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Fashion diva Karen Walker's new range for Resene is an intuitive rather than technical collection... more
New products, places and ideas for the home... more
Not content to just paint walls, this homeowner also uses floors and furniture as a creative outlet... more
Fun, colourful and full of energy – this reborn bach is the perfect haven for comedian Ewen Gilmour... more
Boring beige is out, bold patterns are in as curtain fabrics become more adventurous... more
This good keen bloke has a long-held passion for keeping the country litter-free... more
Interior design and tutor Debbie Abercrombie explains how to create your renovation master plan – a swatch board... more
With so much choice in home renovation products, how on earth do you decide?... more
During times of economic recession, staying at home and 'cocooning' becomes a dominant trend... more
Going against the grain has never been much of an issue for Waikanae couple Lorna and Matene Love... more
While you may look to your Habitat magazine, rather than your insurance company... more
It's often the neglected room of the house – the laundry... more
As winter approaches, we're faced with that seasonal dilemma: how to effectively save power, and therefore money... more
Clever storage ideas that have been brought to life with paint... more
It's not often that a cardigan dictates a colour scheme, but that's how Jacqui and Graham Nelson ended up with their Resene Spirulina kitchen... more
A pampering yet practical bathroom blends French overtones with Pacific style... more
With a little planning you can rejuvenate your living space in a weekend for less than $200... more
If you can't change the world outside, why not change the walls on the inside?... more
Ros de Coek transforms a tired piece of furniture with this French-inspired paint effect in four steps... more
Artist Phillipa Bentley combines nostalgia, insects, demon materials and colour to create her unique artworks... more
Trying to choose between carpet and timber? Both flooring options have eco-friendly aspects... more
A global study commissioned by the British Government has rated Environmental Choice New Zealand as having one of the strongest environmental assessments in the world... more
A 'dreadful' Christchurch garden is remodeled into a soothing sanctuary... more
Seven easy steps to sow a new lawn... more
Habitat reader views and news... more
West Coast beaches are the inspiration behind actress Robyn Malcolm's decorating schemes... 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.