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When homeowners are developing the brief for their ultimate home, they usually expect to take some time over the process... more
Event management is a little like interior design, only with much shorter lead-in times and far less permanence... more
Walk into any good textile showroom and it's like wandering into Aladdin's cave; a rich and varied treasure trove of colours, textures and shapes... more
A dilapidated villa sharing a section with a disused boot factory might not sound like your average dream home... more
Resene colours look great at 60. The first factory produced a basic range of about six colours... more
When Fiona Abbott and Ross Parker bought their converted hall in 1999, the Wellington coastal suburb of Petone... more
Learn how to make a mosaicked ball in eight easy steps... more
Ok, so I like golds and other strong colours – what does that say about me? I am tasteful, gracious and sensitive... more
It's been a while since Chris Pemberton was a professional chef – 16 years in fact – but she hasn't lost her old work habits... more
Learn how to clean the barbecue in seven easy steps... more
Low impact design (LID) is a phrase you'll increasingly hear mentioned. In broad terms, it means bringing nature into an urban environment... more
Breaking a world record in the New York City marathon is nothing next to the challenge Allison has set herself now... more
The brushes are bought, the roller lies in wait in its tray, and the paint tins... more
When you're planning a small home renovation, finding a reputable, reliable builder who does quality work... more
The bedroom is a very personal space. It's a place of rest, relaxation and romance... more
Innovative products new to market... more
Rose & Heather director Martin Bell reckons the best furniture is the kind that has a story attached to it... more
You could say a council is to a renovation what a dentist is to a great smile – a necessary evil... more
A family visit to Queensland provided the inspiration for Jo and Craig Howe's garden and pool, on their lifestyle block... more
A quick intro and delving into some interesting facts and trivia of some of the most common tools that you'll find in the average toolbox... more
Habitat answers reader questions about decorating... more
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From issue 8 onwards, copies flow wrapped and sent to Resene Cardholders are flow wrapped in environmentally responsible material from epi-global. This product when discarded in soil in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen will biodegrade decomposing into simple materials found in nature, as described in ASTM D6954-04.