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The colour of passion, warning, appetite – red is perhaps the boldest colour of them all... more
New products, places and ideas for the home... more
A variety of rich colour transforms the walls of this grand masonry villa... more
Imagine not being able to see the world in all its glorious colour. Help is at hand for those afflicted with colour blindness... more
Resene’s popular curtain fabric range is now even bigger and better... more
Here’s some simple ways to handle allergies in the home... more
We all want warmer, drier, healthier air in our homes, so what’s the difference between HRVs, heat pumps and air conditioners?... more
Dave Fowell’s intricately wrought timber sculptures are given added dimension with often vibrant colour... more
Neutral colours are the mainstay of any decorating scheme. This one is set to be a winner... more
This carefully renovated historic home retains its original character and meets the needs of a modern family... more
Don’t throw out that old chair your grandmother gave you. If it’s lasted this long it might be worth a spruce up... more
Notoriously tricky to get rid of, paint is now being recycled in some innovative ways... more
Signwriter Jeff Harvey creates some clever effects with his art… and shares a trick or two... more
Jeff demonstrates the ‘incredibly simple’ art of a rust effect... more
Our Habitat Gorgi children’s room makeover competition brought out some truly creative ideas... more
This kitchen is a deliciously contemporary space, spiced up with a dash of tradition... more
A colourful kitchen is inspired by history. Inspired by the Art Deco detailing in the house and the distinctive block-colour artworks of Piet Mondrian... more
Epitomising the glamour of yesteryear, this dramatically moody ensuite is designed to seduce... more
An accident hasn’t stopped this Wanaka house painter. If you walk around the front of a certain Wanaka home, you will find a well established, beautifully maintained garden... more
This smart easy-care garden beautifully complements the iconic Art Deco architecture of the house it surrounds... more
Habitat readers views and news... more
Resene regularly celebrates community creativity with its Mural Masterpieces Competition... more
As director and designer of accessories brand Saben, Roanne Jacobson is no stranger to high style... 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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