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Bring your holiday home with these globally inspired outdoor spaces
08 Jan 2025
Whether you have a large back garden, a cosy courtyard or a tiny terrace you can still instil plenty of personality in your outdoor spaces while recreating the spirit of…
A bold celebration of black in home design
28 Nov 2024
Black is more than a colour – it’s a cultural statement. From the iconic All Blacks to our love for monochrome fashion, we’ve embraced the beauty and boldness of black.…
Turn up the heat this winter with these warm-toned designs
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…
She’s done it again! See how Priyanka has transformed this home into a luxurious sanctuary
01 May 2024
Architectural and interior designer Priyanka Sareen from Home Factor knows just how to create a cosy yet elegant home. Her use of Resene paints continues to wow her clients and this…
Fire and ice: The inspiration for an art and travel lover’s small but vibrant home
11 Apr 2024
There are few moments in your life that can be described as pure, unbridled awe. For Meg, one moment was seeing the pure white and intense cerulean and deep blues…
Bring your holiday home
10 Jan 2024
Whether you’re coming back to work after a magical overseas trip or dreaming about getting back into travel after the world's borders have finally opened, you’re probably longing for that…
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…
From homework to hangout: Smart and stylish ideas for kids' and teens' spaces
06 Sep 2023
Creating vibrant and functional spaces for kids and teens can be an exciting endeavour. These areas are not only where they study and play but also where they express their…
Create your dream wall mural at home with this expert advice
24 Aug 2023
A mural provides a fulfilling way to express your personality and creativity, and also has the power to transform the atmosphere of a room, creating a focal point that adds…
Vibrant and Victorian: The story behind Clarks Beach's charming historic home
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…
Prints charming: Wallpaper inspiration to elevate your home interior
30 May 2023
In the realm of interior design, few elements possess the transformative power quite like wallpaper. It is a creative medium that allows you to infuse your personal spaces with an…
Nature's moody hues: A home that reflects its alpine surroundings
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…
Fall into cosy: Make your home interior warm and inviting for the colder months
13 Apr 2023
As the temperature starts to drop and the leaves start to change, you might be thinking about making your home interiors cosy for the autumn season. You don’t have to…
Nature inspired ideas for your home
01 Feb 2023
Forests, mountains and desert sunsets are just some of the environments that have long been a source of inspiration for how we decorate our interiors. They connect us with our…
Resene Cinderella stories -– Before and after exterior transformations
18 Dec 2022
Happy-ever-after stories aren’t just reserved for fairy tales. These exterior home transformations show that even grand old dames can become belles of the ball with a touch of Resene colour.
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Personal space: five bedroom styles that beckon
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…
Get the most out of outdoor living with the colours of your favourite travel destinations
08 Dec 2021
An outdoor space is like having an extra room in your house, and with all the time spent at home lately, those lucky enough to have a patio or deck…
Take it outside: Simple tips and tricks for painting the exterior of your home
27 Oct 2021
It’s a big, intimidating task, but painting your home’s exterior can instantly boost its resale value and has a huge effect on the way you feel about your home. First…
Two Thumbs Up: This blue and yellow house captures the spirit of Wellington
11 Aug 2021
Walking into Ann and Matt’s Wellington home is like stepping into a giant version of the Wellington’s iconic Bucket Fountain. Playful and fun, the couple’s home makes a splash by…
Three storey 110-year-old villa is rejuvenated with Resene paints after surviving tornado and 600km relocation
15 Jul 2021
The renovation of Huntly House has more drama than a reality TV show. Homeowners Hayley and Chris embarked on an incredible adventure when they restored their triple storey, seven bedroom…
Celebrate the colours of planet Earth with orchard-inspired Resene hues and a greener outlook
22 Apr 2021
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 April encouraging new ways of looking after the planet. Resene is committed to helping the environment with the most extensive range…
Create an endless summer in your home using a sun-kissed colour palette that brings the warmth indoors
24 Feb 2021
Summer is sitting outside watching golden sunsets settle over the water and celebrating in the sun-warmed goodness of a fun-filled long day. It’s flipping through magazines while condensation gathers on…
Six dining rooms that will make each meal a family celebration
18 Feb 2021
The saying may be 'home is where the heart is' but really, it's the dining room specifically that is often the beating heart of a family home. It's where we…
Holiday at home: A Hurunui home inspired by international travel
16 Feb 2021
Meg and Tom have painted memories into the walls of their home. Well, Meg did all the painting, but Tom, who has been busy on their Hurunui cattle and sheep…
A Canterbury artist chooses punchy pastels and sunny-day blues to give her family’s old-school villa a fresh, modern twist.
09 Dec 2020
Old-school character was top of the list when Libby Chambers and her husband Aaron went searching for a new home. They moved into a 120-year-old villa seven years ago just…
How to pick the right colour for your new roof
03 Nov 2020
How to pick the right colour for your new roof
If you’re living under a quality, well-constructed roof, chances are you don’t give it much thought day-to-day. It’s only when…
How to turn your indoors into an earthy oasis
30 Sep 2020
The oft-repeated phrase ‘bring the outdoors in’ always has its merits. Plants calm, clean and reduce stress, so much so that the benefits of home-friendly foliage have breathed life into…
Try these on trend hues to paint your space with positivity
26 Aug 2020
With many of our best laid plans long since out the window, we’ve hunkered down at home and rediscovered a love for making the most of what we have. From…
These design pros tell us which three Resene colours they’re crushing on
15 Jun 2020
As we enter a new season, it’s natural to want to change things up around the home. What better than a new colour scheme to freshen up your bedroom or…
8 colours to cosy up to this winter
28 May 2020
Starting to feel the winter blues? The mercury may be dropping, but there is a silver living: now’s the perfect time to fluff up your interiors and introduce beautiful Resene…
Trending: terracotta heads indoors
29 Nov 2016
It's not just the temperature that's hotting up. Terracotta is the shade of the moment, in all its burnt, reddy goodness. Using Resene Desperado as a starting point (painted on the hall table) we've brought terracotta indoors with…
Amber's colours of travel
14 Sep 2017
?Travel enriches our understanding of the world, delving into rich, new cultures and exploring landscapes that take your breath away. Stylist Amber Armitage recently set off on a world trip, and was…
On trend: Peach to pomegranate
22 Nov 2018
Shades of pink and wine are always among current design trends, but there is a whole spectrum of shades within those two colours that allow for endless design options. So…
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