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Designing a holiday home on a beautiful wooded site near a river, for clients... more
Google 'feng shui' and be prepared to be swamped with an array of definitions, practitioners and schools... more
When a room has a real sense of place, you can imagine the setting without so much as glimpsing what's beyond its walls... more
You have made your home safe and comfortable for the family. What about your pets?... more
It's one thing to eat dinner on your lap in front of the TV most nights, but when guests come over, it's a great opportunity to do something special... more
Oil paints, watercolours, collage, bleach, printmaking and even house paints are all in a day's work for design director Tanya Wolfkamp... more
We want our home to be somewhere the kids can think back on fondly.... more
It all started with a bold, fun sense of style – slightly retro – and a love of entertaining... more
With thousands of shades to choose from in paint you can easily become paralysed by choice... more
Scenic artist Kathryn Lim has just completed three-and-a-half years on the road, cultivating realistic props and sets... more
20 tips for saving energy to help you keep your power bills in check... more
Habitat answers reader questions about decorating... more
Keryn Henderson admits she can get a little complacent about the magnificent sea view, framed by pohutukawa... more
Innovative products new to market... more
Energy-saving features in two innovative Auckland houses offer lessons on insulating our homes more effectively... more
Learn how to build a dog kennel in seven easy steps... more
Learn how to hang wallpaper in five easy steps... more
When it comes to home decorating, one of the most exciting and satisfying aspects – aside from seeing the end result, of course – is choosing your paint... more
A Lower Hutt garden offers an inspiring example of the way texture and colour can be used to turn a formerly bare lawn into an unusual and dramatic space... more
With such a wide range of home heating options available on the market today, it's easy to be confused when considering the most energy-efficient way of heating... more
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