Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes the casual appeal of those styles… more
While we might go by the strict confines of a calendar year, other processes ebb and flow with much less… more
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with… more
This gorgeous old home dates back to 1857 and during the years various owners have changed it to fit their… more
Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes the casual appeal of those styles… more
A new home that combines character and charm, and a stunning palette of Resene colours is the result of a… more
Two stunning ranges of upholstered headboards have been launched by Oamaru-based Design Federation – and have been matched to Resene… more
For many years, Nick and Ingrid dreamed of the perfect home – open and fresh, with a great indoor/outdoor flow;… 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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What better way to display the latest collection of textiles than through gorgeous in-situ room sets? Celia Faris, merchandising manager… more
In the Spring/Summer '17 issue of habitat, we feature an impressive potager garden that keeps its homeowners fed with delicious organic fruit… more
We’re all looking for ways to make a statement, add some individuality to our interiors, and be a bit different… more
Why is blue such a well-loved colour? Well, it’s soothing, it’s peaceful and it’s versatile. You have deep inky blues,… more
Refreshing a fence with Resene paints or wood stains gives the whole house and garden a lift. Best of all,… more
Renters rejoice! Just because you’re not the one who owns your home, it doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it and… more
Transform your home into a serene sanctuary with the soothing shades of Resene greens. From subtle pastels to vibrant tropicals,… more
Great thought went into the lights over the dining table – the owners wanted something simple, which didn’t distract from… more
A tropical
garden complete with mature palms signals the approach to the house. The
exterior is painted in the earthy tones of…
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When the beach, sea, bush and landscape so dominate your
outlook, it’s best not to fight it. Rather, to embrace it.…
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Anne’s magnificent white Oldenburg stallion, Ike, in front of
the barn, painted in Resene Kenyan Copper. The barn has Resene Mondo
bargeboards…
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Slatted eaves are used over deck areas and finished in Resene Old Copper. The weatherboards are Resene Masala and the… more
Sick of staring at the shabby fence. Give it a smart new paint job using Resene Lumbersider tinted to whatever… more
This moody yet whimsical room is a creative endeavour by mum Sacha Lees. The back wall is painted in Resene… more
A quirky interpretation of a classic picket fence graces the front of this bungalow, as it peeps out from behind.… more
Stanley and Barbara Armon used Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris to create the colour scheme for the exterior of their… more
Having a glamorous kitchen isn’t everyone’s cup of chai. Some of us prefer a humble rustic flavour, a cluttery vintage… more
Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes the casual appeal of those styles… more
Only seven more sleeps to go. Here are some quick and easy last minute gift and decorating ideas for the… more
Grey. It’s the colour of the moment, the new go-to neutral for fashion followers. It used to be seen as… more
Paraparaumu Beach is a perfect sweep of golden sand and views of Kapiti Island, and a wonderful mirror to this… more
Back in 2009, Tim and Annick Larkin were combing Auckland’s city fringe for a character-filled home that could cope with… more
No, we don’t mean a list of places you’d visit if you had the chance but what you can do… more
When Glenn and Mandy got together with their architects to plan their Taupo bach rebuild, it was a meeting of… more
It’s always a dilemma for an interior designer when their ‘client’ could be… well, anyone. When Anita Thomas was asked… more
Our latest shopping spree found that this season’s homewares have kept a bit of lightness in their looks – blush,… more
This season’s top colours for winter are a mix of deep rich tones, as well as those with a distinct… more
When landscape designer Sandra Batley and partner John Eagleton were looking for a stepping-stone home, they found the perfect solution… more