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Need some kitchen inspiration? Check out our top five designs
22 Jan 2025
Whether you're drawn to moody tones, soft greens or neutral palettes, these top kitchen designs showcase creative and inspiring ways to use Resene paints and wood stains. You have everything…
Step inside this revamped 70s brick home
03 Sep 2024
David and Nicola’s two-story 70s brick home was a classic with strong bones, but in dire need of a modern makeover. Using a carefully selected palette of Resene paints, interior…
Neutral territory: The timeless elegance of neutrals in home design
04 Apr 2024
Forever calming and restorative, the ease at which neutrals create a sanctuary-like setting means they’ll always have a place in the home. Their elegance and sophistication is why many people…
Creating character: A do-up transformed into a dream family home
27 Mar 2024
This charming 1920s bungalow purchased as a ‘do-up’ project has now turned into a dream home through the thoughtful design of homeowners Prue and Andrew. The duo with an eye…
Organising your clutter: How to create the perfect drop zone
27 Mar 2024
Are you tired of constantly losing track of your keys, phone or even your sanity in the chaos of daily life? Well, fear not! We've got just the solution to…
Scandi living: The art of cosy and functional interiors
08 Aug 2023
Scandinavian design is a minimalist and functional approach to interior design that emerged in the mid-20th century in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. It emphasises…
A 1910 villa with a harmonious blend of traditional and modern
08 Aug 2023
If you love a villa makeover as much as we do, this charming 1910 villa is sure to catch your eye. Painted in stunning Resene neutrals, this home is a…
Host a mid-winter Christmas party with these budget-friendly ideas
26 Jun 2023
As the winter solstice shrouds our view of warmer months, it's time to embrace the chilly weather and the festive spirit of the season. One way to do that is…
A labour of love: Restoring charm to a neglected villa
15 Mar 2023
This delightful Wellington villa had been through two major renovations before Russell and Anna Allen bought it. However, some years of ‘deferred maintenance’ from the previous owner meant the couple…
Christy and Simon’s dream home in St Clair
25 Jan 2023
Buying a house can be tricky, especially when you can’t find one that ticks off everything on your dream home checklist. Seeking a specific design and layout to complement their…
Keep your summer rolling: 6 wallpapers to keep you in the holiday mood
11 Jan 2023
If you’re back at work or already thinking about those imminent colder months ahead, do not fear, you can bring a bit of holiday escape into your home that can…
Finishing touches for your home this Christmas
14 Dec 2022
Like the star on top of a Christmas tree, it’s the finishing touches that make the difference at Christmas time.
You might have your Christmas tree up and some tinsel hanging,…
Home on the go: Saskia and Mike’s caravan for homecoming summers
14 Dec 2022
Saskia Thornton and Mike Eastwood spend most of their year in Amsterdam but when they come home to New Zealand they enjoy summer in the most Kiwi of ways.
The couple…
More is more: 5 ways to style the maximalist trend
23 Nov 2022
Have you ever walked into a room and it’s felt a little, well, lifeless? While the minimalist white Scandi style has been the ‘style du jour’ since the noughties, the…
7 cream, white and grey Resene wallpapers that let neutral palettes shine
27 Oct 2022
Opting for neutral tones doesn't need to mean predictable. If your home design features lots of cream, white or grey, selecting a neutral-coloured design from the Resene Wallpaper Collection is…
Black and White – 6 modern takes on monochrome
29 Sep 2022
Is there a more classic colour combination than black and white? This pared back palette lends any space instant sophistication and is far more flexible than you might think.
Even if…
From 70s funk to modern haven with three different Resene greens
15 Sep 2022
When Alex and Brendon walked into their 70s home for the first time, they immediately saw charm and potential – even though the property had some quirks. When the couple…
Three’s The Block NZ: Kitchen & Dining room week
08 Sep 2022
Kitchen & Dining room week on The Block NZ is always sure to bring some drama, but despite a power cut, a leak, multiple delays and an artwork fiasco the…
Cottage-like charm of former state house brought to life with Resene neutrals
08 Sep 2022
The potential of this 1970s former state house in Wellington’s Hutt Valley was immediately obvious to Liam and Taylor Archibald when they first laid eyes on it in 2020. “When…
Channel moodiness with dark night-inspired interiors
24 Aug 2022
Give your home a dramatic touch with inky hues inspired by the night sky. Create a cosy and luxurious look this winter with on-trend colours like Resene Nocturnal and Resene…
Three’s The Block NZ: It’s living room time
18 Aug 2022
Emotions have been high this week on Three’s The Block NZ as teams are starting to feel the exhaustion and fatigue set in. The days have been long, prompting some…
5 ways to embrace wallpaper for winter wellness
27 Jul 2022
The cold getting you down? Time to roll out Resene wallpaper! Let warm maroons, woodland patterns and foliage-dotted scenes transform your space. Wallpaper is one of the best investments you…
The best berry tones for 2022
20 Jul 2022
Think boysenberries and raspberries, cranberries and strawberries. This is one mouth-watering interior trend you don’t want to miss. As the temperature drops, bring out the berry tones and embrace these…
Create a bedroom your child won’t grow out of
06 Jul 2022
While growth spurts might have you overhauling your child’s wardrobe each season, thankfully a well-designed bedroom doesn’t have to be outgrown quite so quickly. With a little inspiration from Resene,…
Friluftsliv: The Scandi interior trend taking the world by storm
26 May 2022
Friluftsliv is a Norwegian philosophy making a big impact in interiors– even if most people don’t know how to say it. Pronounced ‘free-loofts-liv’, the phrase loosely translates to ‘free air…
Embrace your dark side with vampy interiors
05 May 2022
Go deep, dark and dramatic with a vampy interior look this winter. Inkier hues can be used to suit your existing personal style, be it a moody and mystical look…
Make your mark with wood stains indoors and out
17 Feb 2022
Back in the day wood stain used to really only come in one colour - a good old dark brown. That’s the colour of all wood, right? Particularly if you…
A new build that’s both chic and family-friendly with Resene Black White and Resene Wafer and a cute-as a-button play kitchen for the kids
17 Feb 2022
When Jessica and Nick Robinson built their home in Rolleston, near Christchurch they made sure every detail was just how they dreamed it will be. This included designing two kitchens:…
Ten inspiring wallpapers to bring rooms to life
03 Feb 2022
Wallpaper is one of the quickest ways to add character and make a space feel elegant and composed. If a room is dull with no interesting architectural features, wallpaper can…
In the purple – shades of mauve, lilac and aubergine are frontrunners in 2022
26 Jan 2022
Whether your pick is a full-on purple or more of a neutral undertone, it’s easy to find a purple to suit your personality and home. Purple is a bold and brave…
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories this year
23 Dec 2021
Top stories for 2021: From Resene Duck Egg blue to Peter Wolfkamp’s cottage, these are some of our most-read stories this year
As the year ends, it’s time to take stock,…
Life in a show home: Meet the young family living in this colourful Cambridge show home
04 Nov 2021
Hannah and Malachi are taking working from home to a stylish extreme. With a flurry of interruptions to their business due to covid, the husband and wife team – who…
What’s black and white and red all over? This Dunedin home’s marvellous monochrome interior with pops of Resene Red Berry
30 Sep 2021
Joanne and Christopher had their work cut out for them transforming a 1970s state house for power plant workers into a monochrome family haven. With good bones, plenty of land…
A splash in time: Eight stylish interior designs that have stood the test of time
23 Dec 2021
Time flies when it comes to the latest trends in interior design. With daring décor and new colour palettes to be discovered around every corner, take a moment to embrace…
From bland to beautiful: This Christchurch couple filled their charcoal and pink bungalow with paintings, plants and peacefulness
02 Sep 2021
For self-confessed serial renovators Leigh and Cory, colour is everything. When the couple first bought their 1920s three-bedroom bungalow in Christchurch it was painted tip to toe in white. With…
Auckland eco home built from recycled power poles is splashed with vibrant Resene yellows and rocky coast greys
24 Jun 2021
The environment is at the heart of Joe and Peta’s stunning home in Mangere Bridge, Auckland — from the upcycled building materials used in construction to the interior and exterior…
Creature comforts: Animal prints and wild room designs for grown-ups
17 Jun 2021
New Zealanders and Australians love animals. Both countries have some of the highest pet ownership rates in the world and we love spinning yarns about sheep, going cracker over quokkas,…
You wouldn’t know this oasis of calm is home to a family of seven – and a French bulldog called Frank
10 Jun 2021
Juggling five kids and a French bulldog called Frank while undergoing a renovation during a lockdown is no mean feat. When Rachel and Jarrad, who are parents to Milla (18),…
Hamptons with a country twist: This serene new build glows with touches of Resene Foggy Grey and Resene Robin Egg Blue
27 May 2021
The Hamptons are a long way from Canterbury - 15,000km away to be precise – but homeowners Nick and Sarah combined the best of both and gave the classic coastal…
Contemporary ideas to update your heritage home
20 May 2021
Modern colour palettes aren’t just for contemporary homes. Freshen up your villa or heritage home with on-trend colour combinations that are anything but old fashioned. Resene’s extensive range of interior…
Know your whites: 13 whites and neutrals to consider (and how to pick one for your home)
05 May 2021
When it comes to repainting your home, chances are your colour palette will include some off-whites – whether that’s just for the trims and joinery or tip to toe. But…
Keep calm and paint it Duck Egg Blue: Six chic updates
14 Apr 2021
There’s no need to feel blue when it comes to repainting your home. Marie Antoinette didn’t when she covered her private boudoir in Versailles with the colour duck egg blue.…
Calming interior colours: Six pretty-quick fixes that’ll help you relax to the max.
07 Apr 2021
Is there a space at your place in which you can really switch off? Everybody needs a little time away, and with Resene paints and a little know-how, that can…
A 1970s Lockwood is transformed into a Scandi-inspired delight with Resene Spanish White
18 Mar 2021
When Nathalie and Ross bought their 1970s era Lockwood home in 2019, they knew they had bought a quality home from a local Kiwi company. When they renovated their beautiful…
5 ways to bring Scandi style home, downunder
16 Sep 2020
We may be half a world away, but Scandinavian style feels right at home to many of us. In fact, the tell-tale markers of Scandi-inspired design - think warm and…
Modern meets heritage in this 1912 transitional villa renovation
12 Aug 2020
When your home sits in a lush tropical garden by the sea, great indoor-outdoor flow is the number one priority. It’s something that Jane and Steven have relished in their…
An old bungalow is brought back to life with hard work and shadowy blues
08 Jul 2020
Jason knows when to trust his instincts. When he first set eyes on this 1920s Californian bungalow in the heart of New Lynn, he immediately fell in love with its…
Retro, metro or pops of colour
09 Jul 2014
This cosy dining room with a Scandi-bent featured in the Winter 2014 issue of habitat magazine. We had two experts suggest an alternative scheme.
Grey and indigo: the new deep neutrals
18 Sep 2014
You could say that grey is the new black but in fact, it’s the new dark espresso brown. While dark toasty brown-blacks are still a great choice for many interiors,…
Two small living successes
02 Apr 2015
As the small home movement gathers momentum, habitat by Resene looks at two projects that answer the call, and use Resene paint to great effect. Read more with our feature on colour tips…
Loveable living rooms
18 Aug 2015
There are many good reasons why many of us stick to neutral Resene paint colours for our living spaces. These rooms are often quite visually busy with different pieces of…
Bedrooms made for sharing
06 Jan 2016
Master bedrooms. For a start, why are they called ‘master’ bedrooms? Let’s call them ‘main’ bedrooms instead.
Right, that’s out of the way, now we can get onto the delicious stuff…
Bedrooms: go bold or stay neutral?
11 Dec 2015
Whatever your style, there’s a bedroom colour and theme that definitely won’t send you to sleep.
We gave stylist LeeAnn Yare the challenge of coming up with two distinct looks using…
Trending: tribal luxe and bitter browns
11 Apr 2016
There are some interior styles that transcend the seasons, and this is one of them. Call it ‘native natural’, ‘tribal luxe’ or ‘eclectic ethnic’, it’s a look that is based…
Kid's room 3 ways
01 May 2016
In each issue of habitat magazine, we ask designers to give a new look to a room in a house we have featured.
In the latest issue, we visited a Wellington…
Timber: treat it right
21 Jul 2016
Ply, planking, slats and veneers in any depth of colour… timber has a certain feel that can’t be replicated. It has always featured in older character homes, was a darling…
Darren and Stacey’s tranquil weatherboard villa
05 Jul 2016
It was 10 years ago when Darren invested in a 1900s weatherboard villa in Auckland’s now trendy suburb of Kingsland.
Only a short walk away from Eden Park and Kingsland’s lively…
Decorating a bach
29 Nov 2016
Will your bach be a sea of appropriately themed accessories and colours? Will it be chaotic collection of handy-me-down bits and bobs? Or will it be somewhere in between –…
Is Scandi still in style?
01 Feb 2017
The short answer is yes. With its misty white walls, timber accents, hints of rustic elegance and monochromatic good looks, this is a style that will stay around for a…
Banish boring living spaces
12 Apr 2017
If you’re after living spaces that are up to date, but don’t want to drown in a sea of Scandi-inspired white, there are plenty of other ways to go. It…
3 beautiful (and easy) ways with paint
27 Apr 2017
On the lookout for an inspiring new DIY project? As the days get chillier, we are drawn to projects that cosy up and bring added beauty to the home. Fleur Thorpe shares with us her latest…
Which Resene white to choose: Find the right white paint for your home
29 Jun 2017
Alabaster, chalk, ivory, cream… which is which? There are so many wonderful Resene whites to choose from.
All whites are not created equal… and that’s particularly true with paint colour.…
Turn your home from brr to brilliant
27 Jul 2017
Winter is well and truly upon us... and if you're feeling less than cosy in your home, it may be time for a few interior touch-ups. Changing your home from brrr to…
3 beautiful-in-blue boys' bedrooms
06 Nov 2017
Blue has always been a popular colour for kid's bedrooms, from pastel and dusky blues for a restful environment, to bold and bright blues for a themed space.
Using Resene paints, these parents stuck to modern (but still…
Jen's serene, Scandi-style design
21 Dec 2017
When Jen Domett of DomettDesigns was given the brief to design the interior of this show home by Compass Homes, she took her inspiration from retro, Scandinavian and contemporary living to pay…
Dining goes soft and citrus
21 Dec 2017
Whether your dining room stands alone or is part of an open plan living area, it's always nice to have something that differentiates it from the kitchen and lounge area. Using Resene greys…
Liz revives a Kiwi classic bach
08 Mar 2018
The term ‘Kiwi classic’ is at risk of being over-used, but this old-timer bach on Auckland’s rugged west coast is just that. Built in the 1920s when Piha would have…
Blair and Becs go Scandi and stylish
17 May 2018
Husband and wife team Blair and Becs McDonald seem to have found the perfect formula for creating beautiful homes, completing several successful building projects over the years through their Palmerston…
Get the dusky and dreamy look
02 Aug 2018
You’ve definitely heard of millennial pink and scandi white, but there’s another trend that’s quietly snuck into interiors of late: dusky hues. And these styled settings, painted in Resene colours,…
Trend watch: going grey
30 Aug 2018
Grey can sometimes be side-lined with thoughts of it being too cold or uninviting, yet the right shade of grey can actually be a wonderful and warm way to makeover…
On trend: warm white 3 ways
25 Oct 2018
It’s been a classic of the home decorating for as long as most of us remember – Resene Spanish White. Along with its close cousin, Resene Pearl Lusta, it’s been…
Go beachy chic Hamptons-style
18 Oct 2018
Mention the Hamptons as an interior decor style and most people will probably envisage the huge houses and glamorous parties as represented by any number of TV shows.
But while the…
On trend: go natural
01 Nov 2018
While there are plenty of trends about at the moment that focus on bold saturated colours or edgy deep shades, there’s another contrasting trend toward fresher subtler shades, all grounded…
The return of rattan
14 Feb 2019
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 way. And we’re seeing stylists…
Maggie and Hugh put a retro twist on a Scandi-inspired interior
11 Sep 2019
Located down a suburban street in west Auckland sits a handsome new property. Built in 2018, the two-storey home’s exterior is wrapped in dark and moody weatherboard cladding with timber…
Mia and David’s award-winning modern Kiwi-meets-Scandi-chic Canterbury home
20 Nov 2019
After their Christchurch home was devasted by the February 2011 earthquakes, Mia and David were forced to start again from scratch. Originally from Sweden, Mia was naturally partial to bringing…
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