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Reader roundup: See what our readers have been up to!
Refurbished vintage furniture, charming exteriors and magnet walls for kids. These projects are sure to… more/comment
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Reader roundup: Public murals and powder blues
A Morningside mural, an exterior refresh, and striped walls. Let these projects be your inspiration… more
Reader roundup: Public murals and powder blues
A Morningside mural, an exterior refresh, and striped walls. Let these projects be your inspiration… more/comment
Brick Bay unveils its poetic new folly for 2026
The winner of the 2026 Brick Bay Folly competition has been unveiled. Within the Wings… more/comment
Reader roundup: From public murals to brighter hallways
From giving a piano a new life, to murals that brighten people’s day, these habitat… more/comment
From global design to a family studio in Aotearoa
YDS Studio began around 14 years ago, but the story really started much earlier.
“After studying… more/comment
Reader roundup: Bold and bright projects
This month we have a wonderful roundup of projects from our readers! From bold bathrooms… more/comment
Reader roundup: Home projects to admire!
From sunny outdoor spaces to bold hues indoors, these habitat readers are showing us how… more/comment
Re-living the 1980s through art
Clint C is an artist whose work instantly sparks recognition and joy. Based in Hamilton,… more/comment
Making the children’s ward a little more magical
We can only imagine how scary hospitals must be for children. A new environment away… more/comment
Reader roundup: Spotlighting your home projects
Our readers are always busy creating many different things with Resene – artwork, upcycled furniture,… more/comment
A bold colour move for Louise’s bathroom
Bathrooms are usually the most overlooked room in the house. Safe, white and practical are… more/comment
Dive into good design
If you’re looking for some inspiration to take your pool area to the next level,… more/comment
Jacqui’s pretty petals will brighten the deck
Patios and decks come in all shapes and forms, and Resene’s wide range of exterior… more/comment
Reader roundup: Office murals, exterior makeovers and clouded blue bedrooms
We’ve got a great roundup of end-of-year projects from our readers. From a dining room… more/comment
A sunny design for the Brick Bay Folly 2025
The Brick Bay Folly 2025, named Yellow Post, was designed and built by George Culling,… more/comment
Michelle’s cosy living room makeover
When Michelle and her husband moved from the North Island to the South, their goal… more/comment
A community mission in Ngāruawāhia
As with many communities around New Zealand, Ngāruawāhia, a town in the Waikato region, is… more/comment
Reader roundup: Kraken art, a blue ceiling and a stunning…
We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From restored furniture… more/comment
NZ RealReveals week five: Carla and TJ’s stylish lounge reveal
Week five of NZRealReveals has just wrapped up and Carla and TJ definitely turned up… more/comment
Curb appeal that shines with metallic magma
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh coat of paint to completely change how a… more/comment
