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Winter blues no more: Five paint and…

As the cold winds blow and winter settles in, there's nothing quite as inviting as a cosy and warm home.… more

Winter blues no more: Five paint and wallpaper ideas to infuse warmth and tropical charm into your home
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Beyond the fourth wall: Feature walls as…

In the realm of interior design, feature walls have emerged as an extraordinary way to transform the look and feel… more

Beyond the fourth wall: Feature walls as the ultimate design element
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Inside the home of stylist extraordinaire Shelley…

You may know Shelley Ferguson for many things, including her appearance on TV shows like TV3’s The Block NZ, her… more

Inside the home of stylist extraordinaire Shelley Ferguson: A budget-friendly transformation
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Hamptons meets the countryside: A winning combination…

Amalia and Matt bought a barn shed in 2014 with a vision to transform it into a modern Hamptons style… more

Hamptons meets the countryside: A winning combination for this converted barn house
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The power of green: How to use…

Green is a colour that is often associated with tranquillity, balance and harmony, making it a popular choice for creating… more

The power of green: How to use this serene hue in your home interiors
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Beyond the ordinary: A home adorned in…

Homeowners Jon and Natasha wanted a home that was exciting, spacious and social, with pops of bold colour throughout. With… more

Beyond the ordinary: A home adorned in bold colours
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See the colours that made this ex-rental…

With the housing market booming, the cost to buy new was above Krystal and Michael Brown’s price range, so they… more

See the colours that made this ex-rental a bright and brilliant home
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A modern twist on a 1930s bungalow:…

Having recently moved back from San Francisco where they lived in a colourful home, homeowners Mel and Joe Spooner wanted… more

A modern twist on a 1930s bungalow: Mid-century meets Hollywood glam
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From aging wood to wonderfully bright, this…

Built in 1993 to what was a standard design at the time, this Lockwood home in Napier was in desperate… more

From aging wood to wonderfully bright, this Lockwood home got its style back
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A 100-year-old villa restored with modern charm

With a history of more than 100 years, this quaint villa in sunny Nelson deserved more than its once trendy… more

A 100-year-old villa restored with modern charm
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Cape Cod meets modern industrial in this…

Nestled behind the sand dunes of Papamoa, this contemporary two-story new-build soaks up the ever-changing seascape and coastline. With a… more

Cape Cod meets modern industrial in this stunning seaside home
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Colourful ideas for your kitchen and dining…

Not everyone has the time or funds to take on a full kitchen or dining makeover, but luckily there are… more

Colourful ideas for your kitchen and dining space
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Colourful ideas for your kitchen and dining…

Not everyone has the time or funds to take on a full kitchen or dining makeover, but luckily there are… more

Colourful ideas for your kitchen and dining space
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70s home makeover with an earthy colour…

When Lisa and Toby Morse purchased their home, the back of two 1970s units in Merivale several years ago, it… more

70s home makeover with an earthy colour scheme
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Top stories for 2022: From restored villas…

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to revisit habitat readers’ most read stories of 2022. From villa… more

Top stories for 2022: From restored villas to blue-themed rooms and inspiring neutrals, these are our most-popular reads this year
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Blushing with pride, interior stylist Amber Armitage…

During the uncertainty of the pandemic, Amber Armitage knew one thing for certain when she saw a real estate listing… more

Blushing with pride, interior stylist Amber Armitage has a modern take on classic Kiwi bach colours
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More is more: 5 ways to style…

Have you ever walked into a room and it’s felt a little, well, lifeless? While the minimalist white Scandi style… more

More is more: 5 ways to style the maximalist trend
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More is more: 5 ways to style…

Have you ever walked into a room and it’s felt a little, well, lifeless? While the minimalist white Scandi style… more

More is more: 5 ways to style the maximalist trend
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Rural bliss: Canterbury family’s take on French…

Shane and Ashley’s Leeston home is a picture of calm – however if the dreamy Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream and… more

Rural bliss: Canterbury family’s take on French country classic
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Energy efficiency and smart living in the…

Nestled in a lush avocado orchard in the rural Bay of Plenty is a modern and energy efficient home with… more

Energy efficiency and smart living in the Bay of Plenty