Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
The best way to promote a forward-thinking way of living is to become your own client. Which is exactly what… more
For the smallest room in the house, we sure give our bathrooms a lot of attention. Are they purely practical?… more
It was a typical first home - a humble mint and forest green ex-State house in Taranaki. Adam and Kate… more
In an age where it can sometimes feel like trends change even faster than the weather, classic design styles and… more
Renovating a heritage bathroom is a behemoth of an undertaking. But when done right, it’s also a truly rewarding experience.… more
In 2011, Kim was ready for a change and looking for a slower pace of life, so she decided to… more
It’s official. Daylight saving is over and we’ve had a bit of rain this past week - summer is fading… more
When Chris and Janet Gardner renovated their sumptuous looking villa, their interior design problems were solved in one fell swoop… more
1. Resene Black White
There’s something about this colour that homeowners love. The answer is possibly in the Resene description of…
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With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been looking for imaginative ideas for colourful gifts that are locally made using… more
Before their renovation, Clayton and Melanie-Jane's 1920s railway bungalow was painted pink, had no internal doors ("Still a mystery!" laughs… more
Simon and Glynn's 1952 brick and tile bungalow was looking "very old and worn out" until Simon, an interior designer, instigated… more
"It doesn't look like much from the road, does it?" says Linda of the 15-year-old plaster and aluminium house that she,… more
Grant and Maria have lived in their St Heliers home for five years, but Maria had her eye on it… more
Jeremy and Kathryn's townhouse looked rather different when they bought it five years ago. "The house was brand new when we moved… more
"It looked like a house dumped in the middle of a paddock," says Jodie of the first time that she… more
When you buy a house that was built in the late 80s, and hasn't been renovated since, it should come… more
When Habitat of the Week readers Paul and Di wrote to us about their conversion of an old barn, we… more
This semi-rural Christchurch cottage has all the charm and whimsy of a character home but all the ease of a… more
A floor painted in Resene Calypso is a fun addition to the is child’s space, as is the retro-styled frieze… more
Fun purple-blue Resene Chetwode Blue on the walls, a classic Art Deco lamp base and retro cane furniture are perfect… more
To be told by your painter that the job is such a pleasure because it doesn’t conform to the “mainstream… more
So many of us think of neutral paint colours as white or cream but neutrals don’t just stop there. When… more
A house may not be able to wear red socks in support of Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign,… more
Making the most of a specified wet area and freeing up more floor space in what is usually a small… more
A new ensuite sits in an addition to the house, with the free-standing bath cleverly set within the shower area… more
When your canvas is literally as big as a house, you want to ensure you get the paint colours right.… more
Feature walls don’t have to be just on the inside of the house. This one was painted free-hand by clever… more
Adding French-style opulence to a new family home and on a budget. It might sound impossible but thanks to the… more
Flying in the face of the assumption that all old houses are cold and damp, one woman and a team… more
Dining room, dining space or just a dining table? Many of us don’t have the first, and even if we… more
Building a new farmhouse-style home in semi-rural Auckland gave Cindy and Neville Poole a chance to use up-to-the-minute energy efficient… more
Building a new farmhouse-style home in semi-rural Auckland gave Cindy and Neville Poole a chance to use up-to-the-minute energy efficient… more
Purple is one of those colours that we can't seem to get enough of. Other on-trend colours swirl about our interiors while… more
Paler greys, inky blues and shades of indigo are turning up on walls everywhere. Here's how to get the look. more
Be inspired by these examples, and let your imagination run wild. more
Michele Powles and James Winton’s basic 1950s bungalow was in a sad state. Its skin was peeling and its tongue… more
The Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion collection is bringing Resene fashion colours to life on the runway at New… more