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Black walls? In a kitchen? Check out the striking result... more
Architectural detailing, well-chosen colour and dramatic features make these three house exteriors different but quite special... more
For its size, the kitchen is one of the most complex spaces in the house to design... more
As a champion of Napier’s Art Deco heritage, Robert McGregor has been instrumental in saving buildings and promoting eye-catching colour schemes... more
An award-winning makeover programme using Resene paints is now in its sixth series... more
Vibrant and acidic or soft and liquid, ambiguous greens perfectly complement these summery table settings... more
Habitat reader views and news... more
Grab the popcorn, turn down the lights and fire up your own cinema experience at home... more
Inspired by a style icon’s paint range, this soothing villa interior is a beautiful yet unpretentious home for a busy family... more
An inner-city Australian house uses eco principles and new technology paint to keep cool and lessen its impact on the environment... more
Playfulness and colour are all part of a great-looking kid’s bedroom. Making over your child’s bedroom is the one time you can loosen up a little... more
Artist Gidon Bing’s eye-catching models for the Resene Karen Walker Paints range draw on just one of his talents... more
It’s a large part of your home’s fittings but does carpet come with an instruction manual?... more
Broadcaster Geoff Bryan loves bright shades… despite being partially colour blind... more
New products, places and ideas for the home... more
Our winning laundry sits at either end of the colour spectrum with black and white... more
Bringing outside elements inside makes this bach bathroom an unconventional and interesting place to be... more
An easy-care garden, great indoor/outdoor flow and a sun-drenched pool... more
A new bach ensures this much-loved family holiday location will continue to be used and treasured... more
Employing a house cleaner needs a professional approach... more
Five easy steps to make a quirky retro caravan-style birdhouse for your feathered friends... more
Is it time to spring-clean your insurance policies? The flowers are in bloom, the grass needs to be cut and it’s time to shake those winter blues... more
Backing a trailer may be a bloke’s rite of passage but what else is there to know about these handy vehicles?... more
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