after their extensive preparation and repainting is what keeps… more
Seeing how wonderful the decorative features of a heritage home look after their extensive preparation and repainting is what keeps… more
Juggling five kids and a French bulldog called Frank while undergoing a renovation during a lockdown is no mean feat.… more