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School holiday boredom busters
24 Jun 2025
Worried about the dreaded winter days with the kids stuck inside? Or even getting them to go outside when the sun is out? We’ve got your back! These easy, do-in-a-day…
June's hue: Embrace the serenity of Underbrush
11 Jun 2025
Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that expresses the month of June and it’s the perfect nature-inspired, cosy shade. We’ve got just the designs to show you…
June's hue: Embrace the serenity of Underbrush
09 Jun 2025
Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that expresses the month of June and it’s the perfect nature-inspired, cosy shade. We’ve got just the designs to show you…
Favourite Finds: Our top picks for a cosy home this winter
29 May 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…
A twilight Buddha: Bringing tradition to life
07 Apr 2025
Sitting on Queen Street, a striking mural graces the walls of Indian eatery Oye Hoye, seamlessly blending cultural symbolism with bold, modern artistry. The artist behind this vibrant creation is…
A celebration of colour with the latest Resene Total Colour Awards 2024/25
10 Mar 2025
The latest Resene Total Colour Awards winners have been announced at a colourful evening as part of Auckland Design Week. With a wide range of creative and colourful projects from…
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…
Choosing the right Resene colours to support your biophilic design concept
10 Nov 2023
In recent decades, there has been a strong trend towards boxy, minimalist and largely white interiors. While some may feel this look is ‘clean’, these spaces are far removed from…
Squeeze in these citrus-inspired paint colours to add some zest to your design
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…
5 breezy Resene blues your clients will fall in love with
18 Jan 2023
Once the summer holidays have passed, it’s common for clients to approach designers looking for a change – especially if they spent their days off at home or at the…
How to do pointillism painting for mindfulness
22 Sep 2022
The Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness week runs from 26 September to 2 October and aims to help Kiwis understand ways to improve their wellbeing and mental health.
Studies have…
Call for entries into Your Home and Garden’s Small Room Awards
26 May 2022
Have you done something bold or interesting with Resene paint or wallpaper in a small room in your house? It could be an office, nursery, laundry or powder room –…
Met Gala glam: Three interior styles for a touch of star-spangled glamour
05 May 2022
The stars were out on the first Monday in May for the annual Met Gala in New York. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's…
Five cosy colour palettes to consider as the weather cools down
19 Apr 2022
Some may think of colour specification as something that’s done once at the beginning of a project and then expect things to stay pretty much the same for a few…
Six neutral-based colour palettes to use now
21 Mar 2022
While data shows that clients are making bolder paint colour choices than ever before – a phenomenon that’s most likely been spurred from staring at the same white walls for…
Get your burning questions on timber fire rated systems answered at this free Resene webinar
17 Mar 2022
Join us on Thursday 31 March from 1-2pm (NZ Time) for Resene’s next free webinar, where Fireshield Technical Director Blair Rouse will give an overview on the range of available…
Five must-have mauves for next-level sophistication
07 Dec 2021
Out of the way, flat grey – there’s a new darling neutral that’s come into vogue. Dubbed mushroom mauve, the hue has been surging in popularity within the fashion scene…
Seven earthy colour palettes for grounding your next project
15 Jul 2021
Thanks to the internet, we’re seldom short of places to look for inspiration these days. Like us, you might have a few favourite sites bookmarked – heck, maybe even this…
Colour your winter garden with these nifty tricks and artisan décor
05 May 2021
Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace…
Six warming palettes that are perfect for the shift in season
15 Mar 2021
It’s tough to admit, but the tell-tale chill that signals the start of autumn is already in the air. As the weather continues to cools off, it can be a…
Colourful locally made gifts to buy for Christmas
09 Dec 2020
Short of Christmas present inspiration? Never fear, we've gathered together our favourite colourful gift ideas from local artisans and small businesses.
Add a little magic to the garden with a forest…
Jody Boggiani’s upcycled ceramics are seriously chic
14 Oct 2020
Jody Boggiani has an eye for potential. It’s what guides her hobby of upcycling ceramics, and what fuels her love of “turning an unwanted vase into a modern bud vase…
Preparing your garden for spring
24 Aug 2015
Spring is just around the corner. It’s a great time to get the garden tools out of the shed, get stuck in and get ahead on planning and creating your…
DIY: Brighten a bathroom corner
06 Apr 2017
Is your bathroom too beige and boring? Fleur Thorpe shows us how to add a simple stencil to add some character. Her own bathroom was painted in Resene Triple Blanc so she chose a…
Moodboard comes alive
13 Apr 2017
In the latest issue of habitat magazine, designer Kate Alexander shared her tips on creating a moodboard to kick-start your interior scheme. Then at the inaugural INEX event in Auckland recently, she…
Kickstart your scheme with a mood board
13 Apr 2017
Designer Kate Alexander of Places & Graces shows us how to create a mood board to help plan your interiors.
Kate used one of the new Resene Curtain Collection fabrics (Silhouette in…
A cane table gets a classy makeover
14 Jun 2018
This old cane table was given a full refurb with on-trend colour and a fun paint technique using Resene testpots. Sarah Herring shows us how to recreate the look.
You will…
Colourful kid’s play
23 Aug 2018
Teach your kids the joys of colour and DIY with these three gorgeous projects by Kiwi Families’ Alayna Flighty, including quirky bird feeders and a rainbow-coloured driftwood mirror.
Drift away
Spring is…
Go geo with new Resene curtains
13 Sep 2018
The geometric craze has taken over our homes in recent years but this season sees it soften and take on a more organic edge. Watch also for the growing influence…
Easy DIY: Joy to the world
29 Nov 2018
Make these cheeky little Santas from logs, and a joyful sign from a piece of old timber with just a few Resene testpots.
Christmas sign
You will need:
Resene FX Crackle effect - this…
Turn up the texture
23 May 2019
Picking the right curtains can be challenging – there are practically endless options out there. In some spaces, you might want them to stand out; in others, blend in. But…
Change up your wallpaper without actually changing your wallpaper
25 Mar 2020
Some wallpaper is actually designed to be painted, making it easier than ever to personalise it to go with your home’s existing colour scheme. These paintable designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection can…
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