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A labour of love: Restoring charm to…

This delightful Wellington villa had been through two major renovations before Russell and Anna Allen bought it. However, some years… more

A labour of love: Restoring charm to a neglected villa
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A labour of love: Restoring charm to…

This delightful Wellington villa had been through two major renovations before Russell and Anna Allen bought it. However, some years… more

A labour of love: Restoring charm to a neglected villa
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Beyond borders: International themed interior ideas

From chic New York to Japanese zen, we’ve got the global inspiration to bring a bit of worldly charm to… more

Beyond borders: International themed interior ideas
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Christy and Simon’s dream home in St…

Buying a house can be tricky, especially when you can’t find one that ticks off everything on your dream home… more

Christy and Simon’s dream home in St Clair
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6 ways to make the most of…

Do you find yourself walking past a dull corner or room in your house and wonder what you can do… more

6 ways to make the most of small spaces
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Nordic themed home inspired by the many…

The ever changing colours of Lake Wānaka and the surrounding mountains inspired architectural and interior designer Priyanka Sareen to design… more

Nordic themed home inspired by the many shades of Wānaka
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Nordic themed home inspired by the many…

The ever changing colours of Lake Wānaka and the surrounding mountains inspired architectural and interior designer Priyanka Sareen to design… more

Nordic themed home inspired by the many shades of Wānaka
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A fresh start for homeowners in nature-inspired…

When the owners of an earthquake damaged homestead in Christchurch came to Jackie Nicholls for help with their new build’s… more

A fresh start for homeowners in nature-inspired home built following the Christchurch earthquakes
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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 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

A Hamptons themed tiny home designed by lady tradies creates affordable luxury
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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

A Hamptons themed tiny home designed by lady tradies creates affordable luxury
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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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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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The winner of Tiny House of the…

Small homes don’t need to be white and big design ideas definitely come in small packages. The winning design for… more

The winner of Tiny House of the Year is dark and delightful in Resene Half Nocturnal
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The winner of Tiny House of the…

Small homes don’t need to be white and big design ideas definitely come in small packages. The winning design for… more

The winner of Tiny House of the Year is dark and delightful in Resene Half Nocturnal
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Former chocolate factory with a sinister history…

Young architectural graduates Geordie and Emma Shaw had some guts when they purchased the dingy, worn apartment located at the… more

Former chocolate factory with a sinister history transformed into an elegant, light-filled apartment
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Goth but make it glam: Creative couple…

Before Frankie had even moved into her new Auckland home with her partner Max, she knew what Resene paint colour… more

Goth but make it glam: Creative couple go to the dark side with Resene Double Foundry and Resene Permanent Green
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A 1930s Californian bungalow in Nelson bursts…

Guests at Mark and John’s Nelson California bungalow never have any trouble finding their address, all they need to do… more

A 1930s Californian bungalow in Nelson bursts at the seams with colour and character
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Blake and Gabs find the right white

White airy homes are all the rage these days, and with good reason. Paint your walls the right white, and you're inviting… more

Blake and Gabs find the right white
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Keeping it coastal – Lisa and Scott's…

Think about the feelings you get on a sky-blue day by the sea... watching those calming hues and changing colours along… more

Keeping it coastal – Lisa and Scott's winning interiors