Habitat by Resene
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On trend: getting in touch with nature
There are few trends as hot right now as ones based on earthy, natural looks. more
Tim & Amanda’s ever evolving New Plymouth ...
After Tim and Amanda Parker bought a two bedroom 1960s weatherboard home in New Plymouth, they spent six weeks renovating it before moving in. Like ... more
The 30th issue of habitat by Resene ...
Our Autumn/Winter 2019 issue is hot off the presses, and it’s a special one. Thanks to dedicated readers like you, habitat by Resene magazine is ... more
This striking black kitchen is the crown ...
Situated in Ardgowan, just west of Oamaru, this jaw-dropping house has a spectacular vista overlooking farmland and the Kakanui mountain range. The hardworking couple who ... more
Beautiful Bolds
Resene Indian Inkis a blackened blue, reminiscent of a night without moonlight.
Resene Indian Ink
Resene Smoulderis a deeply intense red, the epitome of hidden power and heat.
Resene Smoulder
Resene Atlasis a hazy forest green, conservative, cool and deep.
Resene Atlas
How much easier would it be to get ready in ... more
With a string of seed lights, a Resene testpot and ... more
Artist Ellen Coup brings the beauty of the natural world to man-made structures
Kapiti artist Ellen Coup’s average painting is likely quite a ... more
Bev builds a business based on a love of timber and geometric designs
In 2013, Bev Mossup was motivated to return to school ... more
A flying Kiwi makes a triumphant return for a special birthday celebration
Turning 20 never felt so good. Balloons over Waikato will ... more
Adam’s modernised mid-mod in Napier lets the ...
Adam Harris, Graphic Designer and Managing Director for NZ Digital, bought this sunny 1950s brick and tile home in 2014. more
These extra bright ideas will have your ...
With a few pebbles and some timber off-cuts, you can take these three DIYs outside to brighten up your yard. more
Sian’s Lyttelton villa gets the magic touch
It goes without saying that the kitchen in this renovated villa is exceptionally beautiful. The home is owned and decorated by kitchen and interior designer ... more
Tuck into this beautiful bedroom painted in ...
This elegant yet relaxed bedroom is the master in a single-floor waterfront apartment – a quiet retreat from sun-filled, beach living in Milford, Auckland. Once ... more
Lisa calls in the colour pros for ...
After doing some research on Sunday drives, Lisa knew that she wanted to go grey to update the exterior of her 1947 Wellington home. The ... more
The return of rattan
For some, the love of rattan was left in the 70s. In the world of interior trends though, it’s back – and in a big ... more
George and Yvonne turn a neutral palette ...
When talking neutrals in a home, it’s understandable that your first thought would turn to shades of whites and greys. But for Nelson architect George ... more
One Room, Three Ways: Duck Egg Blue
Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior ... more
Dion and Rebecca reimagine their Cambridge beauty
It’s colour and more colour for Dion and Rebecca’s Cambridge home, which has seen itself transform into the beauty it is today after 10 years ... more
Go for grey
Two kitchens, completely different in style, but both with something in common – their stunning use of Resene greys. more
Chris and Kim’s lavish Lockwood in Nelson ...
Four feature walls in stunning Resene Aviator spectacularly tie together an otherwise neutral space with blazes of bold blue. more
A sophisticated slate bedroom gets a tropical ...
When you think about a traditional tropical interior, it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured cane furniture in bright sun-drenched ... more
Our 3 favourite exteriors of 2018
After looking back at some of the most inspiring exteriors we’ve seen over the past year, and now that summer is in full swing – ... more
Cushla and Richard’s mid-century home beautifully blends ...
With a seven-year-old boy and six-year-old twins, life for Cushla and Richard Waites is as busy as you’d imagine, but they still took on the ... more
Our favourite homes from 2018
Each week on the blog, we feature a home that’s put Resene colours to work in ways that inspire and delight. While we love each ... more
Sheryl and Kevin’s bright and eclectic Tudor ...
After their kids left home, Sheryl and Kevin Mace were ready to downsize and looking for a change. When they stumbled upon this early 90s ... more
