habitat magazine, issue 17
Thinking of building, renovating or redecorating? Sit back, relax and enjoy all the projects and inspiration from habitat magazine!
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Three’s company – latest colour trends
Three key influences come together in the new Resene The Range fashion colours fandeck... more
Off the shelf
New products, places and ideas for the home... more
The lovely bones
A grand old home with great bones has become the canvas for some adventurous colour and a collection of pre-loved pieces... more
Winning with colour
Green was a favourite among the bold colour choices at this year’s Resene Total Colour Awards... more
Fashion-forward fabrics
Sumptuous colours, edgy patterns, artisan styling and texture – today’s home textiles are delicious... more
A clever bedhead
Take two old doors, wallpaper and some timber stain for a stunning new bedhead... more
Romancing the home
Some people and their houses possess a kind of magic. Take Kirsty Cashmore. It helps that she lives in the dreamy romantic, French-settler village of Akaroa... more
Step by step – memories are made of this
Take one special image and use it to inspire a memory board for your photos and memorabilia... more
Kitchen of many colours
When a building inspector said, “at least you haven’t had to do anything in the kitchen”, Ros didn’t know whether to hit him or hug him... more
Her home as a canvas
This artist treats her home as an extension of her art... more
The big small garden
Simple yet stylish was the approach taken by this seasoned gardener to her small site... more
Blooming brightly
Display gardens at this year’s Ellerslie Flower Show made great use of colour... more
Step by step – build a barbecue bench
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage. This one brings industrial chic – and practicality – to any garden... more
DIY kidz – one for the birds
Make an easy birdhouse with a couple of containers and a lick of paint... more
Outdoor living for longer
Contemporary living calls for outdoor spaces to be an integral part of our busy lives, where we can relax and entertain our families and friends... more
My favourite colours – keeping it natural
As both a winner and judge of the Resene Total Colour Awards, well-known architect Paul Leuschke may like earthy tones… but could be swayed by pink... more