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Beneath the mountain’s gaze: A home built for the view and the future
10 Apr 2025
Architect Sophie Bishop has brought a dark and moody dream home to life at the foot of Maungarei, Mount Wellington, using bold Resene colours in a design that embraces its…
Superior exteriors: Colour is key to creating a home with street style
15 Jan 2025
Painting or staining your home’s exterior might seem like an enormous task but there’s nothing quite like the street appeal of a freshly painted or stained house or the sense…
Beyond the shore: Coastal chic with Resene paints and wallpapers
22 Feb 2024
If you dream of waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the soothing scent of the sea, why not bring some coastal charm into your home? Resene paints…
A kind of blue: See how Resene Bismark transformed this Queensland home
17 Jan 2024
Queensland couple Michael and Amanda bought a home in Brisbane’s Bridgeman Downs, ripped out the carpets, stripped the wallpaper and gave the walls a lick of paint.
18 months later, they…
Warm up your home: Paint it orange for Arthritis NZ
31 Oct 2023
When it comes to decorating your home, paint plays a crucial role in setting the mood and defining your living spaces. Colours have the power to transform any room from…
A palette of peace: Finding solace and belonging at home
30 Aug 2023
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli, making it increasingly challenging to find moments of tranquillity. Emotional escape is a crucial coping mechanism for maintaining mental…
Cabincore chic: How to achieve the look without going full rustic
17 May 2023
Romanticising the idea of living in a cabin or a cottage in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, cabincore is characterised by a focus on…
Two colourful SheSheds decorated with Resene
30 Mar 2022
Small cabin solutions with SheShed
Beachy keen
When Lea decided to create a garden studio which could also double as a sleepout for her teenage daughter, she pulled out all the stops…
Liveable luxury at home: 5 ideas for a touch of affordable glam
02 Mar 2022
Luxury means something different to everybody. We often associate it with opulence and wealth, but luxury can be as simple as 30 minutes of peace and quiet to read a…
A tropical sanctuary with Resene Double Alabaster 15 years in the making
24 Feb 2022
Fifteen years is a long time to dream of renovating your house. But for Leisa and her husband Keith it gave them plenty of time to thoroughly plan the Resene…
Get your summer spaces guest-ready: Silly season tips for sleepouts, caravans, outdoor areas and guest rooms
18 Nov 2021
Wahoo, summer’s nearly here! But before you sit back, relax and kick into holiday mode, it’s time to pay special attention to those areas that come into use for gatherings…
The Block NZ’s Peter Wolfkamp creates a striking monochrome palette inside his Devonport cottage with Resene Half Merino
07 Oct 2021
The Block NZ’s site foreman Peter Wolfkamp traded the rule book for a paintbrush when he renovated his circa 1910 cottage. He and his wife Debbie rose to the challenge…
Home delivery: This shipping container has been transformed into a cosy 65 sqm family home
15 Jul 2021
Shanon and Shelley packed up their city life and shipped out– literally. The couple chased their dream of living in a shipping container to a place you’d least expect; the…
How to create a cosy living room using colour PLUS make your own plant stand and giant Jenga
01 Jul 2021
There’s nothing better than cosying up on the couch with a hot cuppa and listening to the rain pattering on the roof. Make your living room winter worthy with a…
Going coastal: How to create the laid-back beachy bach look using blues and whites
17 Dec 2020
There’s nothing like getting away from it all to shed the stresses of everyday life. A change of scene with a vacation at a bach, crib or holiday house creates…
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…
Janey turns cabin from hokey to heavenly
19 Nov 2015
Small space, set budget, stunning makeover... it is possible, folks. We only have to look at this stylish holiday home on Auckland’s West Coast, simply made over with a couple…
Anya and Richard go bold with eco living
15 Jun 2017
A low energy house painted in bold Resene colour, this Wellington home is a winner in more ways than one. Chosen as the Residential Interior winner of last year's Resene Total…
Maurice and Marije’s colour-cosy holiday cabin
05 Jul 2018
Tucked away in the Ohakune mountains, this holiday cabin brings together modern design and rustic aesthetics – making it a dream place to escape to any time of the year.
With…
Maurice & Marije build a scenic alpine hideout
11 Jul 2019
On what was an unoccupied and solitary patch of land in the alpine mountains now sits an uncomplicated cabin, positioned effortlessly among nature. It’s the creation of Maurice Regeer and…
