As the year draws to a close, it’s time to revisit habitat readers’ most read stories of 2022. From villa… more
Breast cancer effects one in nine New Zealand women but is most treatable when it’s found early. The Breast Cancer… more
While we’re all fond of blocks of bold colour, or swathes of sophisticated neutrals in our interiors, sometimes they might… more
If peering up at the sky, out across the water or down at fallen leaves offers you a sense of… more
If there’s one place you should be guaranteed absolute serenity and a comfortable sleep this summer, it’s your bach. Low… more
Tindalls Cottage in Berry was once the home of the town’s first mayor, James Wilson. But while it started its… more
When David and Cheryl Aitken bought their Stanley Pt home on Auckland’s North Shore in 1988 it was a modest… more
Though it may not seem like it some days, spring is just around the corner – and there’ll be no… more
When it comes to designing with colour, blue is one of the all-time classics. There is a blue to suit… more
After doing some research on Sunday drives, Lisa knew that she wanted to go grey to update the exterior of… more
For a couple balancing busy careers in swim coaching and economics, home is the place to relax and take time… more
Guests at Mark and John’s Nelson California bungalow never have any trouble finding their address, all they need to do… more
Guests at Mark and John’s Nelson California bungalow never have any trouble finding their address, all they need to do… more
When Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space was hired to provide a full interiors concept on a new build in Canterbury,… more
We’ve found ourselves in the midst of a unique time in history that has thrown us all for a curve.… more
Resene Duck Egg Blue has become a beloved choice for homeowners, gracing interiors with its serene and versatile charm. This… more
Harking back to a more relaxed way of living has become more familiar over the past few years. With many… more
When Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space was hired to provide a full interiors concept on a new build in Canterbury,… more
Step 1: If the pattern is quite complex, mark it out first on card or
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Sharon Skylark loves colour. If she had to choose a favourite, it would be red, but then it could also… more
When Sarah Eaton of Tailormade Space was hired to provide a full interiors concept on a new build in Canterbury,… more
Tindalls Cottage in Berry was once the home of the town’s first mayor, James Wilson. But while it started its… more
Shane and Ashley’s Leeston home is a picture of calm – however if the dreamy Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream and… more
If you dream of waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the soothing scent of the sea, why… more
When it comes to their home design, the perfect analogy for Simon and Katrina’s home would be the iconic "business… more
Midnight and navy blues that look like they came straight out of Mariana Trench are making some serious waves in… more
It’s a case of classic meets contemporary in Mary and Owen’s Christchurch rebuild, where modern Resene blues bring a new… more
It’s a case of classic meets contemporary in Mary and Owen’s Christchurch rebuild, where modern Resene blues bring a new… more
When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took… more
Interior designer Jennifer Domett of Domett Design knows the power that colour has for connecting spaces. She recently pulled together… more
Resene Duck Egg Blue has become a beloved choice for homeowners, gracing interiors with its serene and versatile charm. This… more
With a new year comes new possibilities, and if you’ve been planning changes at home, now is a perfect time… more
When people decorate or build a bach, they often feel able to make bolder material and colour choices than they… more
If you’re after living spaces that are up to date, but don’t want to drown in a sea of Scandi-inspired… more
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to finally settle on a wall colour only to be stumped on what to hang… more
Recently, we asked some of our stylists what Resene colours they’re most looking forward to using in their own homes… more
It can be overwhelming or even downright intimidating figuring out how to incorporate colour into your home. Perhaps there’s a… more
Like any other part of the colour spectrum, when it comes to neutrals, there is a fashion. For years, warm… more
There’s nothing that sets a mood in a room like blue does. An incredibly versatile colour, blue can be refreshing,… more
At just 23-years-old, Marcus and Melanie decided to buy and do up their first house... and what a house it is.
Drawn…
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