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Favourite finds: Earthy elegance in home design
12 Mar 2025
Favourite Finds is back to showcase the best in home design with a curated selection of products to help you craft the perfect décor look for your home. This month’s…
Favourite finds: Our top product picks for all the neutral lovers
12 Dec 2024
Each month we’re bringing you the best in home design, inspiring you with curated picks – our favourite finds – to help you bring together your dream home décor.
This month’s…
Think wood stains are immune to influence from colour trends? Think again
11 Nov 2024
Beloved for their classic and earthy appeal, wood stains remain an essential tool in the world of design as a method for enhance the natural beauty of timber while complementing…
Branch out with this gorgeous DIY plant stand
17 Sep 2024
Add a Scandi touch to your home with this DIY plant stand. It’s super easy to make and will give your plants a brand new home. Keep your design natural…
Learn how to overcome awkwardness in our latest podcast episode
22 Aug 2024
Do you have an ‘awkward’ space you’re not sure how to decorate? habitat by Resene’s podcast series, If These Walls Could Talk, is here to help you with all your…
Create something truly special with more than just paint
13 Aug 2024
Sometimes, a simple paint finish isn't enough! If your clients want something unique or distinctive, then make a statement with a colourwashing effect. Whether it's adding drama to a home,…
Green cuisine: This might just help you decide your next kitchen colour!
06 Aug 2024
The colour green is one of the hottest design trends, and when it comes to your kitchen, well, we might just persuade you with these designs. Two designers show the…
Choosing furniture to complement your wall colour
14 Nov 2023
Selecting the perfect furniture to complement your wall colour is a creative endeavour that can transform the look and feel of an entire space. When it comes to enhancing your…
The final of House Rules will leave you speechless!
26 Oct 2023
With only two teams left, after Char and Violet received the lowest score on re-do week, the fight is on to win the life-changing prize that will change one team’s…
Don’t miss the first week of House Rules 2023!
14 Sep 2023
The first week of House Rules 2023 has aired, and if you love a good before and after, this is the show for you – although it’s not without its…
6 soothing colour selections to use where comfort is key
10 Mar 2023
Given the undeniable and transformative impact that colour has on a project’s design, your paint, stain and wallpaper selections go an awfully long way in setting the overall tone of…
Angela’s refurbished furniture is ‘drawer-ing’ attention
25 Jan 2023
Angela Fell is quick on the ‘drawer’ to spot a good second-hand item that has the bones for something great. With a bit of love and help from Resene paints…
Invigorate your imagination with new trendy colours for your home
29 Sep 2022
Looking to introduce colour into your home this summer? Go boldly down the rabbit hole with Resene’s The Range fashion colours, showcased in NZ House & Garden magazine’s surrealist feature.…
What’s trending in NZ’s kitchen and bathroom realms
09 Jun 2022
Natural woods and matte finishes are in, according to New Zealand’s National Kitchen and Bathroom Association. In their yearly survey, NKBA have dived into what’s popular in the design world…
Pattern power: New Zealand and Australia’s wallpaper renaissance
24 Jan 2022
From large-scale floral patterns to mid-century geometric designs to family photos transformed into custom murals, wallpapers are on the up and up in interiors. New Zealanders and Australians are increasingly…
A 29sqm kitset home office meets a designer’s own brief as a serene workspace
21 Dec 2021
Dunedin interior designer Annie Simpson-King has worked on some big-scale projects, but when it came to her own home office – she went small and perfect, using Resene paints to add…
Take the ultimate festive ‘shelfie’ with this Christmas tree shelf
24 Nov 2021
Get your home ‘shelfie’ ready this Christmas with this standing Christmas tree shelf built from old pallets. Fill the shelves with your favourite Christmas cards or paint ornaments in your…
Travel the world from the comfort of your backyard with Target Furniture
11 Nov 2021
Outdoor furniture feature with Target Furniture
A change can be as good as a holiday and with Target Furniture you can transform your patio, deck or courtyard into a staycation-worthy retreat…
How to be a minimalist – and still keep things interesting with colour
27 Oct 2021
Less is certainly more when it comes to the minimalist trend, but not when it comes to colour. Gone are the days of minimalism being defined by a muted, monochrome…
Meet NZ Gardener’s 2021 Houseplant Heroes
02 Sep 2021
From plant killer to green-thumbed goddess, Alyce Read has taken New Zealand by storm with her whimsical and extravagant collection of greenery. As NZ Gardener’s House Plant Hero this year,…
Keep yourself busy with these DIY décor ideas for any room
30 Aug 2021
Spend an afternoon crafting and spruce up your home with these fabulous DIY ideas. DIY isn’t just limited to the shed or the kid’s craft table anymore; it’s become a…
What’s new at Target Furniture: Sleek, stylish, Scandi simplicity with the Larvik range
12 Aug 2021
Simplicity is synonymous with style when it comes to Scandinavian-inspired interiors. With its clean lines, integrated handles and a light oak finish, the Larvik collection from Target Furniture NZ is…
Wallpaper personality quiz: Find out your interior style and what it means for your home
11 Aug 2021
The Resene Wallpaper Collection has a wallpaper for any personality. We’ve created the ultimate wallpaper quiz to match your personality to an interior style and range of wallpapers. For more…
Three ways to light up your home
27 May 2021
For many homeowners, creating a warm and cosy ambience is the ultimate goal. A home with warmth can give more than a welcoming, relaxing environment - it can increase house…
Around the world in eight elegant wallpapers
16 Feb 2021
Travel bug biting and nowhere to go? Bring some foreign – or not so foreign – flair home to an interior near you with these designs from the Resene Wallpaper…
5 unexpected colour combinations that totally work
16 Feb 2021
If you’ve been in the design game awhile now, you might find yourself lucky enough to have one of those clients that trusts your recommendations completely. It can be a…
14+ easy-to-make homemade gift ideas
09 Dec 2020
A homemade gift is a great way to show friends and family you love them. By going to the trouble of making a present from scratch, you can personalise the…
Paul and Brett bring minimal and modern magic to this Mangawhai beach-farm property
16 Jun 2020
When it comes to designing a house thoughtfully, there are a number of approaches you can take. Sometimes it’s about choosing a design that stands out from the crowd. At…
Larnie’s photos tell a story
31 Aug 2015
Prolific in her art, you've most likely seen Larnie Nicolson's photography featured in your favourite home interiors magazine.
The Auckland-based photographer has an impeccable knack for capturing the essence of stylish…
Mix don't match
13 Apr 2016
When General Eclectic launched its current autumn range of homewares and furniture, it used Resene coloured backdrops to showcase the pieces. The people at General Eclectic reckon that to give…
Creating a home with hygge
11 May 2016
Stylist Francesca Storey shares her tips on how to cosy-up your home, or as the Danes would say, how to create a home with ‘hygge’.
Moving into the cooler months, the…
Glam it up
27 Apr 2016
These Scandi-inspired marble effect planters are the perfect addition to any décor. Add a touch of class with a glimmering drippy metallic effect, and a succulent, and you're set!
The 7cm-high…
Colour pops at Store 17
19 May 2016
As the Christchurch shopping landscape continues to grow, the recently opened Store 17 is a welcome and colourful addition.
Based in Sumner, the gallery store stocks locally handmade art and homewares just popping…
Christmas DIY: Merry mantelpiece
29 Nov 2016
Inspired by the snow-covered Christmas our Northern hemisphere friends get to enjoy, we thought we'd bring a piece of the magic to our own homes.
DIY cork trees, Santa's reindeers and a snowy forest…
Christmas DIY: No-fuss festive tree
24 Nov 2016
Looking for something a little different to hang your tinsel onto this year? This Scandi-inspired Christmas tree is a perfect, fuss-free way to get festive and will bring joy to the…
Christmas DIY: Spark up your table
06 Dec 2016
Getting friends and family together for a Christmas feast is one of the great joys of the season. So why not make the table extra special with these festive themed placemats?
We created…
Blog: Julie's Scandi bedroom makeover
15 Dec 2016
Julie Stuart of Clever Poppy gives her bedroom a new Scandi look... in between running her business and being a mum to two young kids.
Our master bedroom makeover has been a…
Belle Hawk: creative evolution
25 Jan 2017
Two sisters cut a path back to their former creative lives, combining motherhood with creating original artworks using Resene testpots and screen-printing homewares. Georgia Scutt tells us more about how it all…
Classic with a twist
15 Jun 2017
An unexpected colour combination of dusky gold and jade-turquoise lift this classic wallpaper pattern beyond the usual. It also gives a traditional design motif a new purpose, epitomised here by the casual beachy,…
Easy DIY: Scandi wall hanging
27 Apr 2017
This Scandi collage was made using linen and a Resene testpot in Resene Good As Gold. Isn’t it gorgeous? Fleur Thorpe shows us how.
You will need
Fabric (Fleur’s is left-over cotton curtain…
Make a magazine rack
26 Oct 2017
Keep your favourite magazines on hand with this sleek, X-frame magazine rack – it's so easy to make! We've stained ours using Resene Colorwood Dark Oak, with a Scandi-inspired pattern painted in Resene…
Branching out
14 Mar 2018
Bring the outdoors in with this tropical forest-inspired wallpaper from the Resene Wallpaper Collection pattern 8-878. Full of texture and smoky colours, it's a perfect feature wall for those who love the look of…
Backing black and gold
19 Apr 2018
As we head into winter, we become naturally attracted to colour schemes and decorating tricks that cosy up our homes. Black and gold is that timeless mix that only needs…
The 6th wall – floors
16 May 2018
We tromp all over them, often without a second thought to what we are walking on.
But floors can be so much more versatile than that. Certainly, hard flooring is a…
Declutter the Swedish way
12 Jul 2018
You may have come across a somewhat confronting idea doing the rounds lately: the Swedish death clean.
But what on earth is it? The latest hygiene focused horror film? A Scandi…
Heating as a style statement
26 Jul 2018
With winter comes the ever-present concern about efficient, effective heating. But do you need to sacrifice good, stylish design for the sake of lovely instant warmth?
Not these days.
When we’re renovating…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: presenting the patios
23 Aug 2018
Last week, the teams got painting and paving to prepare for the latest room reveal – the patio. Once again, each team presented a space that was unique to them…
Editor’s Picks: A lounge for an art lover
12 Nov 2019
Inspired by a recent visit to the Auckland Art Gallery for the kick off of the brand new Denmark Design exhibition, the assemblage of this month’s Editor’s Picks is a…
5 leafy looks for your dining area
22 Jan 2020
Mealtimes should be about relaxing, leaving your day behind and indulging in something delicious with your loved ones.
Setting the scene for a harmonious dining experience means bringing together a myriad…
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