Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
If you love a villa makeover as much as we do, this charming 1910 villa is sure to catch your… more
Grand but not precious, this Edwardian villa is the ultimate 'home, sweet home'. more
When interior designer Charlotte Coote of Coote & Co and her husband Geordie purchased their aging yet promising Mt Macedon… more
Children change so fast, and so do their tastes. But let’s face it – not everyone has the time to… more
Whether you’re looking to welcome a new baby with a sweet nursery or to update a toddler or tween’s bedroom,… more
When the structure of a home is near perfect when you buy it, there comes a little more freedom (read… more
When the structure of a home is near perfect when you buy it, there comes a little more freedom (read… more
When interior designer Annabel Berry and her husband Simon built their house on the outskirts of Oamaru, they chose a… more
Such is the beauty of this Christchurch home’s exterior, that strangers leave notes in the letterbox exclaiming how much they… more
There’s that certain point in the life of our kids when their individual creativity and personality shines through strongly enough… more
It’s colour and more colour for Dion and Rebecca’s Cambridge home, which has seen itself transform into the beauty it… more
With the shared responsibility of environmentalism becoming mainstream these days, the interest in sustainable furniture and décor has skyrocketed. Not… more
When Sean and Rebecca set about making over their solid 1970s brick home it was an all-beige blank canvas from… more
For anyone that thinks black and white is boring, it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to… more
Natalie and Dan Isaac may have had to live in a sleepout for a year while waiting on their house… more
When Stuart and Tracey were making over their transitional villa in Devonport, Auckland, they turned to layers of Resene whites… more
When Stuart and Tracey were making over their transitional villa in Devonport, Auckland, they turned to layers of Resene whites… more
When advertising executive Marcelle Baker came to designing the interior of her renovated, century-old villa in Onehunga, Auckland, colour… more
Those on the lookout for a new place to call home in the Cambridge region will be pleased to learn… more
Paler greys, inky blues and shades of indigo are turning up on walls everywhere. Here's how to get the look. more
Situated in Ardgowan, just west of Oamaru, this jaw-dropping house has a spectacular vista overlooking farmland and the Kakanui mountain… more
It’s always exciting to see the renovation of an old farmhouse, and this Gisborne home is no exception. Built in… more
When asked to think of colours of the 1970s, your mind probably goes to saturated disco inspired hues, intense yellows… more
When it comes to deciding on a design and colour palette for your home, incorporating strong lines within the aesthetic… more
Be inspired by these examples, and let your imagination run wild. more
This girl's bedroom is painted in Resene Joanna. "I wanted something subtle and pretty," explains Jodie. more
Anna loves her house. She’s made a lifetime of happy family memories in the Hamilton home she’s shared with husband… more
Situated in Ardgowan, just west of Oamaru, this jaw-dropping house has a spectacular vista overlooking farmland and the Kakanui mountain… more
In each issue of habitat magazine, we ask designers to give a new look to a room in a house… more
Once upon a time, little girls were indulged with pastel pink fairy or princess rooms. Little boys had blue rooms… more
Creating vibrant and functional spaces for kids and teens can be an exciting endeavour. These areas are not only where… more
When Angela and Scott moved into their Gulf Harbour home in December 2018, the home’s interior had been pretty much… more
When Jessica Cameron bought an earthquake-damaged home in Christchurch, it couldn’t be touched for two years while insurance claims were… more
When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took… more
The floor-to-ceiling renovation in Emma and Phil’s late 90s home started with a simple decision to swap their curtains to… more
After 14 years in their family home, Jo and Mike felt it was high time for a fresh lick of… more
Kids heading back to school can fall into two camps... either they are excited to return to the rhythm of… more