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The return of rattan
For some, the love of rattan was left in the 70s. In the world of interior trends though, it’s back – and in a big ... more
Lisa calls in the colour pros for ...
After doing some research on Sunday drives, Lisa knew that she wanted to go grey to update the exterior of her 1947 Wellington home. The ... more
One Room, Three Ways: Duck Egg Blue
Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior ... more
George and Yvonne turn a neutral palette ...
When talking neutrals in a home, it’s understandable that your first thought would turn to shades of whites and greys. But for Nelson architect George ... more
Red hot
Resene Salsais a taste of pimento pepper inspired deep red, spicy and fascinating.
Resene Salsa
Resene Code Redis a fine blend of poppy red and pomegranate.
Resene Code Red
Resene Havocis a pure chromatic red
Resene Havoc
If pink isn’t really your thing, this handmade black and ... more
Watch a dream home come to life
Oliver Driver and Ella Mizrahi may have experience in front ... more
Janet’s jump into the art world
Janet Barratt had no idea she would become an artist. ... more
If you’ve recently painted your home, you might be scratching ... more
DIY Valentine’s Sweet Treat Bags
Create your own simple stamps to use on these easy-to-make ... more
Dion and Rebecca reimagine their Cambridge beauty
It’s colour and more colour for Dion and Rebecca’s Cambridge home, which has seen itself transform into the beauty it is today after 10 years ... more
Go for grey
Two kitchens, completely different in style, but both with something in common – their stunning use of Resene greys. more
Chris and Kim’s lavish Lockwood in Nelson ...
Four feature walls in stunning Resene Aviator spectacularly tie together an otherwise neutral space with blazes of bold blue. more
A sophisticated slate bedroom gets a tropical ...
When you think about a traditional tropical interior, it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured cane furniture in bright sun-drenched ... more
Our 3 favourite exteriors of 2018
After looking back at some of the most inspiring exteriors we’ve seen over the past year, and now that summer is in full swing – ... more
Cushla and Richard’s mid-century home beautifully blends ...
With a seven-year-old boy and six-year-old twins, life for Cushla and Richard Waites is as busy as you’d imagine, but they still took on the ... more
Our favourite homes from 2018
Each week on the blog, we feature a home that’s put Resene colours to work in ways that inspire and delight. While we love each ... more
Sheryl and Kevin’s bright and eclectic Tudor ...
After their kids left home, Sheryl and Kevin Mace were ready to downsize and looking for a change. When they stumbled upon this early 90s ... more
Tim and Angela renovate from woodsy to ...
Many of us dream of living the bach holiday lifestyle all year round, but few of us have the opportunity to actually do so. Tim ... more
On trend: Colours to improve your mood
There is nothing quite like opening the front door of your home and feeling your whole mood lift. It’s the sure sign of a house ... more
Shed makeover houses new rural lifestyle
A rural Waikato shed has been transformed into a stylish country home thanks to the vision of its owners. Having owned the land for several ... more
A den for everyone
This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape that’s refreshingly gender neutral. Just a quick change of the focus ... more
Colour your stocking this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve been looking for imaginative ideas for colourful gifts that are locally made using Resene paint. Here are a ... more
Krissy and Stefan find their extraordinary balance
Homeowners Krissy and Stefan faced a very familiar story when it came to renovating their 1920s bungalow in the character-filled suburb of Westmere, Auckland. The ... more
Colour your bathroom bigger
Small bathrooms can be a tricky design challenge – and probably one of the most common. The good news is colour choice can make a ... more
Rod and Heather’s captivating Cape Cod cottage
With its cape-cod style architecture and fresh blue Resene French Pass exterior, Heather and Rod Claycomb’s Sand Dollar Cottage in Matarangi is a real head-turner. more
