As the year draws to a close, it’s time to revisit habitat readers’ most read stories of 2022. From villa… more
Oh, those endless days of soaking up the sunshine. They seem so long ago. more
If peering up at the sky, out across the water or down at fallen leaves offers you a sense of… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
Breast cancer effects one in nine New Zealand women but is most treatable when it’s found early. The Breast Cancer… more
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to finally settle on a wall colour only to be stumped on what to hang… more
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to finally settle on a wall colour only to be stumped on what to hang… more
When advertising executive Marcelle Baker came to designing the interior of her renovated, century-old villa in Onehunga, Auckland, colour… more
Before Jonathan Smith of Matter Architects came around, this home in Auckland’s posh Ponsonby neighbourhood looked like any other worker’s… more
As well as dealing with the natural challenges of building on a steep site with unstable ground, Duncan and Carolyn… more
Artist and colour consultant Kelly Southee isn’t on the fence about using colour in her Brisbane home. Originally from Upper… more
When Bridget and Tom bought their grand old villa on top of a sunny hill in Whanganui it was never… more
The transformation of this mid-century Wellington home will show you the power of design to redefine spaces, inviting warmth, light… more
Summer is here, and there’s nothing quite like a fresh outdoor space to spend time with family and friends while… more
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories… more
Stanley and Barbara Armon used Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris to create the colour scheme for the exterior of their… more
When David and Cheryl Aitken bought their Stanley Pt home on Auckland’s North Shore in 1988 it was a modest… more
Oh, those endless days of soaking up the sunshine. They seem so long ago. more
Summer has turned our attention to the great outdoors and has had us meditating on all the innovative and colourful… more
Amber and John’s Christchurch home has a youthful glow. The 114-year-old double-bay villa is resplendent with thistle-detailed cornices and blooming… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
Ask Steve and Gaynor what they love about their home, and you're in for a long list. While waxing lyrical about their stunning… more
The earthy colours of the coast and the moody tones of the sky inspired Bruce and Diane when they decorated… more
Much is made of the importance of street appeal when it comes to selling your house. That’s all well and… more
The transitional space between outdoors and in, a mudroom functions primarily as a dedicated zone to keep everything you need… more
Summer is just around the corner so now’s the ideal time to get your bach ready before you get bogged… more
Through their building company, Byrne Homes, builder Joe and designer Lisa are no strangers to creating a beautiful home. But… more
Stylist and creative director of Places & Graces, Kate Alexander, shares her tips on how to embrace a variety of… more
For most of us, if we’re lucky enough to have one, a garage starts off as a place to park… more
Justine had a very straight forward design brief for her 1929 home; ‘return to elegance’. “It was a very beautiful… more
Thanks to Marie Kondo’s ‘KonMari’ method, the successfully organised among us have managed to minimalise our homes to stark perfection.… more
Sharing space can be hard for many of us, but these clever paint ideas will make it easier to keep… more
Open up to the idea of doing more with your space. Open plan homes have become increasingly popular and with… more
Got friends or family visiting for the summer? With the holiday season and Christmas right around the corner Resene has… more
Having an organised home can do wonders for your mental and emotional well-being. You can still enjoy a peaceful and… more
If you dream of waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the soothing scent of the sea, why… more
Generally speaking, cool colours are blues, greens and purples, while warm colours are reds, oranges and yellows. However, it is… more
What's guaranteed with yellow is the lengths it will go to brighten up your home. And with homes celebrating well-being… more
A well-organised home can work wonders for your mental and emotional well-being. The good news is you don’t have to… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more