Like any other part of the colour spectrum, when it comes to neutrals, there is a fashion. For years, warm… more
Our instincts are telling us animal looks are making a strong resurgence, but without the tackiness of the over-the-top schemes… more
When the bones of your new home are so strikingly strong, there’s one colour that will do it justice –… more
Lighting has a drastic effect on your paint colour choices – to the point that you really should be considering… more
With a new year comes new possibilities, and if you’ve been planning changes at home, now is a perfect time… more
Ever been struck by paint paralysis? Anyone who’s been overwhelmed by choosing paint colours can tell you it’s a real… more
Are you tired of constantly losing track of your keys, phone or even your sanity in the chaos of daily… more
White is white is white – right? Wrong. When you’re decorating, there’s white (which you can buy as Resene White)… more
Bathrooms and powder rooms are more than just functional spaces – they’re areas of your home that can make a… more
When you think about a traditional tropical interior, it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured… more
How many times have you looked at photographs of a showhome and sighed with envy? They always look so, well,… more
From peanut butter and jelly to nuts and bolts, there are some combinations that you can never go wrong with.… more
When you run a creative endeavour from home, it makes sense that your home would be a product of that creativity.
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Grey. It’s the colour of the moment, the new go-to neutral for fashion followers. It used to be seen as… more
When it comes to home design, bathrooms often take a back seat to more frequently visited rooms like the kitchen… more
At first glimpse, Corrine and Emanuel’s Wellington home, freshened up in Resene Eighth Friar Grey, looks like another neutral-infused bungalow.… more
Happy, fun, sassy, playful, optimistic and energetic. Orange is such an irrepressibly cheerful colour, and makes most of us smile.… more
As we begin the new year and get back into our busy lives it’s important to ensure we have a… more
Generally speaking, cool colours are blues, greens and purples, while warm colours are reds, oranges and yellows. However, it is… more
Generally speaking, cool colours are blues, greens and purples, while warm colours are reds, oranges and yellows. However, it is… more
Our instincts are telling us animal looks are making a strong resurgence, but without the tackiness of the over-the-top schemes… more
This is one home that breaks the mould with its exuberant use of colour. Emilie and Hugh’s house is not… more
When you think about a traditional tropical interior, it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured… more
When you think about a traditional tropical interior, it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured… more
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment for walls, painted furniture, accents and accessories.… more
15 years ago, when Kathy and Greg Chiles purchased their Edwardian villa in Dunedin’s Belleknowes neighbourhood, they were drawn to… more
Checked patterns are by no means new in the design world, popular since the Renaissance period in Europe. But the… more
How many times have you looked at photographs of a showhome and sighed with envy? They always look so, well,… more
Once a two-bedroom, 1940s brick-and-tile state house, the original form of Keith and Esther's Point Chevalier home is barely recognisable these days. After an… more
Recently, we asked some of our stylists what Resene colours they’re most looking forward to using in their own homes… more
Marlborough couple David and Kirsty Wraight live and breathe building. But not just any building. Their specialty is in creating… more
Homeowners Jon and Natasha wanted a home that was exciting, spacious and social, with pops of bold colour throughout. With… more
Exteriors 101: From choosing colour to beautiful house inspiration. more
Although the spectacular house at 38 Franklin Road in Auckland’s Freeman’s Bay neighbourhood started her life as a gracious family… more
Five minutes north of Whangarei in the beautiful, scenic township of Kauri sits a quaint and traditional brick and mortar… more
The possibilities of blue seem to continue ad infinitum. In one’s bathroom, it has the ability to turn your space… more
As the days grow longer and we welcome the warmer weather, it's a great time to breathe new life into… more
When Casey and Luke Muraahi first moved into their 1930s stucco bungalow, Casey imagined repainting the interior in lots of… more
Grey can sometimes be side-lined with thoughts of it being too cold or uninviting, yet the right shade of grey… more
15 years ago, when Kathy and Greg Chiles purchased their Edwardian villa in Dunedin’s Belleknowes neighbourhood, they were drawn to… more