20 Nov 2024
Infuse your home with the calm and beauty of nature by embracing earthy tones, leafy patterns and lush greens. Nature-inspired interiors have the power to create tranquil spaces that nurture…
16 Jul 2024
Here we are in mid-July and yes, it’s cold outside! Just the time to introduce warm colours to your home and bring in the sunshine, whatever’s happening outdoors. Whether it’s…
18 Jun 2024
Resene Duck Egg Blue has become a beloved choice for homeowners, gracing interiors with its serene and versatile charm. This sophisticated shade blends hints of blue and green, creating a…
05 Jun 2024
Transform your home into a serene sanctuary with the soothing shades of Resene greens. From subtle pastels to vibrant tropicals, these colours can bring a touch of nature indoors. We’ve…
14 May 2024
Renters rejoice! Just because you’re not the one who owns your home, it doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it and make it a space that you love. With a bit…
14 Nov 2023
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. You can help to support a good cause by Hosting a ‘Big Purple Dinner’ your way! Eat purple, dress purple, decorate with purple and…
14 Sep 2023
Choosing the right colour palette for your home can be similar to selecting the perfect ingredients for a culinary masterpiece. Each colour has its unique flavour, and when used thoughtfully,…
13 Jun 2023
If there was ever a home with a story to tell, it’s this one! Situated in Clarks Beach, Hayley and Chris love their 640 square metre Victorian beauty that sits…
26 Apr 2023
Leading up to the King’s coronation we have put together some royal inspired interior looks to fit the mood. This style is often characterised by its luxurious and ornate features…
13 Apr 2023
Architectural and interior designer at Home Factor, Priyanka Sareen, has done it again. With an array of soft and bold Resene paint colours, she drew inspiration from the natural environment…
08 Feb 2023
Not everyone has the time or funds to take on a full kitchen or dining makeover, but luckily there are heaps of creative ways you can freshen up these areas…
08 Sep 2022
Bedrooms are personal sanctuaries where we want to relax and retreat. They’re also a place where you can experiment to create an interior style that really reflects your personality.
Because they’re…
06 Jul 2022
Sprucing up your home’s exterior? Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes make for a sophisticated look when paired with Resene colours. Installing quality spouting and downpipes can save you…
29 Jun 2022
Once upon a time Ian and Georgia’s Auckland home would have likely been adorned with macrame and shag rugs. The home was designed by renowned architect Marshall Cook in the…
19 May 2022
There’s nothing that sets a mood in a room like blue does. An incredibly versatile colour, blue can be refreshing, tranquil or moody. Its numerous shades can work as a…
28 Apr 2022
Rainwater solutions and exterior style with Marley
Choosing your home’s exterior colour scheme is a huge decision. Not only is it a significant investment but you want to choose a look…
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…
28 Oct 2021
This 1920s bungalow has had an adventurous life. With its handsome Resene Double Foundry exterior colour and matching Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes in Grey Friars®, on first appearance…
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…
02 Sep 2021
If primary colours remind you of long days in the classroom, then these colourful red, blue and yellow interiors are here to give you a whole new perspective. With Resene’s…
05 Nov 2021
The hottest paint colours right now are both grounding and ground-breaking. The focus this season is on renewal and nurturing with colours that are going back to nature with interior…
22 Apr 2021
Interior designer Lorraine Brennan felt a weight of responsibility on her shoulders when she renovated her Mt Maunganui home, Trouville. Built in 1945 in an Art Deco style, Trouville was…
26 Nov 2020
Is it time for a fence refresh? 6 ways that paint can elevate your home’s fencing and exterior
First impressions count. Refreshing a fence with Resene paints or wood stains gives the whole house and…
04 Nov 2020
A great media room is the sum of its parts, from the materials and colours it harbours to its curtains and, of course, its screen. It’s about those considerate details.…
12 Aug 2020
Staying in is always a bit of a trend in the cooler months, but this year it seems even more appropriate. With hunkering down in mind, toasty colours and cosy…
05 Aug 2020
If you're planning a kitchen renovation or are in the process of designing a new home, you'll probably be thinking about incorporating a kitchen island. The ultimate multi-tasking space, a…
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,…
01 Oct 2014
A slice of lemon with that? It’s a question that evokes images of a cooling drink by the pool… and it’s what’s happening with our interiors this summer.
A shot of…
18 Dec 2014
Create a relaxing corner with a retro vibe, with dusky purple tones and shots of copper. Whether you call it hippy chic, modern boho, or retro 70s, this look takes…
21 Jan 2015
While we might go by the strict confines of a calendar year, other processes ebb and flow with much less regard to particular blocks of time. So while we can…
12 Feb 2015
Do you love being enveloped in warm, earthy tones? Or are soft pastels more your taste? Have you ever felt uncomfortable with the colours in a room but didn't know…
08 Jul 2015
The walls are painted and the furniture arranged, so what now? It's the perfect time to think what patterns, from your Resene wallpaper to curtains and fabrics, you're going to add to…
21 Jan 2016
It’s always a dilemma for an interior designer when their ‘client’ could be… well, anyone. When Anita Thomas was asked by Navigation Homes of Wellington to design the interiors for…
11 Jan 2016
When Glenn and Mandy got together with their architects to plan their Taupo bach rebuild, it was a meeting of creative minds. The result is a beautifully detailed dwelling, and…
04 Oct 2015
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…
20 May 2016
This season’s top colours for winter are a mix of deep rich tones, as well as those with a distinct hippy retro vibe. All are rich, some are dark –…
17 Apr 2016
Our latest shopping spree found that this season’s homewares have kept a bit of lightness in their looks – blush, copper and naturals are still shining bright. Or if you…
17 Jun 2016
1. Resene Black White
There’s something about this colour that homeowners love. The answer is possibly in the Resene description of the colour: ‘a calcite grey white, chalky and soft’. Despite…
20 Oct 2016
At just 23-years-old, Marcus and Melanie decided to buy and do up their first house... and what a house it is.
Drawn to dramatic dark colours (cue Resene New Denim Blue on the…
15 Dec 2016
When Kate Gardham purchased a 50-year-old home on Auckland's North Shore last year, it was in dire need of modernising. Despite a tight budget, Kate has transformed the old dame into a modern beauty,…
12 Jan 2017
David and Kirsty Wraight have the best of both worlds. Building a villa from scratch will give you that, melding old world charm with the joys of modern housing.
Set in Marlborough's…
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…
08 Feb 2017
Who better to tell us their favourite Resene colours and why they're hot for 2017/2018 than Resene colour experts themselves? We asked three colour experts about what's trending in interior colour for…
15 Mar 2017
We asked three Resene colour experts to pick their favourite colours from the Resene The Fashion Range 18 fandeck, with insights to colour trends for the home.
What did we learn? Strong greens…
16 Mar 2017
When Ian and Sharon first saw their house, it had lumpy plaster cladding, dark rooms and multiple levels. It was retro 70s… but not in a good way. Today, it…
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…
26 Sep 2017
We’re all looking for ways to make a statement, add some individuality to our interiors, and be a bit different from everyone else.
So, we set a challenge for stylist Megan…
12 Apr 2018
With walls swimming in vibrant Resene blues and jewel-toned greens to reflect the views of the Wellington harbour, the colour palette of this home is a world away from its…
12 Apr 2018
Even if you don’t live in an area where the trees turn in autumn, flashing vibrant shades of red, russet, gold and orange, the season is associated with warm, glowing…
01 Nov 2018
The day after Lara Bui and Isaac Weston bought their 1970s home in Matua, Bay of Plenty, in 2010 they launched into a renovation with gusto. It would turn out…
28 Feb 2019
Adam Harris, Graphic Designer and Managing Director for NZ Digital, bought this sunny 1950s brick and tile home in 2014.
Set on a completely flat section atop Napier’s Bluff Hill, the…
06 Nov 2019
Perched on the upper slopes of Mt Pleasant Hill in Christchurch is a petite two bedroom home with sweeping views to the alps, Kaikoura mountain ranges and Pegasus Bay. As…
11 Feb 2020
Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, Stephanie Waterhouse was faced with a major decision: rebuild her beloved but damaged 110-year-old villa or pack up and move. However, her stunning St Albans…