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As Resene turns 70 we look at the colours that we've loved to use in our homes since the 1950s, and reinvent them for today... more
New products and ideas for the home... more
It's no surprise that a woman who colours her hair pink, purple or green isn't afraid of using an array of bold colours and out-there wallpapers in her own home... more
Or two, or three or four. Use these handy little tubs of Resene colour to work some creative magic. Here are some ideas to get you started... more
Houses are repositories of memories. Christchurch model-maker Richard Gardiner realises this more than most... more
Andrew J Steel – those who live in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will recognise the work before his name... more
Fireplaces and surrounding walls are the perfect place to have a bit of decorative fun... more
There's nothing like a fireplace when it comes to feeling cosy, and there are plenty of options for fuel, efficiency and looks... more
Enjoy the freedom of paint. Create this freehand mural to give your wall extra drama. It's not as hard as it looks... more
When building their new home, colour was as critically important as architectural design for this Wellington couple... more
Whether you're planning some minor renovations, rearranging the furniture or moving into a new house, a floor plan will help you make so many design decisions... more
Homeowner Michele Powles uses paint to transform the walls and floors of her home... more
Some cool ideas for kids of all ages. Huts, tree houses, teepees and tents... more
Either way, these kitchens are super elegant. With cabinetry painted in the richest orange... more
These bathrooms are the same… but different. In the interests of a cohesive look, many homeowners with two bathrooms give them identical finishes and fittings... more
Red makes for a fun feature wall. After a couple of years in their new house, these homeowners knew there was something missing... more
Turn your scraps and cuttings into plant food with this compost bin... more
It's not hard to guess which is the landscape designer's garden as you drive down this quiet suburban street... more
Resene Total Colour Lifetime Achievement award recipient Sylvia Sandford simply loves working with colour... more
habitat is printed on environmentally responsible paper using environmentally responsible ink.
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.
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