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From neglected to coastal chic: The stunning…

When Jared and Sarah bought their 1930s home in Burleigh Heads, its mood was anything but coastal chic. The living… more

From neglected to coastal chic: The stunning renovation of a Queensland worker's cottage
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A renovation triumph: How love, hard work…

Standing proud on a hill in Paremata, just north of Wellington, is a house that has captured the hearts of… more

A renovation triumph: How love, hard work and Resene colours brought a dream to life
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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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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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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 new build with old-world charm

When David and Kirsty Wraight built their 1910-style Marlborough villa, they wanted it to exude old-world charm with hints of… more

A new build with old-world charm
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Make your garden pop with these colourful…

‘Leaf’ it to us to give you some wonderful tips and inspiration to take your garden to the next level.… more

Make your garden pop with these colourful ideas
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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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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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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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A coastal home with a creative neutral…

There’s a pocket on the eastern-most coast of Auckland where the weather is a law unto itself. Rain can be… more

A coastal home with a creative neutral palette is renovated on time and under budget
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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

Resene Cinderella stories -– Before and after exterior transformations
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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

Resene Cinderella stories -– Before and after exterior transformations
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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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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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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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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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Pauanui surfer riding a wave of success…

This bach in Pauanui is definitely a surfer’s paradise. When Danny purchased the small two-bedroom cottage located near the sea… more

Pauanui surfer riding a wave of success after a bach makeover
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Fully furnished brand new house in Whitianga…

Have you dreamed of relocating to the seaside or owning a bach in a New Zealand hot spot. The Heart… more

Fully furnished brand new house in Whitianga up for grabs in the Heart Foundation Lottery
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5 spring greens to refresh your home

Much has been written about the versatility of green in interior decorating and design. Its reputation for versatility is well-earned.… more

5 spring greens to refresh your home