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Bold colour schemes that stand the test…
Bold colour isn't just for the brave. When used thoughtfully, confident interior and exterior hues can feel timeless, rather than… more
Palette of the month
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Bold, bright and brilliant
Take a passing glance at Strip Mall in Palmerston North and it might look like a simple collection of buildings.… more
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It really is the first thing people see when they visit – as well as the first thing you see… more
Izabela and Ninan’s dream home with Indian…
This is a family home where bold decisions met careful planning, and where colour plays a defining role in shaping… more
Izabela and Ninan’s dream home with Indian…
This is a family home where bold decisions met careful planning, and where colour plays a defining role in shaping… more
Izabela and Ninan’s dream home with Indian…
This is a family home where bold decisions met careful planning, and where colour plays a defining role in shaping… more
Exterior house colour ideas that go beyond…
When it comes to exterior paint colours, many homeowners stick with safe neutrals. Whites, soft off-whites, greys and blacks are… more
Exterior house colour ideas that go beyond…
When it comes to exterior paint colours, many homeowners stick with safe neutrals. Whites, soft off-whites, greys and blacks are… more
How to transform your home’s exterior with…
Your home's exterior is the first impression you make, so let it be a showstopper! more
Decked out for winter
Just because the temperature’s dropped doesn’t mean your outdoor space has to go into hibernation. In fact, winter is a… more
Street appeal: Exterior colours inspired by the…
If the outside of your home is looking a little rough and in need of some love, there’s no time… more
Superior exteriors: Colour is key to creating…
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal… more
Superior exteriors: Colour is key to creating…
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal… more
Dressed to impress: Exterior colour done right
When it comes to creating the perfect first impression, the exterior of your home speaks volumes. Whether you’re looking to… more
Bold colours, rich history: The revival of…
Amidst the sleek lines of new apartments in Ōtautahi, Christchurch's rebuilt central city, a charming heritage-listed worker's home stands as… more
A symphony of colours: Bauhaus inspired makeover…
Visitors to Ann Shelton and Duncan Munro’s Wellington home often have a physical reaction to their home of many colours.… more
Reviving mid-century elegance: A home transformed with…
Nestled amidst the tree-lined streets in Mt Eden, Auckland, is a 1960s mid-century gem that has undergone a remarkable transformation.… more
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
Resene Cinderella stories -– Before and after…
Happy-ever-after stories aren’t just reserved for fairy tales. These exterior home transformations show that even grand old dames can become… more
A Hamptons themed tiny home designed by…
In a world obsessed with bigger is better, tiny can be truly beautiful. Two women are on a mission to… more
