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A
Georgian feast
Crafting classic furniture is Sefton Powrie's special talent.
His wife's Sarah's is designing interiors. Together, they
created an elegant Georgian-style kitchen that suits the
traditional look of their renovated villa and yet has all
the functionality demanded by a modern lifestyle... more |
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All
washed up
You've just finished painting your bedroom with waterborne
paint. Although you'd like to sit bit and admire your handiwork,
the paintbrush and roller need to be rinsed off. Where do
you do this?... more |
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Art
speaks louder than words
Know a little about art, but perhaps you're not confident
about your judgment? Do you feel intimidated by the whole
notion of buying an original piece of art? Forget the fear
factor - it can be fun. Original art can also be a very
good investment... more |
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Bathrooms
made easy
For most of us, a bathroom does not serve a purely functional
purpose. It can provide a sanctuary in which to linger and
reflect while we wash away the cares of the day. A bathroom
can also be a place in which to quickly revitalize and refresh
ourselves... more |
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Chez
moi - A passionate life, Meghann Stewart
Artist and mother Meghann Stewart freely admits she is meticulous
- even obsessive - about most things. Meghann has adopted
a very disciplined approach that sees her painting three
days a week in her Kingsland studio... more |
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Chez
moi - history in three dimensions, Ian Bowman
Although he's renowned as one of New Zealand's top heritage
architects, in many ways Ian Bowman considers himself first
and foremost an historian. It's just that for him, history
comes alive in the structures people have built, much more
than through books or old newspapers... more |
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Chez
moi - The art of living, Sharon Finn
Sharon Finn is a working mum and that's the way she likes
it. For 10 years, while husband Neil was making music, she
was closeted in the garden shed following her calling as
an artist... more |
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Choosing
and using a decorator
So you've chosen to get someone else to help out with your
renovating. Just remember that correcting a bad paint or
papering job can be difficult, expensive, time consuming
and more hassle than it's worth. The key to success when
using a decorator is to choose a good tradesperson... more |
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Cleaning
up our act
Home heating has become a primary source of air pollution
in many urban areas. One of the new national environmental
standards that came into force last October looks set to
change all that... more |
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Colouring
by numbers
It brightens and inspires our world, can sway our thinking
and influence our moods. It reflects our tastes, personality
and style. Where would we be without colour? So, the question
is, what's hot this season?... more |
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DIY
Kidz
Activities to keep little hands busy - quiz, word find,
colouring in, jokes and projects plus... more |
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Doing
up a villa - The hard way
Liz and Paul Gallagher bought their 90-year-old villa, situated
on two acres of farmland at Dairy Flat outside Auckland,
12 years ago. Little did they realise that their vision
for the house would literally be turned around 180 degrees...
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Going
with the flow
A well-designed garden pathway is like a good friend, leading
you confidently through the landscape and ultimately brining
you to a clear destination. Directing visitors to the front
door was just one of the objectives of the garden. Another
priority was to create a private and welcoming space...
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Hey,
Habitat
Habitat answers reader questions about decorating... more |
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Off
the shelf
Innovative products new to market... more |
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Resene
- History in the painting
As with all great success stories, Resene's stems from humble
beginnings. One day, back in 1946, Eastbourne builder Ted
Nightingale faced a dilemma. Needing an alkali-resistant
paint to protect his concrete buildings, but with nothing
available on the commercial market, he set about developing
his own... more |
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Room
to grow
When your children wake up, what do they see? Careful consideration
of colour, style and quality can make children's bedrooms
fun and comfortable now, and adaptable for their needs and
wants as they grow older... more |
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Step-by-step
- Creating a wood-effect paint finish
Turn boring and dreary window frames and furniture into
smart woodlike features with seven easy steps... more |
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Step-by-step
- Virtual painting with Resene EzyPaint
Learn how to virtually paint your
home in nine easy steps using free to download Resene EzyPaint
virtual painting software... more |
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Testpots
Find out what new products have recently been launched into
the decorating market... more |
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Window
dressing
The way you dress a window can greatly influence the style
and character of a room. Blinds, for example, offer clean
lines and a contemporary look, while curtains contribute
softness and warmth... more |
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Your
home your castle
What kind of home do you live in? If it's older, how does
it fit into the timeline that is our architectural heritage?...
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Habitat is printed on environmentally responsible paper
using environmentally responsible ink.
From issue 8 onwards, copies flow wrapped and sent to
Resene ColorShop 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,
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