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Stunning colour combinations that show you don’t have to always play it safe to create a delicious colour scheme... more
New products, places and ideas for the home... more
Chris Bracegirdle and Lindsay Robinson’s self-assured Christchurch house is a great example of how best to live... more
Inspiring the community to take pride in their environment, the Manukau Beautification team has many colourful projects on the go... more
Have you ever felt drawn to some colours and repelled by others? Perhaps it’s your colour personality!... more
The inaugural Resene Total Colour Awards drew striking entries from a patchwork-style exterior to a restful Kapiti home and Mondrian-inspired kitchen... more
Use three clever Resene products to create this handy family noticeboard... more
When does a potential high-flying business person need to know about interior design? When they are part of The Apprentice New Zealand programme, facing a challenge to renovate waterfront apartments... more
Craig St George found his perfect home in the unlikely guise of an old butcher’s shop... more
Fantasy and reality, dark and light all weave through the lustrous artworks of this Palmerston North artist... more
Pink walls and candy-striped linen are pretty components of this winning room... more
Make a pretty lampshade in six easy step by step instructions... more
Artist and colour consultant Angela Pietkiewicz Williams is certainly not afraid to make a bold statement... more
In a major renovation that opened up a Wellington house to its stunning harbour views, this dramatic red kitchen is an eye-catching centrepiece... more
A tip-off from her sister was the starting point for Tracy Towers’ bathroom with its distinctive tiled feature wall and colourful vanity unit... more
When your canvas is literally as big as a house, you want to make sure you get the paint colours right... more
That paint job may look shiny and robust now, but without regular cleaning it will not only look drab but have a shortened life.... more
Here’s how to deal with your gunky gutters in four easy steps... more
If you are born under the star sign Taurus, chances are you are going to be a colour freak... more
Winning the gold award in the residential section as well as the Resene Colour Award of Excellence, Ted Smyth’s solution for a coastal garden includes swathes of grasses... more
Made almost entirely of second-hand materials, this cute shed is a tiny tribute to recycling... more
Habitat reader views and news... more
Who needs fancy gyms, asks David Bishop of Dunedin. He’s discovered an exercise programme with added benefits – painting... more
When I decorate I tend to go for earthy and natural colours... more
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