07 Apr 2025
If you’re looking for something to make your next project shine above the rest, explore a range of shimmering colours with Resene’s innovative special effects collection of metallic and pearlescent…
08 Apr 2025
Pastel colours have made a strong return in recent years, marking a resurgence we’ve not seen since the early 1990s. Soft pinks, peaches, blues, greens and lavender purples have become…
14 Mar 2025
When you are trying to balance your design’s aesthetics, functionality and psychological benefits, it’s likely you’ll want and need to take a nuanced approach to colour. Unlike stark minimalism or…
11 Feb 2025
If you spend any of your day interacting with social media, it might feel like you’re being bombarded by countless fleeting trends that are begging for your attention. Of course,…
10 Dec 2024
Each December, there is always a great deal of interest among designers as to what colour trends we can expect to see in a new year. Since different colour forecasters…
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…
14 Oct 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that represents October, and we’ve got just the designs to show you how to incorporate it in your next project with…
09 Sep 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back to bring us their expertise in colour forecasting with the latest hues, trends and styles and how we can work them into interior design.…
09 Sep 2024
It’s officially spring, whether it feels like it outside or not, and the new year is quickly approaching. With 2025 just a few short months away, you might be curious…
22 Aug 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back this August to bring us their expertise in colour forecasting with the latest hues, trends and styles and how we can work them into…
13 Aug 2024
Nostalgia, the sentimental longing for times past, has had a profound influence on architecture and interior design trends. Since the industrial revolution, each decade has had its own distinctive design…
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,…
13 Aug 2024
The Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back with their latest colour forecast for June and July. With such a passion for colour, they know just how these colour trends influence…
10 Jul 2024
The Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back with their latest colour forecast for June and July. With such a passion for colour, they know just how these colour trends influence…
08 Jul 2024
For as long as humans have been building and decorating, hues borrowed from nature have been used ubiquitously. Before the advent of modern paints, earth-derived pigments that occurred naturally in…
08 Jul 2024
As the experts in colour forecasting, the Color Marketing Group (CMG) use their passion for colour to bring us the latest trends and influences from different hues. Along with your…
26 Jun 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) bring us their expertise in colour forecasting with the latest hues, trends and styles and how we can work them into our homes.
We’re looking back to…
12 Jun 2024
We all know that colour trends change, but what does colour mean during different times of the year and how can it influence our lives? Color Marketing Group (CMG) are…
10 Jun 2024
We all know that colour trends change, but what does colour mean during different times of the year and how can it influence our lives? Resene has been part of…
10 Jun 2024
It should come as no surprise that colours have the ability to evoke a wide range of emotional responses. This phenomenon is rooted in both associations to colours and the…
10 May 2024
In design, many tend to divide colours into two camps: those considered to be classics and those thought of as trends. But there are plenty of times when a colour…
07 May 2024
A new mural, titled ‘Poipoia te kākano kia puawai’ was recently unveiled at the Creative Corner Early Learning Centre in Parkside, Timaru.
The early education centre was one of ten winners…
08 Apr 2024
If you have ever found yourself on the fence about whether it’s better to embrace a trend-focused colour palette or opt for a classic look comprised of timeless hues, we…
11 Mar 2024
Colour plays a pivotal role in creating atmosphere, defining spaces and evoking emotions within our built environments. While many popular light, understated and nature-inspired Resene paint colours are easy to…
12 Feb 2024
Are you looking to protect and elevate timber surfaces? Resene Aquaclear is the perfect way to protect timber while leaving a beautiful gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. While Resene Aquaclear…
12 Feb 2024
With the skyrocketing popularity of neutral-focused design aesthetics like ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘warm minimalism’, beige has made a big comeback in the decorating world. While often considered a safe and…
22 Jan 2024
Feeling busier than ever? You’re not alone. Between work, commuting, taking care of family, sport or volunteering commitments, hobbies, finding time to cook (and hopefully sleep), modern life has become…
12 Dec 2023
The new Resene FX Metallics Wallpaper Collection offers a simple way to add even more glimmer and glamour to your upcoming projects.
This collection is manufactured with real Resene paint and…
11 Dec 2023
In the heart of Wellington's CBD, you’ll find a lush green retreat where you can escape off the busy sidewalk and relax with a coffee in hand. Kākāriki Coffee showcases…
11 Dec 2023
Societal shifts and colour trends will always be closely aligned, and one method of soothing ourselves during tumultuous times is wearing and decorating with calming colours. As we look to…
09 Oct 2023
When you’re settling on the main paint colours that will be used across the major surfaces of your project, it’s important to keep in mind the profound psychological impact that…
11 Sep 2023
The beginning of spring is hugely energising, and it’s the time of year that many clients are inspired to embark upon new projects. The start of spring is also a…
11 Sep 2023
Meet Amanda Harkness, the Deputy Editor of Architecture NZ, a dynamic figure at the forefront of architectural journalism in New Zealand. With a keen eye for design and a passion…
06 Sep 2023
If you’ve been thinking about renovating and refreshing your home’s living or dining space, or wondering how a designer can help you make the right colour and design choices, then…
28 Jul 2023
There are few things less inspiring to someone on the lookout for a new place to live or start a business than browsing real estate listings only to find a…
11 Jul 2023
The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA) is the leading membership organisation for designers, manufacturers and suppliers in New Zealand. As part of their commitment to showcasing…
10 Jul 2023
One of the most significant impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the architecture, building, interior design and property management industries is reducing material availability. Where we used to…
09 Jun 2023
When wave after wave of stringent lockdowns forced us to spend much of our days within our own homes, there was a strong preference for design that would provide softness…
07 Jun 2023
Tim’s style has been described as a modern synthesis of op art, pop art and geometric abstraction. Multi-disciplinary artist, Tim Christie, tells us about his polydot series where he uses…
16 May 2023
While the resurgence of maximalism continues to be a major topic of discussion in the design world, there is also a new adaptation of minimalism on the rise. Sometimes referred…
16 May 2023
With a huge line-up of events in 2023, everything from design and architecture, to trade and high-profile keynote speakers, we have your guide to the best CPD events coming up…
17 Apr 2023
While not every colour that becomes a hit in the fashion world trickles down into the architecture and interior design spheres, fashion is undoubtedly the primary influencer of decorating colour…
13 Apr 2023
This week we speak to Veronica Hamilton, who tells us all about her roles within Resene, including a Resene Colour Specialist, Assistant Manager and Colour Matcher. If you’re wondering what…
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…
10 Mar 2023
We ask a lot from exterior paint, having to withstand the natural elements all year round. If you’re looking for a low sheen waterborne paint that will stay looking great…
08 Mar 2023
With Paint it Purple upon us, you can buy any 60 mL purple Resene testpot at your local Resene owned ColorShop and $1 will be donated to Epilepsy New Zealand…
10 Feb 2023
There was a time when many believed that painting a room from tip to toe in a dark hue would automatically make the space feel smaller. Luckily, that theory has…
19 Jan 2023
With various trends hitting the watchlist every year, the interior design industry predicts warm tones and neutrals, and elemental inspired shades will be a popular choice for the year ahead.…
17 Jan 2023
Are you looking to protect and elevate timber surfaces? Resene Aquaclear is the perfect way to protect timber while leaving a beautiful gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. While Resene Aquaclear…
11 Jan 2023
It all started with a rock. When Lynsey Watts stumbled across a little kindness rock hidden in her community painted in mandala style she was instantly drawn to the design,…
13 Dec 2022
If there is one thing a fresh calendar signifies, it’s a chance to shake things up. Despite the monumental societal and culture changes that the past few years have brought,…
01 Dec 2022
With more than 6000 entries in this year’s New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards, picking a favourite was a tough job for the judges in this year’s competition.…
10 Oct 2022
Every designer has a Resene white they cherish, a tried-and-tested favourite that they know they can come back to time and time again. But even the most beloved and flexible…
14 Sep 2022
There’s something powerful about the potential of paint colour in a commercial space; not only does it have a decorative role in fulfilling a client’s interior, it can also play…
16 Aug 2022
Recent times have seen us emerge from a period of change in which we were forced to stop and settle. The pandemic brought going into the office and school to…
19 Jul 2022
The strong but silent, barely there hues might at first glance seem like they don't have as much personality as bold, richer shades.
But don't be deceived; these colours are subtle,…
15 Jun 2022
ROCKCOTE Clay Decor lends a dramatic and on-theme feel to the recently opened visitor centre and cafe at Hamilton Zoo.
Architects Edwards White led the project, and opted for a ROCKCOTE…
18 May 2022
Sometimes your client’s colour goals can feel contradictory. They don’t want their wall colours to be so trendy that they fall out of style a year or two down the…
18 May 2022
Textured surfaces and minimalism really are a match made in heaven. Not only do textured walls and ceilings break up the starkness of a pared down look, but they infuse…
12 May 2022
Our talented readers have been busy again this month. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to makeover fireplaces, breathe life into Chorus boxes and…
16 Mar 2022
Almost as long as humans have been creating, there has been a connection between creativity and improving health and wellbeing. One Hamilton organisation is living proof of the impact of…
22 Feb 2022
Join us this Thursday 24th February from 1-2pm (NZ Time) for Resene’s latest free webinar, where Resene Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Abercrombie will explore and discuss concepts for enhancing your interior…
12 Jan 2022
Outdoor living is a style for all seasons, and offers that vital extension to the house – the coveted ‘extra room’. It’s one of the most public areas of your…
08 Dec 2021
Two handy services from AA Home help you get the assistance you need to look after your property — whether it’s a time of emergency, or you need a simple…
25 Nov 2021
We ask a lot of exterior paint. It has to stand up to sunlight and ultraviolet (U.V.) radiation, water and moisture, and temperature changes. Higher quality exterior paints from Resene…
18 Nov 2021
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in New Zealand and this year Resene is running Paint It Orange to support the crucial work done by Arthritis New…
09 Nov 2021
As the world’s all-time favourite colour, blue is always relevant. Evocative of the sea and sky, no hue is said to be more relaxing or restful. Blue stands for integrity,…
11 Oct 2021
Despite their long-lasting appeal, working with classic colour combinations can still be tricky. On one hand, their timelessness makes them a smart choice for clients looking for longevity. But on…
30 Sep 2021
Stuck for interior design inspiration or not sure what colour to paint your walls next? Look no further than these sophisticated show homes from Jennian Homes. Brimming with personality and…
13 Sep 2021
The ripple effect created by recent challenges has been hugely disruptive for decorating and design trends, given the massive interruption to global supply chains and the cancellation of significant fashion…
13 Sep 2021
The New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) has been running an annual awards programme since 1994. Proudly sponsored by Resene, the New Zealand Building Industry Awards focuses on acknowledging and…
06 Aug 2021
As much as we’d like to believe that white is a ‘one size fits all’ colour choice, it can actually be one of the hardest hues to specify. While Resene…
06 Aug 2021
The pressure of mutually exclusive project requirements is the common factor in almost every design brief. Clients want more for less. Councils want smaller, developers want taller. Existing communities want…
15 Jun 2021
Not since the 1980s have pastel hues been as popular as they are today. It can be one of the trickier colour categories for designers to navigate, though; and it’s…
15 Jun 2021
Designer Amber Hamilton began her career back in the late 80s as a professional artist and graphic designer working in the news media. She had a particular interest in fashion…
03 Jun 2021
Creativity is at the fore in this vibrant reader round up. As the weather gets colder, our readers are warming things up outside with spruced up fences and colourful chairs.…
05 May 2021
Do you have an impressive collection of houseplants? Does your urban jungle make your neighbours green with envy? You could be New Zealand’s 2021 Houseplant Hero.
NZ Gardener is on the…
14 Apr 2021
Artist Melinda Butt is on a mission to transform neglected spaces into lively works of art. When it comes to art, Melinda colours outside the lines, over the walls and…
12 Apr 2021
If you’re a builder, electrician, architect, designer or other trade professional, CONZTRUCT is the perfect event to further your knowledge, gain CPD or LBP points and hear about the latest…
12 Apr 2021
Do your eyes glaze over whenever someone mentions cash flow or balance sheets? Or do you just wish you had a better handle on your business’ finances? Presented by Glenn…
08 Apr 2021
New Zealanders have used a little purple power purple to support a good cause. In March, Resene encouraged people to support Epilepsy Awareness Day, aka Purple Day, on 26 March…
10 Mar 2021
The sky is about to be splashed with colour once again as hot air balloons take to the air in the annual Balloons over Waikato festival. This non-profit event is…
16 Feb 2021
Thanks to the talented team at Chow:Hill Architects, Trust Waikato’s Hamilton location is far from your average community hub. Their new two-storey building hosts the organisation’s main offices on the…
16 Feb 2021
At the end of 2020, ArchiPro teamed up with Resene and cast its net far and wide to get insight from the local design community on what colours are poised…
18 Nov 2020
When Christie Wright finishes one of her showstopper murals, her overalls are usually thick with layers of vibrant paint transforming her into a walking, talking kaleidoscope of colour.
The beautiful mess…
30 Sep 2020
Whether you’re looking to totally transform your home or fine tune the finishing touches, this weekend’s home and garden shows have everything you need to make the most of your…
30 Sep 2020
When artist Melinda Butt made the decision to go beyond her canvas and to the street – painting, instead, remarkable amounts of empty, exposed wall outdoors – she turned towards…
15 Sep 2020
As the weather finally begins to warm, both designers and clients alike are being drawn to decorating with different colours. For as long as humans have been decorating, we’ve been…
02 Sep 2020
Mulberi has just released their Summer 2020/21 lookbook, a beautiful collection of soft furnishings, selected and styled to help you create inspiring, restful and on trend interiors. We chat with…
02 Sep 2020
If you know how to perfectly paint a wall and swing a hammer on the nail, the crown and glory could be yours! This year Waikato Home & Garden Show…
16 Jan 2013
BeefEater has released this funky BUGG® (BeefEater
Universal Gas Grill), a powerful, yet portable barbecue, which is perfect
for keeping at home or taking away on holidays. The BeefEater BUGG features an
eye-catching…
30 May 2013
Painted an unappealing pine green and
dark maroon, the Harrison’s dolls house didn’t get a lot of attention. But
given a new colour scheme of Resene paints, little Amber and Jade can’t…
01 Oct 2014
Have you got what it takes to turn your caravan from drab to fab in only three days? Entries are now open for the Resene Caravan Do-Up Challenge – a…
29 Jan 2015
The competitors in the Resene Caravan Do Up Challenge have been chosen – and they're gearing up to transform their much-loved vehicles from drab to fab.
The challenge sees two couples go head…
13 Aug 2015
If your walls are crying out for some attention, make sure you check out the beautiful new Black & Light wallpaper collection, available at selected Resene ColorShops.
The designs take on…
04 Nov 2015
Ever wondered how to bring a beautiful interior to life?
This month, join stylist and designer Amber Armitage for one of her styling workshops, in which she'll share her expert advice…
27 Jan 2016
During her time as designer and stylist for an interiors magazine, Amber Armitage sometimes couldn't find the right artworks and accessories needed for styled shoots. Not one to sit idle,…
20 Apr 2016
Created for the vault gallery space at Tauranga Art Gallery, Atlas is a site specific installation that draws together the many threads of Craig McClure’s art making.
Inspired by an obsession with American…
31 Aug 2016
Win a double pass to the Camper Care Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show, and see two families battle it out in the Resene Caravan Do-Up Challenge.
The show is on at…
15 Sep 2016
Finalists of the 2016 National Contemporary Art Award include an installation exploring the language of abstraction in architecture and art. The stained pine sculpture (finished in Resene Woodsman Pitch Black)…
22 Sep 2016
New Zealand’s gardening guru Lynda Hallinan and DIY expert and landscape designer Justin Newcombe are back to inspire you to turn your outdoor living spaces into something special for summer.
Each…
30 Nov 2016
Both of the supreme winners of this year's Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year Awards used Resene paints. A new build in Auckland and a renovation in Hamilton…
18 Jan 2017
Do you have a favourite summery art print at home or the bach? Maybe you picked up a quirky print or piece of retro beachy art while you were on…
13 Apr 2017
Hamilton now has 11 stunning new public artworks, thanks to the Boon Hamilton Street Art Festival last month. The festival was sponsored by Resene and enjoyed a massive attendance. If…
29 Jun 2017
Mark your TV viewing calendars for this Sunday, because Three's The Block NZ is back!
This season the teams need to step up their game like never before as they renovate the…
12 Oct 2017
Giving away your property’s capital gains might seem like a crazy idea in today’s housing climate, let alone providing the house below cost, but that’s what happened recently for two…
12 Oct 2017
Laundries are often right at the bottom of the reno list, and can become uninspiring and downtrodden as time marches on.
On last night's HOMEmade, the family's laundry room was in dire…
22 Nov 2017
Keen gardeners, get excited – the NZ Flower & Garden Show is back! Next week, Auckland's Trust Arena will be host to garden showcases, competitions and more, with sites that…
03 May 2018
We’ve been gleaning plenty of wallpaper inspiration from the Resene Instagram page (find them @resenecolour). Using designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection, available from Resene ColorShops, stylist Amber Armitage has…
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…
04 Jul 2018
Block-a-holics rejoice! Three’s The Block NZ, one of New Zealand’s favourite reality TV shows, is back with a brand new season and this time its headed out west – with…
30 Aug 2018
It’s fashion week in New Zealand, which means the announcement of the Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion prize for 2018 – and beautiful, colourful designs that will take…
27 Sep 2018
From more than 3000 entries to the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year 2018 awards, judges have sorted, sifted and carefully selected 52 shimmering new visions of our nation’s…
14 Mar 2019
Turning 20 never felt so good. Balloons over Waikato will be returning to the greater Hamilton region to celebrate two decades of whimsical sky-high entertainment Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd March 2019.
This year’s…
11 Jul 2019
The New Zealand International Film Festival’s 2019 programme kicks off next week in Auckland, with over 150 films showing between 22 July – 11 August 2019, including 25 fresh from…
11 Sep 2019
As specialists in creating unique environments for film and theatre, Crayon Design Studio also designs a variety of sets for TV programmes. So, when they were contacted by Niki Hamilton,…
19 Sep 2019
The team at the New Zealand Green Building Council has been working on some great events across the country to commemorate World Green Building Week, taking place 23-29 September 2019.
This…